Nonsense Malayalam Movie
Notwithstanding the cynical resonance of title, director MC Jithin's debutant directorial, 'Nonsense,' puts forward a sensible theme. It's a simple and effective take on our education system and attitude of teachers towards students. Starred by newcomer Rinosh George as Arun Jeevan, a Plus One student, 'Nonsense' reflects the exact word of appreciation that the teenager gets from his teachers especially from his class teacher Sheena (Sruthy Ramachandran).
A backbencher in the class, Arun has a passion for BMX bicycle racing with little attention in his studies. Even so, he has a pragmatic approach to the subjects in the syllabus. Since he is not good in his studies, Sheena punishes him several times by asking him to write impositions, which he can't fulfil. Arun is mostly outside the class of Sheena due to his carelessness.
One hartal day, an unexpected incident brings together Arun autorickshaw driver Santhosh (Vinay Forrt). They tool around the local town with a specific intention. As they go around, the activists of the political party that had called for hartal intercept them. Sudhi (Anil Nedumangad), a party member creates problems. Director MC explores well the hidden agendas of the political parties in these circumstances and the current scenario of our society in terms of morality. He shuns the blasting effect in the scenes but adopts a mellow flow for decisive scenes.
Communal issues and selfishness of individuals have also become part of the plot. Arun and Santhosh are confronted by party activists when they talk about Sheena's husband Nizam (Sanju Sivram). Co-written by MC Jithin, Libin. T.B and Muhammed Shafeekh, 'Nonsense' has a neat and fresh first half and the fading charm in the latter half is handsomely regained towards the climax.
At one stage the drama moves around sans any goal, creating some lagging moments. Rinosh depicts the character with confidence but there is hardly any delineation of his family life. Vinay Forrt appears in the best of his natural expressions as an autorickshaw driver. Female lead portrayed by Febia Mathew, who plays a classmate of Arun, has a casual appearance in the proceedings.
'Nonsense' is not exactly gibberish by any means; instead, it's a well-intentioned simple drama that sheds light on the real purpose of education. The feel is delightful albeit the conflict in the plot appears to be cumbersome only for the teenage protagonist.
It is inspirational at a glance, yet there is little attempt for deliberate inflation of the story to entwine didactic elements. The lines quoted by former President of India the late APJ Abdul Kalam have been very effectively executed by mixing them powerfully in the plot. Alex. J. Pulickal has done a commendable job behind the camera.
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