Neeyum Njaanum Malayalam Movie

Feature Film | 2019 | U | Drama, Romantic
Critics:
'Neeyum Njanum' is a romantic drama that sums up the real colour of the present social milieu. It demands a strict check in our moral concepts and perspectives when the frowning eyes extend to the house of a young married woman. Anu Sithara's Hashmi is struggling to cope with the agony arising from her wait for her hubby as well as the morbid curiosity of a crowd. Despite offering such a familiar premise, this AK Sajan-directed film hardly succumbs to cliches.
Jan 20, 2019 By K. R. Rejeesh


This is a gentle reminder to mend the ways of society. Devoid of any preachy elements, 'Neeyum Njanum' depicts the downfall of attitudes and outlook of a section of people. Set in a village in Kozhikode, the unconventional unravelling of the petals of romance lends charm to this AK Sajan directorial. From the delicious romantic episode, it's a gradual digression to the bitter taste social milieu of the present. Sajan nudges us to wake up and smell the coffee by portraying the current socio-political situations. The scene of a mouse being trapped in a snare aesthetically conveys the real plight of a gender.


Yakub, played by Sharaf U Dheen, informally declares his romance for Hashmi Ansari (Anu Sithara) and takes her hand after giving up everything, including his job as a police officer. He is a fine shutterbug and wants to pursue it professionally. Apparently, reality bites the couple as they struggle to take forward life with the sole income of Hashmi, who works in a music instruments selling shop. A music graduate, she also takes classes in the rented house they live in. Abbas (Aju Varghese), a family friend of Yakub, offers him a job in Dubai.


Reluctantly, Yakub leaves for Dubai but later some unexpected incidents land him in jail. Sajan takes us to the terrains of the real world where the social security of a woman is at risk. Hashmi has a good communication and acquaintance with mobile shop owner Ganapathy (Vishnu Unnikrishnan). But their intimacy is misunderstood by some locals in that village. One night, Hashmi's accidental meeting with Shanu Khalid (Siju Wilson) her college mate creates a commotion in that village.


It's a slap on the face of a society where 'morality' becomes a patent word of a group of people. Clinto Antony's visuals throw light on the various interpretation of morality according to their mindset. Written by the director, 'Neeyum Njanum' urges for a sound state of mind to declare ourselves civilized. The events related to Ganapathy's life may appear frivolous but it conveys that the tentacles of religion are pursuing him and his Muslim lover. The execution of this episode is a downer that emerges from the lack of smartness by the filmmaker.


The gathering of people and commotion at night in and around the house of Hashmi reveals the perils of erroneous socio-political approach. 'Neeyum Njanum' sums up the real colour of the present social milieu. It demands a strict check in our moral concepts and perspectives when the frowning eyes extend to the house of a young married woman. The large house is also a trope that showcases the oppression and mistreatment being meted out to women.


Anu Sithara's Hashmi is struggling to cope with the agony arising from her wait for her hubby as well as the morbid curiosity of a crowd. The prying eyes are always in pursuit of her. Despite offering such a familiar premise, this AK Sajan-directed film hardly succumbs to cliches.


Sharaf U Dheen proves the sharpness of his maturity as a performer sans any odd histrionics. Moreover it's a bright and convincing portrayal from the part of Anu Sithara. Siju Wilson has a responsible task and he proves to be handy in the whole outcome. Songs and music by Vinu Thomas never offers disappointing moments.

K. R. Rejeesh

   

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