Anakk Enthin Keda Malayalam Movie
It's a film with a title that has a sardonic sanity. A tad humorous at a glance, 'Anakku Enthinte Keda' is entirely free from any sarcastic intentions but gravely sensible in presentation. Though not extraordinary, the relevant plot acts as a sort of wake-up call for society and individuals to alter certain perspectives. Still, it's hardly preachy and banal by offering certain situations as food for thought. This well-intended script, written and directed by Shameer Bharathannoor, focuses on a few current social issues and the chasm between words and deeds when they tend to affect someone's pride.
Need for harmony and the importance of inclusiveness turn out to be the major features of the film's tale that follows the life of a young muezzin, named Salman (Akhil Prabhakar). Hailing from an ordinary family of barbers, he had faced insults as a child from his friends. Salman is a repository of knowledge at least for his acquaintances and peers. Contrary to his status and job, Salman is in love with Shahina (Sneha Ajith) from an affluent family. The mosque's chief Seythali (Sudheer Karamana) reprimands Salman but later expels him following the pressure from the Mahal Committee.
Shahina, a fashion designer with progressive thoughts, pesters her father to fulfil her relationship with Salman. Unfortunately, she gets hitched with another man. Salman, who is running a salon now, meets his schoolmate Divya (Veena Nair). It becomes the turning point of his life. The first half of the film is soaked in religious hues and with the dawn of the latter half, the film becomes more engaging. At this juncture, 'Anakku Enthinte Keda' is poised for unfolding the new conflict in the life of Salman.
Panchayat Member Vijayan (Vijaya Kumar) and Alikutty Musaliyar (Saikumar) play vital roles in the life of Salman. Sajeevan (Kailash), cousin of Divya, appears as antagonist while Divya's father Krishnan Nair (Sivaji Guruvayur) becomes a mere onlooker in his wheelchair.
Salman bears the brunt of being a barber in several situations in his life and later he realizes that every job has to be valued and respected. Despite being a debutant, Shameer shies away from adopting a didactic approach while narrating a moral tale. Akhil Prabhakar confidently carries forward the film with a graceful presence and dedicated performance. In his small but significant character, Saikumar excels by all means. Besides, newcomers have given a satisfactory output in their portrayal of characters, ramping up the events more convincingly.
Notwithstanding its austerity and minor flaws, which pose a hindrance to scupper the rhythm of narration, the flick leaves a lot to ponder on. This social drama is a good attempt to highlight the power of hard work and 'Work is Worship' notion with a straightforward narration. A genuine attempt and intention helps the movie stand apart despite its familiar milieu.
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