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Sookshmadarshini

Mystery Thriller Comedy Malayalam


Manuel returns with his mother to their former home in a middle-class neighbourhood. Suspicious of his intentions, Priyadarshini and her friends begin gathering clues, convinced he may be hiding something sinister.

Cast:Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, Basil Joseph, Sidharth Bharathan, Deepak Parambol, Merin Philip, Akhila Bhargavan
Director:MC Jithin
Editor:Chaman Chakko
Camera:Sharan Velayudhan Nair

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Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph headline a cleverly written thriller that delivers a satisfying high

FCG Member Reviewer S. R. Praveen
S. R. Praveen | The Hindu
Sat, November 30 2024

Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph star in an intriguing thriller that turns what could easily have been a run-of-the-mill film into an elevating experience

For prying eyes, the most innocuous action might seem suspicious. Priyadarshini (Nazriya Nazim) is the one with a bit of nosy behaviour in the neighbourhood in which Sookshmadarshini is set. At times, she almost behaves like the kind of neighbour that no one would ever wish to have. We get an interesting character detail that she is a microbiology graduate, for whom a Sookshmadarshini (microscope) is a part of her trade. Just that her lens is trained more on her neighbour, rather than microbes.

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Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph Light Up This Hitchcockian Comedy

FCG Member Reviewer Vishal Menon
Vishal Menon | The Hollywood Reporter India
Sat, November 30 2024

Filmmaker MC Jithin presents a compelling mix of genres featuring strong leads and stronger direction.

The first 20 minutes of Sookshmadarshini may be used as a textbook to learn the art of writing a setup. Writers Athul Ramachandran and Libin TB are preparing their viewer for a film that falls into an unusual genre but instead of rushing towards the plot, they take their time to focus on establishing their protagonist: Priyadarshini (Nazriya), a 20-something mother who admits to feeling bored of domesticity. She lives in a regular middle-class neighbourhood, filled with regulars who know everything about each other.

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