Nayattu2021

It’s no surprise that Malayalam industry has got some of the best stories with greater scripts than any other part of the Indian film industry currently. Just brilliant. It’s so powerful that more than the engaging thriller aspect of it, it’s about how system is basically culprit than anything else. And people who are in this system - police and voters all are actually handled by the ruling state government like a puppet. It powerfully explores the gap between people who know they are guilty of being in this system (helpless Police officers) and also people who are in the system but unaware that they are being played by the ruling government and media like puppets just 2 days before election and will do anything to not lose their vote banks.  Last 15 minutes is absolutely brilliant and powerful and totally changed the dynamics of a “thriller” as we know it. It’s in the realistic treatment that made it even more powerful and I just couldn’t stop thinking about it after the final shot.  It asks the question in a metaphorical way “Are we really politically blind or obtuse????” I think yes.  (This is coming from a guy who hates talking about politics). That says something. MUST WATCH.