'Aayirathonnu Nunakal' Malayalam movie review – South First

Aayirathonnu Nunakal (1001 Lies) is the story of a bunch of associates in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

What makes this film attention-grabbing is the lifelike strategy in the direction of relationships, how {couples} disguise among the truths among the many duo, and the repercussions they face after these truths are revealed.

The movie was initially screened on the Worldwide Movie Pageant of Kerala (IFFK) final yr.

Directed by debutant Thamar KV, Aayirathonnu Nunakal is now streaming on Sony Liv.

It’s just like Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph’s thriller movie twelfth Man (2022) the place the {couples} are put in a spot to play the “Reality or Dare” recreation.

Synopsis

Aayirathonnu Nunakal begins with a residential constructing catching a hearth.

Two {couples} — Rajesh (Sudeep Koshy), Soumya (Anusha Shyam), Salma (Shamla Hamza), and Mujeeb (Sajin Ali Pulakkal) — take a rescue at a mansion owned by their buddy Vinay (Vishnu Agasthya) and his spouse Divya (Ninin Kaassim).

The 2 households lose most of their belongings within the mishap and their misery is clear from their dialog.

Vinay and Divya ask the {couples} to increase their keep as they’re celebrating their tenth marriage ceremony anniversary the subsequent day.

The plot will get attention-grabbing as extra associates be part of the anniversary celebrations.

Through the get together, as part of the “Reality or Dare” recreation, Vakeel (Sudheesh Scaria) asks each couple to disclose the lies that they’ve hidden from their companions.

The {couples} are initially reluctant to play the sport, however Aleena (Vidhya Vijayakumar) and Joffy (Noufal Rahman) begin the sport by sharing some incidents. Nonetheless, the couple takes the lies jovially.

However then, as the opposite {couples} begin revealing theirs, the actual bother begins.

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A recreation of reality

The incident narrated by Benzy (Rashmi Okay Nair) couldn’t have been accepted by any accomplice as she reveals one thing about her being childless. This actually pains her husband Elvin (Sooraj Okay Nambiar).

The temper of the get together regularly adjustments as increasingly truths are revealed by everybody.

The revelation of Mujeeb that he had a lover seems to be an actual downside for him as his pregnant spouse Salma couldn’t take it in the correct method.

When Rajesh, a jobless man, reveals an incident that he hid from his spouse, it turns into an ego downside.

In a nutshell, the Reality or Dare recreation, which is supposed to be performed for enjoyable, turns into a problem in itself.

In the meantime, Anil (Shinz Khan), the husband of Bindu (Remya Suresh) who works as a maid Vinay-Divya’s home, faces some monetary bother in his workplace.

With a view to serving to him, Bindu steals an costly merchandise from Vinay-Divya’s home. However will that assist her resolve Anil’s difficulty? It will likely be a significant spoiler if revealed.

Nicely-written script

Aayirathonnu Nunakal has a well-written script by Thamar and Hashim Sulaiman.

The story offers with the interior emotions of an individual residing overseas. In an interview, the director acknowledged that he attended such get-togethers in Abu Dhabi.

A jobless husband and the ego points he has due to his working spouse, the story of a newly-married couple, the problems confronted by a childless couple, belief points that arouse after a accomplice reveals his misplaced love, and the story of a profitable couple are among the takeaways of this film.

The script is just not too dramatic. The fights between {couples} appear lifelike and all actors carry out very well.

The film serves as an eye-opener because it makes folks suppose if it’s wanted to disclose each minute element of 1’s life to at least one’s accomplice. The movie warns that the reality might generally hamper one’s peace.

Performances

Aayirathonnu Nunakal has a bunch of newcomers who did a great job.

Vidhya Vijakumar as Aleena, a younger lady who dares to face for ladies, is spectacular.

Sudheesh Scaria performs an essential function because the vakeel/advocate and seems like a real skilled.

Vishnu Agashtha provides his finest in his function as Vinay.

Remya Suresh and Shinz Khan because the couple with monetary issues are apt.

Shinz Khan makes a mark but once more after the online collection Kerala Crime Recordsdata (2023).

Shamla Hamza shines amongst others.

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Technical elements

On the technical entrance, Ashik S’s artwork route elevates many scenes in Aayirathonnu Nunakal, since it’s majorly set in a mansion.

Jithin Stansilaus’s cinematography provides a distinct hue to the movie.

Editor Yusuf’s modifying did justice to the film which is of 1-hour-44-minute length.

The background rating by Neha Nair and Yakzan units the correct temper for the plot.

Verdict

Aayirathonnu Nunakal is an awesome film that dwells on the lives of married {couples}. It makes the viewers suppose significantly about relationships.

(Views expressed listed here are private.)

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