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Vishesham Review - Sooraj Tom and Anand Madhusoodanan’s Vishesham is worth watching despite its predictable elements because it tackles an unconventional subject in a convincing manner.
Last Updated: 03.18 PM, Jul 19, 2024
Vishesham Story: A middle-aged man named Shyju Bhakthan is looking for a life mate. He meets Sajitha and get married, but then they face yet another challenge: starting a family. But it is not an easy road; pressure from both families and social stigma compel them to seek medical care from different hospitals. The main focus of the film is on the couple's journey through all the stigma and mental anguish.
Vishesham Review: The audience is not presented with a hero who meets the mould of the typical one in this Sooraj Tom-directorial. The makers introduce the viewers to Shyju Bhakthan, a more guy-next-door type of person who is looking for a life partner but is turned down by many for a variety of reasons, such as his appearance, occupation, and previous marriage, without resorting to any macho openings or gimmicks.
Shyju meets police officer Sajitha and falls in love with her after a failed marriage. But issues persist even after the wedding; the couple continues to face inquiries about why they are taking so long to start a family. They choose to seek medical attention in response to social pressure, but getting a positive result is not an easy task. The movie tells the story of how the couple manages to get past the society's expectations and emotional turmoil throughout this journey.
Anand Madhusoodanan has been able to convey the topic he wished to talk about in an insightful and heartfelt way. He never stops probing deeply into the feelings of a couple experiencing emotional upheaval because of external factors and a dilemma that many couples still encounter. Every scene in the second part of the movie will undoubtedly seem connected to many, as it depicts the main characters' perseverance and vulnerability simultaneously.
In this feel-good movie, Anand Madhusoodanan and Chinnu Chandni both give outstanding performances. Anand convincingly conveys the feelings of a man trying to maintain his equilibrium while juggling his wife's feelings and social stigma, despite appearing to be a debutante actor. Chinnu's subtle performance as Sajitha is flawless in the interim. Other characters don't get as much screen time or contribute as much to the story.
While Anand's discussion of the pertinent topic moves forward in the second half, the first half may come across as a little sluggish. It cannot be denied that the first half of Vishesham and Vinay Forrt's 2019 film Thamaasha share similarities. The movie lacked humour and had an obvious ending. A story that could be condensed to an hour and a half is laboured through a few insignificant scenes that add nothing substantive to the story.
Vishesham Verdict: Sooraj Tom and Anand Madhusoodanan’s Vishesham is worth watching despite its predictable elements because it tackles an unconventional subject in a convincing manner.