Maria Christine Nirmala

The movie is an absolute treat for one’s emotional , social and intellectual faculties. A totally different genre that has explored a “normal” situation according to the current generation… a sex video between two teenagers gone viral. The beauty of the movie is in the subtleties of action and inaction by the various members of the college committee, to finalise on the fitting penalty for the students. Various themes of gender, caste and age, factor into the drama making the movie a very intense and interesting watch. Sheryl beautifully portrays varied emotions, ranging from the ambitious student relying on the merits of her sports capabilities and wanting to break free of the shackles of coming from a lower socio economic background, to a desperate victim unequally bearing the brunt of a immature mistake gone bad. While all other actors also live their roles the most intricate character was also the one played by the vice principal Rekha Kudligi. The various nuances in her role, from being an ambitious vice principal using the opportunity to take over as principal, to her judgement of the students and her grounding when she discovers the ulterior dynamics amongst the other stakeholders really holds the story together as a very realistic yet action packed watch. Lot of key takeaways for parents, educators, teenagers and legal members in the current times.