Evelyn Elsa Philip

A Thoughtful Takeaway from "Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira"- Starring Fahadh Faasil, Directed by Altaf Salim Today, I happened to watch Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, a film featuring Fahadh Faasil. His movies are often considered abstract or hard to grasp for the general audience and this one was no different. I'm not going to explain the plot or dissect the scenes, but I do want to share what I took away from it.On the surface, the movie appears to have a lot going on. But at its core, it portrays the thin line between reality and dreams between what it is, and how we try to make sense out of it . The protagonist seems stuck in a loop, not quite in control of his life, yet deeply affected by everything around him. There’s a kind of disoriented pain so real, yet so hard to define. What struck me the most was how the film shows pain not as something we try to fix in ourselves, but something that makes us want to help others. In his sadness, the main character tries to fix another person’s life, not realizing that she sees his pain too. It’s a quiet exchange of empathy. We often don’t understand our own reality fully, yet we take what’s offered seeking temporary relief instead of lasting clarity. One of the most powerful moments comes through the "coma story" arc, which feels incomplete for a long time but when it finally ties into the larger narrative, it gives everything a sense of meaning. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the missing pieces do fall into place but only after we’ve lived through the confusion. The film also reflects on “longingness” on how pain doesn't always go away. You don’t need to forget it. You don’t need to erase it. You just need to accept it, and learn to live with it. Running away doesn't help; understanding does. Our lives are often like that full of mismatched pieces, unanswered questions, and silent battles. But maybe, just maybe, it’s that one extra step, that 101st call, that brings the story to its conclusion. That completes the arc. I hope films like this don’t just pass us by. I hope they linger. I hope they make us reflect. Because everything we spend time on whether it’s watching, reading, or even just letting our minds rest adds something to us. It may not always be obvious, but it’s there and It matters.