Debojyoti Ray Chaudhuri

Varavelpu is a classic. It’s an ode to the lost decade of opportunity. While it deftly portrays the fragility of family relations, also brings about strong bonds one develops where less expected , whether Murali’s childhood friend or Rama. The movie could easily be fitted into any other region of India at the same time, perhaps even today albeit in a bit different context. The movie was much ahead of its time, also very brave in depiction of reality. Quite sure, a similar movie released today would have run into multiple issues of cuts and controversies. A refreshing film.. Feels nice as well as sad after the movie is done. Also, a silent tribute to thousands of Indians who are forced to work miles away from home , just to ensure livelihood... Finally, as a non Malayalam speaking audience, this movie only proves that great cinema always has a global appeal.

As the movie ends, you cant help but admire the courage and the conviction that it took from the cast, director and the producer to be invested in the movie.. Surely, as you think about it, the respect for Katharine Gun goes up by miles.. Its a story which has to be told, and Keira Knightley has put forth in a exceedingly convincing manner.. the movie throws up a lot many other questions which need to be answered, perhaps the next decade will see another such a brave movie which unravels further more.

Hold on.. its global warming which finally kills the serial killer.. 🥶