Athiran report: A thriller on the edge of Fahadh Faasil's siege, Sai Pallavi

Athiran by director Vivek, starring Fahadh Faasil and Sai Pallavi, arouses the curiosity of viewers with its unique narrative style. The novice director managed to keep it intact until the climax to offer viewers a thriller thriller.

"Brighter light, darker shadow", reads one of the boards in a psychiatric asylum, backdrop of the film. The film opens in 1967 and presents actor Shanti Krishna. The film marks years and changes pace in the narrative with the entry of Fahadh as MK Nair. He goes to the scary asylum belonging to Benjamin (Atul Kulkarni) and Renuka (Lena), both as cryptic as the place, with a very specific purpose.

The credits begin with a sequence of songs presenting the rest of the detainees – Leona Lishoy, Surabhi Lekshmi, Vijay Menon, Sudev Nair and Hussain, painter.

Nair's visit to the hospital quickly turns into a search for an unlisted patient, Nithya Lekshmi, interpreted by Sai Paillavi. And its story is an irresistible bait that will keep viewers nailed to the edge of the seat.

The first half is well packed with intense and striking moments. But is the climax at the height of this accumulation?

Vivek is a man of vision inspired by a range of clbadic thrillers. It seems that he was forced to dilute the narration in many places to meet the needs of the company by incorporating cinematographic elements as the duo with the hero and the heroine.

Fahadh is sure the light is bright here, but Sai Pallavi surpbades it A powerful script by PF Mathew, which enters a different genre than his previous works. It can not be denied that the performances of each of the actors were one of the highlights of the film.

As in any other psychological thriller, music has a profound role. The score of Ghibran and the music of Jayahari resonate perfectly. Director of Photography Anu Moothedath and Editor-in-Chief Ayoob Khan need a special mention to make the film technically sound.

Athiran is far from being a horror film, but it contains many horror moments that will scare you away. Aside from pieces of clichés, the film is a good attempt on the part of a newcomer. But as the saying goes, the closer you look, the more imperfections appear.