Varshangalkku Shesham Review: When the song “Nyabagam” from Varshangalkku Shesham was viewed a few days prior, there was a sense that it would resonate with the audience, evoking a lingering sense of melancholy due to the sustained shots of Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal. However, upon completion of the film, the entirety of the 70s episode, and whenever the focus lingers on the emotions of the elderly characters, appears to be a weakness of the movie. What ultimately rescues Varshangalkku Shesham and elevates it is the humor reminiscent of Vineeth Sreenivasan’s previous works such as Thattathin Marayathu and Oru Vadakkan Selfie.
Varshangalkku Shesham Review:
The movie follows the story of two pals, Murali and Venu. Venu was crazy about theater and dreamt of being involved in it, while Murali aimed to become a musician on his own. Their lifestyles were poles apart, but they both agreed to head to Madras to chase their dreams. We witness the journey of their friendship, with all its highs and lows, spanning over 40 years in Varshangalkku Shesham.
Varshangalkku Shesham Director: Vineeth Sreenivasan
Varshangalkku Shesham Writer: Vineeth Sreenivasan
Varshangalkku Shesham Cast: Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Y.G. Mahendran
Murali’s character is super impulsive, making quick decisions without much thought. There are two instances in the movie where he and his friend have a big fight. The issue with Vineeth Sreenivasan’s writing is that he tries to fit too many events into a short time, so the audience doesn’t really feel the depth of the friendship. When Venu kicks Murali out the first time, it feels sudden and arrogant, without a natural build-up. The same goes for their second fallout when Venu blames Murali for reigniting his own dreams. It seems like Vineeth forced these separations just to create drama for the climax.
The cast of the film talked about how much fun they had during the Munnar shoot days when the film was being promoted. It’s interesting how vibrant and energizing that section of the movie feels. After the burial scene, the tone lightens and becomes humorous, with a lot of banter comedy in the second part. Murali and Venu’s relationship takes on a more comedic tone.
The second part is quite funny because of the industry mocking, meta comedy, and self-mockery of Nivin Pauly. It seemed distracting whenever snippets of the song “Nyabagam” played in the background. The two eras shown in the film have unique looks and feels, which are skillfully captured by Vishwajith’s cinematography.
With little interruptions, Ranjan Abraham’s editing keeps the nearly three-hour runtime moving at a steady clip. While the production design is praiseworthy, a more compelling plot would have enhanced the impact of Amrit Ramnath’s music, which is already exquisite. However, “Nyabagam” sticks out as a really restorative song.
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Dhyan Sreenivasan was clearly stepping beyond of his comfort zone in the trailer, and his performance as Venu in Varshangalkku Shesham stands out as particularly noteworthy when compared to his past performances. He starts off leaning on his own characteristics but, as he stated in interviews, effortlessly transitions into the seasoned persona of Venu without ever seeming like he’s dressing up.
In this movie, Pranav Mohanlal plays a more natural-flowing character with moments of extreme confidence. He has certain difficulties, too, when it comes to portraying the older Murali; there are times when his diction could need some improvement. When Aju Varghese goes back to his comfort zone, he performs there with ease.
In the second section, Basil Joseph’s comedic timing really comes through, especially when he’s paired with Nivin Pauly. A standout member of the cast, Nivin Pauly, shows off his comedic skills with seemingly impromptu lines. Nivin Pauly’s comedic abilities are skillfully used by Vineeth Sreenivasan, who uses comedy to express his fury and create moments that make the audience laugh aloud.
You may be left feeling let down if you were hoping for a moving story about a friendship that blossoms into adulthood. The movie falls short of the cathartic experience that the music and trailers for the film promised. But if comedy and amusement are what you’re want, Varshangalkku Shesham delivers enough fun and laughter to satisfy you.
Varshangalkku Shesham Trailer:
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