Eeda

If the Kannur dialect does not interest you (or if you are from Kannur itself) or do not agree with the idea of politics influencing the lives of two lovers then this crime drama is not for you. Ajithkumar's Eeda depends on its two strong pillars - actors Shane Nigaam and Nimisha Sajayan - and their subtle performances to weave a story that is as realistic as it can get. It's about how an innocent (and platonic) relationship between two lovers is affected by their families' outlook on local politics, and how crime takes centerstage in what should ideally be influenced by feelings of love and passion. Watching Eeda will make you relate with the political landscape of your own town (in Kerala). Because Nigaam and Sajayan are supported by able actors like Manikandan Achari, Sudhi Koppa, Alencier Lopez, and Sujith Sankar among others, Eeda never feels like a dull film despite it not resorting to masala that is otherwise prevalent in majority of the other films coming out in Mollywood. There's honesty and hope in what director Ajithkumar concocts through his writing and direction, making Eeda one of the most subtle yet loud films on Kerala politics. TN.