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Sangeeth R “When life feels slow and ordinary, this film reminds us why that matters.” Mr. Karthikeyan Mani subtly weaved the monotony of an ordinary man's life in such a way that it never felt dull, keeping us engaged for over two hours. Apparently, this is his directorial debut. I heard he had earlier made a short film. But after watching this movie, one can confidently say — he has clearly been in the workshop for years. Kali Venkat delivers a career-defining performance as “Kannan”, while Sathyaraj, despite limited screen time, makes a strong impact as the narrator. Romance, economy, politics — everything is portrayed with maximum realism, without trying to sugarcoat the inherent messiness of those aspects. That makes way for naturally humorous moments, causing the OTT viewer to smile every now and then without even realizing the passage of time or setting. Supporting actors like George Maryan, Sunil Sukhada, and Shelly Kishore are excellent, and even the newcomers perform with surprising maturity — no false notes or ego. There’s even a dog with a performance so convincing, it feels like it got a paycheck! Writer-director Karthikeyan smartly anticipates cringe moments and flips them on their head, even gently mocking the overuse of the term “cringe.” No unnecessary songs, no forced drama — just honest storytelling with heart. A slight lag towards the end, but by then, the film has already earned your patience. Sangeeth Ramanunni Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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