Ayalum Njanum Thammil...

Probably I was mesmerized more by the non-linear story-telling or the wonderful acting by the electrifying cast in this well-directed movie concerning a cause so prevalent in the Indian backlog.

Prithviraj is fantastic and I know why he was awarded. Prathap Pothan is the cynosure of this good script written by people who have given us classic like Traffic. Lal Jose does the magic again after his sweet comedy Diamond Necklace. I was taken aback by the level of detailing in this flick as it progresses with a punch of suspense about the vividness of the doctor profession. The minutiae is terrific and the music/score backs it greatly. Supporting cast like Samvrutha & Remya & Narain & Rima have done well with what was given to them. Kalabhavan Mani and his part of story is one of the USP of one of the very few films of 2012 which dents the universe as well as stamps a message. Ustahd Hotel, 22FK, Ee Adutha Kalathu & Spirit intrigued me.

It was high time someone delivered an unconventional & experimental movie to Indian cinema & I am glad I watched ANT. Only, that some sequences and humor were predictable & vague, I really enjoyed the 130 minutes of inventive screenplay.

BOTTOM LINE: Ayalum Njanum Thammil is a massive entertainer & true cinema with all the factors taken care of; one that gives a message and a take on a series of day-to-day activities and paradoxes of life and is well-executed. Kudos!

WATCH OUT FOR: Subtlety of the movie, Prithviraj & Prathap Pothan!

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Language: No | Sex, Nudity or Foreplay: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: Mediocre | Smoking, Alcohol or Drugs: No | Vulgarity: No

The film was a captivating story right from the beginning crowned with an outstanding performance. You'll never look at medical practice the same way

DELICIOUS

-Jomon T John and his team were spectacular! The camera lens choices, angles, and great lighting contributed to superior storytelling

-We're not big fans of Prithviraj as his performance usually fluctuates, but in ANT, he outshone himself!

We believed him when he was the immature & nagging intern and later when he was more conscious and resolute. Prathap Pothen was simply graceful 👌🏾

-ANT was a unique screenplay packed with fantastic dialogues that made us question our life purpose and refrain from self-centeredness.

The story dived deep into the practice of medicine exposing the dirty work behind the scenes. ANT will teach you the necessity to be mature by never taking things for granted and always being responsible

-Editing and special effects have to be commended as well 🙌🏾

BLAND

-Dr. Supriya had her hair down during surgery which is normally against protocols😳

-Dubbing suffered quite a bit

-The storytelling included a great number of flashbacks that it became tedious to constantly return to the past.

Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) : Brief Review -

Before society, the doctor needs to understand his job and obligation-Lal Jose proves with his medical drama. Doctors are known as forms of God, and rightfully so. I myself once wanted to be a doctor but then changed paths of education. Some of my friends are having good careers in the medical field, and I have immense respect for them. One of my doctor friends says, "Some jobs give you more than a salary. Instead of bank balance, I am hungry for people's blessings and creating goodwill through my work." I fully agree with him, and that's why I have a huge amount of respect for him. During the pandemic, while I was sitting at home, he was busy serving people, and that too 24 x 7. Man, this is a tough job. Lal Jose's Ayalum Njanum Thammil shows you some aspects of it but unfortunately misses many more valuable segments that could have taken the film to the next level. The film is about a wannabe doctor who realises the importance of a job and the impact it has on society. We have seen many films based on the same idea, with different fields such as the Army, Civil service, and even a chef. What this film lacks is a strong emotional connect with the main character, which is diverted to the second lead, Dr. Samuel, played by Prathap Pothen. It's more like his film than Prithviraj Sukimaran's. Lal's execution also falters on many occasions, as ANT looks like a low-grade and dated film. His love story and the cop's anguish took up a lot of screen space, which was unnecessary. The same space could have been used for the intelligence and thoughtful conversations between Samuel and Ravi. Sukumaran's honest act and Pothen's subtle impact save the film from drowning; rather, they make sure that it becomes a must-see. I have seen better films on doctors and their Great work, so this one felt just fairly good, nothing more than that.

RATING - 6/10*

By - #samthebestest.

One of the best movie in the Malayalam industry. The direction and story of the movie were awesome. Prithviraj's one of the best movie in his career. I love this film. It is one of the best film from Malayalam industry.

This was one of the first movie in which I saw present & past showing together without informing the watcher. I liked it very much. Overall really nice theme.