Review of Aavesham

Aavesham (2024)
7/10
Be happy, Rowdy Ranga!
12 April 2024
Aju, Bibi and Shanthan newly join their engineering college in Bengaluru. As they try to stand up against their seniors, they end up getting badly thrashed and humiliated by Kutty and gang. Seeking revenge, Aju comes up with an idea to get local support and all three search for a local goon to help them beat down Kutty and gang, by visiting the local bars. They befriend the Kannadiga Malayali goon Ranga. A simple plan gets Ranga encroach their lives and have a bad influence on them. What turns do their life take, in and outside college, forms rest of the story.

How does Malayalam cinema does it? 2024 truly belongs to Malayalam cinema and Jithu Madhavan after last year's Romancham, proves his worth once again with Aavesham. Setting The story in Bengaluru again and specifically highlighting Kundalahalli, it is Fahadh Faasil as Ranga who drives this film till the end. As simple as the story is, it is the narrative that is the winner. First half introduces to the three boys and their predicament. There was barely a dull moment in the first half as once Ranga character is introduced, it is one laugh riot until that terrific interval block.

It is the 2nd half screenplay where things get serious, showcases Jithu Madhavan's calibre. The story deserved to get serious with the boys understanding the repercussions and it is supremely handled. The last 15mins completely belongs to Fahadh Faasil and he nails his character with a standout performance. The way both the serious drama and humor is balanced here is highly commendable. Like the first half, here too there were clapworthy moments and Aavesham is a complete paisa vasool entertainer. Special shout out to Sushin Shyam for his music.
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