‘Aavesham’: A Worthy Cinematic Experience

When Jithu Madhavan, whose debut Romancham did not capture my interest, announced his second film “Aavesham” with Fahadh Faasil in the lead, I must confess my expectations were cautious at best. My skepticism only deepened with the film’s mysterious approach to marketing — only a teaser and no trailers. However, upon viewing, I am thrilled to report that Aavesham not only surpassed my cautious hopes but also proved that sometimes, less really is more in terms of pre-release publicity.

The movie’s lack of a trailer was a blessing in disguise, preserving the purity of its first impressions. It is a rare pleasure in today’s spoiler-heavy culture to walk into a movie theater with little idea of what to expect and walk out utterly mesmerized. This is what Aavesham offers — unadulterated cinematic joy. And it is precisely why I recommend experiencing this gem with as little foreknowledge as possible. So, fear not, this review will remain a spoiler-free zone.

Aavesham boasts a cadre of technical wizards whose combined efforts create a spectacle that is both unique and memorable. Sushin is particularly notable for his background scores. In his last two outings, Kannur Squad and Manjummel Boys, he employed minimal music, which effectively set the mood with subtlety. However, in Aavesham, Sushin does a complete volte-face in the best possible way…