Sheshippu Review: Meenakshi Jayan-Rashid Rahman's film is a haunting tale of trauma and longing

Sheshippu Review - Meenakshi Jayan's film addresses psychological complexity brought on by trauma and loneliness in a realistic way. At some point, the audience is struck by their sense of longing.

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Sheshippu Story - A frightened and injured woman encounters Pavi, a ghostwriter residing in a remote area. When these two broken souls unite, an unexpected bond develops. Through their shared sorrow and shaky hope, they learn that they can find solace and strength in one another.

Sheshippu Review - The film directed by Sreejith S. Kumar and Gritto Vincent is extremely unsettling as it deals with themes of trauma and yearning for solace. The film undoubtedly brings up the issue of women's safety, which is persistent in our society despite constant discussion and attention. The unsettling performances in Sheshippu, particularly by Meenakshi Jayan as Anju, are what set it apart.

Pavi is a ghostwriter who is attempting to write a new book while residing in a remote home owned by his friend in a hilly area. His life is completely flipped upside down when he meets Anju, a traumatised woman, on the route to this house. When these two shattered individuals bring themselves together to try to find a means to hide one of her acts, an unexpected connection blossoms. The main focus of the movie is how their company allows them to find solace and resilience in these uncertain times. 

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The film's runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes and the lack of numerous subplots are examples of how the filmmakers have kept things as simple as possible. There are only three people in the film, and the plot develops gradually via them. The filmmakers reveal a lot of the emotional struggles these main characters are facing without showing much on screen. At some point during the flow, the audience is struck by their sense of longing.

Meenakshi's portrayal of Anju, who had a tragic event in her life, serves as the solid basis of Sheshippu. Anju wants to pursue her goal of protecting her parents and does not consider this incident to be the end of her life. But trauma makes it difficult to go on, and Meenakshi's portrayal of all the feelings that result from it is unnerving. Rajan Pootharakkal and Rashid Rahman both give good performances in this movie. Another poignant element in Sheshippu is its background score, along with its cinematography.

However, because of its slow-moving plot and unsettling emotions the movie might not be to everyone's liking.

Sheshippu Verdict - Meenakshi Jayan's film addresses psychological complexity brought on by trauma and loneliness in a realistic way.

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Rajan Pootharakkal