Can demise be humorous? While there’s a predisposition to say no, occasions transpiring at a funeral are recognized to shed mild on the hysterical subtleties amongst folks. Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal (VSBM) by S Vipin is a humorous exploration of this take, whereas questioning the perverse agendas of these across the deceased. The movie glances on the prevalence of labels equivalent to gender, blood relation, and others.
Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal (Malayalam)
Director: S Vipin
Cast: Azeez Nedumangad, Mallika Sukumaran, Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, Joemon Jyothir, Baiju Santhosh
Runtime: 116 minutes
Storyline: Events unfurled at a funeral dwelling in a village in Thiruvananthapuram by folks attempting to achieve their egocentric objectives
The film, set in a village in Thiruvananthapuram, begins with discussions concerning the marriage ceremony of Anjali (Anaswara Rajan). However, her potential groom, Akhil, reveals poisonous qualities as a companion — a lack of belief, short-tempered nature, and an air of superiority. Simultaneously, Anjali is pursued by her school senior Suhail (Siju Sunny), who can not take no for a solution. Anjali’s dad and mom are decided to get her married regardless of her resistance. Anjali’s grandmother, Sumithra (Mallika Sukumaran), is her solely assist within the household. However, all plans go for a toss as Sumithra passes away resulting from cardiac arrest.
During its 116-minute runtime, the movie doesn’t drag. Instead, you witness this hilarious chaos, with every character contributing with humour. From a grim scenario, the movie turns into a hilarious tussle amongst characters. One of the characters within the film, Shakthi (a terrific Joemon Jyothir), says, “When I see people crying at a funeral, I cannot control my laughter.” This is a disturbing dilemma you face watching VSBM, interesting to the morally corrupt components of your psyche.
While demise is taken into account an sudden visitor, the debut director glances on the sudden (and undesirable) friends that include it. Be it Karayogam President Venu, performed by Baiju Santhosh, who is set to outshine and overpower everybody on the funeral, or Siju’s character Suhail making an attempt to woo Anjali throughout the remaining rites of her grandmother. Relatives of Sumithra don’t make issues simple both, as they’re aggravated by the truth that they weren’t “informed” concerning the demise. Humans circling a dwelling ready for “the news” evokes pictures of vultures ready for his or her prey to die.
Produced by Vipin Das and Sahu Garapati, VSBM is a well-executed satire and a worthy addition to the checklist of darkish comedy motion pictures in Malayalam coping with demise. Like Ee Ma Yau and Jan. E. Man, VSBM performs on contrasts in moods related to demise — oscillating between celebrating a life and mourning a loss. Simultaneously, gender, class, and different components play into whether or not the particular person deserves dignity in demise.
Azeez Nedumangad performs Murali, Sumithra’s son-in-law, a critical character, with restraint. The character’s helplessness in shuttling between events to organise a funeral is clear in his efficiency. Anaswara Rajan as Anjali shows her performing chops in the direction of the latter half of the film, nailing the emotional scenes.
Azeez Nedumangad in Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Noby Marcose and Siju Sunny additionally play their components well. Ashwathy Chand Kishor, taking part in Sumithra’s daughter Sudha, handles humorous and emotional scenes well. Mallika Sukumaran showcases her price of expertise as a grandmother. Another standout efficiency is by Saji Sabana, taking part in Prasanna, the vengeful neighbour of the bereaved household. He can also be the artistic director of the film.
The frames by Rahim Aboobacker current the village panorama with freshness. Music by Ankit Menon efficiently addresses the difficult plot.
Overall, VSBM is an gratifying watch about life and demise. While touching upon a number of social points, it strongly executes darkish humour and laughs at what makes you uncomfortable.
Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal is presently operating in theatres
Published – June 13, 2025 08:12 pm IST
