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The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sarkeet movie review: A light-hearted drama on ADHD, with a lot of untapped potential
Sarkeet (Malayalam) Starring: Asif Ali, Divya Prabha, Deepak Parambol, Orhan Direction: Thamar K.V. Storyline: A jobless stranger unexpectedly walks into the life of a couple struggling to manage their child with ADHD. Runtime: 125 minutes At the core of Thamar K.V.'s sophomore film Sarkeet is a literally sticky affair that pushes the limits of believability. But, it is to the credit of the makers and the actors involved that one goes along willingly with this rather unbelievable situation which propels the story forward. Thamar, going by the two movies he has made till now, appears to be adept at pulling off such uncommon occurrences in a light, engaging manner. For about half of its runtime, Sarkeet moves along two parallel tracks, one dealing with a couple who are struggling to manage their child with a severe case of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and another on the travails of a young Malayali who has landed up in a West Asian country in search of a job. Their child Jeppu's (Orhan) unpredictable, hyperactive behaviour takes its toll on Stephy and Balu (Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol), whose relationship is tested at times, with past rancour resurfacing. When their world meets unexpectedly with that of jobless Ameer (Asif Ali), it would expectedly change all their lives. Although one is not sure whether ADHD will manifest in the ways as portrayed in the film, Sarkeet is important in that it sheds some light on conditions that are often dismissed as just unruly behaviour. The underlying strain on the troubled childhood of another character gives the drama an added heft. Thamar debuted with 1001 Nunakal (1001 Lies) that sustained itself on the tension that builds up amid a group of friends who play a game during a get-together. In that film, one could sense the filmmaker treading a little too carefully without allowing the tricky situation that he conjured up to not get out of hand. The same risk averse approach and the reluctance to dig deeper are evident in Sarkeet where the principal players all get out a little too easily from a not so easy situation. This approach perhaps led to the film hitting a little below than it could have, with the kind of possibilities provided by the subjects it tackled. Yet, the film does have a few emotionally high moments that hit the right notes, although the film in the end fails to leave a lasting impact due to the rather light treatment. Sarkeet works mainly because of the performances, most notably that of young Orhan as the hard-to-handle Jeppu. It is a role that could easily have been portrayed in an over-the-top manner, but Orhan delivers just the required nuances for the character's condition. Asif Ali aces it in his familiar turf where he is required to portray the emotional upheavals of a struggling man caught in a strange situation. Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol also pitch in with notable turns. Sarkeet is a light-hearted drama about weighty issues, which ends up with a lot of untapped potential. Sarkeet is currently running in cinemas.
News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sarkeet Trailer: Asif Ali Forms A Special Bond With A Troubled Child In This Emotional Drama
Last Updated: Alongside Asif Ali, Sarkeet features Divya Prabha and Deepak Parambol. Asif Ali and Divya Prabha, known for their strong performances, have come together for a film titled Sarkeet. The makers have recently unveiled the trailer of the film which hints at an emotional story built around friendship, family and meaningful bonds. Sarkeet will make its theatrical debut on May 8. The trailer begins by introducing a young boy (portrayed by child artist Orhan) who appears to be hyperactive and short-tempered which makes it difficult to handle him. His parents, played by Divya and Deepak Parambol, are shown struggling to cope with his behaviour. We then meet Ameer Karuvandivalappli, played by Asif, who has just arrived in the city in search of a job. He ends up applying for the role of a shadow teacher which is a support person meant to help children like Orhan in a classroom setting. As the story unfolds, Ameer begins working with Orhan. At first, he finds it hard to connect with the boy and doesn't know how to manage him. But slowly, a bond starts to develop between them. This growing connection becomes the emotional centre of the film. The trailer takes a serious turn towards the end. In one scene, Orhan goes missing and his parents are seen looking for him late at night. While the trailer doesn't reveal everything, it clearly hints at a heartfelt story about understanding, patience and how unlikely relationships can change lives. Sarkeet is written and directed by Thamar KV and backed by producers Vinayaka Ajith and Florine Dominic. The music has been composed by Govind Vasantha and the film has been edited by Sangeeth Prathap who was earlier seen in Premalu. Apart from Sarkeet, Asif has a busy line-up of films. One of them is Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali which is directed by debutant Sethunath Padmakumar. The film was scheduled to hit theatres on April 17. But when the date arrived, it was missing from the theatres. Later, Asif went live on Instagram along with the film's director Sethunath Padmakumar and producer Naisam Salam to clear the air. They explained that the film's release was delayed due to a legal issue. The makers revealed that a former producer had filed a financial fraud case against the current producer which has held up the release. Besides this, Asif will also be seen in Mirage, directed by Jeethu Joseph, co-starring Aparna Balamurali. He is also part of Tiki Taka, directed by Rohith VS which is a follow-up to Thalavan. Another film in the works is Houdini – The King of Magic, directed by Prajesh Sen. First Published:
India Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sarkeet trailer: Asif Ali headlines powerful tale of friendship and heartbreak
Malayalam actors Asif Ali and Divya Prabha (of 'All We Imagine As Light' fame) have teamed up for a heart-warming film titled 'Sarkeet'. The makers shared the film's trailer on Thursday, days ahead of the film's release. The two-minute-twenty-second-long trailer indicates that the movie highlights the relationship between a man and a shadow teacher.'Sarkeet' is all set for a worldwide release on May 8. The trailer begins with Asif Ali's character looking for jobs to settle in a new city. We are also shown a couple (played by Deepak Parambol and Divya Prabhu) struggling to handle their hyperactive kid, Orhan. His teachers think of employing a shadow teacher and Asif Ali applies for the rest of the trailer shows Asif Ali's character struggling to deal with Orhan and eventually forming a bond with him. A tragic event happens which leaves Orhan's parents looking for him at odd hours. 'Sarkeet' is written and directed by Thamar. The film also features Swathi Das Prabhu and Alexander Prashanth in pivotal by Vinayaka Ajith and Florine Dominic, the film has music composed by Govind Vasantha. Sangeeth Prathap, who played the hero's friend in 'Premalu', has edited the film. Cinematographer Aeyaz, costume designer Irshad Cherukunnu, art director Visvanathan Aravind and makeup artist Sudhi Surendran are part of the technical Ali was recently seen in the most talked-about Malayalam film, 'Rekhachitram'. He will be seen next in 'Sarkeet' and 'Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali'.
