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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali movie review: Asif Ali ably anchors this misguided film on men's rights and Section 498A
Malayalam actor Asif Ali has been having a dream run at the box office with films like Kishkindhakandam and Rekhachitram turning blockbusters. His choice of roles has been astute, and that's one reason perhaps why the audience looks forward to every release of his. Debutant director Sethunath Padmakumar has now given us Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali, which, like the trailer depicts clearly, is the story about a husband (Asif Ali) who is charged with Section 498A denoting dowry harassment and domestic abuse. Sahadevan (Asif Ali), who is a government temp worker in a cooperative society, is over the moon when he is going to get married to Nayana (Thulasi) and is all set for a happily married forever after on their wedding day. Unexpectedly, Sahadevan ends up with a gift of 100 sovereigns of gold from his father-in-law, and when his wife files a case against him for dowry harassment and domestic abuse, his entire world turns upside down. Sahadevan and Nayana's marriage isn't going perfectly, but what compels her to file a case of Section 498A against him? Hauled off to the Anthikad police station, Sahadevan desperately tries to prove his innocence by recounting events that took place in their short marriage. Nayana is very aloof, preferring no intimacy of any kind with him and insists she wants to go to the Netherlands to study. She suggests that the gold her parents gave can be sold off to fund her education, and when an unsuspecting Sahadevan objects to this, things go haywire. Nayana gets back at him by injuring herself and filing a domestic abuse case. The director then takes us through how Sahadevan struggles to prove his innocence in the courts. There have been numerous real-life incidents when women have misused Section 498A of the IPC and framed their husbands, and director Sethunath Padmakumar presents us one such case through his film. He bats for men's rights, and Sahadevan, along with two other men (Peter and Makkar), who are affected by a fake dowry case, are the vehicles through which he highlights this critical issue. However, what the director has also – wittingly or unwittingly – done is show that these men are extremely good-natured and can do no wrong, even if they have small vices like drinking. The women, on the other hand, are uniformly portrayed as evil with shallow values. And the director uses numerous instances to highlight this as well. But can men and women just be painted as black or white with no shades of grey? To soften the stance about women, there is a narration of various women, including Nayana, about the issues they face – but none of these issues are the serious ones like real domestic abuse, sexual harassment or ill-treatment that they deal with on a daily basis. One must commend Asif Ali for doing a fine job as Sahadevan on the quest for justice. But Sethunath Padmakumar has taken one aspect alone in this story – how a fake case of dowry harassment and domestic abuse is foisted on a good man - and built a case against the law. The story is not juxtaposed against the real cases of scores of women facing domestic abuse and how they struggle to get justice. Moreover, claiming that Section 498A is a bane for all men as it is misused by women is regressive and a slight to all the women who have and are undergoing this plight. Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali has the right idea of talking about men's rights, but the director and the story are truly misguided.
News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sarkeet Twitter Review: Asif Ali's New Film Wins Hearts With Its Emotional Story
After working on blockbusters like Kishkindha Kaandam and Rekhachitram, Asif Ali is back with Sarkeet. Asif Ali is one of the most popular stars in Malayalam cinema, and has earned praise for his strong performances and box office hits. After working on blockbusters like Kishkindha Kaandam and Rekhachitram, Asif is on a path to delivering another major hit. His latest film, Sarkeet, has received positive reactions from audiences following its theatrical release. X (formerly Twitter) users have been praising the film for its emotional drama that resonates with viewers. Many are admiring the engaging first half, while the second half has been getting appreciation for its powerful, emotional moments that have left many teary eyed. Apart from praising the lead actor and the hard hitting story, fans are also appreciating the performances of the other cast members. The direction and screenplay have received a lot of love too, as every part of the film feels well made. Seems like the director Thamar has once again managed to create a story that keeps the audience interested from start to finish. Showering love on the film, a user wrote, 'Sarkeet is a simple, slow paced yet beautiful melodrama with a very solid performer Asif Ali. Man is a delight to watch on screen as a commoner, especially when conveying emotions. The kid also did well. Rest performances also were convincing. Govind's Music." #Sarkeet: is a simple, slow paced yet beautiful melodrama with a very solid performer Asif Ali. Man is delight to watch on screen as a commoner, especially when conveying emotions. The kid also did well. Rest performances also were convincing. Govind's Music ❤️Good One. — ALIM SHAN (@AlimShan_) May 8, 2025 Another shared, 'A simple emotional that could connected very well to the audience. The direction and screenplay deserves an appreciation. And as always Asif once again proved that he is the best in this generation. A good one for sure." #Sarkeet A simple emotional that could connected very well to the audience! The direction and screenplay deserves an appreciation! 'A simple emotional movie with no dull moments. Direction, screenplay and music. Asif Ali on a Hattrick after Kishkindha Kaandam and Rekhachithram," a comment read. #Sarkeet – A simple emotional movie with no dull moments.. ❤️✨ Direction, screenplay and music An individual stated, 'A small and simple emotional drama people who can connect entering into gulf countries for jobs as a fresher and Asifkka delivered at its best. Performance from another cast, direction, screenplay also were good." #Sarkeet – Another Good One From #AsifAli Another mentioned, 'The movie Sarkeet starts off strong with an emotionally rich and engaging first half, deeply moving, yet never dragging. Second half time films goes with impactful scenes. Yet another feel good film for Asif Ali." #Sarkeet The movie #Sarkeet starts off strong with an emotionally rich and engaging first half,deeply moving, yet never dragging. And second half time films goes with imapctfull scenes ..yet another feel good film for # One more added, 'Like Thamar's previous work, a well hooked emotional drama with no dull moments. Asif Ali is again proving that he is the best in the generation. How easily he handled the emotional scenes." #Sarkeet – Simply Good First Half ❤️ Like Thamar's Previous Work A well Hooked Emotional Drama With No Dull Moments #Asifali Again Proving That He Is The Best In Generation. How Easily He Handled The Emotional Scenes Other than Asif Ali, Sarkeet also stars Divya Prabha, Orhan, Deepak Parambol, Ramya Suresh, Prashanth Alexander, Swathidas Prabhu, Sudheesh Skaria, Gopan Atatt, Sins Shaan and Praveen Ram. 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'.
