| Directed by | Nadirshah |
|---|---|
| Written by | Suneesh Varanad |
| Produced by | Arun Narayan |
| Starring | Jayasurya Jaffar Idukki Namitha Pramod Suresh Krishna Johny Antony Akshara Kishor |
| Cinematography | Roby Varghese Raj |
| Edited by | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music by | Score: Rahul Raj Songs: Nadirshah |
| Production company | Arun Narayan Productions |
Gist of the Story
A security guard who is the key witness in the prosecution of a wealthy entrepreneur runs into a mystery individual by the name of Eesho while working the night shift at an ATM. When they start talking, the guard opens up to the stranger and tells him everything on his mind before realizing that Eesho might not be a friend.
Plot
Jaffer Idukki plays an ATM security guard in the movie Eesho who is going to be a key witness in a crime that would reveal a shady businessman. Of course, the businessman wants him out of the way. While on duty, the guard encounters this stranger (Jayasurya), who says that his car broke down, the night before his deposition before the judge. The stranger and guard become friends and get to know one another better while they appear to be stuck with nothing to do at this desolate intersection. The rest of the movie centers on the question of whether the stranger is a guardian angel or the devil in disguise because it is quickly made clear that he is not just a random bystander as he says.
Performance
The actor who portrays Eesho, the unexpected visitor, Jayasurya, does a fantastic job at giving the character some mystery. The way he makes the dialogue appear like a normal conversation significantly improves the way the movie flows. Finding some gray areas in Jayasurya, who has been portrayed as the do-gooder onscreen without fail, may have been the hardest task for the filmmaker. The movie’s best character belongs to Jaffar Idukki, who plays the security guard. He is on screen for the most of the movie and gave a strong performance. Rest of the cast has nothing much to do.
Direction / Technical Side
Eesho much outperforms Nadirsha’s last movie, the repulsive Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan. Contrary to Nadirshah’s customary preference for crafting comedic entertainers, Eesho is more of a serious thriller that aspires to be intelligent. The movie is a societal critique of the increasing crime rate and how it affects those who become its victims. The claimed huge bombshell, however, falls apart within the first few minutes due to Suneesh Varanad’s dull scripting. The beginning contains a lot of explanation, which ruins the suspense by giving away everything. This type of movie has a key revelation that is clear from the beginning, and we are forced to wait hopelessly until the hero makes the obvious discovery toward the conclusion to explain the meaningless intrigue that has been built up the entire time.
The film’s use of Roby Raj Varghese’s cinematography lends it a spooky aesthetic. The film is never compelling because the edits are made at the wrong moments. The background music fails to generate the necessary tension for the drama.
Verdict; Esho is more of a sober, cerebral thriller. Even though it follows all the guidelines for a thriller, there are some areas where it falters. The picture lacks any sense of excitement due to the dull and simplistic screenplay. Overall, the movie’s plot is rather straightforward and predictable, but Jayasurya’s acting is what sustains the tension.