| Director | Aneesh Upasana |
| Story | Aneesh Upasana |
| Cinematography | Syamaprakash MS |
| Music | Kailas Menon |
| Producer | Shenuga, Shegna, Sherga |
Gist of the Story
Janaki, a young woman from a small town, battles panic attacks and attempts to put off getting married. When Unni Mukundan expresses interest in marriage, things become complicated.
Detailed Plot
Darkness and being by herself both terrify Janaki. Unni Mukundan, a subcontractor performing road work at the panchayat level, marries Janaki. A terrified Janaki turns to her husband for solace after the electricity goes out during their wedding reception. But as the power is restored, she is accidentally caught hugging a young politician named Martin who is standing next to her husband. Martin, who is running in the by-elections for his constituency, was photographed in this incident by members of his opposing party. As a result of this image going viral on social media, the opposition political party profited. The news story about these photos, intended to damage Martin’s reputation, is broadcast on news networks. The crisis is originally managed by Janaki and Unni. But later, while the news is being covered by the media during prime time, they are compelled to leave their home. The core of the film is how the pair handles these difficult situations and how Janaki, an insecure lady, handles them.
Artistes’ Performances
The performances of Navya and Saiju, the primary couple, are what really shine. As she combines it with humour, vulnerability, and a courage that shines through in the last scene, Janaki’s portrayal is likely among the best in Navya’s career. Saiju Kurup is a really talented performer. With each new film, his acting skills appear to be getting better. His comedy timing is impeccable. The following performance belongs to Sharaf U Dheen, who, with his trademark coolness, significantly improved a brief scene in the film that may have otherwise turned into an embarrassing motivational speech scene. Kottayam Naseer and Johny Antony were both less absurd for a change. As the ruthless politician Shaji, Kottayam Nazeer receives one of the best roles of his career. George Kora was a good choice.
Direction / Technical Side
The film Janaki Jaane’s initial concept is quite intriguing. It describes the struggles a lady with this panic illness faces whenever she is by herself or in the dark. Aniesh Upaasana’s film, however, has a problem in that it uses very ancient methods to turn that concept into a meaningful script, and the crises and resolutions are too archaic to elicit sympathy for the main character. The movie, which was directed by Aneesh Upasana and co-written by Rohan Raj and Anil Narayanan, has a 90s old-world vibe. However, Janaki Jaane is also a politically charged drama since it shows how a lady who is afraid to speak up is taken advantage of and used for political purposes, how the truth can be distorted, and how the innocent suffer as a result. It also doesn’t help that the focus constantly changes to local politics. It would have been a lot more powerful movie if it had stuck to Janaki’s story, with the conflict arising naturally from her own life. Late in the proceedings, the simple explanation for her fears—a connection to childhood traumas—emerges, but was too late to hook the audience up. Despite its intrinsic message and tale, this is a light-hearted viewing thanks to Alex’s soundtrack and Syamaprakash MS’ frames.
Verdict; Janaki Jaane is a drama that explores the struggles of a lady with panic illness. It is a politically charged drama that shows how a lady is taken advantage of and used for political purposes, and how the truth can be distorted. The concept is intriguing but was let down by an average screenplay. Performance by Navya Nair is noteworthy!