| Directed by | Vishnu G Raghav |
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| Written by | Vishnu G Raghav |
| Story by | Janiz Chacko Simon |
| Produced by | G. Suresh Kumar |
| Starring | Tovino Thomas Keerthy Suresh |
| Cinematography | Neil DCunha |
| Edited by | Arju Benn |
| Music by | Songs:Kailas Menon Score:Yakson Neha |
| Production company | Revathy Kalamandhir |
| Distributed by | Urvasi Theatres Remya Movies |
Gist of the Story; In this courtroom drama, two talented, self-made attorneys are on opposing sides of the case and are fighting to win.
Plot; The two attorneys, Ebin Mathew and Madhavi, are looking for a professional break. Both fight frequently yet end up falling in love with one another. When they find themselves on opposite sides of a case that will decide their futures, life becomes challenging. Their first significant case puts them against one another after Ebin is appointed public prosecutor and Madhavi becomes independent. Their own wedding adds complexity to the situation. The rest of the story is about how their occupation will affect their ability to find love.
Performance; Ebin is a strong but adaptable character played by Tovino. When Madhavi is with the accused’s sister, he displays nuanced reactions in both the courtroom and outside. With her performance as Madhavi, Keerthy also makes a strong comeback in Malayalam. Madhavi is a powerful woman who isn’t afraid to assert herself in both her personal and professional lives. Despite the performance’s constrained range, the supporting cast, which includes Anu Mohan, Baiju Santosh, Rony David, and Anagha Narayanan, does a good job in their assigned roles. The role of advocate Satheesh Mulloor, a confidant and friend to both Ebin and Madhavi, is played by Baiju, and it is entertaining to see.
Direction/Technical Side; The director, Vishnu Raghav, has picked a strong argument to advance his narrative, focusing it on a topic that will appeal to the younger audience of today. Before putting the two against one another, Vishnu, who also wrote the script for the movie, nails the first two acts by perfectly portraying the personalities of the characters and having the audience care about both of them equally. The audience is kept firmly seated by the BGM and music section. The storytelling and screenplay by Vishnu Raghav are original and compelling. The second half is somewhat slow paced, which detracts from the viewing experience. To make the plot more compelling, editing may have been improved.
Verdict; “Vaashi,” a film by Vishnu Raghav, is not your standard courtroom drama. The director has succeeded in making a pertinent argument without becoming overly prescriptive. Overall, Tovino & Keerthy Suresh give good performances in this entertaining movie.