9 months ago
Ithiri Neram Explores Complexities of Past Love and Present Choices
Imagine two people, Anish and Anjana, who used to date in college but had a bad breakup.
Years later, Anjana visits the city where Anish now lives and works as a TV host.
They decide to meet up for a drink and talk about old times, right before Anish's daughter is going to be baptized.
As they talk and drink, their old feelings start to come back, along with some arguments about why they broke up.
Unlike in some movies where ex-couples are super nice to each other, Anish and Anjana are more real and admit they still have feelings and are physically attracted.
Things get complicated when a surprising event happens that night, putting them both in a difficult spot.
The movie also shows Anish's supportive friend, Rajan, who worries about Anish's choices but is there for him.
The story leaves you wondering about lost love, regrets, and the tough decisions people make.
Anish Thomas and his college sweetheart Anjana S Kumar, who had a bitter breakup, meet years later.
Their reunion, fueled by alcohol and reminiscing, brings past resentments and rekindled feelings to the surface.
Unlike idealized portrayals, Anish and Anjana are depicted as flawed individuals with genuine chemistry.
An unexpected incident occurs during their meeting, escalating the tension and complicating their situations.
The film explores themes of lost love, regret, and the complexities of relationships, leaving the audience to ponder the characters' choices and societal pressures.
- Who
- Anish Thomas (Roshan Mathew), a television journalist, and Anjana S Kumar (Zarin Shihab), his college sweetheart.
- What
- Anish and Anjana, former lovers who parted ways bitterly, reunite for a night which brings up past resentments, lingering feelings, and leads to an unexpected incident.
- Where
- In the city where Anjana is visiting for one night.
- When
- The eve of Anish's daughter's baptism.
- Why
- Anjana, in the city for a night, calls Anish, leading them to meet and catch up, reigniting their past romance and leading to a complex situation.
Idealized Romance ('96)
Realistic Romance ('Ithiri Neram')
Nature of the Relationship
Idealized Romance ('96)
Ram and Jaanu from '96 are portrayed as noble souls who maintain innocence and avoid physical intimacy.
Realistic Romance ('Ithiri Neram')
Anish and Anjana are depicted as flawed, imperfect individuals who experience physical chemistry and more candid interactions.
Emotional Expression
Idealized Romance ('96)
Conversations between Ram and Jaanu evoke feelings of love and tenderness.
Realistic Romance ('Ithiri Neram')
Conversations between Anish and Anjana are emotionally charged, leading to racing hearts and the airing of long-held resentments.
Key facts
- Director
- Prasanth Vijay
- Writer
- Vishak Shakti
- Starring
- Roshan Mathew, Zarin Shihab, Nandu, Anand Manmadhan, Jeo Baby, Athulya Sreeni
- Cinematography
- Rakesh Dharan
- Editing
- Francies Louis
- Music
- Basil CJ
- Rating
- 3.5 stars
Quotes
Anish
A character in the movie 'Ithiri Neram'.
“Now that I think of it, had we had an open talk about all that over drinks, we may have been able to sort out everything back then.”
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“replacement therapy”
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Anish Thomas (Roshan Mathew)
A distressed protagonist in the movie 'Ithiri Neram'.
“I don’t know the right, wrong, or danger involved in it.”
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Maithreya Maithreyan
A social activist interviewed in the movie 'Ithiri Neram'.
“interferes in one’s personal freedom like a jail warden.”
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