BANARAS

Release date: April 9

Director: Nemom Pushparaj

Cast: Vineeth, Navya Nair, Kavya Madhavan

DID YOU KNOW? Nemom Pushparaj, who has earlier directed Gouri Sankaram with Kavya Madhavan and Munna in the lead, is basically an art director. The story of Banaras has been credited to the producer of the film, M R Nair. The screenplay and dialogues are by Cherian Kalpakavadi. The film was mainly shot at Banaras.

RAPID REVIEW: Hari (Vineeth) had a sad childhood, after his mother’s death. His affair with his murappennu, Devu (Navya Nair), had everyone’s approval. But the equations change after Hari joins Banaras Hindu University for his research. There he meets Amrita (Kavya Madhavan), a gifted dancer.

Banaras has a genuine storyline and it has been narrated in a conventional pattern. The music adds to the mood of the film.

HIGHS: The twists and turns in its storyline.

LOWS: Conventional style of filmmaking.

Verdict: 2 out of 5