Samshayam

and the social stigmas surrounding it. While the film does manage to make its point by the final act, the choice to present it as a quirky, borderline eccentric comedy makes things complicated. The plot itself is simple and could’ve been powerful, but it’s stretched thin to create humor around Manoj, an ignorant and often ego-driven character. His behavior is exaggerated to the point where it feels like he was written just to inject comedy, rather than serve the story. This over-reliance on goofy moments exposes a gap in the writing—there’s no real middle ground between the humor and the emotional core. Rajesh Ravi, who co-wrote and directed the film, clearly wanted to keep things subtle, knowing there’s an emotional layer to the story. But the decision to highlight Manoj and Vimala’s ignorance ends up hurting the film’s tone. It’s hard to empathize with Manoj when his actions feel so absurd and insensitive. On the flip side, the subplot involving Harris and Faiza is handled with warmth and sincerity. Their story aligns well with the film’s core theme and shows what Samshayam could’ve been if it had stayed grounded. In the end, Samshayam is a movie with a meaningful idea, but the writing struggles to balance humor and heart. It’s a film that works in parts, especially thematically, but overall feels like a missed opportunity.