I have seen this movie on display at the store many a times when I had gone there to rent others. Since it was not a major release (I guess) and did not star any major actors, I didn't bother. I don't think that the director or producer even bothered to market it properly. This time the choices were limited at the store and I had no option but to rent it out.
The story setting is the hill station and tea plantation in Idukki district of Kerala. Here the daily wage plantation workers are exploited by the land lords and estate owners. Low wages and long working hours had helped the growth of a major political movement (which is on the decline except in China and few pockets in India such as Bengal, Kerala and Tripura0 The workers are used to the advantage of the political leaders for their personal gains. Overtly they support the workers but covertly the agenda is different, in favour of the rich.
Indrans plays the role of one such worker who would die for the party and ideology he believes in. Little does he know that the ideology was dead and few like him were the slaughter lambs. His family consists of 3 children and a loving wife. Her prettiness is her curse as the local policeman, landlord's son and party members, all lust for her. His life turns upside down and he falls prey to the elaborate scheme of the policeman and how their life unfolds is the story.
The story has strong touch with the reality and gives insight into the hardship of plantation workers. How they are taken for a ride by both the aggressors and protectors. It is a must watch for all movie lovers
My personal rating is 3.5 out of 5…
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