Alphonse
Puthren
began
his
career
as
an
assistant
cinematographer
in
the
Vinayan
movie
Boyfriend.
He
also
has
some
short
films
and
a
music
video
for
the
album
Yuvv
to
his
credit.
Now,
he
is
debuting
as
director
with
Malayalam
movie
Neram
starring
Nivin
Pauly
and
Nazriya
Nazim.
The
film,
which
does
not
fall
into
any
particular
category,
is
a
wonderful
experimentation
by
this
debutante
director.
Neram
is
a
dark
comedy
that
has
all
the
quintessential
elements
including
joy,
sorrow,
mirth
and
anger.
Nivin
and
Nazriya's
performances
are
the
main
attraction
in
the
film.
Alphonse's
script
and
narration,
Rajesh
Murugesan's
music,
Anand
C
Chandran's
cinematography
are
other
highlights
of
the
film.
The
slow-paced
narration
is
one
big
drawback
of
the
movie.
The
movie
revolves
around
the
life
of
an
unemployed
IT
engineer,
who
runs
up
debts
to
marry
off
his
sister.
Nivin
and
Nazriya's
chemistry
is
palpable.
Alphonse,
who
studied
films
at
SAE
College
in
Chennai,
has
claimed
that
Neram
is
a
recollection
of
his
own
experiences
and
those
of
some
others
he
know.
His
struggles
in
the
cine
world
have
inspired
him
to
do
this
film.
The
film
does
not
have
any
novelty,
but
its
engaging
catchline
draws
your
attention.
After
completing
his
engineering
degree
in
computer,
Mathew
is
staying
with
his
friend
in
Chennai
and
seeking
for
a
job,
but
he
doesn't
get
any
job.
He
is
in
love
with
a
girl
named
Jeena,
who
is
self-employed
in
a
travel
agency.
After
knowing
their
love
affair,
her
father
Johny
Kutty
agrees
for
their
marriage.
Mathew
takes
loan
from
a
money
lender
and
as
time
passes,
he
fails
to
repay
the
amount.
At
this
juncture,
the
money
lender
kidnaps
his
lover,
misunderstanding
her
to
be
the
girlfriend
of
another
guy,
who
has
borrowed
money
from
him.
What
happens
next
will
from
the
climax
of
the
movie.
Continue
to
read
complete
Neram
-
Movie
Review
in
slide
show.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Neram
is
not
a
comedy
film,
but
the
director
has
depicted
various
situations
in
a
humorous
way.
He
has
tapped
out
right
kind
of
work
from
all
cast
and
crew
members.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
As
unemployed
guy
Mathew,
Nivin
Pauly
has
delivered
a
good
performance
in
the
movie
Neram.
He
has
shown
ease
in
all
kind
of
sequences
like
action,
sentimental
and
romance.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Nazriya
has
also
done
her
part
of
job
well.
Her
performance
shows
that
she
will
be
a
good
asset
to
Mollywood
in
coming
years.
She
has
handled
the
role
of
Jeena
with
all
her
efforts.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Others
like
Manoj
K
Jayan,
Simhaa,
Lalu
Alex,
Anju
Kurian,
Shammi
Thilakan
have
done
justice
to
their
respective
roles.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
The
first
half
of
the
movie
Neram
is
slow
and
lacks
exciting
moments.
But
the
second
half
compensates
these
problems
as
it
includes
so
many
humorous
scenes,
exciting
and
thrilling
moments.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
In
the
technical
front,
Anand
C
Chandran's
camera
work
is
the
main
highlight.
The
picturisation
offers
a
wonderful
experience
in
presentation
to
the
viewers.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Rajesh
Murugesan
music
and
background
score
are
other
big
strengths
of
the
movie
Neram.
They
are
well
up
to
the
standards
of
a
new
generation
movies
and
help
the
director
to
depict
his
ideas
in
a
proper
way.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
The
editing
of
of
the
is
also
appreciable.
The
editor
could
made
the
film
even
better
watch
by
trimming
certain
dragging
moments
in
the
first
half.
Other
technical
departments
are
also
commendable.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Overall,
director
Alphonse
Puthren
has
made
new
experiment
with
Neram
and
his
extra
ordinary
attempt
will
impress
the
viewers
and
will
be
definitely
accepted
by
the
people.
Neram
-
Movie
Review
Director:
Alphonse
Puthren
Cast:
Nivin
Pauly,
Nazriya,
Manoj
K
Jayan,
Simhaa,
Lalu
Alex,
Anju
Kurian
and
Shammi
Thilakan
Music:
Rajesh
Murugesan
Cinematography:
Anand
C
Chandran
Release
Date:
May
10,
2013