Rating:
4.0/5
Star
Cast:
Fahadh
Faasil,
Aishwarya
Lekshmi,
Dileesh
Pothan,
Jinu
Joseph
Director:
Amal
Neerad
The
combo
of
Fahadh
Faasil
&
Amal
Neerad,
who
gave
the
Malayalam
film
audiences
a
spectacle
in
the
form
of
Iyobinte
Pusthakam,
which
released
in
the
year
2014,
is
back
in
action
with
Varathan.
Along
with
them,
there
is
Aishwarya
Lekshmi,
who
plays
the
leading
lady
and
Nazriya
Nazim
too
is
a
part
of
the
project
as
one
among
the
producers.
It
is
indeed
a
big
team,
which
is
capable
of
coming
up
with
a
solid
project.
Has
Varathan
turned
out
to
be
worth
the
wait?
Read
Varathan
review
here
to
know
more
about
the
same.
The
plot
of
Varathan
revolves
around
a
couple,
Abin
and
Priya.
They
are
settled
in
the
Middle
East
and
one
day,
Abin
loses
his
job.
Priya
and
Abin
decide
to
go
for
a
short
vacation
to
her
ancestral
place
and
the
events
that
unfold
take
forward
Varathan.
The
best
thing
is
in
the
fact
that
Varathan
has
got
most
of
the
things
right
in
it.
Amal
Neerad
has
packaged
the
film
in
a
taut
and
stylish
manner,
which
gives
Varathan
an
all-new
look.
Due
credits
must
be
given
to
the
writers
for
coming
up
with
a
plot,
which
doesn't
question
the
sensibilities
of
the
audiences.
The
plot
of
the
film
isn't
anything
new
or
novel
but
the
writers
have
set
the
story
in
a
different
milieu
and
have
taken
forward
the
script,
with
the
major
elements
unveiling
as
the
film
progresses.
Moreover,
Varathan
is
not
just
about
the
thrills
and
chills,
but
family
and
an
emotional
angle
as
well,
which
set
the
tempo
of
the
film.
It
also
addresses
some
issues,
which
are
quite
relevant.
Amal
Neerad
scores
high
by
trying
two
different
things.
He
tries
his
hands
on
the
realistic
village
tale
in
the
first
half
and
when
he
shifts
gear
in
the
second,
especially
towards
the
end,
the
film-maker
in
him
becomes
simply
unstoppable
with
the
audiences
getting
some
pumped-up
moments.
Importantly,
the
first
and
second
halves
have
two
different
paces
and
that
works
for
the
film
well.
In
films
of
this
genre,
what
matters
the
most
are
the
final
moments,
and
Varathan
scores
high
in
those
areas
and
makes
it
up
for
those
minor
glitches
in
the
initial
portions.
Fahadh
Faasil
is
terrific
in
the
role
of
Abin
and
he
takes
forward
the
role
the
way
only
in
which
he
could
do.
In
fact,
he
comes
up
with
those
goosebumps
moments,
which
are
to
be
savoured
from
the
theatres.
Once
again,
the
director
in
Amal
Neerad
has
perfectly
used
the
actor
in
him.
Aishwarya
Lekshmi
as
Priya
does
complete
justice
to
the
character.
Sharafudheen
is
indeed
a
revelation
as
he
proves
that
he
is
one
among
the
most
talented
young
blocks
around.
Rest
of
the
cast
comprising
of
Dileesh
Pothen,
Arjun
Ashokan,
etc.,
have
done
a
neat
job.
The
technical
aspects
of
the
film
score
higher.
The
variety
of
frames
set
by
Littil
Swayamp
does
help
the
film
in
giving
it
a
stunning
experience.
Due
credits
to
the
music
department
handled
by
Sushin
Shyam.
This
young
man
continues
to
impress
with
his
background
scores,
which
lift
the
scenes
to
newer
heights.
Editing
by
Vivek
Harshan
is
also
sharp
and
precise.
Varathan
would
easily
find
a
place
in
the
list
of
the
best
theatrical
experiences
of
the
recent
times.
Amal
Neerad,
in
his
own
style,
delivers
a
taut
and
sharp
movie,
which
will
keep
you
on
toes.
For
the
lovers
of
the
genre,
this
one
is
simply
not
to
be
missed.