Muran

This psychological thriller starring Cheran and Prasanna in lead roles entertains

Said to be inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Strangers on a train,’ Rajan Madhav’s ‘Muran,’ brings two strangers together while on a road journey. Nanda (Cheran) is a promising guitarist who has signed his first film and is returning home. Enroute, his car breaks down thanks to a rowdy group of young men travelling alongside him. Arjun, a business tycoon’s only son and an arrogant playboy gives him a lift. Little does Nanda realize that his life will not be the same anymore, what with Arjun, who has a penchant for adventure and wild thrills. Initially Nanda is not keen in participating in such fun, but Arjun with his charm and easy banter manages to get Nanda to join him in such activities. As the story unspools, viewers learn about Nanda’s unhappy marriage. You also learn about Arjun’s past and his relationship with his father. And just when you start feeling that Arjun is not that bad after all, comes a new twist in the tale with the death of Nanda’s wife in a car accident.  Rajjan Madhav’s debut work keeps you engaged till the end.
Plus Points: Cheran and Prasanna walk away with the honours. Prasanna excels in his role as a real prick. Cheran impresses with his subtle performance. Playing his love interest is Haripriya who does a neat job. Music by Sajjan Madhav is good.
Minus points: A tad too long, the film could have done with some editing.
Camerawork: Padmesh’s camera is cool.
Verdict: Watch this psychological thriller for Prasanna, who  matches Cheran  step by step creating the perfect tango.