Dear Friend HD Released

 

Some films transgress the emotions of the characters in it to the audience's minds and this Vineeth Kumar-directorial is a testimony to it. The movie about modern friendship actually makes it relatable to most of the viewers of all ages with fabulous craft, convincing script and good making.

Vinod, Shyam, Arjun, Sajith and Jannath are friends residing in Bengaluru. They live, eat and party together and share a beautiful bond. At times, they pull brutal pranks on their besties like that of making one wear a funny superhero costume on their birthday night and taking him to the pub. Will these pranks become serious or will it remain laugh it out loud?

Vineeth who made his debut as a director in 2015 through Ayal Najanalla has done an impeccable second attempt. Sharfu, Suhas and Arjun Lal has penned a soothing friendship story filled with nostalgia, idiosyncrasies, laughter, fear, anxiety, tears and camaraderie. Cinematographer Shyju Khalid has made it compelling through visuals which paint emotions even through moving camera angles. Deepu Joseph's editing, Justin Varghese’s music, MR Rajakrishnan's audiography, Mehar Hamsa's costume design and Vikky and Kishan's sound mixing add flavour to it. The sequential tone offered for the visuals by colourist Liju Prabhakar, plays an interesting role in the movie. The colour grading varies as per locations from Bengaluru to Mumbai and according to the mood of the movie.

Tovino Thomas showcases an impressive performance playing Vinod who could be part of one’s life as a friend who touches their souls and become an unforgettable human. The script offers equal space for every friend in the film and Arjun Radhakrishnan, Darshana Rajendran, Arjun Lal and Basil Joseph made the characters persuasive. Aye Auto fame Rekha who appears on Malayalam cinema after a while has rendered her role with ease.