Author: Desimartini Editorial Team
Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) centres around Ajayan, played brilliantly by Tovino Thomas, and his struggle with the burden of his legacy.
ARM, written by Sujith Nambiar and directed by Jithin Laal, features multiple narrators, giving it a distinct oral storytelling feel.
The film opens with Mohanlal's voice narrating from outer space, leading into a world of deception and folklore set in feudal Kerala.
A magical lamp made from a fallen comet becomes the centre of a tale of power, bravery, and betrayal.
Tovino plays Kunjikelu, who earns the king's favour and takes the magical lamp back to his village, but his legacy is later tarnished.
ARM movie review
Maniyan, Kunjikelu's son, rebels against the injustices faced by his family.
Visually, ARM is stunning, with rich depictions of feudal Kerala’s culture and tradition.
Tovino shines in the triple role, especially as Maniyan, delivering a physically intense and powerful performance.
ARM movie review