Five Class 11 students continue with their mischievous ways till a new teacher joins their school and puts her faith in them, despite the opposition from other faculty. While the boys change their ways, a shocking incident leaves a lasting impact in their lives.
Acting
Ramzan Muhammed's raw delinquent-to-vulnerable arc hits different.
Direction
Majeed Abu weaponizes hope before destroying you with it.
Writing
The 'shocking incident' lands like a truck—no telegraphing, all impact.
Director
Majeed Abu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Set in northern Kerala, the film explores how India's rural education system often writes off 'problem' students before they turn 18. The teacher-student dynamic reflects real tensions in underfunded state schools.
Ramzan Muhammed was primarily a dancer before this; his physicality in the role was completely untrained for dramatic acting. The 'shocking incident' was reportedly toned down from real events that inspired the script.