Randu is a socio-political satire that hilariously portrays how the quite normal life of a village youth namely Vava is disturbed by the acts of some communal groups in the village. The current social atmosphere and political events add to his challenges. Can he make things straight through his wit and innocence?
Writing
Satire lands without preaching—rare feat in political comedy.
Acting
Vishnu Unnikrishnan's deadpan innocence carries every scene.
Director
Sujith Lal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during heightened communal tensions in Kerala, the film deliberately mirrors real political rallies and fake news cycles.
Director Sujith Lal cast Vishnu Unnikrishnan specifically because his 'everyman' look made Vava's accidental heroism more believable.