“Zha,” the latest Malayalam bromantic thriller directed by Girish P C Palam and produced by Rajesh Babu K Sooranad under VOC Media, offers a fresh perspective on friendship dynamics. The film explores the intricate balance between camaraderie and familial responsibilities, unveiling the challenges faced by a young individual torn between love for a friend and duty towards family.
Featuring a stellar cast, “Zha” stars Manikandan Achari and Nandu Anand in pivotal roles, supported by an ensemble including Santhosh Keezhattoor, Laxmi Priya, Rajesh Sharma, Shyni Sara, Ajitha, Vijayan Karanthoor, and others. Girish P C Palam, renowned for his work in theatre, brings his unique storytelling style to the film, promising audiences a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
The film’s logline sets the stage for an intriguing narrative: “After a long acquaintance through letters, Christy comes to meet his pen-pal Hari and becomes a liability to Hari and his family. When Christy, a victim of bipolar disorder, escapes from police custody after murdering his own father and visits Hari again after six years, his life becomes highly precarious.”
Adding depth to the storytelling is an emotive soundtrack featuring the voices of Vidyadharan Master, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Najim Arshad, P K Sunil Kumar, and Ganga. Composed by Rajesh Babu K Sooranad, the songs are penned by K Jayakumar, Balachandran Chullikkad, Sudhi, Ali Kozhikode, and Girish P C Palam, enhancing the emotional resonance of the narrative.
The synopsis unfolds a rollercoaster of emotions and unforeseen challenges. Christy, portrayed by Manikandan Achari, disrupts the lives of Hari and his family with his unpredictable behaviour. His revelation of suffering from bipolar disorder adds a layer of complexity to the plot. The narrative weaves through Christy’s arrest, escape from a mental hospital, and his return after six years, injecting uncertainty into the lives of Hari and his family.
“Zha” is poised to be a cinematic tour de force, exploring the fragility of relationships and the unpredictable nature of the human psyche.
