One Liner
‘Eko’ is the most immersive atmospheric film I have experienced in cinemas this year.
Brief Spolier free Plot
Set in the late 80s–90s in the hill station Kattukunnu , Eko follows Kuriachan a mysterious man with a dark past and many enemies. Years after he was presumed gone, rumours of him being alive lead to a tense hunt involving both his foes and his wife who believes he’s still out there.
Review
Bahul & Dinjith hit the bull’ eye once again just like Kishkindha Kaandam. Eko marks the final chapter in their Animal Trilogy (after Kishkindha Kaandam and Kerala Crime Files S02) and it delivers a uniquely gripping experience.
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The entire film unfolds in the misty, green, isolated hills almost a character of its own. The soundscapes, the cold breeze-like ambience, the eerie silences, the presence of wild dogs… everything works together to pull you inside that world. You literally feel the cold and tension while watching.
Shot in an unusual hilly terrain where filming itself is a challenge, the movie turns this difficulty into breathtaking frames honestly some of the best visuals I’ve seen in an Indian film.
The story is its biggest strength. With no big-star dependance, the content alone draws the audience in. The screenplay follows an onion-layer narrative similar to Kishkindha Kaandam, where the first half builds quietly and the second half unwraps twist after twist until a mind-blowing climax.
Every character carries secrets and motives. No spoon-feeding, no hand holding. This film demands full attention not something you casually watch while scrolling your phone.
Mujeeb Majeed’s music strengthens the atmosphere beautifully. If anything, I personally wished the film was a bit longer, with a little more space to explore certain events but that’s a very small complaint compared to how much I enjoyed it.
Rating: 4/5
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