Asif Ali's Stirring Performance Anchors This Heartwarming Ride

Despite its minor flaws, Thamar KV's sophomore directorial is a thought-provoking take on ADHD and parenting

- VIGNESH MADHU

Here's something beautiful about watching Asif Ali crying on screen. At the risk of sounding sadistic, Asif does have the knack for convincingly portraying emotional moments. What makes it all the more special is that he acquired this knack through years of constant chiseling of his abilities. We have seen him ace emotionally charged moments in films like Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016), Uyare (2019), Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha (2019), Kishkindha Kaandam (2024), etc. And with Sarkeet, he takes it a notch higher. The film rides high on Asif's beautifully understated performance and his rapport with child actor Orhan.

Like his directorial debut 1001 Nunakal (2022), Thamar KV has chosen a Gulf backdrop for