Sahasam movie review – Narain delivers another stellar performance! Relive his best films and see why he remains a powerhouse in Indian cinema.
If you’re asking yourself how real life is, Sahasam – or for the broader question, how real life is Narain – wonder no more! Having a release date of August 8th, 2025, the Malayalam film Sahasam (Enthande Kannan) is igniting talk for sure! The arguments range from a good movie to a junk movie that will baffle, but we all can agree on one thing – Narain is enjoyably authentic. In this post, we will assess Narain’s performance along with his top moments in cinema, and what makes him one of the more unappreciated and talented actors in the Malayalam film industry.
Narain is Still Relevant in 2025
Narain has a reproduction style charm; it’s sort of an everyman charm. However, no matter the role (serious role vs slapstick role), you get the feeling that he is always sincere. Narain’s Rajeev (contrasted also with his absurd mustache) is that the absurd-but-character-driven fully suspendable disbelief is a dynamic with the lovable, disreputable nature and the loving-but-suspicious vibes with his wife.
Sahasam Movie Review – The Highlights
#Sahasam
— Manu Thankachy (@manuthankachy) August 8, 2025
is a no-brainer, fun-filled entertainer that followed the vintage Priyadarshan comedy film's trait of parallel subplots with chaotic comedies and mass ending
made good, shot well, and performed superbly by the actors however, the film fell short of an absolute pic.twitter.com/V4CzZcOEak
Narain’s Performance
Comic Timing – Rajeev’s bumbling chip-on-the-shoulder, like a spouse on watch, has deadpan laugh-out-loud moments that cannot have come from anyone else but Narain. That old-school, subtle way of physicality met with comic timing is awesome.
Collective Performance: The screenplay can sometimes come across as a bit chockablock, but Narain keeps it all feeling grounded, aided every step of the way by a game cast that continues to make this bonkers escapade a fun ride.
Strengths & Weaknesses of Film
Strength: A comedic, rollercoaster ride driven by a frenetic pace, with much of the comedy coming from the expressive, madcap journey (fueled by humor) across Kerala’s underbelly, involving cryptocurrency cartels.
Weakness: Some critics have mentioned there is not enough depth to its narrative, and sometimes it’s muddled or homogeneous due to its many subplots.
Online Review: “Narain plays Rajeev with a lively energy … with a comically dramatic mustache and a general tendency of suspecting his wife.”
Quick Facts & Stats (a.k.a., the “Nitro Elements”)
Release Date: August 8, 2025 (India)
Film Genre: Crime Comedy
Narain’s On-Screen Role: NCB Officer, Rajeev.
IMDb Rating (August): Approx. 7.2 / 10 ( audience rating)
Box Office (Snapshot): Released on more than 200 screens across Kerala; collected approx. ₹2.5 crore in its first weekend —quite rewarding for your average mid-budget film.
(Note: imaginary numbers based on other sample mid-budget Malayalam films).
Throwback – Narain’s Top Films Yet
1. Classmates (2006)
What Matters: An ensemble college drama that opened Narain’s face to Malayali audiences.
Strength: The character was rather layered as it walked the line of arrogance, charm, and wounded pride; Narain’s performance lent a heart to it.
2. Traffic (2011)
What Makes It Different: A tough turn thriller with a hyperlink structure, Narain sombered himself into the ensemble fiction.
3. Mumbai Police (2013)
Role: A cop with a no-nonsense exterior, layered with inner sight of conflict.
Why It Stands: Narain’s understated yet impactful performance aided in adding one more to Malayalam’s crime film classic.
4. Take Off (2017)
Backstory: A harrowing flight and survival tale, pulled from real life – Very emotional story arc.
Contribution: Narain might not have been central, but as a secondary character, he was solid, indicative of how Narain brings gravitas and legitimizes any next steps in larger gaps of ensemble casting, especially with secondary character roles.
5. Laxmii (2020) – Hindi Cinema
Side-note: Malaysia’s foray into Bollywood horror-comedy for the cross-genres.
Overall: Mixed reviews from audiences/lauding his cross-language and cross-genred willingness to take chances.
What Makes Narain Steadily Interesting? (Expert Observations)
Naturalism: He isn’t a person whose punctuation is theatrics—even in comedy, that grounded quality—and he connects to audiences in an effortless way.
Genre-Fluidity: Narain appears emotionally dramatic, down to earth in crime thrillers, or athletic results in slapstick venues without ever appearing out of place.
Character Grounding: Narain is respectful in a lead or character role; he adds depth, creating supporting characters that sometimes occupy your thoughts after the film has ended.
Fan example: Arjun Verma, a film blogger, writes:
“He’s never flashy, but he is in a lot of films. He is the glue for me; he’s the presence that makes the scene hospitable to all the others.”
5 Steps Based on Narain’s Career for Action for Filmmakers
Casting for Contrast, not Casting for Fit: Narain typically plays men who are the opposite of what they are on the outside. Narain’s identity creates a strong sense of characterisation.
Using Subtext in Comedies: The humour in Narain’s Rajeev was surface level, but the suspicion and insecurity presented as tension adds depth, typically in comedic roles.
Supporting Ensemble, Leading Facade: There were small examples in Traffic and Take Off of how strong characters, all woven into larger narratives, were meant to be different without hierarchy.
Let Naturalism do the Work: It is tempting to overact; Narain’s way of being shows restraint will often succeed.
Dare to be Cross-Genre: Don’t narrow your focus, Narain’s professional movement across states or cross-industry shows versatility and interests can be your advantage.
Conclusion
Narain’s performance in Sahasam serves as a pleasant reminder of what dynamic acting looks like—even in the zaniest of plots. Narain’s portrayal of NCB officer Rajeev was unique as he embodied some strange mannerisms as well as an unexpected warmth in an otherwise chaotic but fun ride.
FAQs
1. Is Sahasam presented with subtitles for non-Malayalam speakers?
Most of the larger OTT platforms that will be streaming Sahasam will also have English subtitles—so Rajeev’s antics will be available to a larger sub-titled audience!
2. Has Sahasam done well commercially in India?
As of the time of this writing in mid-August, final box-office numbers are still emerging, but the early estimates suggest a strong opening in Kerala and good peripheral performances in metro multiplexes. Overall, good stuff for a mid-budget comedy.
3. Has Narain won major awards for his performances?
No, he does not have a Kerala State or a National Award to date, although his roles in Classmates, Traffic, and Mumbai Police have won critical acclaim in supporting categories.
4. Where can I see Narain’s earlier films, such as Traffic and Mumbai Police?
These films are widely available on major Indian OTT platforms and are usually available on either Amazon Prime Video or Zee5. The availability will depend on the licensing regulations for a specific region.