Darshana Rajendran's movies are the best for all good reasons
The Vipin Das movies deliver an entertaining experience while still conveying the right message, unlike any other movie on the subject.
Until a few years ago, slaps were the most common weapon used by good-natured men in Malayalam films to put women who crossed the "boundary" in their place. I have described how to beat. Times have changed and slaps have all but disappeared from our cinemas.
In Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey of Vipin Das, as Jayabharati (Darshana Rajendran) told her relatives of her husband Rajesh (Basil Joseph), the slaps were her 21 total in 6 months. Provides strong returns. The only difference is that whoever gets hit pays a price and is not treated like a hero.
But all of this might sound like a rather dark and realistic film about domestic violence and patriarchy.Jaya Jaya full of snarky humor… The creators have managed to deliver an entertaining experience while delivering the message of the story. It cleverly attempts
No right to choose.
Jaya's problems did not start in her husband's house, but her life is a long continuum, in which she is always denied the right to free choice and all decisions are made by the men of the house. The choice to study is negated by the intervention of a "well-intentioned" uncle. Given that you have well-meaning relatives nearby who are willing to offer advice for "your own good," these will probably be the most relevant parts of the film for many.
Her husband Rajesh, a poultry businessman, has no such friendliness. His house named 'Raj Bhavan' is the only one running his disposition and even his mother and sister cook his idiyappams daily which is his one favorite food and give up on eating. Jaya gets a glimpse of the violence that awaits her as soon as she enters this house of broken chairs and glass tables. Add to this the utter loss of her freedom, even for her studies, and her violence almost tears her apart.
Drastic shift.
The tone of the film changes dramatically when Jaya decides to take matters into her own hands. From there, it alternates between over-the-top humor and a realistic depiction of an abusive marriage. Some parts, including Jaya's defense, may seem overkill. However, the creators clearly do not present this as a solution to domestic violence, but as a cathartic movement for the many who are forced to endure violence in silence in their daily lives, and also their right to such violence. Only in live battles, it will be slightly reduced depending on the location.
Basil Joseph can easily switch from the usual likable character to someone who only makes you hate. It once again delivers a controlled performance in a character that can get out of hand.Not to mention the entire supporting cast does a good job. Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey effectively uses exaggerated style to say everything you want to say and do what you mean.