Irul has a clever premise, but the film does not quite build on it. Director Naseef Yusuf Izuddin and writer Sunil Yadav pay more attention to atmospherics and wardrobe than proper character building. They keep us in the dark about Irul s mysteries for far too long only to give us a conclusion that you can see from a mile away. Apr 3, 2021 By Sreejith Mullappilly
Irul is a tale of trust and judgment passed off as a mystery thriller. Soubin Shahir s Alex Parayil is a mystery thriller novelist who wakes up after mysterious nightmares. Darshana Rajendran plays Archana Pillai, Alex s busy lawyer lover who cannot even find time to share a cup of cappuccino with him. When a lack of communication starts to set in between them, Alex suggests a weekend trip without any phones and with a surprise.