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The film based on an explosive short story is marked by a certain flatness
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The film based on an explosive short story is marked by a certain flatness
A story material powerful enough to make conservative elements rise up in anger is like a jetpack for any filmmaker, who only needs to take it and fly with it. Unni R.’s story
Vaanku (Azaan), on which the movie is based, had also spawned a school drama a couple of years ago, leading to protests from certain sections who wanted no questioning of religious practices.
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‘Vaanku’, which releases on January 29, is based on a short story by Unni R
When Raziya says that her dream is to call the faithful to prayer from the mosque, it has a ripple effect on her family, friends and society.
Vaanku, based on a short story from acclaimed writer-scenarist Unni R’s eponymous collection of short stories published in 2018, narrates Raziya’s story as she tries to find her voice as part of her spiritual quest.
Directed by debutant director Kavya Prakash with Bharatanatyam dancer Shabna Mohammed writing her first screenplay, the film stars teenager Anaswara Rajan in the lead. “It is a female-centric film that has a strong cast. Perhaps Vineeth, who plays Raziya’s father, is the only male actor with a substantial role,” says Unni.