Susil Thomas

Vadakkan (2025) drops you straight into the wild, thumping heart of North Kerala, where traditions clash with raw ambition and loyalty gets tested in the most brutal ways. Susil Thomas takes the director’s chair for this one, and man, he doesn’t hold back. The story circles around Ananthan, a tough-as-nails local who’s just trying to keep his family together while everything around him is either on fire or about to be. There’s this ancient feud—yeah, the kind that’s been simmering for generations—between two powerful clans, so you know the drama’s not about to let up. Ananthan’s got this impossible choice: either stick to the old codes that’ve defined his people or break free and risk it all for a shot at something different. Of course, he’s not alone. There’s a whole lineup of memorable characters—his stubborn mother, a childhood friend with secrets, rival gangsters with more attitude than sense, and a love interest who’s way more than just arm candy. The action scenes? Gritty, bloody, and relentless, the sort that doesn’t let you look away for a second. What really sets Vadakkan apart, though, is how it digs into the culture and folklore of Kerala. The film’s loaded with references to old ballads and legends, but it’s never just for show—it all ties back to the stakes in Ananthan’s world. The visuals are pure eye-candy: misty forests, ancient temples, and chaotic street fights. And yeah, the soundtrack? It slaps. By the end, you’ll feel like you’ve lived through a storm—muddy, battered, but totally alive.