Greeshma Alex

Vadakkan (2025) tosses you right into the thick of Kerala’s wild, tangled past—think muddy boots, clashing swords, and family feuds that make your relatives look tame. Greeshma Alex steps up, not your usual damsel—she’s all grit, wit, and just enough crazy to pull off some serious heroics. The story whips around the legendary Vadakkan folklore, but it’s not just history homework in disguise. It’s layered, messy, and oh, people are not who you think they are. There’s the usual dose of rivalry between clans, sure, but it’s the way these folks double-cross and outsmart each other that keeps you glued. You can almost smell the rain-soaked earth and feel the tension in those back-alley sword fights, where honor’s just as slippery as the mud beneath their feet. Greeshma’s character isn’t all muscle and bravado, though—she’s got secrets, dreams, and a streak of stubbornness a mile wide. The cinematography doesn’t let up for a second—lush forests, misty mornings, and enough detail to make you want to book the next flight to Kerala (or at least Google it). The dialogue? Spicy, quick, and sometimes cuts a little too close to home. Every twist is like someone yanking the rug out from under you, and by the time it’s over, you’re left wondering who really came out on top. All in all, Vadakkan isn’t your granddad’s folklore—it’s raw, modern, and impossible to ignore.