While Kerala prides itself on being a "God's Own Country" and a model of development, its cinema refuses to let it forget its sins.
While the film received generally positive reviews and achieved "super-hit" status, some viewers found the investigation's resolution a bit too straightforward given its 40-year gap. Others felt the narrative was occasionally weighed down by an excess of characters and intricate details. However, it remains a standout for its attempt to "redeem" historical mistreatment of women in the industry by giving Rekha’s tragic story a voice. wwwmallumvfyi rekhachithram 2025 malayalam