I Am Kathalan

Girish has a tendency to portray aimless male protagonists... but here it is explored with more depth

Although Girish's decision to keep I Am Kathalan under 120 minutes is commendable — any longer might have made it feel dragged out — the film still struggles to keep viewers fully engaged due to the lack of depth in Sajin's script. In contrast to Girish's previous films which stood out for their memorable, well-rounded moments and strong characterisations that gave the narratives rhythm, Kathalan lacks these qualities and even its lead character, Vishnu, feels inconsistently developed.