Aabhaasam

{{short description|2018 film by Jubith Namradath}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}} {{Infobox film | name = Aabhaasam | image = Aabhaasam movie poster.jpg | alt = | caption = | director = Jubith Namradath | producer = Sanju Unnithan, Rajeev Ravi | screenplay = Jubith Namradath | story = | based_on =  | starring = Suraj Venjaramoodu | narrator = | music = Dev | cinematography = Prasanna S. Kumar | editing = Shameer Muhammed | studio = Spire Productions<br>Collective Phase One | distributor = Amour Films & Release | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|5|4|India}} | runtime = | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget =  | gross =  }}

'''''Aabhaasam''''' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language social satirical film written and directed by Jubith Namradath. The film stars Suraj Venjaramoodu, Alencier Ley Lopez, Indrans, and Rima Kallingal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aabhaasam gets 'A' certificate for being anti-establishment: Director slams CBFC|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aabhaasam-gets-certificate-being-anti-establishment-director-slams-cbfc-74219}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Aabhaasam, a social satire|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jubith-namradath-on-his-debut-film-aabhaasam/article23526365.ece}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/030118/aabhasam-gets-a-certificate.html|title=Aabhasam gets A certificate|date=3 January 2018|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aabhasams-teaser-makes-an-interesting-point-through-mamukkoya/articleshow/60426636.cms|title=Aabhasam teaser makes an interesting point|newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 September 2017 |publisher=}}</ref>

==Plot== ''Aabhaasam'' is a story told through a bus journey from Bangalore to Thiruvananthapuram, it dwells on the theme of suppressed urges of lust and the unapologetic inhumane acts that people find to satisfy it. The film unfolds the theme through instances of the story-line.

== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Suraj Venjaramoodu * Indrans * Alencier Ley Lopez * Nassar * Rima Kallingal * Gilu Joseph * Abhija Sivakala * Vijilesh Karayad * Vijayakumar * Saritha Kukku * Divya Gopinath * Nirmal Palazhi * Anil Nedumangad * Mamukkoya }}

== Controversy == Divya Gopinath accused Alencier Ley Lopez of sexually assaulting her on set without initially revealing her name in a blogpost in October 2018. Alencier reported that the issue was resolved when asked to which Divya disagreed to.<ref name="kammatipaadam">{{Cite news |date=2019-02-25 |title=#MeToo: I need a public apology from Alencier : Divya Gopinath |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/metoo-i-need-a-public-apology-from-alencier-divya-gopinath/articleshow/68024324.cms |access-date=2024-09-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="5amPathira">{{Cite news |date=2019-11-11 |title=#MeToo: All I wanted was a safe work atmosphere, I'm enjoying it now: Divya Gopinath |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/metoo-all-i-wanted-was-a-safe-work-atmosphere-im-enjoying-it-now-divya-gopinath/articleshow/72002866.cms |access-date=2024-09-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Reception== Anagha Jayan E. of ''Onmanorama'' rated the film 4/5 and wrote, "Graphics, music tracks and editing have played important roles in making ''Aabhaasam'' a wholesome artwork. The rebellious mood of the movie is maintained by the striking tracks of popular music band oorali."<ref>{{cite news |title=Aabhaasam review: a bid to break stereotypes, artistically |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2018/05/04/aabhaasam-rima-suraj-indrans-jubith-malayalam-movie-review.html |work=OnManorama |date=4 May 2018}}</ref> Deepa Soman of ''The Times of India'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Parodying many of our prejudices from the rich minefield of societal differences, ''Aabhasam'' is a relatable, entertaining watch. [...] For a trip that's as eventful as this, the story ambience at the destination doesn't really excite much. It lacks a certain punch that such a story could have easily offered."<ref>{{cite news |title=Aabhaasam Movie Review {3/5}: Hop on to Democracy Travels if unconventional journeys excite you. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/aabhaasam/movie-review/64028931.cms |work=The Times of India |date=4 May 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

Anna MM Vetticad of ''Firstpost'' wrote, "Too many metaphors in ''Aabhaasam'' lack subtlety, too many characters rear their heads with promise but then fade away, and there are too many socio-political references that, though current and relevant, barely skim the surface of the issues in question. [...] Jubith Namradath’s sincerity is evident in ''Aabhaasam'' but obviously more was needed."<ref>{{cite news |title=Aabhaasam movie review: Gender dynamics save the day in this over-stuffed satire |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aabhaasam-movie-review-gender-dynamics-save-the-day-in-this-over-stuffed-satire-4485763.html |work=Firstpost |date=28 May 2018 |language=en-us}}</ref> S. R. Praveen of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "Some of the individual stories prick your interest, like the one involving Indrans. But, as loud as the film is in driving home some of its messages, at times literally explaining it, the script needlessly restrains itself in giving us a little more background of some of the more interesting characters."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Praveen |first1=S. R. |title=‘Aabhasam’ review: a satirical take on contemporary society |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aabhasam-review-a-satirical-take-on-contemporary-society/article23781604.ece |work=The Hindu |date=5 May 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

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Category:2018 films Category:2018 Malayalam-language films Category:2018 Indian films Category:Indian satirical films Category:Films shot in Bengaluru Category:Films shot in Thiruvananthapuram Category:2010s satirical films