Neeraja review: A woman-oriented film that focuses on a daring subject

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By Arjun Ramachandran

02/06/2023

Actor Shruthi Ramachandran’s latest outing — Neeraja — is a remake of the Kannada movie Nathicharami (2018).

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Directed by debutant Rajesh K Raman, Neeraja is a well-intentioned movie with many layers. It delves into the physical needs of Neeraja, a widow played by Shruthi Ramachandran.

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Neeraja loses her husband Alex (Govind Padmasoorya) in an accident after which she lives alone. Two years on, she still lives alone in denial mode about her husband’s death.

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Had Neeraja been an unmarried woman/man, her sexual desires would be considered human nature but since she’s a widow she’s judged.

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The therapy sessions with the psychologist are a good attempt to stress the importance of mental health in one’s life.

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Govind Padmasoorya as Alex appears for little time but his chemistry with Sruthi is too good. Jinu Joseph is good as Arun.

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Srinda’s role could have been given more importance rather than showing her as a nagging housewife. Sachin Shankar Mannath’s music plays an important role in the movie.

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Neeraja is a good attempt to showcase the problems faced by women, especially widows. It takes a brave stand by becoming vocal about the sexual needs of a widow.

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