The screenplay by Ratheesh Ravi is a fresh take on the issue of morality and tries to differentiate between ‘love’ and ‘passion’ by taking a dig at patriarchy. ![]() Ishq: not a love story keeps the audience glued to their seats with scenes that frighten, entertain and above all makes them question the need for ‘ sadacharam’ in the 21st century as adults are punished just for enjoying the freedom that is their due. They both share a few romantic moments in the morning, and even before they realise, it is night with its set of demons waiting for them. ![]() Sachi, who works in an IT company, sets out to celebrate Vasudha’s birthday and picks her up from her college. The opening scenes of the film beautifully capture young love with all its innocence. The plot revolves around the lives of two youngsters, Sachi (Shane Nigam) and his girlfriend Vasudha (Ann Sheetal), who are madly in love. The film intricately presents the issue of moral policing in the state that has reared its ugly head multiple times in the past. Debutant director Anuraj Manohar’s Ishq: not a love story stays true to its tagline-it is not a love story, but a searing criticism of toxic masculinity.
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