In other words, they don't know what to do with their masculinity.īut Shammy, played by the brilliant Fahadh, does. They can only communicate in barbs and break into violence when they're overwhelmed. Only Frankie is determined to work hard and make something of his life, winning a scholarship which will keep him in school.īut despite the freedom that their masculinity gives them, they're unable to find happiness or get anywhere close to it. Saji who mooches off Murugan's ironing business, only because he once helped him, Bonny who hangs out with a music and dance group and stays away from his family. So, you have Bobby who won't fish for money, but will do it if you ask him as a favour. They perform the jobs of provider and nurturer, though it kills them little by little every day.
And if they don't do it, they will be held responsible. There are mouths to be fed, school fees to be paid, and roofs to be fixed. The women pick up after them, trudging on resolutely because they have to. Kumbalangi Nights, directed by Madhu C Narayanan and written by Syam Pushkaran, is about the aimless men we see around us all the time, who drown their existential angst in alcohol - because they can, and nobody will ask them any questions.
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