DNA Movie Synopsis:

Divya (Nimisha Sajayan) and Anand (Atharvaa) have an arranged marriage, but they still manage to live a happy and typical life together despite the baggage they bring to the relationship. While the couple is anticipating their first child, everything appears to be going smoothly and even well. However, Divya's assertion that the baby she received is not, in fact, their child leads Anand to pursue a network that is beyond his comprehension.

DNA film review:

Anand's father (Chetan) hurls terrible insults at him early in DNA when his son returns home intoxicated and ruins a family gathering that, but for Anand's disturbance, would have ended peacefully. The father yells and curses Anand to have an ill-fated existence while his son lies on the floor unconscious and intoxicated. Later in the movie, the father remembers his curse and guilt trips Anand, the new father, as he frantically looks for his son. Although the moment may not add much to the overall tale, it still emphasizes how significant turning points in life may result from only a few seconds of awareness and revelation. The area where moments dictate reality, and the extent to which one may rely on one's intuition, are also largely governed by DNA.

Director Nelson Venkatesan's previous films, Monster and Farhana, had established a complete universe of world-building. The story was centered on the thematic occurrence of events, and the personalities and events were all carefully placed inside a bubble. However, Nelson's world expands with DNA, making it more consistent with popular aesthetic trends. It's impossible not to observe that this also includes a few bar tunes that appear to be forcibly incorporated into the script. However, after that, the DNA reverts to the Nelson's zone, where the intensity is increased bit by bit with a gritty twist on a romantic thriller, and a well-written drama is preceded by a cleverly constructed series of events.

Nelson creates two characters who are from different walks of life. Forced to move on to marry a young woman, Divya, who has borderline personality disorder, Anand has gone on to live the life of an alcoholic loafer after experiencing a heartbreak. And yet, in the eyes of society, they appear to be the vulnerable people who are considered to be a good match for one another because their marriage is one of convenience. In her role as a woman who has been diagnosed with a mental illness that the mainstream community refers to as "paithiyam," Nimisha adds a great deal of needed finesse. This idea is explored in the movie, which also links it for a bit to the post-partum depression and psychosis before returning to its thriller genre. The picture makes some wise points when it brings the audience back to the bigger picture and the criminal network at work, even if I would have preferred that the psychological perspective that is invested on the couple's baggage be examined rather than the minor lags that occur in DNA.

Similar to Farhana, where individuals cannot be labeled simply as good or bad and falls into the intelligent grey area, DNA follows the same path. One specific elderly woman in the movie defends her misdeeds, which may include immoral behavior. However, despite understanding the wrath she conjures, the terms are invented in a way that makes you inclined to give her the advantage. The manner in which she portrays herself as a little pawn in a larger scheme lends DNA the credibility of a good thriller. Furthermore, DNA comes into contact with reality in the main characters when a new father is unable to tell if the child he is holding is his, whereas all the mother has to do is exchange breath of air with her child to identify it.

Nonetheless, the movie does have some flaws in how it lends itself to certain commercial aspects and relies on easy decisions. The scheme of events also seems a bit hurried when it is revealed, but with the crisp runtime that DNA provides, it makes up for it with a thrilling conclusion in which Nimisha regains the advantage. Additionally, the picture serves as a benefit to Atharvaa, allowing him to demonstrate his range as an actor as well as a popular protagonist. Given its ideal story pockets that can be explored in detail with the episodic character, this also gives a sense of how much potential the film has to be turned into a mini-series.

Judgment for the DNA film:

DNA is a compelling film driven by a strong cast of actors and a well-written thriller with an equally balanced emotional quotient. The movie manages to pull itself together when necessary, making it a worthwhile and enjoyable viewing experience, despite its flaws in terms of pacing, unevenness, and potential to delve into the psychology of its characters.

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