In an industry, where not a lot of films focus on female friendships or reduce friends to stock characters, Divya’s friends, who stay by her side, are treated well. When her lover isn’t concerned about her opinion, her friend stands up and asks her if she is okay with the plan. When Divya confides in Arun’s mother and complains about his actions, the latter doesn’t yell at her. Instead, she says, “I know you wouldn’t take any decision without thinking about it.” She doesn’t chide her son either but tells him that they’ll handle it together. This attempt to focus on bonds that develop around their relationship and how it affects them individually and as a couple adds to the realism. The film also throws light on how the environment one grew up in affects them. Arun’s father is an alcoholic and is abusive. He cheats on his wife and we see how years of such dominance have made Arun’s mother vulnerable when she even struggles to drive a scooter.
For a film that thrives in the unpleasant side of relationships, it’s as beautiful as a picture-postcard, deriving its aesthetics in the skies and beaches; be it in Chennai or Gokarna. That Kanna Ravi’s Madan (Divya’s friend) is a travel vlogger in the film helps Shreyaas Krishna to capture some breathtaking landscapes, sunrise views, silhouettes and magical waves. Among these, watch out for the moment when you realise Arun has taken control of his life much before the dialogues tell you — Arun is on a trip with Divya and her colleagues. Throughout the journey, he stands behind them, watching the friends enjoy nature. But at that moment, you see him walk past them and for the first time, he stands in the front, looking at the sky.