Gentlewoman

Gentlewoman Movie Synopsis: A dutiful housewife takes matters into her own hands after her husband is knocked unconscious and she discovers his affair. As police investigate his disappearance, she engages in a dangerous game of deception that reveals unexpected consequences for all involved.

Gentlewoman Movie Review: Some relationships end in divorce, others in therapy—but in Gentlewoman, infidelity leads to home storage solutions of the most permanent kind. Joshua Sethuraman’s crime drama follows Poorni (Lijomol Jose), a seemingly docile newlywed whose husband Aravind (Hari Krishnan) can't keep his eyes—or hands—to himself. When Poorni's sister visits for a job interview, a kitchen confrontation leaves Aravind unconscious. Upon returning home to this scene, Poorni discovers his affair with his client Anna (Losliya) through a revealing phone call. Cue the fridge door slamming shut on both Aravind and marital bliss.

The film takes its sweet time finding its rhythm, with a first half that feels like watching paint dry in artfully lit rooms. Thankfully, when police enter the picture, the story finally finds its footing. The script cleverly skewers male entitlement through officers who, hilariously, exhibit the same predatory behavior they're investigating.

Lijomol Jose shines as Poorni, toggling between meek housewife and calculated strategist. Hari Krishnan convinces as the serial philanderer, though one wonders what magnetic force draws multiple women to this charm-deficient creep. Losliya is adequate in playing the counterpart to Poorni. Rajiv Gandhi as one of the cops scores with some well-timed zingers.

The cramped apartment setting becomes a character itself, with moody lighting and symbolic touches elevating what could have been just another domestic thriller. Govind Vasantha's measured score strikes the perfect balance—enhancing the mood when needed, embracing silence when necessary. While some dialogue is frustratingly muffled (speak up!), and the resolution feels a bit too tidy, Gentlewoman serves up a satisfying meditation on the consequences of treating women as disposable. In this household, justice is a dish best served cold.

Written By: Abhinav Subramanian