Siddhi Idnani, Anjali Nair, DevaDarshini, Dravid Selvam, CinemaWala Sathish, Kuraishi,      RJ Deepak, SASSI Selvaraj. 

Drones: A Quirky Horror-Comedy with a Heartwarming Message

Drones offers a refreshing mix of horror, comedy, romance and supernatural fantasy, woven together with an underlying message of social acceptance. Writer-director Raghav Mirdath crafts an eccentric world filled with quirky characters, unusual twists and amusing situations, keeping the narrative lively and entertaining. Despite its unconventional storyline, the film succeeds in delivering a wholesome cinematic experience, highlighting the importance of looking beyond outward appearances and embracing love, kindness and acceptance. Blending humour with a meaningful message, Drones emerges as an enjoyable family entertainer with a heartwarming core.

The story follows three suspended college students — astrophysics student Kish (Dravid Selvam) and his friends Rush (Anjali Nair) and Dush (RJ Deepak) — who take refuge in the secluded house of scientist Padmanaban (Kuraishi), nicknamed the “Black Hole”. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when Kish hijacks a drone and discovers Prakruthi (Siddhi Idnani), a charming miniature artist living in an old mansion with a mysterious witch.

Prakruthi’s beauty instantly captivates every man who encounters her, leading to a series of amusing and repetitive courtship rituals involving poems, dolls, rings and exaggerated promises of eternal love. These recurring situations provide several comic moments, while Dush’s reactions offer an entertaining perspective on the absurdity unfolding around him.

Adding another layer of humour is a bachelor police inspector (Cinemawala Sathish), whose desperate search for a bride is complicated by a bizarre prediction that any woman he sincerely professes his love to will die immediately. Meanwhile, Kish’s romantic imagination remains focused on conventional ideas of beauty, overlooking Rush, who has secretly loved him for years.

The film’s strongest moment arrives when Rush confronts the witch (Devadarshini) and speaks about the hurt caused by society’s narrow standards of beauty. Her experiences of being criticised for her dark complexion and appearance give the story emotional depth. Anjali Nair delivers this important sequence with conviction, turning a light-hearted fantasy into a thoughtful reflection on prejudice, self-worth and genuine affection.

The performances contribute significantly to the film’s appeal. Dravid Selvam, Anjali Nair and RJ Deepak make a likeable trio, while Siddhi Idnani brings charm to her role. Devadarshini adds an enjoyable mix of humour and menace, Kuraishi makes an impression as the eccentric scientist, and Cinemawala Sathish shines in his supporting role.

Although the screenplay takes time to establish its many unusual characters, the narrative gradually finds its rhythm. The film also demonstrates that engaging entertainment does not necessarily require elaborate sets or excessive visual effects.

Ultimately, Drones succeeds as a playful horror-comedy with a kind heart. Its central message is simple yet important: true love is determined by character and understanding, not outward appearance. With its quirky imagination, humour and family-friendly approach, the film offers an enjoyable experience with a meaningful takeaway.

Cast: Siddhi Idnani, Anjali Nair, DevaDarshini, Dravid Selvam, CinemaWala Sathish, Kuraishi, RJ Deepak, SASSI Selvaraj and Others.

Producer: GM Morgan

Writer & Director: R. Raghav Mirdath

Rating….3.9/5

PRO: Sathish AIM

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