2024 star 7.5/10

Victoria

Directed by Sivaranjini J

Synopsis

Victoria unfolds over a single day in a suburban beauty parlour in Angamaly, capturing the nuanced life of its protagonist, a young beautician named Victoria. As she navigates her daily work routine, she is also grappling with deep personal conflicts stemming from a fierce clash with her conservative Catholic parents about her decision to elope with her Hindu boyfriend.

The film intricately weaves the presence of a “nercha kozhi” (an offering rooster) temporarily housed in the parlour, bringing a symbolic tension and unpredictable energy that parallels Victoria’s emotional turmoil. The interactions with unexpected clients and the rooster’s antics add layers to the narrative, highlighting the subtle solidarity among women in this enclosed space and the physical and emotional labor they endure.

Through its intimate setting and delicate storytelling, Victoria explores themes of identity, faith, and resilience. The film captures Victoria’s intense internal struggle and spiritual revelations, portraying a quiet yet powerful journey of a woman negotiating her desires, cultural boundaries, and the pressures of survival in a conservative society.


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Top Cast

Meenakshi Jayan

Sreeshma Chandran

Jolly Chirayath

Darsana Vikas

Steeja Mary

Jeena Rajeev

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Soundtrack

Musical Universe