Idhayam Murali

Idhayam Murali

The One Side

Directed by Aakash Baskaran

Produced by Dawn Pictures, Think Music

2026164 min6.8 / 10

A bittersweet coming-of-age story about unrequited love that persists across time, balancing wistful melancholy with gentle humor and warmth.

A young man navigates the complexities of unrequited love, finding that even as years pass and life takes unexpected turns, certain emotions remain deeply embedded in his heart.

Questions people ask

  • Is Idhayam Murali violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Idhayam Murali sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Idhayam Murali scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Idhayam Murali easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Idhayam Murali end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Idhayam Murali

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Idhayam Murali

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Idhayam Murali, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Idhayam Murali, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Idhayam Murali, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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