The two-and-a-half-hour political thriller is a significant piece of craft in showcasing the country’s new-age sensationalist journalists.
As 148 minutes slip by, Naradan proves to be a thought-provoking reflection of the fake news peddling media in the garb of new-age journalism. Directed by Aashiq Abu and written by Unni R, the political thriller manages to present the somber reality of India’s prevailing socio-political environment.
Tovino Thomas plays Chandraprakash, a broadcast journalist who is the “face” of the channel but is struggling to score high on TRP charts. As the channel brings in a new face (Sharaf Udheen) to replace him, he goes on to launch his own channel with the help of rich investors.