June 20, 2025: Director Nelson Venkatesan's latest film DNA, starring Atharvaa and Nimisha Sajayan, aims to weave a complex narrative of love, mental health, and mystery but ultimately struggles to deliver a cohesive and engaging story.
The film opens with Anand (Atharvaa), a man burdened by tragedy, and Dhivya (Nimisha), a mentally challenged woman, whose unlikely marriage promises a fresh start. However, their relationship and individual struggles are only superficially explored, leaving many questions unanswered.
The movie tackles sensitive themes such as mental illness, postpartum psychosis, and societal pressures on marriage, but the portrayal lacks depth and clarity. Dhivya's character is particularly underdeveloped, making it hard for viewers to understand her motivations and mental condition. This weak character development affects the emotional impact of the story.

