Despite the excellent performances as well as the gripping narration of the movie up to a point, Nizhal leaves a lot to be desired as a thriller. It has a preposterous plot, an overwrought climax, and some loose ends. Anyhow, Appu Bhattathiri's knack for world-building and storytelling makes it an engaging thriller. May 13, 2021 By Sreejith Mullappilly Nizhal begins with an accident that looks so fatal that it comes as a shock when those involved in it escape with a minor injury. One of them is District Court Magistrate John Baby played by Kunchacko Boban. A minor head injury leaves John with a Batman-like face mask to correct the nasal bridge, plus a condition known as PTSD. John's spells of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder come with unreal visions, like raining when it is bright and sunny. So, it is only natural that a child's murder story piques John's interest. He feels there are parallels between his accident and the child's case.