Sarkeet movie review: One of the most intriguing qualities of Thamar KV as a filmmaker is his ability to craft a slow-burn drama using plot devices that many other directors would have simply used to create a thriller. It’s not easy to resist the norms and the illusion perpetuated by the market that the commercial formula is the safest bet for success. In his debut film 1001 Nunakal (2023), despite having ample elements to turn it into a full-blown, edge-of-the-seat thriller akin to Jeethu Joseph’s Mohanlal-starrer 12th Man (2022), Thamar took a different path. He treated the plot with restraint, creating a unique and memorable film that explored the complexities of lies and the consequences — or lack thereof — of absolute honesty among people who share close relationships. In his sophomore directorial venture Sarkeet, Thamar has adopted a similar approach, crafting another drama that also functions as a two-hander at times. The film follows a youngster and a boy on a much-needed outing that would allow them to blow off steam and escape the …