At times, those who lie to their partners support their dishonesty by arguing that it was done with the intent of protecting the person’s feelings and maintaining harmony in the partnership. Such individuals are often seized with the belief that sometimes revealing the truth might cause unnecessary pain and damage the emotional bond between partners. Such moral quandaries are the spine on which the premise of the Malayalam film Aayirathonnu Nunakal (1001 Lies) is structured and explores these aspects surrounding lies and secrets to raise potent questions about the sacrifice of truth involved in forging and sustaining relationships. While some of the scenes in the films merit our engagement, they lack a cohesive narrative and fail to effectively tie together their exploration of ethical conundrums. Though the film wants to be as sharp as a scalpel in dissecting the intricacies of married relationships in our contemporary society, it falls short and fails to deliver the sharpness and depth it aims for.Website: [URL=https://talkingfilms.net/review-1001-nunakal-is-an-engaging-drama-that-lacks-mastery-over-the-content/]1001 nunakal review[/URL]