When it comes to examining the cycle of violence college students get into just to get their degree, Aavesham falls short of making a clear stand against the ingrained student hierarchy, as well as ethnic nationalism that plays into that. The film could have delved deeper into these issues in a more incisive way. That being said, it’s really fun to watch these three hapless freshmen try to make it somehow. It’s cool to see the fight scenes. And it’s also pretty fun to see Fahadh Faasil wield his charisma, as such a cool guy that these freshmen see some hope in. Aavesham doesn’t delve deep into the serious topics, but it’s nonetheless a fun drama that captures the relief of finding someone like one’s self in a strange place.