Screenwriter K. Gireesh Kumar deserves special praise. The dialogues are witty, natural, and often hilarious. Lines like “Njangal Roman’s aanu… Kallippara Roman’s!” (We are Romans… Kallippara Romans!) became catchphrases. The script never dumbs down the investigation plot; the mystery is genuinely engaging, and the clues are all there for attentive viewers. Music: Composed by M. Jayachandran, the soundtrack is functional rather than iconic. The song "Muthuchippi Poloru" is a melodious romantic track that fits the village setting, but the film wisely prioritizes background score over musical numbers. The BGM by Gopi Sundar enhances the suspense in the second half.
They arrive in the sleepy, fictitious village of Kallippara, which is currently gripped by fear. A series of mysterious thefts and acts of vandalism—targeting a local gold merchant named Bharathan (Lalu Alex)—have left the villagers helpless. The local police are incompetent, and the village council is desperate.
For fans of Malayalam cinema, Romans is a reminder that a film doesn’t need a massive budget or A-list stars (though Boban and Menon are now stars) to succeed. It needs a smart script, believable characters, and the courage to let its heroes be flawed, funny, and ultimately, heroic.