This is not merely a gimmick but serves the narrative function of visualizing the passage of time and the severity of the condition. Beyond the weight loss, Sukumaran’s performance relies heavily on non-verbal cues. As the film progresses, dialogue diminishes, replaced by guttural sounds, panicked breathing, and the gradual erosion of the character's native language. The performance captures the psychological dissociation of the character—his descent into a feral state where he finds solace only in the company of goats, blurring the line between man and beast.