[1] Bhadran's body of work addresses themes such as victimization caused by poor parenting, psychological trauma and redemption, the objectification of fatherhood as well as childhood distress.
[citation needed] His films often feature metaphorical representation of objects such as animals, birds, biblical references, and depictions of autocratic Christian culture in a specific region of Kerala.
[3] The film Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha (A Footstep in the Aisle), released in 1987, explores the unconventional and emotionally charged theme of a teenage boy developing feelings for an older woman.
Directed with sensitivity, the film stars Vineeth as the teenage protagonist and Karthika as the elderly lady who becomes the object of his affection.
Iyer the Great, released in 1990, was a psychological thriller film directed by Bhadran, starring Mammootty and addressing a train accident in Peruman.