Trisha Menon

Went in cold and came out completely won over.

The first half had me completely hooked — the pacing, the humor, the way the conflict was set up. Then the second half arrives and it's like a different director took over. The love track slows everything down right when the momentum was building. There's a solid message film buried in here somewhere, but it keeps getting interrupted by unnecessary songs. The lead does a genuinely good job carrying scenes that don't deserve the effort he's putting in. Technically the film is polished — the cinematography in the flashback portions especially stood out. I wanted to love this more than I did. Still worth a watch for the performances alone.

One of those films the whole hall was invested in.

Held up much better than I expected on a rewatch.

The score elevates every scene it's in.

Technically gorgeous, a little hollow underneath.

Went in with zero expectations and came out pleasantly surprised. This is exactly the kind of mid-budget entertainer that doesn't get enough credit. No big stunts, no over-the-top drama — just a tightly written family story that earns its emotional beats. The music director deserves special mention, the background score never overstays its welcome. A couple of side characters felt underused, which is a shame given how well they were introduced. The climax wraps things up a little too neatly, but by then you're invested enough not to mind. Definitely one I'd recommend to anyone tired of formulaic mass entertainers.

Overrated by a notch, but genuinely well made.

The second half is where this really finds its feet.

Overrated by a notch, but genuinely well made.