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28 August 2026Tamil3h 4m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for 'Hi' is mixed-to-lukewarm, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a pleasant, harmless romantic comedy while stopping short of stronger endorsement.

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Vishnu Edavan DirectorVishnu Edavan WriterJen Martin MusicRajesh Shukla Cinematography
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Two individuals initially exchange a simple "Hi," but through a series of chance encounters, shared experiences, and deep conversations, they gradually develop a strong connection and eventually fall in love.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for 'Hi' is mixed-to-lukewarm, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a pleasant, harmless romantic comedy while stopping short of stronger endorsement. The lead pair of Nayanthara and Kavin, along with their on-screen chemistry, is the most consistently praised element across reviews. The film's chief failing, according to the majority of critics, is its heavily formulaic and predictable screenplay, particularly in the second half, which relies on familiar rom-com tropes without meaningful innovation. One dissenting voice found it a genuinely comforting family entertainer, but the broader consensus positions 'Hi' as an inoffensive yet unremarkable entry in the genre.

7 reviews · 3 positive · 3 mixed · 1 negative

Praised: Nayanthara and Kavin's chemistryCriticised: Predictable, formulaic screenplay

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Critic Reviews (8)

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The Times Of India· Times Of India
7.0
"Charm and casting carry a familiar courtship, though the film treads well-worn territory of modern romance without substantial innovation."
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Avinash Ramachandran· New Indian Express
7.0
"Nayanthara and Kavin anchor a charming love story that revels in its simplicity."
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"It is a pleasant rom-com, but the premise is dated and the conflicts are familiar tropes."
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123telugu· 123Telugu
5.0
"Hi offers a very predictable and outdated romantic drama with decent performances from Nayanthara and Kavin. A few comedy scenes work, but the notable supporting actors are largely underutilised."
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5.0
"Hi is a charming, feel-good romcom powered by Nayanthara and Kavin's chemistry, but its predictable second half keeps it from becoming truly delightful. The freshness of its presentation does not completely spread across a highly predictable screenplay, and the sheer overfamiliarity of its second half prevents the film from transforming from decent to delightful."
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Janani K· India Today
5.0
"Director Vishnu Edavan's Hi, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, is a harmless romantic comedy that has some delightful stretches. The film aims for low-stakes and achieves them too."
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Kalyan· M9News
3.4
"Hi is a formulaic love story filled with familiar scenes. A few humorous moments work here and there, but the film is mostly an unexciting rehash of proven formulas with a new cast. By the end, it becomes a thoroughly unengaging watch."
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Bhuvanesh Chandar· The Hindu
Not rated
"Hi is precisely that quintessential comfort film that Tamil cinema has been missing for quite some time. Even if you nitpick, Hi will convince you to forgive it, for there's real effort to make a clean, honest film. This film proves all those sentiments about good family entertainers being a sign of the industry's good health."
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Release Date
28 August 2026
Runtime
3h 4m
Language
Tamil
Genres
Drama, Romance

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