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Kadhalikka Neramillai

14 January 2025Tamil2h 23m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 2 not rated

Menen and Mohan shine, but the romance around them runs uneven.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Lead performances by both actors
  • Criticised: Uneven engagement and execution

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What 7 critics are saying

Critical reception for Kadhalikka Neramillai is moderately positive, with reviewers broadly appreciating its contemporary, fresh approach to romance and relationships in Tamil cinema. The performances of leads Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan are the most consistently highlighted strength, with multiple critics calling them standout contributions. Some reviewers noted shortcomings in overall engagement and execution without specifying them in detail, suggesting the film does not fully deliver on its premise despite its strengths.

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Critic reviews (7)

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  1. Indian Express

    Film review

    Powered by a terrific Nithya Menen and a brilliant Ravi Mohan, this is a simple, sensitive, and sensible film that accepts the flaws of its characters as par for the course. It is the strong performances of Ravi and Nithya that makes Kadhalikka Neramillai one of the better romcoms to come in Tamil cinema in quite a while.
  2. Times Of India

    Film review

    Ravi and Nithya Menen's updated OK Kanmani romance is bold & breezy. Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi pens a romance that reflects the confusion of the present generation.
  3. India Today

    Film review ·

    ...a modern take on relationships, marriage and parenting. The performances of the lead cast are a plus.
  4. Ottplay

    Film review

    Despite strong performances by Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan, it falls short of being an engaging, as it ultimately [review appears incomplete in source]
  5. Hindustan Times

    Film review

    Kiruthiga presents another romantic comedy, a genre in which she seems to have found her niche in. The 2025 Kadhalikka Neramillai treads an unbeaten path in Tamil cinema like a breath of fresh air.
  6. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    Despite its fair share of shortcomings, Kadhalikka Neramillai is a sweet breath of fresh air that plays to its strengths and, in a way, embodies contemporary relationships. It's a Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan show all the way and the duo deliver some of their best performances in recent times.

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