TheReviewMonk is back — critic reviews for Indian cinema, aggregated. Read our story →

TheReviewMonk
Katham Katham backdrop

Katham Katham

13 March 2015Tamil2h 48m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 4 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Weighted from a 4.0 average · Why?

A cop story with flashes of realism, let down by a predictable, dated script.

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

  • Praised: occasional realism in cop story
  • Criticised: predictable script and commercial elements

Audience

No user ratings yet.

Not streaming in India

Critic consensus

What 5 critics are saying

Critical reception for Katham Katham is largely negative, with most reviewers finding the film predictable, cliché-ridden, and outdated in its storytelling. The inclusion of commercial elements such as a romantic track and a weak climax drew consistent criticism for undermining the film's potential. One reviewer offered a mildly positive take, noting an intelligent cop narrative with a touch of realism, but even that assessment came with reservations. The debutant director's ordinary execution and the film's dated production values were widely cited as significant drawbacks.

How the 4 scores spread

1 not-rated review isn't plotted

The Monk Score is weighted from a plain average of 4.0 · how scores work

Positive / mixed / negative reviews

Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

AI-generated summary of 5 critic reviews · may contain errors

Report inaccuracy

From the papers

Critic reviews (5)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. India Glitz

    Film review ·

    In all, 'Katham Katham' is an intelligent cop story with a tint of realism, running on enjoyable fiction. With advisable discretion to viewership on certain regards, 'Katham Katham' is a light movie to chill out on.
  2. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    There are no thrilling cat-and-mouse games and in their place all we get are predictable situations, a mood-killing love track between Nandha and Madhu, a local girl and a tame climax that is utterly disappointing.
  3. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Though Katham Katham moves at a brisk pace, it is predictable and long. There are a few well-written dialogues, but a cliché ridden script, and ordinary execution by the debutant director makes Katham Katham a total waste of time.
  4. Sify

    Film review ·

    It is undoubtedly one of the worst films of the year in terms of story and production values. If Katham Katham released in early 70's, it might have been an average venture but now we really feel sorry for the producer.
  5. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    If the director had avoided the temptation of including 'necessary commercial elements', Katham Katham would have been a quality film. But as Pandian, almost as if he were speaking on the director's behalf, says, "Awards venaam. Collection vandha podhum."

Credits

Cast & crew

Cast

You may also like

Tamil films like Katham Katham

TMDB

This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.