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The Hindu
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Could have used more tension, but well-written and keeps us guessing...
Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 scored reviews · 1 not ratedAmbitious in design but let down by weak narration and little tension.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: director's ambitious intentions
- Criticised: weak narration and lacking tension
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What 8 critics are saying
Critical reception for 'Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe' is mixed to lukewarm, with most reviewers acknowledging director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan's ambitious intentions while finding the execution lacking. Several critics noted the film's attempt to weave multiple storylines and themes, and the music received some positive mention. However, the most common criticism is that the narration and dramatic tension fall short of the premise's potential, with the suspense and emotional elements failing to fully engage audiences.
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Critic reviews (8)
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India Glitz
Film review ·
6.0Based on a journey in a lorry, rolling out under the title inspired by the lines on many such beasts, 'Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe' is a path-breaking movie in Tamil cinema history.
Sify
Film review ·
6.0Lakshmy's intentions are good but her final product is not up to the mark.
BehindWoods
Film review ·
5.0A story that interests you to a larger extent, which could have been done better
MovieCrow
Film review ·
5.0...provides a rather pleasant journey with very few speed breakers. The problem is that neither the drama soaks us in completely nor the suspense angle, that despite being maintained throughout, brings us to the edge.
BookMyShow
Film review ·
4.0This attempt by Lakshmi Ramakrishnan is highly commendable. She tries to bring several stories together. Watch the film for its run-of-the-mill theme, and if you're a fan of a road film.
Deccan Chronicle
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4.0Though Lakshmy's attempt is laudable, one can't help but feel that the narration could have been better.
Rediff
Film review ·
4.0In just 114 minutes, Lakshmy has touched upon several issues: disastrous inter-caste love affairs, fragile relationships ruined by misunderstandings, the bond between father and son, mother and daughter, and political corruption. Despite all these elements, a good cast and excellent music, the film fails to hit the right notes.
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Cast
Sruthi Hariharan
Viji Chandrasekhar
Thambi Ramaiah- Shabeer
Piaa Bajpai
Thalaivasal Vijay
Bala Saravanan
Ramakrishnan- Madley Blues
- Vinod Bharathi
- Sabu Joseph
Y. G. Mahendra- A. L. Azhagappan
Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
Ambika- Gautham Kurup
A. V. Anoop
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