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Atharvaa and Nimisha Sajayan Headline Thriller DNA Ahead of Theatrical Release

Critics praise DNA for its emotionally resonant storytelling that uncovers a gripping criminal underworld.

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Overview

  • DNA opens in theaters nationwide on June 20, 2025.
  • Director Nelson Venkatesan brings his hallmark realism to DNA as his fourth feature following Oru Naal Koothu, Monster and Farhana.
  • The story follows Anand and Divya as they discover their newborn is not biologically theirs and embark on an investigation that exposes an organized crime ring targeting children.
  • Atharvaa delivers a nuanced portrayal of a grieving husband while Nimisha Sajayan’s performance as a mother with borderline personality disorder has drawn particular acclaim.
  • Ghibran’s swelling background score amplifies the film’s emotional peaks despite minor criticisms of a jarring song sequence and some convenient plot twists.