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Pathirathri Opens to Tepid Reviews as Performances Outshine a Thin Script

Early reviews highlight strong lead performances alongside underwhelming writing.

Overview

  • Ratheena’s Malayalam police drama stars Navya Nair and Soubin Shahir as officers whose night patrol in Idukki sets off a moral quandary.
  • Critics say the film shifts from thriller mechanics to a gentler character study after revealing key elements early, reducing tension.
  • The Indian Express rated it 2 stars, calling the investigation and resolution convenience-driven and the screenplay generic.
  • The News Minute praises the leads’ chemistry and calls Jakes Bejoy’s score understated, while Indian Express finds the music forgettable.
  • The Hindu labels the procedural uninspiring, noting genre fatigue and underdeveloped character arcs in a 125-minute runtime.