Kaithi (U/A)
25/Oct/2019 Action, Thriller 2hrs 27mins 12sec

3.75

A non fussy actioner that is gripping and delivers the goods!

Lokesh reaffirms his stamp as an authoritative filmmaker. Kaithi is a focussed actioner that keeps things simple but ensures that the narrative is gripping.(more)

Source: Bharath Vijayakumar, MovieCrow

4.00

Source: PRasanth, Prashanth

3.25

Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj manage to create magic with this intriguing action-drama. A must watch!

Releasing on the Diwali weekend, the film proves that you don't always need a star driven commercial potboiler to satisfy the fans. Kaithi's interval block is one of the best in the recent times and it received so much applause. Lokesh Kanagaraj shows his mastery over the craft and is ably supported...(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

3.50

A pure genre film minus the frills

If there is a fault, it is that the film feels overlong for its genre, with a couple of action blocks getting over-indulgent. But when it is action that we have signed up for, we cannot complain much about that.(more)

Source: Suganth, Times Of India

3.50

A terrific Karthi goes all guns blazing

You could say Kaithi is one of those aesthetically-shot 'mass' movies (the cinematography is by Sathyan Sooryan, a human-pyramid like shot reminded me of Jallikattu), for not a single frame is wasted and has tonnes of camera movements. It is the kind of movie you would get when a star blindly trusts...(more)

Source: Srivatsan , The Hindu

3.50

Karthi starrer is a relentless action drama that has its heart in the right place

The film has some really interesting characters and each one�s presence is well justified. George Maryan, for instance, plays a constable who really owns his scenes and makes a solid impact. Narain as the injured police officer brings both vulnerability and haplessness to his performance. Karthi nev...(more)

Source: Karthik Kumar, Hindustan Times

3.50

Prepare to be thrilled .And just remember, it is one of Karthi's best.

Kaithi is a solid action thriller and it will be a feast for all the action lovers. The film also has a lovely underlying father-daughter sentiment which works well in the climax! (more)

Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com

3.00

Kaithi is a brilliantly made movie with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Karthi shining bright!

The only areas that stand out as a bit odd are the cinematic twist to the action sequences, which seem to have been added to bring in the commercial factor. The raw naturalness seems to be missing in a couple of places, especially towards the climax. However, even with a dialogue in the end scene, ...(more)

Source: Galatta Review Panel, galatta.com