Chikku Bukku (U)
03/Dec/2010

2.00

Chikku Bukku is tedious

This is one candy floss journey that has everything going for it technically, but is even less substantial than the bubbly, frothy emotions it's supposed to promote. Its Manigandan, though, who needs to shoulder the blame for such a lame script. Chikku Bukku could have been a neat romantic tale, but...(more)

Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com

2.00

Passable journey with few breakdowns

Chikku Bukku is a high-fashioned flick with luxurious realms of technical aspects and boasts of some good performances by actors as well. On the dot, if there is one perfect reason to get you intact with the show, the brilliant visuals stand out as a substantial ingredient. Sluggish screenplay turns...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

2.50

An average outing

Debutant director Manikandan has remixed his mentor Jeeva's success formula of film-making. He has taken the basic thread from Bollywood Rom-com’s, mixed it with exotic locations, eye catching picture postcard shots, stylishly shot songs, trendy costumes along with beautiful people. The film, despit...(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com

2.50

Not pacy enough

The opening sequences are very lively indeed. Debutant director Manigandan, in attempting to present a clean story, does succeed to some extent. Dialogues by Ramakrishnan are to the point. In association with Manigandan, he has also scripted the screenplay, which lacks in pace in the first half. Had...(more)

Source: Aravindan DI, Nowrunning

3.00

Romantic ride

Romance never fails to entertain audience. Since the early days of cinema till now, it has been served in different flavors and whenever it is presented with perfection, it appealed to all sections of the movie-buffs. Manikandan has tried to ensure that the movie has no dull moments. However at many...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

3.00

Continuity issues

The film has a very elegant and breezy first half, but the second half is predictable and cliched. The second half needs urgent trimming to increase the pace of the film. Overall if you are looking for some good weekend entertainment, then Chikku Bukku is the right choice!(more)

Source: Editorial Board, galatta.com

3.00

On a romantic trail

Chikku Bukku is a neat film that moves on parallel tracks, before the lines meet and culminate in a joyous climax. And though guessable, the narration sustains your interest. A feel-good romance! As a travelogue it isn't new, but the presentation is fresh. (more)

Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu