Sivappu (U)
16/Oct/2015 2 Hrs 04 Mins

2.50

Sivappu is the kind of film that seems well-intentioned and sincere despite failing as a movie experience.

The problem with Sivappu is not the predictability of its plot but the uneven tone and pacing. Though he is dealing with a topical issue, Sathya Siva often opts for comedy (nails-on-chalkboard funny and featuring Thambi Ramaiah) and romance (bland) over the inherent drama (will the refugees be disco...(more)

Source: M Suganth, Times Of India

2.50

Sivappu is a watchable affair!

Director Sathya Siva narrates the story and plight of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees as how they are treated in refugee camps in India especially in Tamil Nadu. Though Siva�s intensions are good and he tries to convey a larger message, somewhere in the narration it is diluted because of clich�d romantic ...(more)

Source: Anupama Subramaniam, Deccan Chronicle

2.50

A Genuine portrayal of a serious problem

Dialogues are one of the scoring points of the film. The sorry state of Sri Lankan Tamils are mostly conveyed through the dialogues with minimal pictorial representation. Thankfully this does not end up melodramatic. The detailing of the history of Tamils in Sri Lanka at the beginning of the film an...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.25

Sivappu doesn't create a strong impact but it does have some elements to make it a watchable affair.

The manipulative scenes and dialogues highlighting the life of Sri Lankan refugees could be heart wrenching at places, but it is largely overshadowed by some clich�d romantic scenes which don�t work. The climax looks a little force fitted and reminds us of some of the recent films. The overall packa...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com