Pretham (U)
12/Aug/2016 Comedy, Drama 2hrs 7mins

3.50

Pretham is a good, breezy watch with enough laughs and fresh story elements to keep you engaged throughout.

The horror-comedy gets extra points for serving up a smart plot, which seems predictable by the end of first half. But the director turns it on its head by bringing in a relevant tale that makes it easy for the skeptics of the genre to stomach it as well. The use (and misuse) of technology is elemen...(more)

Source: Sanjith Sidhardhan, Times Of India

3.00

Humorously horror

Pretham may be too light for fans of hardcore horror movies. But it will surely entertain those who go for a simple story laced with humor and a pinch of horror. (more)

Source: Ragesh, manoramaonline

3.00

Not A White Saree Clad Ghost Story!

One of the most unique horror flicks made in Mollywood. A perfect entertainer for the season, despite minimal flaws. (more)

Source: Akhila Menon, One India

3.00

Jayasurya excels in this horror film without chills

The Indian Express Renjith Shankars movie Pretham, supposedly a horror comedy, keeps you waiting for a twist which never comes. What you get instead is a pretty ordinary climax, which is neither memorable nor scary.The only think that rescues Pretham is Jayasurya�s performance and some quality camer...(more)

Source: Goutham VS, Indian Express

3.00

Watchable

With humourous lines and the attempts to create some eerie moments, Pretham is engaging for sure, though one gets the feeling that this could have been better. If all these fit your bill, give this one a try! (more)

Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com

2.50

Jayasurya stars in an inconsistent comedy-thriller with an ugly rape quip

Pretham is a partly effective paranormal thriller-cum-comedy, diluted by its mixed-up attitude to women and an ugly rape quip. (more)

Source: Anna MM, Firstpost.com