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Critics Review
3.00
Worth a watch, despite loose ends
Kakshi Amminipilla falters in taking a stance. At one point, we feel that the writer wants to say that the arranged marriage system is unfair, but then he says otherwise. Did he want us to see that whole campaign in the movie just as a ploy of Pradeepan? Does he believe in the age-old norm that �familiarity will make up for everything?� Is he trying to see the bright side of the story? Or, does it flow like the character Amminipilla, who has no opinion? That is where � precisely in the second half � we lose the grip of the story. We get confused as characters waver, shifting the flow of the narrative. It was like too many thoughts crash-landing on the ground. Perhaps, had the movie been edited well, removing loose ends, this confusion could have avoided. Still, it's worth a watch and, as a debutant, Dinjith has done a good job.(more)
Source: ELIZABETH THOMAS, Deccan Chronicle
3.00
The film tries to establish that Kanthi loves the half-witted Amminipilla who body shames her on several occasions. The reason isn't explained very clearly.
Kakshi Amminipilla might merit the time of those who want to sit back and relax, watching how under-confident guys mess up their lives, the challenges of a plus sized girl, dangers of forcing the ancient concepts of marriage on today's youngsters and how overprotectiveness might ruin your children's lives. (more)
Source: Deepa Soman, Times Of India
3.00
Navigates 'weighty' issues, while keeping it entertaining
Kakshi Amminippilla keeps it light and entertaining all through, while navigating weighty issues, on which it treads a bit too cautiously.(more)
Source: Praveen, The Hindu
3.50
An essential film for our times
Kakshi: Amminipilla is a progressive film, sure, but it also plays things too safe. I found its eagerness to please both sides to be one of its minor drawbacks. It's the "OK Kanmani" problem. It's also not very subtle when delivering its messages. But given the seriousness of the issue it addresses and also the fact that its voice has to reach not just the A and B centres, but also C, these flaws are acceptable. It's a light-hearted entertainer that makes all the necessary statements. It's an essential film for our times and should be shown to every Indian parent who makes their children's decisions for them.(more)
Source: Sajin, CinemaExpress.com