Kakshi: Amminippilla (U)
28/Jun/2019 Comedy, Drama 2hrs 15mins

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 �fam...(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...(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 ...(more)

Source: Sajin, CinemaExpress.com