Critics Review
2.50
An Extremely Familiar "Kalam" (Field)
While the story lacks finesse, the performance of the lead actors Jiiva & Arulnithi drives the film forward engagingly. The amicable share of screen space between the two stars makes this tale of two best friends real & believable.(more)
Source: Meera, MovieCrow
2.50
Kalathil Santhippom is Jiiva-Arulnithi show all the way, a watchable rural drama with good friendship moments.
Right from establishing the characters' friendship, cliches galore in the film. For instance, their introduction involves Arulnithi fighting goons when one of them insults Jiiva, and saying dialogues on the lines of "I won't spare anyone who speaks ill about my friend". Then there's a song that tell...(more)
Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com
3.00
Humour and lively performances of a few artistes make Kalathil Sandhippom a passable entertainer
Jiiva and Arulnithi are unsurprisingly the backbone of the film - both of them pull of their roles effortlessly. Jiiva slightly taking a backseat in fight sequences, allowing Arulnithi to take on the baddies was fun to watch.(more)
Source: Thinkal Menon, Times Of India
2.50
Kalathil Sandhippom is a passable friendship drama that could have been treated and packaged better
The makers could have played even more with the friendship angle since that is a relationship that could connect instantly with the masses. Director Rajasekar delivers a mainstream commercial family entertainer in a tried and tested formula. Maybe, with some sort of freshness in the packaging and mo...(more)
Source: Editorial Board, galatta.com
User Reviews
3.0
A good family watch. One time watchable. Arulnidhi & Jeeva acting very good. My personal opinion could have done better. (more)