2021 Crime, Drama

Critics Review

2.00

Neither Rudram By Emotion Nor Thandavam In Action

While certain issues discussed and portrayed are commendable, like drug abuse, cell phone gaming addiction and etc., some unnecessary bias and stands with respect to caste politics make the film a confusing one. It is evident that the film could have given a better experience if it had been treated with just the main plotline and not indulged in this confusion. Is this director Mohan�s attempt to correct his own statements previously made through his film Draupadi? One wonders!(more)

Source: Meera Chithirapaavai , MovieCrow

2.00

A dangerous piece of work to 'erase' caste from caste-based violence

Closer home, let us take another ghastly murder in which a father-son duo was brutally tortured and killed in custody by two police officers. The case that shook Tamil Nadu last year was reported to be linked to caste. Now, what if a filmmaker defends custodial torture - by making a case for a nexus between caste and religion? Sounds dangerous? Rudra Thandavam is that film.(more)

Source: Srivasan, The Hindu

2.50

Richard-Mohan G's action drama is a one-time watch

The film, which comes across as an action drama, fails to give the adrenaline rush and impact, which are much-needed for a genre of this kind. While Mohan G could have handled this issue in a neutral way, many instances portray a particular class or community in a bad light. However, a couple of scenes in the second half, try to make up for damage forced upon a set of people.(more)

Source: Logesh Balachandran, Times Of India

3.00

Watchable

Mohan has also captured how the drug mafia uses religion and the caste angle to divert the case. Another interesting angle is the Crypto Christians! The director is strong in his subject but he needs craft finesse. Comparing to his previous film Draupathi, Mohan has come a long way, the visuals look good, he has some solid actors like Radha Ravi, Thambi Ramaiah, and Gautham Menon but the writing needs to be polished and the treatment should be updated to the current trend.(more)