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2.75
If A Feel-Good Moral Story Aimed At Kids Was The Primary Intention, Annapoorani Delivers!
Annapoorani tries to pack in progressive thoughts in a simple (simplistic to be honest), feel good film. It offers a predictable menu, but it manages to be palatable to those who can buy into this simplistic world on screen. If the intention was to make a feel-good moral story and one that is majorly targeted at kids, Annapoorani does deliver the goods. (more)
Source: BharathVijayakumar, MovieCrow
3.00
This feel-good film is agreeably cooked to cater for a broad palate
But the inherent inspirational element in the plot ensures that we stay rooted in our seats and the director ensures that there's something entertaining in the scenes. In fact, the film does give us a high when we see visuals of more women entering classrooms and the kitchens of hotels riding on Annapoorani's achievement.(more)
Source: Suganth, Times Of India
2.50
Nayanthara's empowerment film is crammed with too many ideas
Right from the beginning, 'Annapoorani' screams pretentiousness. There are several 'easter eggs' in the film, which acts as a metaphor. Sadly, they seem too artificial and inorganic. For example, when Annapoorani's career is at stake, we get a shot of her favourite ladle broken in two. In another scene, Farhan motivates her by quoting verses from her religious book to prove the point that non-vegetarians are not sinners. He asks her to go forward to fulfil her dreams as she climbs the stairs to reach her destination.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
2.50
Food goes hand in hand with politics in this Nayanthara-starrer which falters packaging it
Food is politics, especially so in India. Beef is now more a political weapon in the country and less the humble meat that fed thousands of poor households. Choices such as being vegan comes from a place of privilege and many ignorant people peddle half-baked facts such as the one where India is supposed to be a country that is majorly vegetarian. So when a film decides to address all this and more, with Nayanthara as the driving force behind it, it is definitely a brave choice. Unfortunately, the film falters big time in presenting the film. There is substance, but the seasoning doesn�t strike the right balance to make this film on food successful.(more)
Source: Priyanka sundar, Firstpost.com