Pettarap (U/A)
27/Sep/2024 2hrs 5mins

PettaRap

Critics Review

1.50

Prabhu Deva is miscast in this dreary musical drama

Petta Rap too takes illogical detours that bring no value to the story. Maybe, the makers had already hinted at the same with the tagline, �Paatu, Adi, Aattam, Repeat�. During one of the scenes that leads towards the climax, Prabhu Deva�s alter ego takes the form of Thiruvalluvar and says, �Endha nokkathodu vandha enna seidhu kondirukirai?� How I wish the makers had used this self-awareness while writing the film. (more)

Source: Narayani, CinemaExpress.com

1.50

A mediocre story and unengaging screenplay

Petta Rap leaves you wondering how its makers depended only on Prabhu Deva's dance and reference to Kadhalan to pull off a mediocre story and unengaging screenplay. The fact that the veteran choreographer-actor-filmmaker headlines the movie is even more astonishing. Even a surprise that appears toward the film's climax does little to engage the viewers.(more)

Source: thinkal Menon, Times Of India