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Critics Review
3.80
Asif Ali and Vijayaraghavan bring depth to this intense psychological drama
However, the film�s portrayal of Chachu, the missing boy, is a notable drawback. Instead of fostering empathy, Chachu is used primarily as a tool to drive the suspense, with his emotional depth and personal struggles largely overlooked. His attempts to run away from home, coupled with the dismissive attitude toward his behavior, highlight a lack of genuine concern for his well-being, reducing him to a plot device rather than a fully developed character.(more)
Source: Anjana Geroge, Times Of India
3.50
A sublime and poignant mystery bolstered by terrific performances
Kishkindha Kaandam also features a backdrop that becomes an integral character in itself. Just as a dense forest can be a maze of unpredictability, where every step has the potential to reveal a new shadowy layer, the secrets surrounding Appu Pillai run deep, waiting to be unearthed. The characters are not what they initially seem as we gradually get to know them.(more)
Source: Abishek, The New Indian Express
3.50
A flawless screenplay drives this intriguing mystery drama
Elevating the hard work in almost all the other departments are the heartfelt performances from the three central characters and some of the side characters, like those played by Jagadish and Ashokan. Vijayaraghavan internalises a character who is caught between the false pride of his heydays and the frailties of old age, while also burdened by secrets that are too much for any one person to carry. Asif Ali has got an interesting character arc that requires him to draw deep from his reserve of emotions, and he manages it exceedingly well. Aparna Balamurali pulls off a convincing act as a woman slowly blending into a situation which many might consider running away from.(more)
Source: Praveen, The Hindu