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Critics Review
2.50
Just a Moderately Brisk Police Procedural!
A worthy source material that has a touching core plot and enough elements to pack a decent whodunit. But the inconsistent screenwriting and dry execution with lack of high points result in just a regular format thriller with nothing great to offer.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
2.75
Intriguing thriller underutilises its potential
A certain ingenuity marks the way the murder is executed, you do feel mildly satisfied with the roundabout manner of arriving at that point. It just does its job, without knocking you off your seats, which the truly exceptional ones achieve. With a lot of back and forth shifts in the non-linear narrative, the editing is on point for most parts, but some scenes feel too long-winded and even superfluous, considering the information we already know. At the same time, there are instances of insufficient or unconvincing information too, as regards the motive. Despite its intriguing setting and liberal doses of black humour, Pravinkoodu Shappu ends up underutilising its potential.(more)
Source: Praveen, The Hindu
2.50
Strong performances keep Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir's whodunnit afloat, amidst its overzealous efforts to appear unique
Through Pravinkoodu Shappu, Soubin proves that he is capable of more than just playing characters with a Kochi dialect, as long as the director knows how to utilise him. He masterfully portrays the complex layers of Kannan, particularly excelling in the emotional highs and lows the character experiences toward the end. Chandini impresses as Merinda, a character who defies typical heroine conventions, while Chemban Vinod also delivers a notable performance.(more)
Source: Anandu, Indian Express