2024 Action, Drama 2hrs 2mins

Critics Review

2.75

A Watchable Cop Drama with a Stunning Climax!

A decent flow that stays true to the genre, the Patrol duty scenes are separate blocks and it demands coherent follow-ups. The ending is shocking and also discusses a sensitive topic, just that it deserved a tighter setup.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.50

A Haunting Gritty Police Drama from Shahi Kabir

The film's continuity�from the setting of a pre-Christmas night to the palpable exhaustion portrayed by the actors as the night wears on�is handled brilliantly. The emotional transitions during each incident, and how they affect the officers' interactions with others, speak to the strength of the writing. The action sequences are grounded and believable. The film avoids an over the top cinematic interpretation of the events, responses and consequences that unfold, making the film more raw and realistic. Anil Johnson�s music complements the film perfectly, moving fluidly through its emotional highs and lows. Ronth is yet another haunting, thought-provoking police drama from Shahi Kabir. His own experience as a police officer clearly informs the authenticity and intensity of this story.(more)

Source: Gopika, Times Of India

3.50

A solid police procedural led by Dileesh Pothan, Roshan Mathew; but Shahi Kabir's usual problematic tropes persist

Ronth is a well-crafted cop drama, marked by a strong visual language, thanks to the brilliant cinematography by Manesh Madhavan. The film beautifully captures the ethos of both the characters and the broader landscape in tandem. The organic transitions between mid and wide shots, especially as the characters� moods and the narrative tone shift, enhance its visual depth, thanks in part to editor Praveen Mangalath�s thoughtful work.(more)

Source: Anandu Suresh, Indian Express

3.00

An engrossing cop drama that does not miss a beat

After Joseph, Nayattu, Ela Veezha Poonchira and Officer on Duty, Shahi Kabir continues to tap into his experiences in the police department, mining uncommon stories which paint an unflattering picture of the force. Even though the narrative unfurls through these short, seemingly disconnected episodes, the taut screenplay ensures that the film remains engaging throughout. The one misstep, perhaps, is in the climactic sequence, when it seemed the writer, faced with a tricky situation, chose the easy way out. But then, it could have been a choice dictated by a scenario from which tragedy was the only way out.(more)