Vathikuchi (U/A)
15/Mar/2013

2.50

Vathikuchi is a fairly engaging thriller that has its share of hits and misses.

Gurudev's camera work is swift and gives the right tone to the visuals. The visuals do not deviate anywhere else and strictly focus on the premise of the story. Editing by Praveen- Srikanth is laudable as there are some interesting cuts when the point of narration changes. The movie does tend to slo...(more)

Source: Raven, MovieCrow

2.50

Masala soaked machismo !

Stunts are the film's mainstay and Rajasekhar has done a commendable job with the sequences. The action sequences are deftly captured by cinematographer R.B. Gurudhev who uses the ultra-slomo to good effect in the fights. Editors Praveen-Srikanth do their bit to ensure that the tempo and the intensi...(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

3.00

After managing to convincingly set-up the plot, the debutant loses his way in resolving it.

Vathikuchi is very much a straightforward commercial action film in the mould of earlier films like Dhil and Dhool, which were also about righteous young men fighting for survival. What lets it down is the writing, which lacks the sophistication for such thrillers to work with clockwork precision. T...(more)

Source: M Suganth, Times Of India

3.00

With occasional speed breakers, Vathikuchi is entertaining.

Cinematography by Gurudev is not extraordinary, but good in few action sequences. It is best experienced when seen on screen, than explained. Ghibran's music, especially the background score, elevates the movie a notch. However, little would anybody have noticed that the background score in the clim...(more)

Source: IANS, One India

2.00

Run of the mill

The highlight of the film is definitely Ghibran�s peppy music, especially the song �Kuru Kuru�� which is the pick of the lot. On the whole the film just does not live up to the pre-release hype surrounding it. (more)

Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com

2.00

A below average action movie

M. Ghibran once again raises the promise of being a music director to look forward to but still seems to not completely fulfil expectations. Maybe the right subject would deliver him the stardom he rightfully deserves. (more)

Source: Karthik Subramanian , The Hindu