Verdicts… and Beyond|Aug. 25, 2022|India|147 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: “Theerppu” is a 2022 Malayalam-language thriller film featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Isha Talwar in lead roles. Produced by Vijay Babu, Rathish Ambat, and Murali Gopi, the movie marks Rathish Ambat’s second directorial venture. Released on August 25, 2022, it received mixed reviews from critics.
The story revolves around four friends who reunite under one roof after 15 years. However, their gathering turns into a tense and chilling experience, far from a joyful reunion. The film unfolds as a locked-room thriller, blending elements of horror and suspense.
Critics shared varied opinions. Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express rated it 2/5, noting that the film lacks insight into the dynamics of absolute power. Lakshmi Priya of The News Minute gave it 2.5/5, describing it as a commentary on revisionist history and political appropriation, though the narrative itself felt underwhelming. S.R. Praveen of The Hindu remarked that the film narrowly escapes being dismissed as a shallow production with little substance. V Vinod Nair of The Times of India rated it 3/5, finding the first half watchable but criticizing the second half for dragging. Additionally, a reviewer from Onmanorama called it “a serious drama trivialized by a confused mix of theatrics.”
Overall, “Theerppu” attempts to blend political commentary with suspense but struggles to deliver a cohesive and impactful story.
Cast director: Rathish Ambat
Cast actor: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Isha Talwar, Vijay Babu, Saiju Kurup, Hannah Reji Koshy, Siddique, Mamukkoya, Shaju Sreedhar, Srikant Murali
Original name: തീർപ്പ്…