Kathakali (2016)
Samba Shiva (Madhu) is a dreaded goon ruling Kakinada city. Here lands Kamal (Vishal) from the USA to marry his sweet heart Malleeshwari (Cathreine Tresa). Under suspicious situations, Samba Shiva is murdered and primary accused is framed as Kamal, his family members. Thus arrives Kakinada SI (Sreejith) into scene for investigation with primary suspects in Kamal, local Ex-MLA’s son, rival businessman and few others. But, SI decides to make use of situation closing the case by mounting Kamal as killer. Meanwhile, Kamal’s family suffers and the narration unravels more with intriguing murder mystery throwing lot many twists and turns. What’s the rivalry between Kamal family and Samba Shiva? Who killed Samba Shiva and others form rest of climax..
Rating: 2.5/5
Kathakali could have been better had the director continued to throw surprises at us until the end. Even the big reveal at the end didn't make an impact because of lazy and cinematic climax. There are scenes that are worth watching but Kathakali falls fla.
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Rating: 3/5
Unlike the dance form, Kathakali isn't all out fascinating, but surely has its moments..
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Rating: 2.75/5
There are also many loopholes in the story and many action scenes are predictable. The bus arrest sequence of Vishal is somewhat new but it is not convincing at all. All in all, "Kathakali" is watchable murder mystery.
Bottom-line: Whodunit!.
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2.75
Greatandhra.com
2.75
5
2.75
Rating: 1.5/5
After about half an hour, I found myself thinking how much nicer it would be to go for a Kathakali dance performance, which isn’t really the reaction this sort of movie is supposed to arouse..
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1.5
Apherald.com
1.5
5
1.5
Rating: 2.5/5
All in all, ‘Kathakali’ is a refined hardcore Tamil flavor thriller flick with a murder mystery plot. For Vishal Fans in AP, TS; this could be worth watchable. With none of so-called Telugu comedy based commercial entertainment stuff, film is sure to .
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2.5
Cinejosh.com
2.5
5
2.5
Rated 2.45 5
