★ 6 / 10
New Gen romance. Good intent! But seriously lacking
winash
New Gen romance. Good intent! But seriously lacking style! It seemed to be trying too hard to fit in a genre of new world romance!
New Gen romance. Good intent! But seriously lacking style! It seemed to be trying too hard to fit in a genre of new world romance!
★ 7 / 10
Kadhalikka Neramillai - 7.5/10. Finally Jayam Ravi (sorry
Birithivy Y
Kadhalikka Neramillai - 7.5/10. Finally Jayam Ravi (sorry, Ravi Mohan), finally! You have a decent solo movie! Kadhalikka Neramillai is a highly stylized…
Kadhalikka Neramillai - 7.5/10. Finally Jayam Ravi (sorry, Ravi Mohan), finally! You have a decent solo movie! Kadhalikka Neramillai is a highly stylized romantic drama, buoyed by splendid performances from Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan, along with great music from A.R. Rahman and a pretty modern take on love in an unorthodox manner. This is really Nithya’s film through and through. In an interview Ravi mentioned that originally the movie was supposed to be more heavily leaning towards Nithya’s character. It was only after he entered the production that the story became a little more balanced (though, I kinda wish they still leaned more in her direction than his). Both Nithya and Ravi are good in playing with their emotions here, and its their work and charisma that helps you buy into the proceedings. Its an interesting story, but one that is still highly predictable. You have a man who is noncommittal to marriage and the idea of it along with parenthood. And then you also have a woman who wants to be a parent, but has to do it in a solo manner due to her ex fiance cheating on her with her best friend. Considering she wants to be a mom, she goes the route of getting a donor, unbeknownst to her that the donor might be someone that might play a factor in her love life later on. Its a Hollywood esque type of concept, and its done in a surprisingly good translation here. Kiruthiga started her career with the visually flaired film Vanakkam Chennai (which I like). But here, she seems to be more forward in delving into some sensitive subjects and ideas. The problem is, though, that like Vanakkam Chennai, this film also feels a little rigid and artificial at moments. The acting is splendid as I stated before, but the writing and some of the direction feels very artificial and forced in a manner. Also, yes this film is visual, but did everything in this movie need to feel like a set straight from an ad? The houses all felt like they were staged for a realtor open house. The offices, bars, and even the soccer field just feel too made up in my opinion. Maybe its because this is a love story happening amongst richer circles, but I just felt an artifice to the settings at times. Though this was well made and nice, overall, this could’ve been a lot better. But I digress, I can’t complain too much because in comparison to Ravi’s recent solo flicks, this was a lot better in quality. Good movie!
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★ 4 / 10
Kadhalikka Neramillai" (2025) is a Tamil romantic comedy
Harish N
"Kadhalikka Neramillai" (2025) is a Tamil romantic comedy that attempts to offer a fresh and contemporary take on love and relationships. While the film's…
"Kadhalikka Neramillai" (2025) is a Tamil romantic comedy that attempts to offer a fresh and contemporary take on love and relationships. While the film's first half is engaging and promising, with its charming leads and relatable situations, the second half falters with a predictable plot and a lack of narrative momentum.
Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menen deliver charming performances as Siddharth and Shriya, two individuals navigating the complexities of modern relationships. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the initial interactions between their characters are both humorous and heartwarming.
The film's exploration of themes such as single parenthood, societal expectations, and the challenges of balancing personal aspirations with romantic relationships is commendable. The first half effectively establishes the characters' motivations and sets the stage for a potentially engaging romantic journey.
However, the film's narrative loses its grip in the second half. The plot becomes predictable and relies on familiar tropes, with misunderstandings and miscommunications driving the conflict. The pacing slows down considerably, and the film struggles to maintain the same level of engagement as the first half.
The supporting characters, while adequately portrayed, lack depth and their storylines feel underdeveloped. The film's attempts at humor often fall flat, and the emotional moments lack the impact they deserve.
Despite its flaws, "Kadhalikka Neramillai" offers a refreshing take on modern relationships and showcases charming performances from its lead actors. However, its uneven pacing and predictable second half prevent it from being a truly memorable or impactful romantic comedy.
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