Puriyaatha Puthir
Puriyaatha Puthir

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Puriyaatha Puthir

2017
Movie
140 min
Tamil

Kathir, a music director, starts seeing Meera, who teaches music. He starts receiving compromising videos of Meera, and desperately tries to find out the person wrecking their lives, but will it be too late?

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Google Users70%
Director: Ranjith JeyamaniGenres: Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young composer, Karthik, finds himself entangled in a series of mysterious and disturbing events after receiving anonymous calls. These calls threaten to expose his dark secrets, pushing him into a psychological battle for survival. As the caller's demands escalate, Karthik must race against time to uncover the identity of his tormentor and protect his loved ones from the unfolding chaos.

Critical Reception

Puriyaatha Puthir received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Vijay Antony's performance and the film's intriguing premise, many found the screenplay to be convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film's attempt at a complex thriller narrative was seen as ambitious but ultimately fell short for a significant portion of the audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful moments and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • The mystery element was found engaging by some, but predictable by others.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an interesting thriller with a decent plot, though some noted that the twists could have been more impactful and the narrative more tightly woven.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Puriyaatha Puthir', translates to 'Unsolvable Riddle' in English, reflecting its mystery-thriller genre.

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