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Critics Review
3.25
A compelling and haunting film on child abuse
Debatable choices aside, Chithha is an unsettling but compelling film with strong performances. (more)
Source: BharathVijayakumar, MovieCrow
4.00
Siddharth's Chithha is a hard-hitting and deeply unsettling tale of abuse
The performances, too, are top-notch. There's a hitherto unseen intensity and grittiness in Siddharth's performance while Nimisha Sajayan makes a confident debut. The two child actresses, too, shine, especially Sahasra Sree, who conveys the wounded, scared spirit of a victim in a deeply affecting manner. There are also a couple of tender moments amidst all the grimness. A survivor rushing towards a character and giving a hug, and a scene between two friends who have undergone a shared experience forging a stronger bond. It is such profound moments that elevate Chithha into something vital in these times.(more)
Source: Suganth, Times Of India
4.00
Siddharth-starrer is a hard but affecting film on child abuse
Then we have some of the brilliant performances that aid the brilliant script. This is easily Siddharth�s best performance by far. It is painful to watch him suffer through it all without respite. His scream when he realises his nephew is alive is haunting. The moment where he breaks down realising even his family perceives him as a criminal is devastating. And he hasn�t been alone in this fight. All the characters, even the ones which make brief appearances, stand out. Chithha is one of those rare amalgamations of everything perfect. The review doesn�t concern much about the film�s plot, and that�s a conscious decision because Chithha, like all good cinema, is much more than its plot.(more)
Source: Kirubhakar Purushothaman, The Hindu
3.50
Siddharth, Arun Kumar's take on sensitive issue is a lesson to many
Siddharth, who plays the lead role, shouldered the film along with little Sundari. The film moves you, makes you cry and also pushes you to the edge of the seats. More than that, it takes a different route, which will ignite a thought in you once the film ends. When Siddharth and Nimisha Sajayan converse towards the end of the film, you end up being moved emotionally. The film does not take sides, instead, it documents the emotions of the family and supportive friends. There�s no proper understanding of how to help a sexual assault victim. Instead, people fill themselves with rage, which clouds their judgment. Anjali Nair, as the mother of the kid and as someone who has lost her husband, has done a wonderful job of expressing herself.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
4.00
Siddharth-starrer is a hard but affecting film on child abuse
Then we have some of the brilliant performances that aid the brilliant script. This is easily Siddharth�s best performance by far. It is painful to watch him suffer through it all without respite. His scream when he realises his nephew is alive is haunting. The moment where he breaks down realising even his family perceives him as a criminal is devastating. And he hasn�t been alone in this fight. All the characters, even the ones which make brief appearances, stand out. Chithha is one of those rare amalgamations of everything perfect. The review doesn�t concern much about the film�s plot, and that�s a conscious decision because Chithha, like all good cinema, is much more than its plot.(more)
Source: Kirubhakar Purushothaman, Indian Express