Thiru Manickam (U)
27/Dec/2024 Family, Drama 2hrs 2mins

Thiru Manickam

Critics Review

3.50

A Well Intentioned Movie With a Strong Moral Message

Sukumar M's camera has captured the eye pleasing fauna of the western ghats to perfection while Vishal Chandrasekhar compliments him with his background score. GPRK Cinemas has bankrolled the project with neat production values. Director Nanda Periyasamy is always known for coming up with novel ideas but his executions could be a few notches higher.(more)

Source: Indiaglitz, IndiaGlitz.com

2.50

Overt messaging undermines its potential

Thiru.Manickam could have definitely benefitted from cutting down on these unintentionally vexing humour scenes. Ultimately, the film has a simple yet relatable premise with some potential, but its execution fails to make the most of it. While Thiru.Manickam aspires to shine like the titular gem, the film ultimately feels more like polished glass�reflective on the surface, but lacking the brilliance within.(more)

Source: Jayabhuvaneshwari B , CinemaExpress.com