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Prathichaya Movie Review: Nivin Pauly’s thriller drama is a stale retelling of boring stereotypes

Prathichaya Movie Review: Nivin Pauly’s thriller drama is a stale retelling of boring stereotypes

Name: Prathichaya Director: B. Unnikrishnan Cast: Nivin Pauly, Sharaf U Dheen, Balachandra Menon, Harisree Ashokan, Maniyanpilla Raju, Ann Augustine, Sai Kumar Writer: B. Unnikrishnan Rating: 2/5 Prathichaya, starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, was released in theaters on March 26, 2026. Directed by B. Unnikrishnan, the movie is now available for streaming on JioHotstar. If you are planning to watch the movie online, here’s the Pinkvilla review. The Plot Prathichaya follows the story of a tech entrepreneur-turned-strategist who is also the son of the Kerala CM. After his father dies as a result of a dangerous conspiracy orchestrated by a ruthless media tycoon, his life takes a dramatic turn. As the opposition attempts to exploit the conspiracy to its advantage and destabilize the landscape, the entrepreneur takes it upon himself to uncover the strategic games played by the conspirators in tarnishing his father’s name. He leads a battle against them, using his wit and skills to defend his father’s legacy and honor. What’s Good in Prathichaya The biggest takeaway from Prathichaya is the performances …

Nivin Pauly Film Is Old Wine in a New Bottle

Nivin Pauly Film Is Old Wine in a New Bottle

Prathichaya Movie Review : At a crucial moment, Kerala Chief Minister John Varghese (Nivin Pauly) looks his rival dead in the eyes and says, “It took me just about 15 minutes to smash your prathichaya (public image), the face of a multibillion empire,” while it took the latter over 20 minutes to tarnish the prathichaya of John’s father, KN Varghese (Balachandra Menon), built over decades with relentless work in politics. While this line is crafted as a zinger, a punch dialogue to be exact, it also reveals the frailty of images and reputations. All it takes is a few minutes of determined effort by someone, and even the sturdiest of images can come crumbling down, no matter how many years or crores went into building them. As director B Unnikrishnan’s political drama Prathichaya arrives in the run-up to the Kerala state Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, many were doubtful if it’s a propaganda tool. The movie’s promotional materials, such as the trailer and release teaser, further fuelled these suspicions. At a time when propaganda films …

Prathichaya Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read before watching Nivin Pauly’s thriller drama

Prathichaya Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read before watching Nivin Pauly’s thriller drama

Prathichaya, starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, was released in theaters on March 26, 2026. Directed by Unnikrishnan B, the thriller drama marks the filmmaker’s first collaboration with the Sarvam Maya actor. Here’s what netizens have to say about the film. Prathichaya Twitter Review Taking to social media, a netizen wrote that it was a well-made political thriller and that director Unnikrishnan handled the story smoothly, while Nivin Pauly showed good depth in his acting. The user added that, overall, it was an enjoyable film and that Sharaf U Dheen, Balachandra Menon, and the technical aspects also stood out. Another user commented that it was a terrific political thriller, adding that Unnikrishnan’s exceptional direction and the cast’s peak performances elevated the film. The user noted that Nivin Pauly, Balachandra Menon, and Sharaf U Dheen were all outstanding. Moreover, a third netizen stated that Prathichaya stood out as an emotionally resonant drama that kept viewers invested throughout. The user added that Nivin Pauly owned the screen, supported by a dependable cast, and that B. Unnikrishnan’s …