In a much-anticipated release, the crime thriller ‘Thankamani,’ starring actor Dileep and directed by Ratheesh Reghunandan, has made its debut on the big screens. The collaboration, which garnered high expectations, has triggered varied responses from Twitter users. Initial reviews suggest a mixed reception among the audience.
One succinct and critical Twitter review stated, “#Thankamani: One word review: Pathetic.” Another review, while acknowledging the film’s premise based on a true story, criticized it for weak writing and poor execution. Despite some commendation for cinematography, the emotional depth was deemed lacking, resulting in an overall rating of ⅖.
A disappointed viewer shared thoughts on various aspects of the film, expressing, “Watched #Thankamani. Director succeeded in creating a top disaster. Good concept, BUT, Script, Direction, Technically, Performances, Music & Makeup were pathetic. Poor performance from #Dileep. Seriously, Rahel Makan Kora was better than this. Thank you all for making me laugh a lot. ⅕.”
Another review pointed out the film’s failure to explore its potential plot fully. While praising Dileep’s performance in specific episodes involving police brutality, the overall narrative was criticized for a messy screenplay, weak characters, and awkward dialogues. The female lead, Pranitha, was labeled as a total miscast.
Summing up the sentiments, another netizen described ‘#Thankamani’ as a “wasted opportunity,” criticizing its ordinary writing and subpar execution. Despite effective portrayal of police brutality in certain scenes, the film overall fails to leave a lasting impression. Dileep’s emotional sequences received appreciation, but the movie is dubbed as forgettable, earning an overall sentiment of dissatisfaction from audiences.
With these mixed reviews circulating, the fate of ‘Thankamani’ at the box office remains uncertain.
