Rudhiram review: Raj B Shetty and Aparna Balamurali shine in this revenge thriller

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Dec 13, 2024 Read the article

An axe forgets, but the tree remembers — is the tagline for the new Malayalam movie Rudhiram starring Raj B Shetty and Aparna Balamurali.

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The film touted to be a psychological thriller does justice to the genre, despite it having a routine storyline.

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However, director Jisho Lon Antony tried to present the film in a different format.

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The movie is well-shot, and the cinematography by Sajad Kaakku deserves appreciation.

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The action sequences, particularly the climax and the one involving the police officer, are well-crafted.

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Rudhiram is a revenge-based psychological survival thriller with a familiar plot. Strong performances by Raj B Shetty and Aparna Balamurali make it watchable.

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