Sabdham review: Aadhi’s sincere efforts  aren’t enough to salvage this thriller

Sabdham review: Aadhi’s sincere efforts aren’t enough to salvage this thriller

Movies By Thinkal Menon Feb 28, 2025 Read the article

Director Arivazhagan, who has a knack for dealing with unusual storylines, last helmed the web series Tamil Rockerz which was released in 2022.

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His latest, titled Sabdham, has him joining hands with Aadhi with whom the filmmaker collaborated for his debut vehicle Eeram (2009).

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Its trailer piqued the curiosity of film buffs owing to its peculiar genre and intriguing factor.

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The plot of Sabdham is established without wasting much time; the baffling death of a student leaves the viewers intrigued.

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The protagonist enters the scheme of things sooner and the proceedings are quick and to the point.

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The revelation of an evil character towards the climax serves no purpose. The shallow characters let down the interesting plot and the convoluted screenplay rubs salt in the wound.

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Sabdham is a clear case of style dominating substance. The film’s technical aspects stand out and impress us on many occasions.

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However, the absence of a gripping screenplay and the lack of arresting performances dilute the interesting nature of the film.

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