Thekku Vadakku review: A watchable satire with caricature characters

Movies By South First Desk Oct 04 , 2024 Read the article

Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vinayakan’s latest release, Thekku Vadakku, is about the male ego.

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However, unlike the other movies on the same concept, this movie deals with the issue with a satirical lens.

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The director adds a prolonged court case and borderline caricaturish characters, making Thekku Vadakku a series of unexpected situations.

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The script by S Hareesh and Prem Shankar is the backbone of Thekku Vadakku.

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The movie heavily depends on the strong performances by Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vinayakan.

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Other actors in the movie, mainly Merin Jose, Kottayam Ramesh, and others, had interesting roles.

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Thekku Vadakku is an enjoyable satirical drama with some fine performances by Suraj Venjaramoodu and Vinayakan.

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