Rangam fame Jiiva is back again with a new film in theatres. Titled Aghathiyaa, the movie also features Arjun Sarja, Raashi Khanna, and others. Pa Vijay is the film's director. Billed to be a horror fantasy film, the film is in theatres from today. Check out the review of the movie here.
Story:
Jeeva (Aghathiyaa) is an art director. Along with his friends, including Veena (Raashi Khanna), the actor turns the Edwin Duplex into a scary house to make money. But they discover that the bungalow has some supernatural powers. But what really happened in this bungalow? What is the relationship between Siddharth (Arjun Sarja), a Siddha practitioner of Siddha medicine, and Edwin (Edward Sonnenblick)? What is the revolutionary medicine that Siddharth discovered in Siddha medicine? What happened in the end? Forms the story of the movie.
Analysis:
Released in Tamil and Telugu, the film attempts to blend multiple genres but ends up as a muddled experience. Despite the weak script, Arjun lends dignity to his role as Dr. Siddharth. The idea of linking traditional medicine with horror is intriguing, but it remains underexplored. Yogi Babu and VTV Ganesh have brief comic relief, though not enough to salvage the film. The performances of lead actors Jiiva, Raashi Khanna and others is also not up to the mark.
We can not decide if it’s a horror-comedy, a supernatural thriller, or a medical drama. The tonal shifts leave the audience lost. The narrative lacks coherence, with scenes dragging unnecessarily. The VFX, especially in the pre-climax fight scene, is subpar, making crucial moments unconvincing. Jiiva does what he can with the material, but the weak character arc gives him little room to shine. Raashi Khanna appears frequently but has no meaningful impact. For a horror-comedy, Aghathiyaa fails at both. There are neither genuinely scary moments nor effective humor.
Aghathiyaa is a disappointing attempt at blending multiple genres, ending up as a confusing and tedious watch. Even a decent premise about Siddha medicine is wasted due to poor execution. Arjun delivers a commendable performance, but the rest of the film struggles to find its footing. With weak storytelling, dull horror, and forced humor, Aghathiyaa is best skipped.
Verdict:
The film neither tickles our funny bones or gives us the thrill feels. The movie is not worth a theater visit. Hence, skip it or wait for an OTT release if curious.
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