Aaryan

What a common person can do when they're mixed up with the spices of the South film industry-then this type of outcome we can observe.

This is no doubt a quite good suspense movie, but more than that, its lunatic plotline challenges you to think about what and how these are happening, but everything has its own ending, and when the time of shutting the curtain came, it ended like a new beginning with a 10 minute monologue.

I rarely provide reviews in IMDB, but this movie is a must to watch. The plot, how the movie develops, the good message the movie shared, above all its just one movie that is completely underrated but completely nice to watch if you like suspense plot and what i really admired is the good message that the movie shared. Definitely its a must watch! I am not going to share any spoilers but those who rated the movie below 7 must not understand how a good movie is being done.

Aaryan (2025) tries to walk the fine line between being a mass entertainer and a story-driven Tamil film - and for the most part, it succeeds... about 70% of the way. The movie kicks off with promise, introducing an interesting premise that feels new yet rooted in Tamil cinema's familiar emotional beats. The pacing is decent in the first half, but there are moments in the second half where it slightly drags, like the director couldn't decide whether to go deep into the emotion or stay with the action mood.

The storyline itself deserves credit - there's substance, purpose, and a few fresh layers that make you curious to see what happens next. The writing tries to build moral conflict and intensity, but not every scene lands perfectly. Some dialogues sound rushed, while a few emotional scenes feel under-developed. It's not a weak story at all, just one that could've used sharper editing and more screen time for depth. Still, that 70% rating is fair - good bones, slightly uneven execution.

Now, the music - absolutely top-tier. The background score carries the film whenever the acting or writing dips. The composer clearly knew how to lift every scene's tension or sentiment with the right beat. Some musical cues give you goosebumps, and even when the film slows down, the soundtrack keeps it alive. Easily a 9/10 here - maybe even the main reason some audience might rewatch the film later.

When it comes to characters and performances, that's where things get a bit shaky. The lead actor shoulders almost everything, and while he does it well, the supporting cast just doesn't match his energy. There's a clear imbalance - strong hero presence but weak backup. You feel like the story demanded a stronger ensemble, especially for emotional scenes that needed weight. So, a 50% rating on character strength makes sense - not terrible, just underpowered.

As for the songs, they're fine - nothing memorable but not skip-worthy either. You'll nod along but probably won't add them to your playlist later. They blend okay with the scenes but don't really elevate them.

Overall, Aaryan (2025) is a film that had the potential to hit greatness but settles at "quite good." It's the kind of movie you won't regret watching once - especially for the lead performance and music - but you'll wish it had a stronger cast and a slightly more polished script.

⭐ Final Verdict: 6/10 - watchable, stylish, strong music, decent story, but could've reached higher if the supporting roles had been as bold as its soundtrack.

Alagar (K. Selvaraghavan) is a loner who steps out of his house one day with a plan: he walks into a talk-show studio, holds the host and audience hostage and announces that he has written a book. A book no publisher wanted. Its story? A serial killer who will murder one person a day for five days, announcing each victim's first name one hour before the killing. The talk-show host laughs it off, calling it unoriginal. Alagar laughs too and kills himself the moment the police break in.

And then, the next day, someone dies.

Then the next. And suddenly, the police must chase a killer who is already dead.

On paper, Aaryan sounds fantastic. The premise could've been a sharp, nerve-tightening thriller. But the execution feels straight out of a dusty VHS shelf from the 90s. The acting is flat across the board. Alagar is supposed to be the chilling mastermind behind a decade-long revenge plan, but he never comes off as frightening, layered, or even particularly clever.

The "hero," Vishnu Vishal, doesn't help either. He plays another brooding, lone-wolf cop, except his perfectly styled hair and tailored shirts make him look more like a fashion model on his way to brunch than someone who hasn't slept properly in ten years. Introducing him in slow motion, fists flying dramatically, might have worked in 2002, but in 2025 it's unintentionally funny.

And then there's the killing plan itself.

It sounds intricate. But the moment you think about it, the whole thing collapses.

Since Alagar is dead, he needs his victims to follow their routines with absurd precision. But how could he possibly predict something like a random diver choosing that specific air tank on that specific day at that exact moment? He couldn't. John Doe (Se7en) and Jigsaw (Saw) would roll their eyes. Alagar supposedly planned this for a decade, but everything depends on coincidences so fragile that a butterfly sneezing could ruin the sequence.

The pacing is another problem. Whenever the police are racing against the clock, the movie suddenly gets tense, but the acting remains unintentionally hilarious. Then the film slams the brakes to 40 km/h to deliver unnecessary backstories: the hero's random romance, or the tragic lives of the soon-to-be victims. These scenes don't deepen the narrative; they just derail it.

By the end, Aryan left me wondering what genre it wanted to be. Thriller? Drama? Soap opera with bombs? The idea is strong, but the execution can't keep up. It's like someone took a high-concept script and shot it with 90s directing tools, 2025 slow-motion testosterone and a huge pile of coincidences.

This production truly transcends typical narratives, offering a refreshingly original perspective. The masterful storytelling elevates the experience, showcasing exceptional writing quality. It boldly diverges from conventional tropes, providing a genuinely unique viewing. This is an absolute must-see for anyone seeking something groundbreaking.