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Overall, a disappointing film firstly because of the story and screenplay, and secondly because of the direction.

Censorship category: UA Reviewer's category: HF (Harmful to Female; see below)

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1. Good performance from all of the actors as demanded by their respective characters. However their talent is not fully exploited. Kartikeya carried his role well. Aditya Menon is particularly good in his villain role. Good to see the main three main personalities of MAA (who have been in the news recently charging at each other) acting together in this film giving their best in their limited roles. 2. Enjoyable songs, music and choreography. bujji bangaaram is very nicely sung by Nakash Azeez. 3. Enjoyable lyrics. 4. Good locations and settings.

-ves

1. A beaten-to-death poor storyline. Too many cliches. This theme and events have been used so many times, so no surprise if people develop a distaste for such stories. 2. Poor screenplay with pale dialogues. Not a single good dialogue in the entire film! 3. Extremely ineffective and inefficient way of dramatising both preaching and application of morals and values through excessive dosages of crime and violence. 4. In terms of social impact, which this film attempts to address, the expected good would be buried under the impactful bad. Dramatic violence attached to the picturisation of gang rapes, taking videos and threatening via mobile phone sharing features would disturb hundreds of already disturbed minds. 5. Reasons for the body show of Kartikeya was obvious but unnecessary as the storyline does not demand this to the extent it was "used". Such gimmicks weakened the already weak story and screenplay. 6. Film title has the number 369. A copy of 'Aditya 369' title?

Concerns: Some contents of film may cause indirect harm to women and some contents provoke violence as a justified solution. For example, picturisation of gang rapes and the unconstitutional nature of the solutions portrayed. Storyline around gang rapes and the scenes also appear exploitative sexualisation, as if to justify retributive violence. Unconstitutional solutions are harmful to a civilised society however the creative sector like cinema interprets and justifies these solutions. It goes against Indian Censor Board's first mission principle namely "To ensure healthy entertainment, recreation and education to the public."

Overall score: 5/10 (a pass)

The way movie has turned in the climax is fabulous, kartik's acted out of the box in the second half especially in the last portion of the movie. People who loves suspense thrillers definitely likes this movie. Radha character is portrayed by menon looks terrific. Worth watching it.

Pity on Hero Karthik.... Worst screen play and Direction. I will suggest not to watch and please don't waste your valuable 2hrs.

The first half of the movie might seem normal until the internal twist. Second half of the movie is filled with powerful action scenes. Climax will literally make you emotional and leave you shocked. Worth the watch.

The plot of first half was a disaster. They stretched the romance story with too much songs . The second half got a little bit better but actions wasn't that much great. Ending was average too with a good message tho. But its guna 1 X 2 for me.

Speechless movie, good social massage, must watch movie.

I need to say in one line - for mas audience this film is much much good. Romance, action, drama, dialogue everything have this film as a commercial, i really love this action and dailogue

Good twist at the ending. Good story lil slow on the first half but trust me gets better. Climax is good