Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru

After the trailer impressed quiet a number of people, I had an impression that this will be yet another movie which fools around with its trailer. Karthik Naren proved me wrong.

Never seen such a dark crime thriller in Thamizh Cinema. I must say, no one expected such a young lad to perform this much.

The cinematic dark tone, grippy BGM, Screenplay treatment, Almost perfect Casting, makes this a must watch movie.

Although this is not a perfect movie, having its own loopholes, it still stands out from the crowd.

Thamizh Cinema is indeed evolving.

Here goes my first review, I am not a critic but a cinephile. As a cinephile i thought of writing a review for this movie. When was the last time we were experienced a unpredictable ending in tamil movie? But I can say that now this movie has lived and satisfied large number of tamil movie watchers.

The Movie. Well No spoilers ahead. I want all of you to watch the movie in theatres!!!! D-16 is tick tock dark thriller that keeps you edge of the seat. An aspiring young director says "life is so unpredictable" so can this film, I highly recommend this. Makes you think, feel and debate. That's the sign of quality filmmaker.

Apart from performance all credits goes to director. And last credits go to composer and cinematographer. Hats off to them. Great work.

**Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru** is a Tamil neo-noir crime thriller that took the industry by storm upon its release. Directed by Karthick Naren, this film is a testament to the potential of debutant filmmakers in Indian cinema.

A Complex Narrative with Intricate Details:

The film revolves around a retired police officer, Deepak, who lost his leg during a case investigation. He becomes involved in a new case through an aspiring IPS officer, Gautham, who seeks his expertise. The plot unfolds in a series of flashbacks, revealing a meticulously crafted puzzle of deceit, murder, and psychological depth.

What sets Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru apart is its intricate storytelling. Every scene, every dialogue, and every character serves a purpose, contributing to the overall suspense. The film's non-linear narrative keeps the audience engaged, with revelations unfolding at a steady pace that maintains tension throughout.

Stellar Performances and Technical Brilliance:

The performances in the film are exceptional. Rahman, in particular, delivers a career-best performance as the complex and enigmatic antagonist. His portrayal is chilling and unforgettable. Arvind Swami as Deepak is equally compelling, bringing depth and vulnerability to his character.

The film's technical aspects are equally impressive. Sujith Sarang's cinematography creates a dark and moody atmosphere that complements the narrative perfectly. The editing is sharp and precise, contributing to the film's fast-paced and engaging tone.

A Few Fleeting Flaws :

While Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru is undoubtedly a masterpiece, it's not without its minor shortcomings. Some viewers might find the pacing slightly uneven in the first half, and a few plot points could have been explored in greater depth. However, these are minor quibbles that do not detract significantly from the overall impact of the film.

If you appreciate well-crafted thrillers with unexpected twists and turns, Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru is an absolute must-watch. It's a film that demands your attention and rewards it with a satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion. Karthick Naren, with this film, established himself as a promising director with a unique voice in Indian cinema. A Must-Watch for Thriller Enthusiasts.

Written and Directed by debut Karthick Narain. With his 2 short films experience, stepped into feature film by taking a crime thriller as plot.

A crime case investigation by a police officer and the way he get into the target along with multiple views from different persons involved is D16.

A complete investigative mystery thriller generation where it start the ride from the very beginning without spending much on any ordinary stuffs. Success of a engaging investigation lies on the clue which come across for the next chain of scenes, even a dialogue from the movie says this as few clues of what we intend to know will come to us on its own. When we think of from where to start next, there comes a scene to give the route.

Rahman, who do only limited unique character back in for the role where he perfectly fit in and his subtle acting apt for the investigation. Other cast, though they travel throughout, they neatly perform what they expected from them.

As there is no songs in this movie, BGM plays the high scope for music director and it truly justified in the movie with right tone. Camera and lighting are well managed as most of the scenes happens at night where the subject shine in dark.

Length of the movie is another plus where cuts are rightly placed and the engagement didn't take any downside till end.

For a debutant director, the efforts and smartness spent on writing is truly evident while watching this mystery. Experimental in terms of multiple views of the crime scene and intelligent enough when the knot unfolds which gives a different view.

Very good attempt by the upcoming director Karthik. Right from the first scene movie is engaging.Rahman as a police officer has done a great job. No heroism just class. Unusual crime thriller which we don't get to see much in Indian / Tamil cinema. Loved the reference to Mario game of 90s and the magic brick dialogue. Rahman does have a faint Malayalam Accent during the voice over rendering. Very good editing and cinematography. Conclusion in climax doesn't leave much Questions in mind and covers almost all left over bits. All actors have done justice to their roles. I would recommend all to watch this movie as it would be one of the must watch thrillers in tamil history