Last updated: 5 May 2026


Tamil · Action, Crime, Drama
2h 24m · 2 Dec 2022
Music: D. Imman | DOP: Dinesh Krishnan B., Venkatesh S | Writer: Ponram
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
DSP follows the story of a dedicated police officer navigating the challenges of law enforcement in a rural setting. The narrative explores his personal and professional struggles as he tries to maintain peace and justice. The plot weaves through moments of action, drama, and emotional depth, highlighting the protagonist's commitment to his duty amidst various obstacles and antagonistic forces.
DSP attempts to blend action and drama with a rural backdrop, focusing on the life of a police officer. The story is straightforward, relying on familiar tropes of the genre, but the screenplay struggles to maintain consistent engagement throughout. The pacing in the first half is relatively steady, setting up characters and conflicts, but the second half tends to drag with predictable sequences and a lack of narrative surprises.
The film's music by D. Imman is one of its stronger aspects, with songs that complement the mood and setting well. The background score supports the emotional and action scenes effectively, enhancing the viewing experience. Cinematography by Dinesh Krishnan B. and Venkatesh S captures the rural milieu authentically, adding visual appeal.
However, the screenplay could have benefited from tighter editing and more innovative storytelling to elevate the film beyond a routine cop drama. The songs are well placed but do not leave a lasting impact. Overall, DSP is an average entertainer with moments of sincerity but lacks the punch to stand out strongly in its genre.
Vijay Sethupathi: Delivers a solid and earnest portrayal of the police officer, bringing credibility and depth to the role.
Anukreethy Vas: Provides a restrained and natural performance, fitting well within the narrative.
Prabhakar: Offers a competent supporting role, adding to the film's dramatic tension.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ponram's direction is competent but safe, sticking to tried-and-tested formulas without much experimentation. The writing lacks freshness, resulting in a film that feels familiar and somewhat uninspired despite earnest performances.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally gave DSP mixed reviews, praising Vijay Sethupathi's performance and the music but criticizing the screenplay and pacing. The film was seen as an average entertainer with limited novelty.
Final Box-Office Result
DSP released on 2 December 2022 (2022).
DSP is declared a FLOP at the box office.
DSP is available on Netflix, Sun NXT, Sun NXT, Sun NXT, Sun NXT from 29 December 2022.
DSP directed by Ponram. Produced by Kaarthekeyen S.
DSP stars Vijay Sethupathi, Anukreethy Vas, Prabhakar, Pugazh, Ilavarasu.
Tollybo rates DSP 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for DSP composed by D. Imman.
DSP — Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 144 minutes, Language: Tamil.