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Tamil · Action
2h 30m · 7 Oct 2016
Music: D. Imman | DOP: Mohana Mahendran | Writer: Rathina Shiva
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Rekka follows the story of Shiva, a carefree and happy-go-lucky man who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation when he decides to help a woman named Anjali. As Shiva navigates through threats from powerful enemies, the film explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption. The narrative combines action and romance, with Shiva's character evolving from a jovial youth to a determined protector.
Rekka offers a blend of action and romance set against a backdrop of familial and societal conflicts. The story is straightforward, focusing on the protagonist's journey to protect his love interest from antagonistic forces. The screenplay maintains a decent balance between emotional moments and action sequences, though it occasionally leans on predictable tropes.
The pacing in the first half is relatively brisk, establishing characters and relationships effectively, while the second half intensifies with action and confrontations, keeping the audience engaged. However, some scenes tend to drag, slightly affecting the overall momentum.
The music by D. Imman complements the film well, with songs that fit the narrative and enhance emotional beats. The background score supports the tension and drama, though it does not stand out as particularly memorable. Cinematography by Mohana Mahendran captures the locales vividly, adding to the film's visual appeal.
Vijay Sethupathi: Delivers a charismatic and convincing portrayal of Shiva, balancing humor and intensity effectively.
Lakshmi Menon: Provides a sincere and grounded performance as Anjali, complementing the lead well.
Kishore: Strong presence as the antagonist, adding necessary menace to the conflict.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Rathina Shiva directs with a clear vision, focusing on delivering a commercial entertainer. The writing is straightforward and caters to fans of action-romance genres, though it lacks innovative storytelling elements.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated Vijay Sethupathi's performance and the film's music but pointed out the predictable plot and uneven pacing as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
Rekka released on 7 October 2016 (2016).
Rekka is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Rekka is available on Xumo Play from 14 October 2016.
Rekka directed by Rathina Shiva. Produced by B. Ganesh.
Rekka stars Vijay Sethupathi, Lakshmi Menon, Kishore, K. S. Ravikumar, Harish Uthaman.
Tollybo rates Rekka 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Rekka composed by D. Imman.
Rekka — Genre: Action, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Tamil.