Last updated: 24 Apr 2026


Tamil · Action, Thriller
2h 15m · 11 Jan 2018
Music: S. Thaman | DOP: M. Sukumar | Writer: Vijay Chandar, Mayank Jain, Rishabh Purohit
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Sketch revolves around the life of a loyal henchman named Sketch, played by Vikram, who works for a local don in Chennai. The story explores his struggles, relationships, and the challenges he faces when his loyalty is tested. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, love, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the Chennai underworld.
Sketch offers a gritty portrayal of the Chennai underworld with Vikram delivering an intense performance as the titular character. The story is straightforward but effective, focusing on the emotional and action-packed journey of the protagonist. The screenplay maintains a steady pace in the first half, establishing characters and their motivations well, but the second half tends to slow down with predictable plot developments.
The film's pacing suffers slightly in the latter half, where the narrative becomes somewhat formulaic and loses the initial momentum. However, the action sequences are well-choreographed and add excitement to the film. The songs composed by S. Thaman are situational and blend well with the narrative, though none stand out as chartbusters. The background score complements the mood of the film effectively, enhancing the tension and emotional beats throughout.
Vikram: Powerful and intense portrayal of a loyal henchman with convincing action and emotional depth.
Tamannaah Bhatia: Adequate in her role, providing the necessary romantic angle but with limited scope.
Soori: Provides comic relief with timing that lightens the mood without disrupting the flow.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Vijay Chandar directs with a focus on raw emotion and action, successfully capturing the gritty atmosphere of the setting. However, the writing leans on familiar tropes and could have benefited from more nuanced character development and a tighter screenplay.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally praised Vikram's performance and the film's action sequences but pointed out the predictable storyline and pacing issues in the second half as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
Sketch released on 11 January 2018 (2018).
Sketch is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Sketch is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Sketch directed by Vijay Chandar. Produced by S. Thanu.
Sketch stars Vikram, Tamannaah Bhatia, Soori, Sriman, Sri Priyanka.
Tollybo rates Sketch 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Sketch composed by S. Thaman.
Sketch — Genre: Action, Thriller, Runtime: 135 minutes, Language: Tamil.