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Malayalam · Action, Drama
2h 31m · 19 Mar 2010
DOP: Sajith Menon | Writer: T A Shahid
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Thanthonni is an action drama revolving around the life of a seemingly irresponsible young man who hides a complex past and a strong sense of justice. The story unfolds as he confronts family issues and external threats, revealing his true character and motivations. The narrative blends elements of family sentiment, action, and emotional drama, culminating in a resolution that emphasizes redemption and courage.
Thanthonni attempts to blend family drama with action elements, but the screenplay suffers from predictability and uneven pacing. The first half focuses heavily on character establishment and emotional conflicts, which some viewers may find slow, while the second half picks up pace with action sequences and confrontations. The story lacks novelty, relying on familiar tropes and melodramatic moments.
The film's music and songs are minimal and do not leave a lasting impact, with the background score being adequate but not particularly memorable. Cinematography by Sajith Menon captures the rural and family settings well, but overall technical aspects do not elevate the film significantly. The narrative could have benefited from tighter editing and more engaging screenplay to maintain audience interest throughout.
Prithviraj Sukumaran: Delivers a sincere performance, effectively portraying the conflicted protagonist with emotional depth.
Sheela Kaur: Provides a decent supporting role but with limited scope.
Suraj Venjaramoodu: Offers comic relief, though the humor is inconsistent.
Strengths
Weaknesses
George Varghese's direction is straightforward but lacks innovation. The writing does not bring freshness to the genre, resulting in a film that feels routine and occasionally drags due to pacing issues.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally found Thanthonni to be a routine action drama with a predictable plot and uneven pacing. While Prithviraj's performance was appreciated, the film failed to impress due to its lack of originality and weak screenplay. The music and technical aspects were considered average, and the film did not make a significant impact critically.
Final Box-Office Result
Thanthonni released on 19 March 2010 (2010).
Thanthonni is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Thanthonni is available on JioHotstar, Jio Cinema, YouTube, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Thanthonni directed by George Varghese. Produced by Shahul Hameed Marikar.
Thanthonni stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela Kaur, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ambika, Suresh Krishna.
Tollybo rates Thanthonni 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Thanthonni — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 151 minutes, Language: Malayalam.
