AMBITION AND CLICHES COLLIDE IN THIS EDGY THRILLER

Rudhiram delivers intense action, impressive performances and striking visuals, while never fully committing to its complex and dark potential

- VIVEK SANTHOSH

UDHIRAM is an ambitious film that delves into themes of trauma, revenge, and the human psyche. Directed by Jisho Lon Antony and written by Jisho himself with Joseph Kiran George, the film mixes raw action, psychological tension and unsettling violence. While it has striking visuals and solid performances, the story struggles to make the most of its complex ideas and often falls back on familiar tropes. Thus, the film doesn't fully deliver on its promise.