Rajni Movie Review: Kalidas Jayaram's Film Is A Wannabe Thriller That Lacks Intrigue

Rajni Review: Indian cinema has been stepping up its thriller game with films like Jaane Jaan, Khufiya, Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video and more over the last year. So, having high expectations from Rajni isn't out of the question. With Rajni finally hitting the big screens on December 8, was the Kalidas Jayaram and Namitha Pramod starrer able to live up to the mark set by other thrillers? Well…

Rajni Review: Plot

Following siblings Naveen and Gowri through a mysterious quest to uncover the enigmatic identity of Rajni, the story unfolds in a web of chaos and danger. So, who is Rajni? Will the siblings be able to find this mysterious figure? Is this a Gone Girl or Murder On The Orient Express case? Well, we don't want to spoil anything for you.

Rajni Review: Performances

Although Kalidas Jayaram and Namitha Pramod try to entice you with chills and thrills, they both fail to hit the mark.

Rajni Review: Direction, Screenplay and Editing

It's a tried and tested tale with little to nothing new. Although there were some exciting scenes, many felt rather boring and dragged out. While the film tries to create suspense through visuals, it fails most of the time. As for the music and background score, at times it was great and at other times, not so much.

Rajni Review: Conclusion

While the Kalidas Jayaram and Namitha Pramod starrer promised to be a twisted tale, the film failed to live up to expectations.