Movie Name : Pattudala
Release Date : February 06, 2025
Cast : Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Aarav, Nikhil Nair, Dasarathi, Ganesh etc.
Director : Magizh Thirumeni
Music Director : Anirudh Ravichander
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.25/5
Story:
Arjun (Ajith) and Kayal (Trisha) fall in love, get married, and then after twelve years of marriage, their relationship becomes somewhat shaky. When involved in an extramarital affair, Arjun’s efforts to save the relation become more desperate. Kayal decides to part ways with him.
Kayal is determined to leave and decides to go back to her parental home. Arjun does not want to let her go alone and insists on accompanying her as it is their last journey together, he thought, but their trip will take a nasty and dangerous turn.
Who kidnaps Kayal, and what is their motive? What challenges do Arjun and Kayal face along the way? How do Deepika (Regina) and Rakshit (Arjun Sarja) influence their fate? Most importantly, how far will Arjun go to rescue his wife? The answers unfold on the big screen.
Review:
Ajith Kumar slips into his signature style and charisma with ease, and he does exude his usual grace and salt-and-pepper charm. However, his character does not give him much scope to flex his acting muscles. While Ajith delivers a solid performance through subtle expressions and restrained emotions, the role does not have enough depth to truly showcase his acting range.
Trisha, with her natural elegance, shines in the first half of the film. Her presence is magnetic, drawing the attention of the audience. However, her character takes a sudden exit in the second half, which leaves a noticeable gap in the storyline and feels somewhat jarring.
While both Ajith and Trisha do occupy the frame so well, material given to them does not warrant a greater exposition of their roles, leaving one feeling their performances are a little underexploited.
Arjun Sarja and Regina Cassandra play negative roles and make their presence felt through their performances. The supporting cast also adds value to the story, as each actor plays their part effectively in contributing to the overall narrative.
The first half of the film feels disjointed, with the emotional and romantic scenes growing repetitive and the flashback portions lacking any real excitement. While the pre-interval and interval sequences manage to hold some interest, the second half takes a sharp downturn, disappointing many viewers.
The Magizh Thirumeni film feels like a wasted opportunity because there is nothing fresh in this rather routine plot. There is nothing there to provide the maximum impact, given the weak storyline or well-rounded characters either.
Despite his reputation, Anirudh Ravichander’s music fails to leave a lasting impression. The songs don’t resonate, and his background score struggles to enhance the emotional weight of the scenes. Several moments, especially in the second half, test the audience’s patience.
Although the production values are solid, they can’t make up for the film’s lackluster narrative and unengaging performances, ultimately leaving it feeling underwhelming.
Unfortunately, Pattudala couldn’t live up to its promise and delivers a flat and uninspiring action thriller. Strong performances like that of Ajith, Trisha, Arjun Sarja, and Regina Cassandra cannot make much of a difference in getting a clear-cut vision as provided by director Magizh Thirumeni for the storyline. The movie misses the emotional thumping and the intense action sequences
