Plot
Reluctant cop Inbaraj spots a link between a string of murders and an old perfume killer case. Maya joins him as he closes in on Eeswaran.
Overview
Jithu Madhavan turns a familiar serial killer premise into a dark comedy. A slow opening sets up a far more inventive second half.
Performances
Suriya nails Inbaraj’s dry humour and obsessive habits. Nazriya gives Maya an emotional arc of her own, while Naslen makes Eeswaran unsettling with his easy charm.
Technical Aspects
The first face-off stands out for its staging and the way it shifts the balance between cop and killer.
Rating: ★★★☆☆(3/5)
Music
The score supports the shifts between comedy and suspense.
Editing
The setup lingers, but the pace picks up once the investigation gathers momentum.
Positives
- Suriya’s comic timing and eccentric performance as Inbaraj.
- Nazriya’s Maya gets her own emotional arc, while Naslen makes Eeswaran quietly menacing.
- Dark humour gives the serial killer chase a distinctive tone.
- Clever second-half payoffs, especially the first face-off between cop and killer.
Negatives
- The first half spends too long setting up the characters and the case.
- Some early jokes fall flat.
- A few convenient plot turns weaken the investigation’s credibility.
Analysis
The film is at its best when Inbaraj’s flaws complicate the case. Suriya’s willingness to look foolish makes the chase funnier and its outcome harder to predict.
Bottomline
Delightfully Twisted
