Ananthan Kaadu Movie Review
25 Jun 2026
Ananthan Kaadu movie review: what critics say (4)
What critics say Critics are largely negative: 0 of 4 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 3 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the performances, the script and the pacing.
Critic Score appears after 5 rated reviews. 4 of 5 so far.
Jiyen Krishnakumar's action drama tries hard, but Murali Gopy's text-heavy, pretentious screenplay strips the film of any real soul.
Read the full reviewIndrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Read the full reviewDirector Jiyen Krishnakumar's Ananthan Kaadu, starring Arya, Murali Gopy, Indrans and Vijayaraghavan, is a story about how the system never lets you win. The film has an interesting backdrop, but fails to achieve a cohesive story.
Read the full reviewPolitics drives Ananthan Kaadu's story, not just its backdrop. Familiar revenge tropes dilute the second half, but strong performances keep it engaging.
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What we know
In a turbulent era of intense political unrest, four musical mercenaries rule over dangerous slums, whereupon they navigate complex power dynamics to survive a transformative period in history.
Cast and crew
AryaVetrivel Kumaran
Nikhila VimalDeepa
Regena CassandrraPriyamvadha
VijayaraghavanK. K. Menon
Achyuth KumarMudaliyar
IndransKrishnankutty
Santhy BalachandranKarthi
Murali GopyThankaraj Ponnappan
Sunil VarmaSampath Rao IPS
DevMurali
Sagar SuryaPodiyan Ananthan
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Questions
When did Ananthan Kaadu release?
25 Jun 2026.
Who is in the cast of Ananthan Kaadu?
Arya, Nikhila Vimal, Regena Cassandrra, Vijayaraghavan, Achyuth Kumar, Indrans, Santhy Balachandran, Murali Gopy.
Who directs Ananthan Kaadu?
Jiyen Krishnakumar.
What do critics say about Ananthan Kaadu?
4 critic reviews are on this page. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.