Tharunam Movie Review:
A suspended CRPF officer, Arjun, and his fiancée, Meera, find themselves in a tough situation when they discover Meera’s friend, Rohit, dead in her kitchen. To protect their future, they decide to cover up the incident, making sure no one gets suspicious.
Tharunam Movie Review:
Handling a dead body in a movie can either be gripping or boring. Tharunam manages to keep things interesting by taking a calm, matter-of-fact approach to the situation. The film starts with chance meetings—a lively bar, an accidental car crash, and Arjun returning from a rough mission with strict orders to stay out of trouble. However, trouble finds him when he meets Meera, a smart and ambitious woman. Their love story takes a dark turn when Rohit, Meera’s friend, tries to ruin their happiness.
As Arjun and Meera plan to get engaged, a series of secrets and dangerous motives come into play. Arjun, trained in handling risky situations, takes control of the crisis with precision. The movie keeps its focus on one main question: How far will Arjun go to secure his future? Director Arvindh Srinivasan avoids unnecessary subplots, over-the-top comedy, and forced police investigations. Instead, he delivers a simple yet engaging story. However, the first 40 minutes feel a bit slow, though the second half picks up.
Kishen Das plays Arjun with quiet intensity, making his emotions clear without saying much. Smruthi Venkat does well as Meera but becomes less active once the crisis begins, mostly staying in shock. She does redeem herself with a twist at the end. Bala Saravanan provides comic relief, though his character only appears when needed. The songs feel unnecessary, and while the movie stays focused, it sometimes lacks the tension expected in a thriller.
Overall, Tharunam is a straightforward, well-made film that sticks to its story and delivers what it promises.