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Filmi Score
Good
8 reviews
60
1 exceptional4 very good1 mixed2 weak
What the critics say
Critics mostly call Kurup a gripping, well-made crime thriller carried by Dulquer Salmaan's performance, Sushin Shyam's score and strong period detail, though several are uneasy that its stylised, hero-worshipping treatment glamorises a real unsolved fugitive case.
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Summary
Kurup (2021, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 60 from 8 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on Netflix in the US.
The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main culprit Sukumara Kurup has been on the run for decades and is still not been caught. The story revolves around the perspective of Sukumara Kurup and the Police officers who were investigating the case.
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The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main culprit Sukumara Kurup has been on the run for decades and is still not been caught. The story revolves around the perspective of Sukumara Kurup and the Police officers who were investigating the case.
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Availability by JustWatch · some watch links pay filmi.ai a small commission; it never changes what we show or how we score.
The critic calls Kurup a gripping thriller-package built on the Sukumara Kurup case, singling out Dulquer's shape-shifting performance and the… Read it there →
The critic calls Kurup a compelling crime drama elevated by Dulquer Salmaan's effortless performance and Sushin Shyam's score, with only a mild… Read it there →
The critic calls Kurup a slightly patchy but punchy crime drama, worth watching chiefly for its stronger second half. Dulquer Salmaan's… Read it there →
The critic praises the film's period recreation and layered multi-narrator structure, but is uneasy that Kurup's real crimes are dressed up with… Read it there →
The critic credits the production design and finds the script engaging in parts, but closes by faulting the direction for letting the camera and… Read it there →
Kurup review: Dulquer Salmaan’s crime drama suffers from half measures Read it there →
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Where can I watch Kurup?
Kurup is streaming on OTT: Netflix (India, the US and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Kurup?
Kurup has a Filmi Score of 60 (Good), the mean of 8 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 30 (The Indian Express) to 80 (Sify). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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