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Filmi Score
Very good
6 reviews
68
1 exceptional3 very good2 good
What the critics say
Critics agree SJ Suryah's over-the-top performance and Yuvan Shankar Raja's music carry this trippy Selvaraghavan comeback, though several flag a predictable, familiar second half, weak VFX and a climax that leaves things emotionally cold.
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Where can I watch Nenjam Marappathillai?
Nenjam Marappathillai is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India) and Vi Movies and TV (India). It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies (the US) and YouTube (the US, the UK and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Nenjam Marappathillai?
Nenjam Marappathillai has a Filmi Score of 68 (Very good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 50 (Times of India) to 83 (Film Companion). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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