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Filmi Score
Very good
8 reviews
70
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Critics call this a gripping courtroom drama anchored by subdued Mohanlal and a strong Anaswara Rajan, praised for its handling of consent, though several note repetitive staging and an uneven, overstretched back half.
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Summary
Neru (2023, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 70 from 8 critic reviews, is rated 12+ by Filmi (CBFC: U/A), and streams on Hulu in the US.
'Neru' is an enthralling legal and emotional drama that delves into the life of Sara, a blind sculpture artist on a quest for justice following a harrowing incident. Against the backdrop of the Indian legal system, this gripping story takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions, unveiling layers of deceit and ultimately exploring themes of redemption.
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'Neru' is an enthralling legal and emotional drama that delves into the life of Sara, a blind sculpture artist on a quest for justice following a harrowing incident. Against the backdrop of the Indian legal system, this gripping story takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions, unveiling layers of deceit and ultimately exploring themes of redemption.
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Finds Jeethu Joseph back in form after two weak outings, calling Sara's storyline compelling enough to carry the film even through some clumsy… Read it there →
Unni Narayanan · YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 21 Dec 2023
The critic liked Neru, calling it an engaging courtroom drama that answers earlier criticism of Drishyam by giving the wronged woman's story real… Watch it there →
Calls it a satisfying, refreshing return for Mohanlal in a serious role anchored by a strong first half, but says the film loses balance by… Read it there →
Finds the film important for how Mohanlal and Anaswara Rajan voice a new stance on consent, but calls much of the surrounding courtroom staging… Read it there →
Neru movie review: Mohanlal has started his journey back Read it there →
Published · 2.5/5Filmi’s reading 48
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Neru is streaming on OTT: Vi Movies and TV (India), JioHotstar (India) and Hulu (the US). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Neru?
Neru has a Filmi Score of 70 (Very good), the mean of 8 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 48 (The Indian Express) to 90 (Times of India). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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