Nivin Pauly’s latest political thriller, Prathichaya, misses the mark. Despite a high-stakes premise involving a CM’s murder and media conspiracies, the execution feels sluggish and formulaic.

While the chemistry between Pauly and Balachandra Menon shines, weak pacing and underwhelming direction drag the film down. It’s a wasted opportunity for a star-studded cast.

Skip it unless you need mindless afternoon background noise.