Movie Name: Shabdham
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Lakshmi Menon, Simran, Laila, M.S. Bhaskar, and Redin Kingsleyand others
Director: Arivazhagan
Produced By: 7G Films and AAlpha Frames
Release Date: 28th February 2025
Shabdham (Sabdham in Tamil), starring Aadhi Pinisetty was publicized as a true-blue horror film sticking only to scary elements. The film’s trailer and posters created interest among audiences. Let’s check out whether the film has lived up to the expectations or not.
Story:
Holy Angeles has a rich 70-year history as a top medical college. However, several suicides occur on the college premises, which makes students and staff whisper about the ghosts’ involvement in those incidents. Fearing that persistent rumors will harm the institution, the dean employs Mr. Vyoma (Aadhi Pinisetty), a paranormal investigator, to find a solution. What does he discover? The film centers on solving the mystery of the gruesome deaths.
Performances:
Aadhi Pinisetty plays a refined character and perfectly executes the job. Lakshmi Menon’s character deviates from typical heroines and drives the narrative. She performs impressively in all the crucial parts. As the hero’s assistant, Redin Kingsley delivers humor throughout the story. Simran stands out in a vital role, whereas Laila is decent. MS Bhaskar and Rajiv Menon were fine.
Analysis:
Arivazhagan directs Shabdham (Sabdham). The movie hooks us right from the start. The initial deaths provide the intrigue, and the setting for the hero’s introduction is perfect. The subsequent portions also keep the flow of narrative, and though there is very little happening story-wise, it is interesting nonetheless. The interval block provides a neat bang after all the buildup and raises the anticipations towards the second half.Post-interval, things feel different. While the flashback is engaging, it unfolds predictably and ends typically, and even the climax is unsatisfying. One can guess the proceedings and the reason behind deaths. The emotional impact is effective, but the grip in the initial half fades away in Shabdham’s second half.
Positives:
- Main Plot
- First Half
- Sound Mixing and a Few Visuals
Negatives:
- Weak Second Half
- Predictable Twists
- Few Confusing Parts
Shabdham Movie Review and Verdict:
Overall, Shabdham is a half-hearted sound thriller. The film’s first half is engaging, and it is technically rich, but the effect misses in the second half because of the unimpressive and predictable narration. Thriller movie lovers can try it.
