Netrikann (2021)

Netrikann is the kind of lean, tightly wound thriller that grabs you early and keeps tightening the screws, turning a simple act of witnessing into a nerve-jangling game of survival and wits. Anchored by a superb Nayanthara, the film makes you feel every second of uncertainty as the cat-and-mouse tension escalates with crisp, confident pacing. The vibe is dark, focused, and relentlessly engaging, building toward a climax that lands with real punch and leaves you admiring how cleanly it plays its hand. If you prefer your mysteries slow and sprawling, this may feel too direct—but if you want a solid, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller, it’s an easy recommendation.

Netrikann clearly wants to be a tense, high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller built around a strong hook: a blind woman forced to outthink a serial kidnapper. The problem is that it often stretches that premise well past its natural limit, with a second half that can feel draggy, increasingly predictable, and occasionally illogical in ways that deflate the suspense. Performances and tone don’t always stay consistent, and the camera’s voyeuristic streak plus some sentimental beats can clash with the gritty thriller mood it’s aiming for. If you’re patient with slow burns and mainly here for the central setup and a few effective tense moments, you may still get something out of it—but if you want tight pacing and airtight logic, this likely won’t be your kind of thriller.