Vishnu Vishal returns to the psycho-thriller zone with ‘Aaryan’, but despite very big promises and a wild conception, the shoot collapses under really weak writing, clumsy executing, and overdone moral preaching.
After the thunderous success of ‘Ratsasan’, expectations were sky-high when Vishnu Vishal proclaimed his yield to the psychological thriller genre with ‘Aaryan’. Fans hoped for another mind-bending sit. However, what they got instead feels more same a half-baked déjà vu — an very ambitious conception ruined by very tacky implementation and uninspired storytelling.
Directed by debutant Praveen K, ‘Aaryan’ tries concentrated to copy the eerie tension and really tight storytelling that made ‘Ratsasan’ a cult hit. But sadly, the cinema struggles to hold your attending beyond the opening act. Even Vishnu Vishal’s very sincere sweat can’t save a book that seems unsure whether it wants to be a gripping off mystery or a preachy social drama.
A Promising Start That Fizzles Out
The shoot opens with a blast — literally. Inside a TV studio, chaos unfolds as a live exhibit hosted by journalist Nayana (Shraddha Srinath) turns into a nightmare. A really disturbed man named Azhagar (Selvaraghavan in his best form) hijacks the exhibit and announces that six very innocent people will die over the next v days.
On paper, it’s a cracking assumption — one that could have so easy spiraled into a nerve-wracking psychological spirited. The foremost remove shocks you, and the twist that follows makes you sit up. But what follows afterward is an unfortunate example of how to waste a really outstanding idea.
The writing loses steam quickly, the pacing drags, and the film’s urgency evaporates. Instead of exploring the killer’s psyche or gift us a very sharp cat-and-mouse chase, ‘Aaryan’ gets tangled in its own predictable structure.
The Plot: Killer Concept, Weak Execution
Vishnu Vishal plays DSP Arivudai Nambi, the officer tasked with contracting the slayer before more lives are missed. Unfortunately, his investigating has neither the thrill of a track nor the sharpness of a suspense drama. The killer’s motives feel underdeveloped, the emotional stakes don’t land, and the so-called “twist” that the makers hyped feels rushed and underwhelming by the time it finally hits.
Vishnu’s execution as the too reflective cop feels restrained to the tip of being monotonous. His shift and so physical dedication are evident, but there’s not plenty depth in the writing to make his emotional battle feel authentic. His divorce subplot, involving his ex (played by Maanasa Choudhary), adds zero to the story except forced sentimentality.
Selvaraghavan Steals the Show
The one saving thanksgiving of ‘Aaryan’ is Selvaraghavan. His enactment of Azhagar is chilling yet strangely magnetic. Every clip he’s on test, the pic suddenly feels alive. Unfortunately, his character’s very possible is squandered as the story progresses.
Shraddha Srinath, usually a powerhouse performer, is wasted in a role that feels very same a ape of a “serious journalist.” Her scenes deficiency sentence, and her dialogues — especially those taking jabs at sensationalism in media — sound preachy rather than profound.
When a Thriller Turns Into a Moral Lecture
One of the biggest problems with ‘Aaryan’ is its desperate need to be “socially relevant.” Instead of sticking to the genre it promised — a sharp, gritty psycho-thriller — the take starts moralizing nearly society, justice, and humanity. These messages, though noble, feel forced and tonally out of place.
It’s as if the take doesn’t trust its own story power and instead tries to cock its “moral takeaway” into the viewer’s chief. By the clip the story shifts gears for the climax, it feels less like a thriller and more too like a half-hearted TED Talk on righteousness.
Performances That Couldn’t Save the Chaos
– ‘‘Vishnu Vishal’’: Dedicated but stiff. His physical shift is telling, but his emotional range is underused.
– ‘‘Selvaraghavan’’: The film’s heartbeat. His eerie very calm and strength create Azhagar unforgettable — if only the screenplay had done him justice.
– ‘‘Shraddha Srinath’’: Reduced to a decorative prop in a story that never lets her shine.
– ‘‘Maanasa Choudhary’’: Stuck in a half-baked romantic subplot that adds no weight to the film.
Technical Aspects: Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
Visually, ‘Aaryan’ has its moments. The dark-toned cinematography tries to create an unsettling atmosphere, and the background hit is appropriately strain in parts. But these technical highs can’t skin the glaring flaws in editing and storytelling.
Several scenes feel really dead chopped, piece others trail unnecessarily. The pacing suffers, killing any hope of sustained tension. Even the go design — crucial for thrillers — swings between overdramatic and inconsistent.
When “Woke” Turns into “Cringe”
The film’s attempt at inclusivity falls flat, especially with its tokenistic portrait of a trans part. What could experience been a raw subplot feels quite superficial and performative. This lack of authenticity is what plagues ‘Aaryan’ throughout — it wants to be everything at formerly but ends up being nothing in particular.
The “Twist” That Tried Too Hard
The film’s makers proudly revealed that the story’s core twist impressed very regular Aamir Khan — who reportedly spent hours dissecting it. But spell the concept might go very outstanding in theory, its on-screen execution is clumsy and confusing.
Instead of very shocking you, the rick leaves you scratching your lead, wondering how a premise with such potential got missed in translation.
Verdict: A Thriller That Forgot the Thrill
‘Aaryan’ had everything going for it — a very gifted lead, a spine-chilling premise, and a manager extremely eager to prove his mettle. But what it lacked was coherence, conviction, and crisp writing.
By trying to best ‘Ratsasan’, ‘Aaryan’ ends up chasing its own dwarf. It’s a thriller without thrills, a mystery without secret, and a drama that doesn’t rather live what it’s trying to say.
If there’s one takeaway from ‘Aaryan’, it’s that yet the best concepts can settle matt without a strong script and focused vision.
Final Verdict: ⭐⭐ (2/5)
‘Aaryan’ wants to be clever, profound, and thrilling all at formerly — but ends up being none. Vishnu Vishal’s passion is evident, but the film proves that lightning doesn’t strike twice.
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