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Mr X Draws Early Praise for Scale, Questions Over Second-Half Twists

The Tamil spy thriller marks a push toward global-style spectacle in Tamil cinema.

Overview

  • The film opened in theaters to reviews that applaud its scale and polish but flag uneven writing late in the story.
  • Critics highlight Arul Vincent’s slick camerawork, large action scenes, and Dhibu Ninan Thomas’s tense background score.
  • Manju Warrier’s performance as the intelligence chief and R. Sarathkumar’s seasoned presence earn standout notices.
  • Several reviewers and moviegoers say the first half is gripping, then the second half stacks on twists and strains logic.
  • Directed by Manu Anand and led by Arya and Gautham Ram Karthik, the story follows a resurfaced nuclear device and a wider conspiracy involving elite operatives.