Rekhachithram Movie Review

Following back-to-back success with Thalavan, Level Cross & Kishkinta Kaandam, actor Asif Ali’s first release for this year 2025 is ‘Rekha Charithram’. The film is a crime mystery thriller that has Anaswara Rajan in a pivotal role. 

In the remote hills of Malakkappara, the tranquil posting of a recently reinstated police officer is interrupted by the discovery of a crime that occurred decades earlier. As he delves into the case of a young nun who vanished 40 years ago, long-hidden secrets and neglected connections emerge. His quest for the truth unfolds into a compelling investigation, revealing themes of betrayal, corruption, and a haunting reality.

Asif Ali has delivered an outstanding performance in his role and deserves special recognition. While many sequences, particularly in the first half, do not require much from him, he successfully keeps the spotlight on himself through his body language and mannerisms. Anaswara Rajan, who appears in the flashback scenes, adds a touch of innocence to her character.

The biggest issue with the film is that neither the story nor the screenplay is engaging. It revolves around a 40-year-old murder mystery, which distances the audience from the drama. If the writers and director intended to turn this story into a film, they should have crafted scenes that would connect us emotionally with the character of Rekha. Unfortunately, such moments are lacking. The first half of the film feels wasted with excessive dialogue, while only the second half contains a few captivating moments. The only convincing aspect of the film is an AI-generated image of Mammootty.

Technically, the cinematography and sound effects are excellently done. Editing is also appreciable. 

Overall, ‘Rekhachithram’ fails to hold our attention at any point, and by the end of this film, we start questioning what actually happened for the past 2 hours, because it doesn’t impact us in any way.