Aryan, starring Vishnu Vishal and Selvaraghavan, releases in theaters on October 31, 2025. Directed by debutant Praveen, the film is now available to stream on OTT platform Netflix.
If you are interested in watching this crime action thriller over the weekend, here is the Pinkvilla review for you.
plot
Aryan is the story of a failed writer who hijacks a live television show and shocks the audience by announcing that he has pre-planned a series of murders over five days, with each victim responsible for the next murder. Each victim is revealed only an hour before the crime takes place, leaving the police completely stumped.
As the sensational case takes center stage, DCP Nambi, who deals with divorce, has to race against time to solve it. Amid rising tension, the story focuses on whether the officer succeeds in uncovering the truth and delivering justice.
Good
Aryan, even though it is a somewhat unnecessary and lazy crime action thriller, offers a strong premise with an interesting plot. The film turns into a cat-and-mouse race which remains moderately entertaining.
While most mystery films focus on who is behind the crime, Aryan instead explores the what and why of the story. However, some elements fail to get off the ground despite showing potential.
Although Vishnu Vishal’s characterization never makes him worthy of a hero, Selvaraghavan as Azhagar shows promise even within a complex script.
Even with good music by Ghibran, the film still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of storytelling. The action choreography and visuals are sometimes impressive.
bad
Aryan is a depressing watch that forces the audience to move forward only out of curiosity as each moment passes. The film fails to overcome the flaws of its plot, ultimately becoming a result of poor execution.
After the first few minutes, the film goes completely downhill, leaving one to wonder how such ideas get approved by the actors and producers – especially when the lead actor is also the producer. While some moments seem promising, the sense of morality and motives behind the crimes feel ridiculous.
The weakest aspect of the writing is Vishnu Vishal’s characterization of the police officer. He is portrayed as the worst person to handle the investigation of the crime, often appearing futile and clueless.
Every time the officer faces a new twist in his attempt to capture the villain, he fails miserably, leaving the audience to question his motives and the makers’ choice to write a character like him.
Although the concept showed promise, poor writing and technical shortcomings ultimately let the film down, and the climax proved not to be worth the investment of time.
Display
Despite having limited material to work with, Vishnu tries his best to elevate Vishal’s character. However, with such weak writing, there is only so much he can do.
Selvaraghavan succeeds in holding the fort for most of the film, even though the story eventually falls apart.
Watch the trailer of Aryan here:
Decision
Aryan is a crime action thriller that shows promise but ultimately unravels, providing entertainment only in scattered moments. If this genre appeals to you, it might still be worth a look.
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