Review: Mrithyunjay: Genuine But Falls Short

 

Movie: Mrithyunjay
Rating: 2.5/5

Cast: Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Veer Aryan, Sudarshan, Raccha Ravi, Ayyappa, Chatrapathi Sekhar and others

Director: Hussain Shah Kiran

Produced By: Light Box Media, Picture Perfect Entertainment

Release Date: 06-03-2026

Story:

Jay, played by Sree Vishnu, works as an obituary collector for a newspaper and his real ambition is to become a crime bureau reporter. His life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally comes across two accidents, and he soon realizes they are actually murders. The rest of the story follows Jay as he investigates the mystery, connects the clues, and tries to uncover the killer behind the crimes.

Performances:

Sree Vishnu plays the titular role and delivers a convincing performance. The character suits him well, and he handles it with ease. He stays consistent throughout the film and offers a restrained and subtle performance. Veer Aryan fits his role well and leaves a decent impact, although the character itself does not offer anything particularly outstanding.

Reba Monica John is part of the main narrative, but unfortunately her role has very little scope and does not leave much impression. Actors like Sudarshan, Raccha Ravi, Ayyappa, Chatrapathi Sekhar and others perform adequately.

What Works:

The film is written and directed by Hussain Sha Kiran. Mrithyunjay has the foundation of a solid crime thriller with an interesting dynamic between the hero and the villain. The premise of the story and the hero’s backstory create curiosity. The scenes where the hero begins connecting the dots between the suspicious accidents are engaging. The sequences leading up to the interval and the first confrontation between the hero and the villain after the interval work well. The background score also suits the genre and helps maintain the film’s mood.

What Doesn’t Work:

The first twenty minutes of the film feel quite ordinary and slow. Although the film picks up later, the second half gradually loses its grip as several scenes feel too convenient and predictable. The way the villain sets traps for the hero initially seems interesting, but the intellectual battle between them does not develop as strongly as expected.

The process through which the hero gathers clues and discovers the killer’s true identity is handled in a very routine manner, which reduces the excitement. Even the climax has an interesting idea, but the execution makes it feel slightly stretched, preventing it from delivering the intended impact.

Mrithyunjay Review and Verdict:

Hussain Shah Kiran's Mrithyunjay is a genuine attempt to be a unique crime thriller. The plot was promising and some scenes worked well, but overall, the film misses out on providing the required excitement and brisk approach