‘Aaryan’ Movie Review
Film: Aaryan
Release Date: 7 November 2025
CBFC Rating: UA
Run time: 2h 16m
Banner: Vishnu Vishal Studioz, Sreshth Movies
Cast: Vishnu Vishaal,Selvaraghavan, Shraddha Srinath, Vani Bhojan, Maanasa Choudhary
DOP – Harish Kannan.
Music – Ghibran.
Editor – San Lokesh.
Produced by Shubhra, Aryan Ramesh and Vishnu Vishal
Directed by Praveen K.
‘Aaryan’ arrives as a Tamil language investigative thriller that made waves upon its October 31 release, now getting a Telugu rollout on November 7 under Shreshth Movies. Produced by Vishnu Vishal Studios, Shubra, and Aryan Ramesh, the film is helmed by debutant director Praveen K. Let’s take a look at the review.
Plot
The story opens with Athreya (Selva Raghavan), a frustrated writer who crashes Nayana’s (Shraddha Srinath) live TV show and shoots a guest, declaring he will narrate a thrilling tale of five murders, despite being dead himself. Officer Nandi (Vishnu Vishal) takes charge of the baffling case where the deceased announces each victim’s name before they die. As the body count rises, Nandi must untangle an intricate pattern linking the victims, decipher cryptic clues from Athreya’s books, and confront a mysterious entity known as ‘Aaryan’. Parallel sub plots involving Nandi’s marital discord with Anita add emotional depth, culminating in a climax that reveals the motive behind the supernatural murders and the significance of the titular ‘Aaryan’.
Performances:
Vishnu Vishal embodies the diligent, relentless cop with a grounded physicality and earnest acting that carries the film’s investigative core. Shraddha Srinath shines as the sharp‑tongued TV anchor, delivering dialogue with confidence and a noticeable screen presence. Selva Raghavan, though appearing briefly, makes a memorable impact as the malevolent Athreya, infusing the character with a chilling intensity.
Manasa Chowdhury’s role is minimal, and while her inclusion feels decorative, it does not detract from the main narrative. The supporting cast, including the police officers and peripheral characters, provide competent support without stealing focus.
Highlights
Vishnu Vishal
Intriguing Plot
Innovative Premise
Strong Performances
Drawbacks
Gets Predictable At Times
Analysis
Praveen K’s direction strikes a balance between plot progression and atmospheric tension, especially in the murder sequences where visual cues and background score heighten suspense. Aryan’ succeeds as a well‑crafted murder mystery thriller that blends procedural investigation with supernatural intrigue. Vishnu Vishal’s charismatic lead, coupled with Shraddha Srinath’s compelling anchor role and Selva Raghavan’s menacing presence, ensures engaging viewing.
The cinematography by Harish Kannan captures the moody ambience of Chennai’s urban backdrops, while San Lokesh’s editing maintains a crisp rhythm that keeps the story moving despite occasional pacing lulls. The film’s standout element is its innovative premise, a dead perpetrator offering a fresh spin on the genre, though the subplot of Nandi’s marital issues feels tangential and could have been trimmed. The music by Ghibran, limited to two songs, stays in the background, allowing the score to underscore the thriller vibe effectively. While the film’s peripheral sub‑plot and somewhat predictable climax reveal minor flaws, the overall execution makes it a commendable entry in recent thrillers worth watching for fans of the genre.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
Bottom-line: Chilling Investigating Thriller
