Kerebete Review: A Twisted Mix of Toxic Masculinity and Diluted Feminism

RATING - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 3/5*

Kerebete Review Movie Talkies:

Kerebete is making quite a buzz after its OTT release, with many praising its emotional finale. But more than just emotions, it’s the twist that grabs attention—one that feels like it was lifted from a CID or typical crime drama episode. The entire narrative is soaked in deception, a tone we’ve seen far too often. Yet, Kerebete manages to pull off a surprising climax by subverting your perception of its characters.

Kerebete Story:

Naga (Gowrishankar SRG) is a hot-headed, aggressive man who doesn’t hesitate to pick fights. He falls for Meena (Bindu Shivaram), a college girl from an upper-caste family. But Naga’s unruly behavior earns him a bad name in the village, prompting Meena’s father to confront and humiliate him publicly. Enraged, Naga strikes Meena’s father and insults him in front of the entire village. This drives a wedge between him and Meena. After a tense pause in the story, Naga kidnaps Meena, prompting a police hunt. But will they find him before it's too late?

The film borrows its title from a native fishing game, but unlike Kantara, which deeply embraced local culture and ritual, Kerebete only brushes against its namesake. The connection appears only in the climax—and not in the way you’d expect. Packed with aggression and hyper-masculinity, the film thrives on “alpha male” theatrics and exaggerated machismo. The structure eventually collapses under a helpless attempt at feminism, which feels too forced to make an impact. Still, its emotional pull makes it somewhat engaging.

Kerebete Cast:

Gowrishankar SRG is wild and relentless, making you both admire and despise his character’s intense persona. However, the sympathy given to him in the climax contradicts the film’s own core and should’ve been avoided. Bindu Shivaram is impressive, and Harini Shreekanth stands out in the mother’s role. GopalKrishna Deshpande, Sampath Maitreya, and others deliver average support.

Kerebete Movie Review:

Technically, the film holds up. Cinematography and action sequences are effective, and the background score adds to the mood. Editing could have been tighter, though the production design fits the setting. Director Rajguru B plays with human emotion and the element of surprise quite well, though he stumbles on the social front with repeated, shallow portrayals of feminism. Why must female characters continue to be written as weak and stupid? Despite that, Kerebete offers a solid action thriller that may be overhyped, but is certainly not bad or forgettable.

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