Rekhachithram Review: A Mystery That Delves Deep into Nostalgia

RATING - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 3/5*

Rekhachithram Review:

Rekhachithram is a fictional murder mystery thriller that carries the entire narrative along the lines of a real movie. This is a highly interesting idea, and it's even more compellingly presented with the recreated footage that takes you back in time. Imagine watching Mammootty's old look from 1985 restored in 2025. Wouldn't that be amazing to see?

In a suicide video, Rajendra reveals that there is a body buried deep down here years ago. Vivek rejoins the force and begins the search operation. He finds the body but is unable to identify the deceased. His investigation leads him to revisit director Bharathan's and Mammootty's Kathodu Kathoram (1985), as one of the girls from the junior artists' group has disappeared after the shoot and has never been found. Her name is revealed to be Rekha. But who is Rekha, and who killed her?

Rekhachithram may be 10 minutes longer, but the conclusion is worth it. It's a mystery that goes deep and unveils many hidden secrets such as greed, money, religious betrayal, ambitions, and romance. The idea is to keep the audience guessing about where it began and to see where it ends, and it truly unravels its full potential despite the longer runtime.

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The entire movie focuses on Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan. Ali has done well once again after Kishkindha Kaandam, while Rajan was excellent in her role. She looked gorgeous in that polka dot dress and later in the nun's attire. In flashbacks, she is portrayed as a typical village girl—quite decent. Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Saikumar, Harisree Ashokan, Indrans, and others have performed well in the supporting roles.

On the technical front, it's a fine flick. The cinematography is good, and the background score is chilling. Jofin T. Chacko's direction is absorbing. It's essential to keep the audience hooked with new questions even after providing answers to the previous ones, which ultimately creates confusion and deception. Rekhachithram may not have that "great" kind of suspense in the climax (like Drishyam), but it is definitely something worthwhile. Overall, another fine thriller from Malayalam cinema. Give it a try.

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