Karma (VIII) (2015) User Reviews

Substandard acting, bad writing and direction...

[aviralmishra-84927 · 5/10 · 7 July 2018]

A great attempt spoilt by bad acting which seemed surprising given there are just 2 actors, could have done way better. The plot is weak too, gives away the climax way in advance. Not worth a watch.

Karma

[santhosh-10290 · 5/10 · 30 May 2020]

Good Movie. The acting was not good in the movie. Song and BGM in the movie were worst. The movie was somewhat interesting and thrilling. The movie bored and lagged a lot because it deals with the same problem throughout the movie. The movie could be more better. Good Movie.

am confused

[ravirk-33865 · 7/10 · 29 March 2017]

what is the climax? did the novelist s doing a rehearsal? or the novelist killed the police officer? or the killer is the novelist? please anyone replay this.. or the novelist s doing any play ? i didn't understand the climax get this and make correct review ------ ajsdhfg ajsfygajshdfgajhdbjahdfbjahdbajhdbjahdfsjahsdmajh

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Kind of a badass Indian "Columbo" at work here

[mglossthebeast · 7/10 · 14 January 2019]

This is a one-act play where the dialogue is the show. The story develops pretty smoothly, and honestly you kind of can't stop watching. One cheezy plot device that totally would NOT have happened with a seasoned crime-writer (whom our protagonist is supposed to be), but besides that a pretty good hour of entertainment.

Really good

[harikrish2612 · 9/10 · 18 October 2016]

This is regarded as the first tamizh movie released directly online without a theatrical release. And once you see the whole movie, one will realize that the release isn't the only "one" concept in this movie. Movie starts of with a cop investigating a crime novelist regarding his wife's murder. The cops get to know many suspects through the novelist. The rest of the movie is about whether the cop zeroed on the culprit or is the novelist misguiding him or is heading towards a different ending. With a running time of under 90 mins, the movie has the capacity of holding the audience till the end. The director/actor of the movie has done a commendable job. The music too is good in this movie. The title track is good. The background score is apt for the movie. In the end, what might look like a normal crime thriller, the climax has made the whole film a kind of a mirage. One can go to YouTube, pay and watch the movie. This is really worth one's time.

Whodunit? Your guess was right

[cool_andhot · 3/10 · 25 July 2020]

The acting was really amateurish but dubbing made it look okay. The BGM was childish. Just two actors was a nice idea so more like watching a play. But a bad play.

Good one

[Kris_Iyer · 8/10 · 25 February 2018]

Good one for an amateur. More visuals would have made this film extraordinary. Bad BG music. Bad camera. Bad post production. Irrelevant title. Irrelevant title song or narration or whatever. But for all this blemishes, I like the story. It has 2 twists in the end. A twist even after the film is over, this is unexpected and I have never seen this in any movies. A good story is the heart. A smart screen play will not spoil the story. Both are present. But too under done. Apt visuals and some mild special effects and good BG music and a creative post production would have given the audience an extraordinary experience. Probably a small budget. We should encourage these kind of movies.

Waste of time

[vishal_wall · 1/10 · 16 September 2018]

If you want to waste your time please go ahead and watch this film. From the first frame you know who is the killer. Its bad from all points of views. Very bad actors. Very obvious end and exceptionally bad shoot. Same room has two light set ups. Even film students don't make such mistakes.

A real brave attempt in Indian cinema with excellent narration!

[vsmrox · 9/10 · 13 October 2017]

After watching this movie, my mind compared it with 12 angry men, the main reason being that the movie focuses on arguments starting from scratch and getting to a reasonable conclusion. None of the two movies try to solve the case. They just try to draw conclusions from facts. The climax can be interpreted in multiple ways. Personally speaking, making a 65 minutes movie is itself a daring attempt. And it'll definitely keep you hooked the whole time. And the music! Man! A great score for a thriller! Especially the intro and end credit song! Can't get it out of my head!! Anyone reading this, go for it. Movies like this should be watched and praised so that they keep creating such cinema. Kudos R Arvind!

SPOILER AHEAD :- Regarding the climax, I think that the novelist & the cop are the same person and he is just trying to prepare himself for a possible upcoming interrogation by conducting a mock interrogation before actually committing the crime. This means that the whole movie is in fact an imagination of his mind. I can say this because - (a) The cop is not seen after the novelist realizes his mistake & (b) Both the characters are played by the same person. Brilliant move Arvind! Looking forward for more!!!

Bad movie

[soundharpdn · 1/10 · 22 April 2022]

Really bad. In the interrogation, same room has 2 different light settings, but they cheated us, novelist and crime branch investigator are not shooted together. When they show novelist, they r showing a different person as investigator and vice versa. Is it a fight dupe scene ?

A truly one of a kind Murder investigation movie .. Must watch!!!

[venkateshravichandran · 10/10 · 24 October 2017]

Hats off Director Mr. Arvind... I have never watched a movie like this in Tamil which is a full authentic investigation yet so engaging with a sensational climax .. To make a movie this exciting and unique with just 2 characters and in one room shows how awesome the content is..

Really wish this was a theatrical release and still hope it maybe some day so can support such creations...

Awaiting your next eagerly and hopefully its a theatrical release..

Congrats and please watch this all true cinema lovers and support this else we will never get such genuinely great movies in Tamil cinema!!

Verbally gripping

[sandro-85103 · 8/10 · 25 December 2018]

Verbally gripping. Basically an interrogation /conversation between an investigating officer and a crime writer regarding the murder of the latter's wife. But it works.

R.Aravind creates History

[drsaicat · 8/10 · 17 August 2018]

Congratulations Mr. R Aravind for creating such an intriguing movie. The movie is a must watch for the film enthusiasts to know how much more can be achieved with how much less. The somewhat predictable ending becomes unpredictable all of a sudden at the end twist. And the confusion gets cleared after the movie ends! Yes! In the title card! Amazing work! Bravo! This movie will remain in the History of Indian cinema as a steady source of inspiration to the aspiring Filmmakers of the next generation.