DNA

DNA movie featuring Atharvaa, Nimisha in lead roles along with co stars chethan, Ramesh tilak, Karunakaran and others which is directed by Nelson venkatesh is a thriller movie where in movie starts with introducing the personal problems of the lead roles and how they tie up a knot, movie initially goes slowly and then movie turns out to be fully engaging once their child is into a trouble Then onwards movie is fully engaging with each and every scene upto intermission later on its even more, when the protagonist decodes each and every information to find out child, where in a very big network is revealed out, Highlights of the movie is atharvaa's performance along with cop, nimisha's innocent performance, good screen play, good bgm at several places, all others justified their characters, This movie turns out to be a social message movie on how to be careful at places.

RATED 7/10 Language: Tamil Source: Nil Media Partner: JioHotstar

Overall, this is very good movie with good awareness/social message. The cast and acting were very good, and it is the core strength of the movie.

The climax in temple was handled very well. It was highly connected with the family sentiment and worked very well. Because of the this climax, people shall left theatre with the high satisfaction.

And now the bothering things: Movie starts with very cliche drunken song for hero opening and alliance approach for heroine. It has lots and lots of heroic fights and on top of that one kuthu song also.

Adjust these masala mediocre items, you shall enjoy this movie.

DNA is a gripping Tamil thriller that masterfully intertwines emotional drama with a suspenseful investigation. The film opens in 2014 with Varadarajan, a tech-savvy architect, whose life takes a dark turn after a tragic accident. What begins as a cover-up spirals into a chilling baby trafficking network, setting the stage for a decade-long ripple effect.

Fast forward to 2023, Anand, a troubled young man battling personal demons, finds himself at the heart of a sinister conspiracy when his wife Divya suspects their newborn has been swapped. Despite her mental health struggles, Anand believes her and embarks on a relentless quest for truth. With the help of a retiring cop, Chinnasamy, and his loyal friend Venkat, Anand uncovers a horrifying child abduction ring operating under the guise of hospital care.

The screenplay is taut, with each twist revealing deeper layers of corruption and betrayal. The emotional core-Divya's maternal instincts and Anand's transformation from a broken man to a determined father-grounds the narrative. The climax is both cathartic and poetic, as justice catches up with Varadarajan in a twist of fate that echoes his own words.

Director's vision, strong performances, and a haunting score elevate DNA beyond a typical thriller. It's a poignant reminder that truth, no matter how buried, finds its way to light.

Such a excellent movie plot. Atharva did a pretty excellent job in acting along with Nimisha was a perfect combo. In search of new born baby, Balaji Sakthivel handling this case was interesting to see. Lots of truth revealed in the process how kids have been misused in reality. The movie went on a very good pace and gave the audience thrilling experience. I felt refreshing while watching this movie in the process of how truth is getting unfolded in search of new born baby.

Action scenes were really awesome. Nimisha facial expressions and coupled with acting was top notch. Generally movies end in a cinematic way and this movie also ended in the same way.

Overall an interesting, thrilling experience for the audience.

What if the child you raised isn't yours? What if no one believes the only person who noticed?

Nelson Venkatesan's DNA isn't just a crime thriller-it's a slow-burning emotional grenade that fuses maternal instinct, mental health, and institutional failure into a gripping, and at times, unsettling ride.

At the center of the storm are Anand (Atharvaa Murali) and Divya (Nimisha Sajayan), whose life spirals after a hospital mix-up raises haunting questions about their newborn's identity. What begins as an intimate family drama rapidly evolves into a full-blown investigation into infant trafficking, handled with a balance of urgency and restraint.

🌟 Standout Performances

Atharvaa delivers a career-defining performance as a man quietly unraveling, then reassembling himself for his family. But it's Nimisha Sajayan who left me stunned-her portrayal of a woman with Borderline Personality Disorder is neither caricatured nor sanitized. Her breakdowns, her fierce protectiveness, and her fragility are all painfully real. In a world that often gaslights women with mental health conditions, Divya's arc is a powerful act of representation.

🎥 Direction & Craft

Nelson Venkatesan directs with a sure hand. While the screenplay occasionally trips over commercial speed bumps (a few unnecessary songs and action bits), the emotional core remains intact. The non-linear narrative does justice to both the suspense and the sentiment.

Parthiban's cinematography is a quiet powerhouse-framing sterile hospital corridors and shadowy streets with a chill that lingers. The muted color palette mirrors the emotional bleakness of the story. Ghibran's background score soars during tense moments but wisely pulls back when the silence hurts more.

What Worked for Me

• The Concept - A thriller built on a question as primal as Is this my child? Is bound to hit hard. And it does.

• Mental Health Representation - Imperfect but rare. Divya's condition is not played for melodrama-it's baked into the story.

• Real Stakes- No over-the-top villains. Just a chilling, systemic indifference that feels all too real.

What Didn't Land -The romance felt underdeveloped-compressed into a flashback montage instead of a believable emotional arc.

DNA isn't here to thrill you with high-octane action or fantasy twists. It's here to unsettle you. To make you question trust, identity, and the price of truth in a world that favors systems over people.

It's not perfect-but it's purposeful. And in a landscape filled with loud spectacles, DNA earns its place by whispering truths that haunt you long after.