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This is pretty awesome. If I write more about it, I might be giving spoilers. It's a must watch movie. After Ratsasan, it's my fav right now. It Kept me edge of seat whole time. It's filled with twists and turns. It's back stories and connections just astonished me. It's so well written . One thing that I didn't like in this movie is the female police officer dressup, I didn't get why she had to dressup like this. Besides that it's worth watching movie. I hope, anyone won't regret watching this.

Cadaver is a nice movie but could've been weaved better. Shows a lot of promise but stumbles to hold the grip. Amala Paul is an outstanding actress but doesn't really create an impact in this film. Several emotional scenes could've been so much better. Some scenes looked forced but it's survives. Watch it or not? Yess, don't expect too much, that's all. It's a good one-timer.

Amala Paul is back, not just as an actor, but also as a producer, in Cadaver, a medical thriller that is alive and kicking contrary to its name. It is mostly intense and intriguing, giving us the feel of a properly made investigative thriller, with right mood and tone. However, the film becomes predictable halfway into the story due to its setup, so post the interval, we are only thrown into flashbacks - except for one intelligent twist.

The film starts off with a mystery man abducting and cruelly murdering a chief surgeon of a reputed hospital in the city. As the case proceeds, we are introduced to Badra Thangavel (Amala Paul), an expert pathologist, who aids the city's assistant commissioner, Vishal (Harish Uthaman) in handling the case. Alongside, we also witness a prisoner, Vetri (Thrigun) in jail, who had already vowed to kill the same surgeon by drawing his portrait on the walls of his cell. As this news leaks out, the commissioner and the pathologist are left with no choice, but to interrogate Vetri.

Despite being in captivity, the prisoner manages to kill his second target just as he vowed. This shocks the entire city and they realise someone is helping him from the outside. While Vetri's life unfolds with certain tragic moments, Badra's intelligent move leads to shocking revelations that provide the answers to many questions.

Amala Paul's characterisation and transformation, with respect to looks, is laudable and is definitely a bold move. With short hair and a nerdy look, she convinces as the one who is calling the shots. Her performance as a pathologist amid dead bodies and in a mortuary setup is something to watch out for. That said, the writing is unsteady as it packs all its punches in the first half and lets the second half hanging, barring a few moments. While there are sequences that could have been elevated for a perfect pay off, most of it just falls flat, creating less impact.

What's really surprising about Cadaver are its characters and the making. The cinematography by Arvind Singh is exceptional and it carries the film effortlessly. Ranjin Raj's music is very subtle and fills in seamlessly wherever needed. The supporting characters, including Harish Uthaman, Vinod Sagar, Athulya Ravi and Thrigun, have done a decent job and their performances help the film immensely. The romantic portions - involving Vetri and Angel (played by Athulya Ravi) - do very less for the progress of the narrative. Riythvika, who appears in the flashback sequence, impresses to an extent.

The main pillar of the film is its art director, who has recreated the mortuary and several cadavers, giving an authentic feel to the film.

Cadaver could have been a better film if the screenplay, written by Abhilash Pillai, had been a bit different. That said, director Anoop Panicker has translated what's on the paper neatly and does justice to it, making the film worth a watch.

Some scenes are very artificial and main characters are acting too much especially athulya ravi character.

A predictable, non-boring investigation movie packed with sentiments.

A police doctor and pathologist try to find the motive of the killer and then she realizes that she already known the dead girl.. Some of the scenes are very unique from other investigation movies.. But predictable climax.. Must watch thriller.

Movie was good, it is a one time watch movie, The story Was good and the acting was good also but what wasn't that good was the hindi dubbing like the girl dubbing voice wasn't that good it didn't match the Actress personality (don't know if I can explain my self). Overall the movie was good it just the dubbing that I didn't like that much.

Story was good but I felt somewhere it needed better direction and acting. Lead role finished the movie with her same expression on her face. It could have been so much better in certain ways.

Not sure of the negative remarks here..but I loved it...well acted and gripped till end. Suspense was worth it ..must watch the movie.. roller coaster.

Cadaver had the potential to be a gripping thriller, but it falls short due to weak storytelling. Amala Paul delivers a solid performance, carrying the film with ease, but unfortunately, the script by Abhilash Pillai doesn't do her justice.

From the very beginning, the narrative feels predictable. If you've watched even a handful of murder mysteries, you'll likely guess the culprit early on. The only real mystery is why the crime happened-not who did it. While that might be enough to keep some viewers engaged, a good thriller should keep you guessing till the end. Cadaver doesn't.

The cinematography leaves room for improvement, failing to create the tension or atmosphere the story desperately needs. On the bright side, the casting is great, with every actor fitting their role well. But when the script lacks depth, even good performances can't elevate the film beyond mediocrity.

Overall, Cadaver is a passable thriller but nothing groundbreaking. Watch it if you're a fan of Amala Paul, but don't expect any jaw-dropping twists.

I'll go with 6/10 for this one.

Cadaver movie is a good thriller but in 2nd half its a bit lagging but again in climax the scenes are nail biting..............................................................................................................................................................................

But unfortunately it's a fuss nothing is good in this film only on time watchable or you can also skip it Poor direction and acting of Amla and other supporting actress looking below par i slept while watching it then you can assume which kind of thriller is this.

Simple movie with lot of emotions.

Specially when the father meets her daughter at end .

Good one

Must watch once.

Excellent plotting with simple story .

This type of more movies should be promoted.

A poorly written revenge junk. The making is mediocre and the performances are below par. Even the lead Amala Paul gives a pathetic cringy performance. No logic whatsoever in this movie. The makers have taken the audience for granted. Good that this was a direct OTT release. This is the easy way of making business at least a break even. The makers for sure know that this film if released in theatres will be out from the screens on the 2nd day of the release. Thats how worse is the screenplay, story, performance and direction. Don't know when these directors are going to come to terms that audience are way more ahead than them.

Wasted time already watching this pathetic film, so didn't mind wasting some more to write this review. Give it a miss and nothing in this world will change.

Its a thriller and suspence movie. Entertaining movie. Also like thedirection and cinematography. Story was about organ business in hospitals. How doctors manipulate autopsy reports etc.

Very bad acting, worse script and a twist that is already seen in many movies. It was a waste of time and would recommend everyone to not watch this movie.

10/10 package!!! All actors did a very nice job loved their performance completely. Nice story best casting I would say and did give a moral towards our society well done to the team appreciate all your work. Good job to the South Indian cinema, truly deserving and we should send these movies for international awards instead of stupidity of bollywood.

The story was there, poor direction ruined it. The movie was extended without any logic. 30 minutes extended without any reason. Dont waste your time. The ending part was terrible specially.

Cadaver is thrilling & gripping tale of love & crime. Many would not agree with the way justice done in the movie but the flow of story hold you to believe in it. Actually the entire film revolves around the character of Amala Paul & she has done a brilliant job. Yes the repeat value of the movie is less but it is worth watching.

Poor acting, cringe fest, waste of time... Yall did a great job by not theatre realising this one. What exactly didyall mean?? Scamming ppl? Better luck next time, tbh the lead actresss and the ideal love story depicted..... Omg annoying af.

A must watch. Till last minute u do not know who the real culprit is. A binge watch, loved it. A class work from Amala Paul. Very intertaining,thrilling and ingrossing movie.

What a pathetic movie.. Why these people, not using own mind even a ounce level.. Watch all thriller movies in all known languages and try a make a most twisted thriller movie???

We can watch all turn and twist in this movie..like recap of last 10 years movie collection.. Just see lift movie.. without even this budget, they make like chill movie... Very amature direction, make up, editing, acting, and finally a worst screenplay... This is a wel grinded idly dosa flour in multiple times.

Amala paul own production??

Request to all own banner.. Pl don't influence nonsence things / dialogues / scenes/ sentiments... especially the final cry by hero , after looking the chain locket photo and child return back.. really a nonsence...