Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha is a Tamil action thriller film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Varun and Raahei in the lead roles. The film is inspired by the real-life events of the 2019 Pulwama attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrike by the Indian Air Force. The film revolves around Joshua, a contract killer who falls in love with Kundavi, a lawyer who is handling a case against a Mexican drug lord. Joshua has to protect Kundavi from the assassins sent by the drug lord, while also dealing with his own past. The film was released on March 1, 2024, and received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences.
A weak plot and a lack of depth
The film suffers from a weak plot and a lack of depth in its characters and themes. The film tries to be a sleek and stylish action thriller, but ends up being a clichéd and predictable affair. The film does not explore the motivations and backgrounds of the characters, and relies on superficial dialogues and scenes to establish their relationships. The film also fails to create any tension or suspense in the action sequences, which are poorly choreographed and executed. The film also does not delve into the political and social aspects of the Pulwama attack and the Balakot airstrike, and uses them as mere props to justify the hero’s actions.
The film also suffers from a poor screenplay and editing, which make the film disjointed and confusing. The film jumps from one scene to another without any coherence or logic, and leaves many questions unanswered. The film also has many unnecessary and irrelevant scenes, such as the songs and the comedy tracks, which hamper the pace and the mood of the film. The film also has many logical loopholes and inconsistencies, such as the hero’s ability to fly a stealth fighter jet without any training, or the heroine’s lack of security despite being a high-profile lawyer.
A mediocre performance by the cast and the crew
The film also fails to impress with its performance by the cast and the crew. Varun, who plays the titular role of Joshua, does not fit the role of a suave and sophisticated contract killer. He looks uncomfortable and awkward in the action scenes, and does not have any charisma or screen presence. He also does not share any chemistry with Raahei, who plays Kundavi, his love interest. Raahei, who makes her debut with this film, does not have much to do in the film, except for looking pretty and being in distress. She does not display any emotion or expression in her performance, and does not make any impact.
The supporting cast, which includes Krishna, Yogi Babu, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Vichithra, are wasted in their roles, and do not add any value to the film. The film also does not utilize the talents of the crew, such as the music director Karthik, the cinematographer S. R. Kathir, and the editor Anthony. The film has a dull and bland music score, which does not suit the genre or the mood of the film. The film also has a poor cinematography and editing, which make the film look amateurish and cheap.
A disappointing action thriller from Gautham Menon
Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha is a disappointing action thriller from Gautham Menon, who is known for his romantic and action films. The film does not live up to the expectations of the fans and the critics, and does not showcase the director’s signature style and vision. The film is a bland and boring affair, which does not offer anything new or exciting to the viewers. The film is a letdown for the fans of the genre and the director, and is not worth watching.
