'Prathichaya' Twitter review: Nivin Pauly starrer gets mixed talk; Called ‘Predictable and clichéd’

Political thriller 'Prathichaya' marks the first collaboration between Nivin Pauly and director B. Unnikrishnan. The film also features Sharafudheen in a key role. Despite the pairing, the film opened with low hype.

Twitter reviews call it ‘Predictable’

The film has received mixed reactions on Twitter. One user wrote, "#Prathichaya is a predictable and clichéd political drama. It follows the usual B. Unni style, attempting to cover multiple topics like scandals and media politics, but it fails to remain engaging throughout. The film lags in several parts, making it feel slow, and leans heavily into melodrama. Performance side, Balachandra Menon has done it neatly. 2.5/5"




Another wrote, "a N other day another flop , no body knows how to use charm of Nivin rather Than his friends , he should stick to his comfort zone #Prathichaya"



Despite criticism, some viewers have appreciated the film. A section of the audience praised the performances and second half.


One review stated, "#Prathichaya is a brilliant political drama with an excellent second half. Performances from Balachandra Menon & #NivinPauly are excellent. Expect negative reviews from "them" The family confrontation scene in the 2nd half is sooo well directed & so is the theme!"

Another wrote, "B. Unnikrishnan's best film — and this is coming from someone who was never a fan of his work."

Criticism over making and length

Several users pointed out flaws in execution. One viewer commented, "Watched #Prathichaya A mediocre political drama with full of gimmicks. Worst shot division. Amateurish making. Script is OK at parts. Balachandra Menon gud, Nivin poor, Sharafudheen miscast. Too lengthy. Could've easily trimmed 30mins+, if they reduced the unwanted slow-mo's. 2/5"


Another user offered a balanced view, "#Prathichaya Decent Political Thriller #NivinPauly & the rest of the cast shine Decent Writing & Screenplay B Unnikrishnan’s best in recent times."

Box office

The film’s box office numbers mirror its reception. According to Sacnilk, Prathichaya collected Rs 65 lakhs net on Day 1.


The India gross stands at Rs 75 lakhs with the worldwide gross at the same figure. These numbers came from 755 shows. With mixed word of mouth, the coming days will be crucial for Nivin Pauly's film.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”