Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), directed by superstar Dhanush, is a Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama that hit theaters on February 21. The story follows a young man who agrees to marry his parents’ choice of bride in an effort to reconnect with his first love. Starring Pavish and Anikha Surendran in key roles, the film has received a mixed response from early viewers on Twitter. While some criticized it as “cringe,” many praised the lead actor Pavish’s performance. Before deciding whether to watch, check out some of the early Twitter reactions:
One user tweeted, “As a Dhanush fan, my honest review for #NEEK: Weak screenplay, expected twists, boring first half. Below average film from Dhanush. Overall disappointed. My rating: 1.5/5.”
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A tweet read, “#NEEK First Half Review: Pavish delivered an outstanding performance for a debut actor. Saranya Mam, you were amazing as a modern mother—this role really suits you! Haha, Sarathkumar Sir’s cameo was cute. Overall, an engaging first half with @gvprakash’s music.”
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Another user tweeted, “NEEK review: The cringiest, I repeat, the cringiest rom-com film I’ve seen in recent times. Dhanush once again proved he’s a failure both as an actor and director after the disastrous Power Pandi and Raayan. Why can’t Dhanush just quit acting? It’s unbearable to watch him.”
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A tweet read, “One word review: Blockbuster! Excellent writing that connects with teenagers and youth, and outstanding direction by @dhanushkraja. #JabilammaNeekuAnthaKopama #NEEK.”
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NEEK follows the journey of a young man who, after a painful breakup, agrees to marry a girl chosen by his parents. His real intention, however, is to reconnect with his first love. The film features an ensemble cast including Pavish, Rabiya Khatoon, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Ramya Ranganathan in key roles. Produced by Dhanush and Kasthuri Raja, NEEK delves into themes of love, family expectations, and the complexities of moving on.