‘Unpredictable Climax': Fans Go Gaga Over Naveen Chandra's Eleven

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17-05-2025

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A majority of viewers praised the unexpected twists and turns of the movie, others expressed the performance of Naveen Chandra in the film.
The bilingual Tamil-Telugu crime thriller Eleven, helmed by debutant director Lokkesh Ajls, released in theatres yesterday, May 16. Featuring Naveen Chandra in the lead role and Reyaa Hari, who co-produced the film alongside Ajmal Khan under the AR Entertainment banner, the film has opened to rave reviews from both audiences and critics. The crime thriller is gaining attention for its compelling police procedural narrative and its appeal to audiences across South India.
Shortly after its release, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) became a hub of audience reactions, signalling growing interest in the film's bilingual format, engaging narrative and performances. A majority of viewers praised the unexpected twists and turns of the movie, while others expressed the performance of Naveen Chandra in the film.
'#Eleven superb movies with fantastic twists and turns. Unpredictable Climax. @Naveenc212 superb acting," a user wrote.
Another review read, '#ELEVEN is a thrilling ride packed with unexpected twists! From the intriguing plot to the rich visuals, this one's a must-watch. @Naveenc212 nailed it with his powerful performance, @lokeshajls keeps you hooked with a tightly written screenplay. And that mind-blowing climax. You won't see it coming!"
#ELEVEN is a thrilling ride packed with unexpected twists!
'#Eleven – Fine thriller. The film has an interesting premise and a superb flashback emotional episode, which are its big strengths. Though it has a formulaic first half and becomes a bit too convoluted at times, it is still a thriller worth catching up with for fans of the genre. @Naveenc212 has done well in the lead role and gets good support from Abhirami in the second half. Also liked the performance of the kids in the flashback portion. Imman's BGM supports well, too," an individual said.
An account remarked, '#ELEVEN is a well-written & made investigative thriller with good twists till the end in a solid emotional backdrop. Good job by Dir. @lokeshajls. Fine performances from @Naveenc212 @abhiramiact & others. Solid BGM support by @immancomposer. Do watch in theatres for a good thrilling experience till the end."
#ELEVEN is a well written & made investigative thriller with good twists till the end in a solid emotional backdrop. Good job by Dir. @lokeshajls
'#Eleven – A Gripping Crime Suspense Thriller @Naveenc212 delivers a solid performance! Brilliant story, screenplay, and BGM that keep you hooked. Interval twist & climax. A tightly packed, well-crafted film that hits the mark with the audience. Don't miss it!" said a user.
#Eleven – A Gripping Crime Suspense Thriller @Naveenc212 delivers a Soild
Eleven takes viewers into the dark world of a seasoned police officer tasked with unravelling a series of spine-chilling serial murders. As the investigation deepens, the officer finds his expertise and principles being tested by the complexities of the case, which unfolds through a series of gripping investigations and unexpected plot twists.
The film includes a talented supporting cast with familiar names from both Tamil and Telugu cinema. These include Shashank, Riythvika, Dileepan, Abhirami, Aadukalam Naren, Ravi Varma, Kireeti Damaraju, and Arjai. Distributed by AR Entertainment, Eleven has been released in Tamil and Telugu languages.
Talking about its technical team, the music is composed by D Imman, while Karthik Ashokan handled the cinematography, and NB Srikanth served as the editor. The colour grading was meticulously done by Red Chillies.color, with Tushar Jadhav as the colourist. The high-octane action sequences were choreographed by Phoenix Prabhu, and PL Subenthar took care of the art direction.
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