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India.com
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2-hour 20-minute drama-thriller will leave you speechless, is trending on OTT, has bone-chilling climax, with 8.9 rating of IMDb, movie name is…
There's drama out there that quietly unsettles you from the very first scene. It doesn't yell for attention. Instead, it draws you into a sense of unease, as if a hidden puzzle is just beneath the surface. By the time the credits roll, after about 2 hours and 20 minutes, you realize it's not just another thriller. The ending stays with you, a twist so unexpected that it reframes everything you thought you'd seen. Which film is this? Here we are talking about DNA, a 2025 Tamil-language investigative drama‑thriller directed by Nelson Venkatesan. The story centers on a couple who believe their newborn child has been swapped shortly after birth. As the wife grows increasingly certain something is wrong, the husband starts pursuing the truth, search that becomes the spine of the film, revealing a grim conspiracy far larger than a mere hospital error. What is the storyline? The central conflict plays out with Atharvaa Murali as Anand, man haunted by his past, and Nimisha Sajayan as Divya, a woman living with borderline personality disorder who insists her child isn't theirs. Their marriage and the emotional rabbit hole they fall into add weight to the mystery unfolding around them. Supportive performances by Ramesh Thilak, Balaji Sakthivel, Viji Chandrasekar, Chetan, Riythvika KP, and others bring dimension to the investigation. How was the reception of DNA? When it reached theaters on June 20, 2025, DNA drew praise for its tightly-woven narrative, technical polish, and the way it balanced emotional urgency with suspenseful pacing. Critics gave it between 3 to 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting that although it faced some clichés and unnecessary detours (like fabricated songs or melodramatic moments), it remained gripping enough to sit through its length without losing momentum. More about DNA Now, for streaming: DNA is available to watch on JioHotstar (also known as Disney+ Hotstar), beginning July 19, 2025, in five languages—Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, complete with subtitles. It's also accessible through OTTplay Premium, widening its reach across the country. Overall, DNA offers more than just thrills. It thoughtfully explores parenthood, mental health, and corruption behind medical institutions.
Pink Villa
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
DNA OTT Verdict: Box office, Twitter review of Atharvaa Murali, Nimisha Sajayan's Tamil action thriller
Tamil action thriller DNA began streaming on JioHotstar from July 19 onwards. The movie received a decent box office response at the time of its theatrical release on June 20, 2025. The plot revolves around a child who was swapped at birth and the father's desperate race against time to locate his baby. Well, Twitter is already flooded with reviews of DNA from audiences who have already watched it on OTT. Here's what they think about the Tamil thriller. DNA OTT Verdict A fair share of audiences seemed to be impressed by the film's premise as well as its storyline. The movie keeps viewers hooked to the screen until the last moment. Not just the narrative, the powerful cast performances have also grabbed much attention as audiences feel everyone gave their best. Despite being commercially successful, DNA does not, as per many netizens, offer a commercialized, half-baked plot through and through. However, there have also been certain flaws pointed out by viewers. The second half of the film felt 'lagging' and 'lethargic', with the climax arriving later than usual. As a result, it makes it overly stretchy towards the end, with many not liking the screenplay. On the other hand, there has been appreciation of the emotional depth of the movie and its bold take on the theme. For the unversed, the film is written and directed by Nelson Venkatesan and is produced jointly by Jayanthi Ambethkumar and S Ambethkumar under the banner of Red Giant Movies. Besides Atharvaa and Nimisha as the lead, the film also stars Chetan, Ramesh Thilak, Balaji Sakthivel, Viji Chandrasekhar, Bose Venkat, and others.
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Planning to watch DNA in theaters? Don't miss these 11 tweets of Atharvaa Murali's Tamil action thriller
Tamil action thriller DNA made its way to the big screens on June 20. The Nelson Venkatesan directorial starring Atharvaa Murali, Nimisha Sajayan, Balaji Sakthivel and others in lead roles, was released today, clashing with several other movies. Nonetheless, DNA seems to have marked its own foothold among audiences. Audiences have started putting out their honest feedback and reviews about the movie on social media. Check out what netizens have to say about the Tamil film. DNA Twitter review One of the most common observations has been that the film begins on a very slow note, which makes the narrative appear lagging and even leaves you feeling bored. It is only after the interval that the movie picks up speed and comes to its actual context. The screenplay, however, has been considered interactive and engaging for many, while the background score also takes away some points for its unique attempt. The film has been noted for its attempt to both surprise and shock the audience with its premise. DNA has also been noted for extending its sense of suspense till the near end, which actually helped at more audience retention. Some netizens have appreciated the second half of the film, where the dramatic moments lead up to a great cinematic moment. Speaking of individual performances, Atharvaa has received heaped praises for his stint as the lead role. The actor's screen presence, dialogue delivery and other aspects have won acclaim from the majority. Coming back to the film, the premiere show of DNA was held on June 18, while it was theatrically released on June 20. The movie was launched in October 2023. It is produced under the banner of Olympia Movies and DNA's music composer is Ghibran Vaibodha.
