
"A Usual Love Story": Dhanush's NEEK Receives Positive Reviews (Image-X/wunderbarfilms)
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), starring Pavish Narayan and Anikha Surendran in the lead, hit theaters today. Directed by Dhanush, the film opened to positive reviews by the public. NEEK explores the concept of Gen Z love with a promising blend of humor and drama.
The film features young talents like Pavish Narayan, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, Matthew Thomas, and Siddhartha Shankar on board.
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Apart from the stellar performances by the leads, GV Prakash’s music and the cinematography were the backbone of the film’s success. One X user said, “NEEK has been watched—another blockbuster for D as a director. What a beautifully shot film. GVP’s music stood as the backbone of the movie. Pavish as debut didn’t feel like it was; Matthew’s role was good. All the actresses were great, and the movie’s visuals and making were super.”
#NEEK has been watched, another blockbuster for D as a director. What a beautifully shot film. GVP’s music stood as a backbone of the movie. Pavish as debut didn’t feel like it was, Mathew’s role was good. All the actresses were great, the movie’s visuals and making were super. pic.twitter.com/WvWbIuakzc
— Kavin Kannan (@HBK_Memes) February 21, 2025
This netizen felt NEEK radiates the vibe of Thiruchitrambalam and referred Dhanush as a visionary. “Overall, #NEEK gives off 70% of the same vibes as Thiruchitrambalam. As a director, Dhanush wins again, providing winning moments for all the young actors in the film. Salute to @dhanushkraja for his tireless efforts in creating visionary cinema, Thalaivaaa,” reads the review.
Overall, #NEEK gives off 70% of the same vibes as Thiruchitrambalam. As a director, Dhanush wins again, providing winning moments for all the young actors in the film. 🥹❤️🩹
🏆🏅 🫡 Salute to @dhanushkraja for his tireless efforts in creating Visionary cinema Thalaivaaa 🔥🔥🌋🌋
— 𝙍𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣 🚬 (@Raguvaran29) February 21, 2025
NEEK is facing a theatrical clash with Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon, which hits theaters today. Check out the Dragon social media reviews here.
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Another social media user felt the film was a “soothing treat for mid-aged 90’s-20k kids.” The review read, “dhanushkraja & gvprakash main pillars of this film’s success Gvp’s music is absolutely fresh and young and soul connecting at the same time mixed with D’s directorial is amazing. Overall, #NEEK is an eye– and soul-soothing treat for mid-aged 90’s -20k kids like me.”
@dhanushkraja & @gvprakash main pillars of this film’s success 🔥
Gvp’s music is absolutely fresh and young and soul connecting at the same time mixed with D’s directorial is amazing
Overall #NEEK is an eye and soul soothing treat for mid aged 90’s -20k kids like me 😅🤪. pic.twitter.com/cVnWGXXaul— Kaamini (@kaamini_samraj) February 21, 2025
Just like the film’s tagline, NEEK offers a “usual love story” in a proper manner. This review read, “Dhanush truly sticks to his words! A Usual Story Represented In A Proper Manner! All the leads have scored well! GVP, as usual, did a great job! Priyanka Mohan Cameo was too good. A Good Theatrical Watch without any doubt! Back to back sambavam by @dhanushkraja”
#NEEK – Dhanush truly Sticks to his words!A Usual Story Represented In A Proper Manner!
All The leads have scored well!
GVP as usual did a great job!
Priyanka Mohan Cameo was too good❤️A Good Theatrical Watch without any doubt!
Back to back sambavam by @dhanushkraja pic.twitter.com/ivjUzX6Oix— Sumanth R (@Itz_SumanthR) February 21, 2025
The one thing most of the reviews agreed on was that Pavish reminds the audience of the mannerisms of a young Dhanush. Actor Mathew Thomas also won hearts with his stellar performance. Read this interesting review, which says, “#NEEK A usual love story with interesting and entertaining screenplay. Pavish reminds young Dhanush in most of the scenes. Matthew Thomas entertains a lot. Go with no expectations.”
#NEEK
A usual love story with interesting and entertaining screenplay.
Pavish reminds young Dhanush in most of the scenes..@Mathewthomass__ entertains a lot..
Go with no expectations…@gvprakash 🔥🔥🔥@dhanushkraja— Abdul basith MB (@Abdulba84119984) February 21, 2025