The Rifle Club, directed Aashiq Abu , hit the big screen on December 19, and the movie has been receiving overwhelming positive response from the filmgoers. Set in the lush hills of Wayanad in 1990s, the plot of the movie revolves around a historic rifle club where expert marksmen find themselves under attack.

A regular evening turns into a high-stakes survival game when a group of vengeful outsiders invades their territory armed with modern weapons, taking the movie through the impressive theatrical experiences.

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The film’s cast: Vijayaraghavan, Dileesh Pothan, Anurag Kashyap, Vani Viswanath, Surabhi Lakshmi, Darshana Rajendran, and Hanumankind among others deliver memorable performances, with reviews giving special shoutout to Dileesh Pothan, whose portrayal of Avaran builds on his rugged persona from O Baby, and Hanumankind, who surprises the audience with his acting debut as the eccentric Bheera.

The heart of Rifle Club lies in its thrilling action and its obsession with hunting rifles. Writers Syam Pushkaran, Dileesh Karunakaran, and Suhas weave a narrative where the weapons and their legacy become central to the story. The cinematography, handled by Ashiq Abu himself, brings a monochromatic, genre-specific tone that amplifies the tension.

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Drawbacks 

While the movie shines in world-building and character dynamics, there are a few drawbacks as the storyline becomes predictable after the initial conflict is introduced. Some characters, though interesting, lack proper development. The climax, despite its intensity, feels rushed and noisy.”