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OKCK Twitter reviews: Fahadh Faasil's Onam release gets mixed reactions, viewers say second half gets tedious

Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira stars Fahadh Faasil, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Vinay Forrt and Lal. The film is directed by Althaf Salim.

Updated on: Aug 29, 2025 04:26 PM IST
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Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthir: Fahadh Faasil's new film arrived with a lot of expectations. Releasing during Onam, the film faces a clash with two other big releases—Mohanlal-starrer Hridayapooravam and Naslen's Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra. Viewers were also excited to see how Fahad fares in a romantic comedy role, and if the reactions are any indication, then the film has received a mixed reaction. Many found the humour convincing, while others thought the second half was too long.

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Fahadh Faasil stars in Althaf Salim's romantic comedy Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthir.
Fahadh Faasil stars in Althaf Salim's romantic comedy Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthir.

Many viewers like Fahadh in an out-and-out comedy role after a while and praised his comic timing. Lal's performance also got a thumbs up. One said, “Expected a breezy rom-com, but left the theater with aching cheeks from non-stop laughter! Fahadh Faasil & Kalyani Priyadarshan are fantastic, and the supporting cast turns #OdumKuthiraChaadumKuthira into a hilarious riot.”

There were many underwhelming reactions for the film too, with viewers saying that the film is disappointing in the overlong second half. One said, “Didn’t work for me. Don’t know what happened to Althaf’s style of making. Not satisfied as a viewer. Had a promising theme but they didn’t utilised it properly.”

A second viewer added, “Eccentricity gone wrong. Both the writing and artists are struggling high time to get the pitch right, making it unbearable at many places. Only Lal gets it right while FaFa is the worst of the lot. Kalyani disappears in 2nd half. Althafs 2nd outing is all over the place.”

Another said, “Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is the worst movie of the year, arguably Fahadh’s worst outing. Poor screenplay, uninteresting story, bad acting all around. Couple of laughs early in the first half but it then goes downhill.”

OKCK is produced by Ashiq Usman under Ashiq Usman Productions. Justin Varghese has composed the film's music. This is Fahad's second release after Maareesan.

 
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Santanu Das

Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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