Although the film moved slowly, I enjoyed the plot. While the first half had trouble establishing the relationships between the characters, the second half was captivating. Perhaps that was deliberate, but it took longer than usual for the audience to relate to them. I felt it as a drawback. Although Raghunath Paleri's screenplay explores the themes of forgiveness and second chances, it occasionally feels disconnected due to its disorganized structure and pointless subplots. Hakeem Shah and Priyamvada gave powerful performances, and the songs were good. Although she possessed a graceful demeanor, Poornima Indrajith's portrayal of Akamma could have used more nuance. However, the delivery of the conversation felt rather artificial, perhaps because the writing was so intellectualized and flowery.
Oru Kattil Oru Muri has a novel plot that, with a more polished execution, may have struck a deeper chord despite its slow pacing and structural issues.
