Movie follows mugamudi and thuparivaaln.
He has lost his touch. Worst among the worst.
Creator says this is good cinema, and people are forced to accept it. Mysskin. Concentrate on acting. Your acting is better than your direction.
108 Reviews
A highly disappointing film
nambivp-3324829 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
A policeman is kidnapped by the psychopath. He wakes up in a slaughter house and finds the female protagonist there. He calmly asks her, "How are you?".Such is the level of silliness in this film. The dialogues feel archaic. The same policeman asks his team to find the killer who is clean shaven and handsome.
The voice for Aditi Rao Hydari sounds like one of those cute and stupid heroines that Kollywood churns out every year. Nithya Menon starts off on a high note but her importance fizzles out somewhere towards the end. Udhayanidhi Stalin successfully masks his inability to emote with a pair of glasses.
But, the entire portion revolving around the psychopath is written excellently. Music by Ilaiyaraaja scares you at the right points in the film. Cinematography by Tanvir Mir is commendable.
On the whole, psycho is just a lazy attempt by Myshkin.
Hitchcock isn't gonna be pleased with this tribute !
CobertNeede25 January 2020
Psycho, in many ways transcends the limits that Tamil cinema has imposed on many of their 'crime thrillers'. And for that, a moment of appreciation is more than deserving for Mysskin. But for where it should've excelled, it falls flat on its face. When you take a genre of film that is notoriously saturated, at least make sure that your work stands out story wise. Psycho borrows inspiration heavily from many, many western films. And in many ways, Mysskin has created a clone of those crime thrillers that you so love in Hollywood.
All the acting was meh. Nobody's acting particularly stood out. Nithya Menon was the best among the bunch, along with Rajkumar Pitchumani (the psycho), who delivered what was expected of a role like this. Udhayanidhi Stalin was pretty okay, not really dwelling deep into his character.
With the onslaught of crime thrillers in recent times, i really expected this to stand out.
All the acting was meh. Nobody's acting particularly stood out. Nithya Menon was the best among the bunch, along with Rajkumar Pitchumani (the psycho), who delivered what was expected of a role like this. Udhayanidhi Stalin was pretty okay, not really dwelling deep into his character.
With the onslaught of crime thrillers in recent times, i really expected this to stand out.
More like a silly Comedy remake of Hollywood slasher movies
Leven_the_critic12 March 2020
Nothing makes some sense in this movie. A dumb mistake at the start when the female lead says hello to a Ghost, no one was there if you think it's the guy inside the counter she would at least make a Eye contact for a continously made long shot. Bunch of Korean and Hollywood movies with the dexter Mask. The director should make something with all that money invested. What a waste, that girl in wheelchair is the worst thing that movie has. There's nothing remarkable about this movie and the story. I'd say worst Tamil movie I've seen lately. Too bad
Not bad
Sibi_518124 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Psycho, the film where everyone has roles and a very complicated antagonist. The film is so raw, so sensitive people(taboo topics and murders), don't go to the movie and complaint afterwards. It's 'A' certified for a reason. Narration, DOP, song placements and casting were pleasing on this film. Myskkin knows how to make an art out of the film and has a great sense of writing. I'm glad he makes these kind of films(audience on my theatre applauded after the movie finished). There are negatives but overall, it's not that a bad film.
That far far away Hannibal Lecter
ahmedrockinblues24 January 2020
Mysskin is a director I respect and i personally believe his best movie was Anjaathey. Psycho when compared to gutter trash like Ratsasan is an achievement but Mysskin can definitely do better.This movie will be remembered for its exceptional soundtrack by Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja and visuals by debutante Tanvir Mir.Great production values and set pieces also adds to the positives of the film.Story wise theres' nothing new, a serial killer with the cliched abusive past murders and beheads his victims and gets away 15 times or more in this era of cctvs and well lit streets( everything happens in and around a bustling city in Tamilnadu).A blind but well off Udayanidhi goes after the killer when his fiancee gets abducted.He later joins forces with a paraplegic ex cop, Nithya Menen.Those who watched Eli Roths' Hostel or Jee Woon Kims classic 'I saw the Devil' will feel at home whenever the killers' lair and his apron is shown on screen.
Mysskin manages to arrange the proceedings somehow convincingly though the killer is not menacing enough. Aditi Rao Hydri in the final moments lip syncs to some stupid preaching in the voice of a 12 year old and manages to kill all seriousness of the mayhem that happened thus far.And Raaja walks away with the crown playing Thaayin Madiyil.
You may watch it only once
Vetrrich_Chelvan24 January 2020
Directed by Mysskin, one of the iconic directors of Tamil cinema, Psycho, as expected is dark and disturbing, similar to his previous films.
Music by Sir Ilayaraja, the BGM score etches the heart of the audience to the screen. Three melodies by the melody king, adds life to the scene and makes you hum even after the end of the show.
Cinematography by Tanveer Mir, is unbelievable. From what we can see, the cameras were swirling around at multiple angles all the times. Kudos to him.
Edited by N. Arunkumar, the film has a professional editing style and it's precisely cut providing audience engagement during the watchtime.
Written by Mysskin himself, the writing was average. The dialogues seemed stuffed and artificial. The characters are one dimensional and any actor could've performed the lead role leaving no space for acting.
Dubbing was awful. Though the dialogues were minimum, they are mostly spoken over closed lips. The voice of the dubbing artist Savitha Reddy didn't suit Aditi Rao Hydari.
Rajkumar as Angulimala and an unknown actress as Teacher Rachel, are the two promising actors in the film who wasn't Mysskin's mind. All the other characters resembled the tone of Mysskin in one or the other way.
To conclude, Psycho is watchable. It's engaging and would definitely be a treat for the thrill loving audience. It can also be disturbing for sensitive people. It's only worth watching in theatres for Illayaraja sir's music and Tanveer's cinematography. Other than that, you must have tolerance towards fellow audience as they can be really annoying and may spoil the thrill and chill.
Music by Sir Ilayaraja, the BGM score etches the heart of the audience to the screen. Three melodies by the melody king, adds life to the scene and makes you hum even after the end of the show.
Cinematography by Tanveer Mir, is unbelievable. From what we can see, the cameras were swirling around at multiple angles all the times. Kudos to him.
Edited by N. Arunkumar, the film has a professional editing style and it's precisely cut providing audience engagement during the watchtime.
Written by Mysskin himself, the writing was average. The dialogues seemed stuffed and artificial. The characters are one dimensional and any actor could've performed the lead role leaving no space for acting.
Dubbing was awful. Though the dialogues were minimum, they are mostly spoken over closed lips. The voice of the dubbing artist Savitha Reddy didn't suit Aditi Rao Hydari.
Rajkumar as Angulimala and an unknown actress as Teacher Rachel, are the two promising actors in the film who wasn't Mysskin's mind. All the other characters resembled the tone of Mysskin in one or the other way.
To conclude, Psycho is watchable. It's engaging and would definitely be a treat for the thrill loving audience. It can also be disturbing for sensitive people. It's only worth watching in theatres for Illayaraja sir's music and Tanveer's cinematography. Other than that, you must have tolerance towards fellow audience as they can be really annoying and may spoil the thrill and chill.
"Psycho" killed logic more, than the victims in the movie.
iselvabavaani10 February 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Logic is the most important for movies in this genre.
Times logic was killed (only mentioned a few ) -Lacking modus operandi (to define it as serial or psycho killer, to relate one murder with another). When the "psycho" was particular about Dhakini's footwear in the beginning, Why did he kill his victim later in the parking lot (totally breaking the consistency), when he could have sedated her and could have killed her like all other victims. -Not realistic. When no blood splattered on the "psycho" when he killed his victim in the parking lot. -Lacking proper connection established nor implied. The way deduction happened from victim's vehicle to the "psycho" and its lousy. -Following the stereotype. Portraying police as dumb. (When the police officer left the police station not informing his whereabouts to others, died later. A police officer, not trusting the police told the captivated heroine that the hero will rescue her. Contaminated the crime scene constantly. Police were asked to follow hero's moves) -Psychological profiling of the "psycho" by the police is stupid, inadequate. -Breaking the character. Teacher who is strict about committing a sin n punished students for their sins (and still believes it is the right thing to do), believes in god n trusts him to free her from the misery. Sins by smoking! -Medieval period plot. Nowhere science and technology is used. (no fingerprints, no footprints, no tyre marks, no cctvs, no database, no post-mortem, not processing the crime scene)
And... Logic committed "suicide", when the "Psycho" committed suicide after watching heroine's interview in the TV. (Since psychopaths lack remorse, guilt, conscience, or empathy. Have shallow experiences of feelings or emotions)(or he is cannot a "psycho", so should not be the name of the movie)
Times logic was killed (only mentioned a few ) -Lacking modus operandi (to define it as serial or psycho killer, to relate one murder with another). When the "psycho" was particular about Dhakini's footwear in the beginning, Why did he kill his victim later in the parking lot (totally breaking the consistency), when he could have sedated her and could have killed her like all other victims. -Not realistic. When no blood splattered on the "psycho" when he killed his victim in the parking lot. -Lacking proper connection established nor implied. The way deduction happened from victim's vehicle to the "psycho" and its lousy. -Following the stereotype. Portraying police as dumb. (When the police officer left the police station not informing his whereabouts to others, died later. A police officer, not trusting the police told the captivated heroine that the hero will rescue her. Contaminated the crime scene constantly. Police were asked to follow hero's moves) -Psychological profiling of the "psycho" by the police is stupid, inadequate. -Breaking the character. Teacher who is strict about committing a sin n punished students for their sins (and still believes it is the right thing to do), believes in god n trusts him to free her from the misery. Sins by smoking! -Medieval period plot. Nowhere science and technology is used. (no fingerprints, no footprints, no tyre marks, no cctvs, no database, no post-mortem, not processing the crime scene)
And... Logic committed "suicide", when the "Psycho" committed suicide after watching heroine's interview in the TV. (Since psychopaths lack remorse, guilt, conscience, or empathy. Have shallow experiences of feelings or emotions)(or he is cannot a "psycho", so should not be the name of the movie)
One of the bests in kollywood
ddhanushram24 January 2020
Psycho-True to it's genre, it's indeed a very engaging psychological thriller..The direction, Cinematography and the music were top notch..The killer's performance was splendid-Finally Kollywood is moving in the right direction..There are lot of logic mistakes but the overall narrative of this movie and Raja sir's mesmarizing music will make you forget all of it and go home with a satisfactory mind..
such an astonishing film
beevenkat25 January 2020
There r multiple reasons to watch #PsychoTamilMovie - bollywood wont make such an astonishing film because it wont appeal to everyone - director #Mysskin narrates a vicious tale where women r butchered n their heads r preserved as trophies - the cops r clueless - the best part is we know who the slaughterer is - towards the end we actually sympathize with him - #NithyaMenen is perfect as the rude cop who helps the hero - do watch it - rating 3.5/5.
Most Illogical movie of 2020
toabis0074 May 2020
Warning: Spoilers
What could been a good movie was spoilt by poor script. Blind man driving a car, doing romance while the killer is after you, helping the killer by releasing him off his chains so that he can kill you, serial killer commiting suicide without a reason, not taking help of police in the most stupid ways. Policemen going after prime killer suspect without any backup. What else... It could have been a parody comedy movie rather than a thriller. The motive of the serial killer is no way connected to the storyline. Dont know what the makers were smoking while writing the script. Other than that OK acting and music. For that giving it 3 stars.
A decent thriller from Mysskin if you can overlook the logical loopholes
srinath_p198827 January 2020
#Psycho- Movie starts with a murder akin to the title and gets right into the plot. The initial 15 minute romance might seem slow but that is the core driving factor for Udayanithi in the movie. He has done a decent job and I think the main reason is because his eyes are never shown. Nithya Menon is terrific as a person in wheelchair throughout. Director Ram's role isn't well defined. The movie is about how a blind man and a quadriplegic women track a serial killer. Illayaraja's background score is terrific and elevates the tension especially in the climax. The movie is self indulgent at times and shots linger a little too long in typical Mysskin style. There are some scenes were there is absolute silence on screen and audience behave like school students without a teacher which spoils the mood. There is scene in the beginning where a blind Udayanithi drives a car and I was wondering why would a blind person drive but it all comes together in the end. The reason the killer chose these women is not explained in the end and the fact that Udayanithi is able to find clues that Police couldn't is a little hard to believe. The movie has excessive violence - so viewer discretion is advised. This is a typical Myskin movie and his fans will love it- not one his best but definitely worth watching for thriller movie fans.
Myskkin's Psycho
maheshdelhi24 January 2020
a Big Letdown
shyamentdoc8 March 2020
Director Myskkin is a noted Tamil Director of Thrillers. So being a Fan of Crime genre, I saw this movie with great expectation.
So there is a killer of Women who gets off on hacking their heads. A blind Hero ( Pathetic Actor), a kidnapped Heroine ( Aditi looks pretty, but that's about it, acting was nothing great), A bad tempered Nithya Menon as a quadriplegic Cop who assists the hero and irritating sidekicks. The cops were reduced to incompetent people in the movie. The villain's reason for killing the victims was not very convincing. Wasted my time watching this movie. Myskkin needs to tighten his script sense before making his next venture.
Illogical
jakegylly30 October 2020
The place where the psycho killer choose to kill people and his dressing everything is copied from HOSTEL movie of Hollywood... and I wonder hero driving the car with nitya menon beside is stupid..coz she's unable to move her legs but not hands she can drive instead of hero..only psycho's acting is worth watching..love story is trash
Interesting plot line but lacks logic
sriramthestranger26 January 2020
Myskin's Psycho has an interesting plot where a blind protagonist is on an investigative mission to find his kidnapped girl friend. The movie is predictable at times and is not as thrilling like his previous films. Stellar performance from the cast and it is technically a brilliant film.
A signature Mysskin film that's worth a try from the big screens!
afsalthodupuzha28 January 2020
Director Mysskin's tribute to Hitchock has all the signature elements that one associate with the director,may it be eccentric characters,blood-shed,gore,metaphoric innuendos and haunting music!
Based on the buddhist story of Angulimala,this psychological thriller, eventhough follows the cut and dried pattern of run of the mill serial killer films for a meaty portion of the narrative,has tried to go deeper into the psychological aspect present,the result being a satisfying thriller that's worth a watch for its decent first half,good second half and a refreshing climax.
Udayanidhi Stalin,Atidi Rao Hydari and Nithya Menon were adequate in their respective roles,but the big surprise was debutante Rajkumar Pitchumani who played the dreaded Psychopath convincingly on the screen.
Ilaiyaraja's background score and songs were terrifiic.
Unlike earlier Mysskin films ,the flaws and loopholes owing to cinematic liberties were aplenty and could have been checked for improving the overall impact of the narrative.
Overall,Psycho,despite its shortcomings, is a signature Mysskin film that's worth a try from the big screens! 3/5 #Afsaltouchriver (7/2020)
Based on the buddhist story of Angulimala,this psychological thriller, eventhough follows the cut and dried pattern of run of the mill serial killer films for a meaty portion of the narrative,has tried to go deeper into the psychological aspect present,the result being a satisfying thriller that's worth a watch for its decent first half,good second half and a refreshing climax.
Udayanidhi Stalin,Atidi Rao Hydari and Nithya Menon were adequate in their respective roles,but the big surprise was debutante Rajkumar Pitchumani who played the dreaded Psychopath convincingly on the screen.
Ilaiyaraja's background score and songs were terrifiic.
Unlike earlier Mysskin films ,the flaws and loopholes owing to cinematic liberties were aplenty and could have been checked for improving the overall impact of the narrative.
Overall,Psycho,despite its shortcomings, is a signature Mysskin film that's worth a try from the big screens! 3/5 #Afsaltouchriver (7/2020)
Worst to the core
vijay_vvb2 February 2020
Different genre for Indian audience, but not fulfilled the title and the plot. No logic, no story just psychic isn't enough for the story. Camera, music department and art department done their job well. Nothing more... Worst screenplay, characterisation and direction.
Mysskin Kalaikitaaru
vijikumar-8070126 January 2020
Something unsual in Kollywood
mutsmuthu29 January 2020
Direction is in good hands. Director Mysskin has handled this film very well. All the actors have done something very different apart from their comfort zone. Especially, Nithya Menen. The Psycho of this film made our heartbeat go crazy by his brilliant performance. Good crime thriller with some cool shots. This should not stop in Kollywood. Yet, I felt music expecially for songs, is not very satisfying for me personally. In general, it's a good film and mixed emotions in it.
Very terrible movie please don't watch
prasadkannanrk30 January 2020
Don't watch this movie in theater at any cost !
No logic nothing , an embarrassing take on the thriller genre , this director should stop directing and hide in some forest as this movie is a shame on the art of filmmaking , garbage smells better than this film and it's actors , all of the people associated with this film should not show their face anywhere in any film for the next 100 years , complete waste of money and time , such flaws in stories should never be forgiven.
Never watch this movie in a theater !
No logic nothing , an embarrassing take on the thriller genre , this director should stop directing and hide in some forest as this movie is a shame on the art of filmmaking , garbage smells better than this film and it's actors , all of the people associated with this film should not show their face anywhere in any film for the next 100 years , complete waste of money and time , such flaws in stories should never be forgiven.
Never watch this movie in a theater !
REALLY TOUGH ONE TO WATCH
nishanthappu-1877127 January 2020
The movie is a different approach by the writer and director which we seen in recent thriller crime films. The first half was good and very interesting the method of finding the person behind crimes which the director showed in the films was nice, which is totally different from recent released films
Second half is not very engaging as 1st half The movie is not at all watchable for family audience. Those who like psycho thriller films they can approach, we cannot tell the movie is complete thriller film as the name indicates "PSYCHO".
Anyway director vision is good engaging 1st half, some scenes in the movie is very hard to watch,some loopholes where there in last 45 minutes of film
Overall one time watchable and for those who like psycho films
AND DON'T GO WITH FAMILY AND CHILDREN "IT'S VERY HARD"
Second half is not very engaging as 1st half The movie is not at all watchable for family audience. Those who like psycho thriller films they can approach, we cannot tell the movie is complete thriller film as the name indicates "PSYCHO".
Anyway director vision is good engaging 1st half, some scenes in the movie is very hard to watch,some loopholes where there in last 45 minutes of film
Overall one time watchable and for those who like psycho films
AND DON'T GO WITH FAMILY AND CHILDREN "IT'S VERY HARD"
Watchable serial killing thriller...!
kamalbeeee26 January 2020
Time spoiler
ajemu27 January 2020
Good music, Good lighting, Good sets, Good performance by all characters.
Worst screenplay and untolerable and inappropriate untimely dialogues. Script writer has done the maximum damage.
Unwanted or avoidable semi naked scenes which has no relevance to the movie script.
Overall you may watch the movie only if you have enough time to waste.
Worst screenplay and untolerable and inappropriate untimely dialogues. Script writer has done the maximum damage.
Unwanted or avoidable semi naked scenes which has no relevance to the movie script.
Overall you may watch the movie only if you have enough time to waste.
The movie was so horrible
yogatharani28 January 2020
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