Tuk Tuk Review: Harsh Roshan's film has a strictly few thrills that impress

2.5/5

Tuk Tuk Story

Tuk Tuk is about three friends, played by Harsh Roshan, Karthikeyaa Dev, and Steven Madhu. The trio collects donations for the Ganesh festival and uses a small scooter as their vehicle for the festival procession. The twist in the tale arises when they discover that the scooter possesses special powers and is haunted by an evil spirit. Who is this spirit, and what is its backstory with the scooter? To find out, watch the film on the big screen.

Tuk Tuk Review:

Tuk Tuk, directed by Supreeth Krishna, revolves around three friends who unexpectedly discover an evil spirit residing in a scooter. How these young boys navigate this eerie and challenging situation forms the crux of the film.

The story appears intriguing on paper, but its execution leaves much to be desired. While the comedy falls flat, the emotional bonding and romantic angle stand out as impressive elements. The director successfully builds a strong conflict around Tuk Tuk Tuk, and the way he unravels the spirit’s backstory is compelling. The emotions woven around the supernatural connection are engaging and add depth to the narrative.

One of the biggest highlights of the film is the interval bang, which is handled effectively and sets up an exciting premise for the second half. However, this momentum fades as the film progresses. After a well-structured first half, the second half struggles to maintain the same level of engagement. The narrative slows down significantly, with the director taking too long to reach the core conflict. The pacing drops, and several unnecessary filler scenes disrupt the flow, creating moments of boredom.

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The romantic track, which is built up well in the first half, loses steam as the film becomes overly melodramatic. The much-needed thrill factor in the latter half also goes missing, leaving the audience feeling like they are on a rollercoaster ride—where every strong emotional moment is followed by a weak, misplaced episode.

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Coming to performances, the young trio does a commendable job. Karthikeyaa Deva delivers a neat performance and is well-supported by Steven Madhu. However, it is Harsh Roshan who shines the most. Riding high on the success of Court – State vs A Nobody, in which he played a key role, Harsh showcases a strong screen presence and great chemistry with the other two leads.

Young actress Saanvee Megghana is another standout performer in the film. She has a well-defined role and brings depth to the narrative with her strong acting skills. There’s an undeniable spark in her performance, and it's encouraging to see her bagging substantial roles. Nihal Kodhaty also delivers a decent performance.

Santhu Onkar’s music is passable, though the background score could have been more impactful. The production values are top-notch, giving the film a polished look, but the editing is a major letdown. The excessive lag in the second half should have been trimmed to keep the engagement levels high.

Overall, Tuk Tuk is a youthful horror drama with well-placed emotions and an engaging first half. However, the slow pacing and lack of tension in the second half take away from its impact. While the performances and a few twists keep things interesting, the film could have been much better with tighter execution and a stronger second half.

Tuk Tuk verdict

On the whole, Tuk Tuk is a horror drama with a decent premise. While it features good performances, starts on a strong note, and delivers thrills during the interval bang, the second half suffers from a slow pace and a lack of engaging moments.

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