Review: PENGUIN
By Rinku Gupta Karthik Subbaraj and Passion Studios' Penguin, released directly on Amazon Prime. Directed by debutant Eashvar Karthic, the film is an emotional thriller, set in Kodaikanal. Rhythm ( Keerthy Suresh) is expecting her second child, and lives with her second husband ( Madhampetty Rangaraj) in Kodaikanal. She is still haunted by the disappearance of her son Ajay, ( Master Advaith) who was kidnapped 6 years ago. The disappearance, and subsequent grief and guilt, had caused a rift between her and her first husband Raghu ( Linga), leading to a subsequent divorce. Still in search, not giving up on her belief on finding her lost son, Rhythm's efforts are rewarded when Ajay is found. But he is far from normal. What happened to him in the interim years? A deep secret lies behind his kidnapping. She must find out the truth somehow... but how many obstacles does she have to overcome? How far will a mother go for the sake of her kids? ...