''Rekha'' is a 2023 Indian

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-language Thriller drama film. It is written and directed by Jithin Issac Thomas. It features

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in titular lead role with, Unni Lalu, Premalatha Thayineri, Rajesh Azhikkodan, Prathapan K S, Vishnu Govindan in supporting roles. It released on 10 February 2023.

won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress at

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Plot

Rekha, a young woman falling in love, finds herself on a vengeful mission after one fateful night sends her spiralling into violence and the dark underworld of her home town.

Cast

Production

After the collaboration with the film ''Attention please (2021)'' with Bench Stone Production. Production announced second collaboration with director Jithin Issac Thomas and Released the first look of the film on 14 January. Teaser of the film was released on January 23. Later the trailer was released with the film release date 10 February 2023. The film

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rights were acquired by

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Release

The film released in theatres on 10 February 2023. The digital rights of the film is acquired by

and started streaming from 10 March 2023.

Reception

The film received mixed responses upon release.''

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'' critic wrote that " The screenplay, which keeps the audience engaged long after the film begins, at one point deviates from the direction it is traveling". Sajin Shrijith of ''

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'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that " ''Rekha'' is not an easy film to watch. "Appreciated the film. '' Mathrubhumi'' critic gave a mixed review about the film. S.R.Praveen from ''

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'' wrote that "''Rekha'' works partly as a woman’s fightback against an act of injustice but ends up as an unevenly written, half-baked attempt." Shilpa S of ''

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'' gave 3 out of 5 rating and noted that "Despite its predictable plot, what makes Rekha stand apart from run of the mill revenge dramas is the way the story is told, through its writing and direction. The well fleshed out characters are enacted brilliantly by Vincy Aloshious and Unni Lalu, who complement each other beautifully and do justice to their roles in every way."

Awards

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, id=tt26260250 2023 films 2020s Malayalam-language films Indian thriller films