Kanmani Rambo Khatija/ Kaathavaakula Rendu Kaadhal is a film written and directed by Vignesh Shivn, and produced by Vignesh Shivn and Nayanthara, and SS Lalit Kumar under the banners Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studios respectively. The film has Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, and Samantha in the lead roles while Prabhu, Redin Kingsley, Kala Master, Maaran, Sreesanth, and others supporting roles. The film has music by Anirudh and cinematography by Vijay Kartik Kannan and SR Kathir.

Story:

The story of 'Kanmani Rambo Khatija' revolves around two women who enter the life of an unlucky guy and make him lucky.

Performances: 

Vijay Sethupathi's performance as 'Rambo' was really natural and realistic. Vijay Sethupathi receives applause, especially in the moment where Nayantara and Samantha confront him, which was shot in a single take.

'Kanmani' is played by Nayanthara. The magic of reducing the age of a film from one to the other. She has given her greatest performance as a responsible sister and in fight sequences with Samantha.

Samantha's cute little reactions as Khatija are endearing. She has performed admirably as a shy, angry, and sentimental heroine. Nayantara and Samantha have been given enough screen time. Furthermore, Reddin Kingsle and Maran have had great performances. Sreeshanth, a former India fast bowler, has made a name for himself.

Analysis:

Vignesh Shivan has dedicated the first half of the film on comedy, romance, and small plot twists. The film benefits from rhyming names like 'May Be, Baby, Moby,' 'Bengali, Ganguly,' and romantic comedy scenes. Maran comedy, in addition to the Reddy Kings Lee, have proven to be quite useful. It seems that the shots for them could have been stretched even further. 

Unnecessary and uninteresting segments in the second half drag down the pace of the film. The early hype around Vijay Sethupathi's mother role turns her into a comedic character in the second half, blunting the emotion for it.

The two female characters argue and show their weaknesses. A closer examination of the film's narrative exposes a patriarchal plot.

Technicalities:

KRK is Anirudh's 25th film as a music director. Some of the scenes flourish from his background music. In the romantic sequences, his 'vocal' voice has helped to convey that feeling. The songs were all chartbusters, yet they lacked energy onscreen.

The cinematography of SR Kadir and Vijay Karthik Kannan has further improved the film's quality. The cinematography of the song 'Naan Pizhai', in particular, evokes a pleasant romantic vibe. Sreekar Prasad, the editor, might have maybe stretched the scissors a little more in editing.

Overall:

Double the fun in some moments and Double the Torture throughout the film. Anirudh's music is the lone saving grace in this mediocre romantic drama.