''Rekha'' is a

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Indian

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-language

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. It is written and directed by Jithin Issac Thomas. It features

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in titular lead role with,

Unni Lalu Unni Lalu is an Indian film actor, predominantly known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for his roles in Freedom Fight and Rekha. Early life and career Unni Lalu was born in Kozhikode, Kerala Kozhikode () ...

, Premalatha Thayineri, Rajesh Azhikkodan, Prathapan K. S. and Vishnu Govindan in supporting roles. It released on 10 February 2023.

won

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at 54th Kerala State Film Awards

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

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. Production announced second collaboration with director Jithin Issac Thomas and released the first look of the film on 14 January 2023. Teaser of the film was released on 23 January 2023. Later the trailer was released with the film release date 10 February 2023. The film OTT 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. ''

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'' 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

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