‘Double Occupancy’, starring Santhosh and Reshma Venkatesh, hit theatres on June 12 and has quickly become a talking point among moviegoers. Soon after the first shows, netizens have taken to Twitter to share their first reactions.
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Some viewers feel the film falls short
Among the early reactions, some viewers felt that the film’s promising idea was not supported by equally strong writing.One Twitter review read, “#DoubleOccupancy A interesting concept with weak writing.. started off well after some point narration & screenplay falls flat.. good performances from everyone background score & songs are neat The 2nd hour of the movie is so underwhelming.. cliched conflicts & fight sequences felt forced emotional connect between four main characters could have been better !! Overall a underwhelming movie !! Rating : 2.5/5.“
Fresh concept receives appreciation
Many praised the makers for attempting something different from conventional commercial entertainers.Another viewer appreciated the film’s originality and performances by writing: “#DoubleOccupancy New experimental movie Movie started with Superstar Rajinikanth reference ▸A woman from 6 AM to 6 PM… a man from 6 PM to 6 AM. A fresh attempt with a unique story, and it’s presented well throughout the film. ▸There are plenty of movie references, but they never feel forced and are placed naturally where needed. VTV Ganesh is a standout performer ▸Samyuktha and Reshma Venkatesh shine with their screen presence ▸Unlike the usual twin-based stories, the movie explores a fresh and unique concept which is one of its biggest strengths.“
Fantasy-comedy elements gets support
Sharing a positive take on the film, another review stated, “#DoubleOccupancy – 3 stars. Fun while it lasts and this largely benefits the film. The fantasy-laden concept of a single body being a host to two genders makes this both gutsy and wildly eccentric. Does feel slightly dragged at times but thanks to the overall lighthearted treatment and some quirky comedy, the film never gets boring..”Directed by Aswin Kandasamy, ‘Double Occupancy’ combines fantasy, romance and comedy within a distinctive narrative framework.Apart from Santhosh and Reshma Venkatesh, the film features Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinoth Kishan, VTV Ganesh and Bagavathi Perumal in important roles.