Lockdown Tamil Movie Review: Anitha’s Unspoken Struggle

Director: AR Jeeva
Producer: A. Subaskaran
Music: N. R. Raghunanthan
Production House: Lyca Productions
Head – Lyca Productions: GKM Tamilkumaran

Cast:

• Anupama Parameswaran as Anitha
• Charle & Nirosha as Anitha’s parents
• Livingston as Charle’s company owner

 

 Story & Review:

Lockdown is a film inspired by real-life events, set in 2020, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill.

Anitha (Anupama Parameswaran) is a young woman from a middle-class family, struggling to find a job while dealing with strict restrictions imposed by her parents due to their night-shift work schedule. During one of her job-hunting attempts, she unexpectedly ends up at a party and gets intoxicated for the first time in her life.

Nearly three months later, Anitha makes a shocking discovery, one that turns her life upside down. Before she can process or share the truth with her family, the lockdown is announced. Trapped inside her home, bound by restrictions, and emotionally isolated, Anitha finds herself forced to confront a mysterious and life-altering challenge she never saw coming.

The film explores how lockdown, meant to ensure safety, becomes a psychological prison for Anitha as her life spirals into uncertainty.

 

Performances & Technical Aspects:

Anupama Parameswaran delivers a restrained yet emotionally powerful performance, carrying the film with conviction. Charle and Nirosha provide solid support as concerned parents, while Livingston fits well into his role as a corporate authority figure.

N. R. Raghunanthan’s music and background score subtly enhance the tension and emotional depth of the narrative. Director AR Jeeva effectively captures the anxiety, silence, and emotional strain of pre-pandemic uncertainty.

 

Verdict:

Lockdown is not just a Covid-related drama, it is a thought-provoking emotional thriller that sheds light on unspoken fears, social pressure, and isolation. A film that resonates quietly but leaves a lasting impact.

Worth a watch for its realism and strong central performance.