School Movie Review

School is a supernatural mystery thriller written, directed, and produced by R.K. Vidhyaadharan. The film features an ensemble cast including Yogi Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, K.S. Ravikumar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Chaams, Bucks, and Priyanka Venkatesh. With music composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, the film attempts to blend the eerie with the emotional.

Set in the backdrop of Pattabiram, a string of mysterious student deaths within a school triggers a police investigation led by KS Ravikumar’s character. As suspicions grow, a paranormal investigator is brought in to uncover the truth — leading to a twist that sets the stage for a good vs. evil showdown.

Despite a cast loaded with potential, the film falters in character design. Yogi Babu’s role is confusingly pitched — neither fully comic nor convincingly emotional. Bhoomika Chawla’s presence too feels underutilized. Veterans like KS Ravikumar and Nizhalgal Ravi deliver measured performances, but are ultimately let down by shallow character arcs.

Technically, School struggles to find its footing. The cinematography fails to establish the mysterious tone the genre demands. Editing feels disjointed, affecting the film’s overall coherence. Ilaiyaraaja’s background score is serviceable but doesn’t elevate the film, hindered further by songs that feel disconnected from the narrative.

While the dialogues are a rare strong point, the screenplay lacks clarity and emotional depth. The narrative becomes convoluted with too many subplots and underdeveloped ideas, making it hard for the audience to invest. The core concept feels stretched, and the complexity overwhelms rather than intrigues.

School is a film with an ambitious concept, but it tries to juggle too many elements — supernatural themes, social commentary, and layered characters — all within a 147-minute runtime. As a result, the film feels rushed and underwhelming. With a tighter script and stronger technical execution, this premise may have been better suited for a web series format rather than a feature film.