The latest directorial venture of R Parthiban, “Teenz,” has finally hit Amazon Prime Video. Starting off in theatres on 12 July 2024, this adventure thriller, made in Tamil, streams to people with its dose of suspense, adventure, and a wee bit of the supernatural.
Plot and Cast
“Teenz” tells the story of 13 teenagers who bunk school and go to visit a friend’s grandmother’s village. Things start getting thrilling when they hear a ghostly story about a 500-year-old well and decide to track paranormal activities at that site. The film stars none other than R Parthiban himself, along with a stellar ensemble cast including Krithika Iyer, Prashitha Nazir, Deepesshwaran, Asmitha Mahadevan, and Deepan.
Production and Crew
The film is produced by Caldwell Velnambi, Dr. Bala Swaminathan, Dr. Pinchi Srinivaasan, Ranjith Dhandapani, and Parthiban. The music is by D Imman, while the camera is handled by Gavemic Ary. The film is edited by R Sudarshan.
Reception
“Teenz” opened to mixed reviews when the film had a theatrical release. While the performances of the leading cast were liked, the pacing and the narrative of the film received mixed responses from the audiences. The first half, filled with hints of the paranormal, blooms into a scientific investigation in the second half of the movie, adding the twist to it.
Storytelling by Parthiban
R Parthiban is known for his innovative storytelling techniques, and “Teenz” isn’t an exception. After experimenting with a single-shot non-linear film, “Iravin Nizhal”, in 2022, comes “Teenz”-continuing to break the mold of traditional filmmaking.
Conclusion
Teenz” is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, for those who love adventure thrillers and different storytelling. Be it the previous works of R Parthiban that you like, or be it that you are just looking for a new film to watch, “Teenz” promises a right blend of adventure, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural.