Critical response 1001 Nunakal received positive reviews from critics. Arjun Ramachandran of
The South First gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "
Aayirathonnu Nunakal is an overwhelming movie that dwells on the lives of married couples. It makes the audience think seriously about relationships." Anandu Suresh of
The Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Thamar KV's
Aayirathonnu Nunakal (1001 Lies) explores the complexities of both lies and absolute candour, while refraining from definitively advocating for one over the other, allowing viewers to form their own opinions." Sajin Shrijith of
The New Indian Express gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "
1001 Nunakal is an impressive debut shot with the finesse of a veteran." S. R. Praveen of
The Hindu wrote "Though the storyline constantly reminds one of
Jeethu Joseph and
Mohanlal's '
12th Man,' director Thamar K.V succeeds in keeping the narrative engaging." Anna Mathews of
The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "
1001 Nunakal has one of those 'been there done that' feels, with the story device being of people coming together and swapping secrets that could be the undoing of themselves and the group dynamics." Sowmya Rajendran of
The News Minute gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "There are too few films that see potential in the drama of everyday life, the pathos in the ordinary, and that's what makes
1001 Nunakal such a riveting watch." Ryan Gomez of
OTTPlay gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "
1001 Nunakal is a taut drama that places
Malayali marriages under the microscope. The slow-burner indie film leans on a few familiar plot devices but offers a fresh perspective on the subject through a unique lens." Nandini Ramnath of
Scroll.in wrote "Among the revelations that emerge during the Truth or Dare exercise is that reticence is a necessary attribute of romantic relationships. In an age of performativeness fuelled by social media, the insights of
Aayirathonnu Nunakal especially ring true." == References ==