'Made in Korea,' starring
Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead role, is now streaming on Netflix. The film is written and directed by Ra Karthik, who earlier made the feel-good film 'Nitham Oru Vaanam.' The story follows a young woman from Tamil Nadu who dreams of travelling to Seoul and discovering a new life. Following its OTT release, the film began courting reactions from viewers across Twitter (now X).
Fans praise ‘Made in Korea’
The adventure-drama film courted positive feedback owing to its simple plot and emotional depth. A viewer stated the film is “a one-line story with shoestring visuals and edifying runtime,” and it is also a nice movie for families. Another viewer said it is a “sweet” film that discusses the cultural love and growth of a Tamil girl who comes to Seoul after a broken heart and finds her happiness. Fans also liked the Indo-Korean setting and said the film shows friendship and self-discovery in a gentle and heartfelt manner.
Viewers appreciate Priyanka Mohan’s performance
Netizens also praised Priyanka Arul Mohan for her performance as the lead character Shenba. Some viewers said she brought sincerity and natural emotion to the role, which helped carry the film. A few also appreciated the director’s attempt to connect Tamil and Korean cultures through a simple story. According to fans, the emotional tone and the friendship shown in the film make it a pleasant watch.
A light and breezy film for weekend viewing
Meanwhile, a section of the audience described the film as not being a masterpiece, yet entertaining and a good watch. It was claimed that it was a chill and easy-going Saturday film. All in all, the social media reactions indicate that the film is a perfect watch for the weekend.
Penned and directed by Ra Karthik, the film stars Park Hye-jin, Jaehyun Jang, Ha Ram, Kim So Ri and Rishikanth in pivotal roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the
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