This is the 12114th most frequent Swedish word.
riktad
Directed.
Here, 'riktat' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'rikta', describing the message as being specifically sent towards a certain target, the group.
Han skickade ett riktat meddelande till gruppen.
He sent a directed message to the group.
In this sentence, 'riktad' conveys the idea that the camera's focus or direction is purposefully oriented towards a specific object, the sunset.
Kameran var riktad mot solnedgÄngen.
The camera was directed towards the sunset.
Here, 'riktad' emphasizes that the criticism was intentionally targeted at a particular individual, the manager.