Kishore Kumar

✒️MOVIE REVIEW🎟️ 🎬 MANJUMMEL BOYS 📽️ "This year's most gripping and intense survival thriller" The Malayalam film industry is experiencing a period of remarkable success this year, with the release of several notable and critically acclaimed films. Among these, "Manjummel Boys" stands out as a particularly exceptional cinematic experience, delivering an unparalleled theatrical journey. The film, directed by the talented filmmaker Chidambaram, beautifully portrays the essence of friendship, bonding, and resilience. It weaves an emotionally sound narrative that deeply touches the hearts of viewers. The film invites audiences on a profound emotional journey, leaving a lasting impact on their minds.The second half of the film is particularly noteworthy, featuring several scenes that elicit enthusiastic responses from the audience. This demonstrates that the success of a film does not solely depend on the presence of renowned actors, but rather on the quality of the writing and the performances of talented actors, which can elevate the screenplay and create impactful moments on screen. The casting in this film is impeccable, and each actor gives an outstanding performance that maintains the tension and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Soubin Shahir once again delivers an exceptional performance. Sreenath Bhashi portrayed a physically demanding role with utmost dedication and commitment, fully immersing himself in the character. While some of the other actors may not be as well-known, their on-screen chemistry is remarkable and effectively conveys the essence of friendship to the audience. The tug of war sequence, which was cleverly foreshadowed in the beginning, is skillfully linked into the climax, creating a powerful and impactful moment. The cinematography by Shyju Khalid is truly remarkable. The wide-angle shots of the Kodikanal, the low-angle shots of the dark pit inside the mysterious cave interior, and the close-up shots of the lead actors to capture their emotional expressions are particularly noteworthy.The art department delivered exceptional craftsmanship in the construction of the sets for the latter half of the film. It was hard to tell which places were real and which ones were fake. Music director Sushin Shyam has made a worthy contribution to this film. His music effectively heightens the emotional impact of the film, particularly through the background score for the intense scenes. This creates a captivating and immersive experience for the audience. Released in 1991, Gunna is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to inspire filmmakers even after 33 years. The song "Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan" has the potential to become a friendship anthem in 2024. The placement of the song at the end of the film is perfect and creates a memorable moment for the audience. The film pays homage to Gunna movie by incorporating elements from the original film into its plot, creating a beautiful tribute to actor Kamal Hassan, music director Ilayaraja and director Santhana Bharathi. Overall, Manjummel Boys offers a remarkable cinematic experience that should not be missed. It must be experienced in theaters. Please do not wait for its OTT release. This film's content and writing are best experienced on the big screen. Enjoy the emotional journey and cherish the friendship moments in theatre. Its engaging storytelling, outstanding performances, and heartwarming portrayal of friendship make this film a must-watch for all audiences.

🎬 D R I S H Y A M - 2 🎥 ✒️ M O V I E ▪️ R E V I E W In the recent times, Malayalam crime thrillers are becoming talk of the town and film like Drishyam set a high benchmark for Indian film industry. Infact, Drishyam is the only Indian film which was remade in Chinese. Most of the sequels in india were made to cash in on the popularity of the first film. However, there are very few gems where the director tries to put his best efforts to connect the dots layed out from the original film. Yes! Jeethu Joseph once again proved his worth and showed his master class in the Sequel Drishyam 2 : The Resumption. Right from the opening scene, each frame was well connected to the first version. The detailing for each scene was simply mind-blowing to watch. Most of the characters played in the first version were retained and only few new faces played their part in the sequel. All the new characters introduced in the sequel were perfectly synced with the plot. Director justified the new roles and their contribution for the twist and turns in the screenplay is quite amazing. Though the original version was remade in many Indian languages, most of us will still love 'George Kutty'. Kudos for the director for sketching such a flawless character that lives for many years . It is very difficult for someone to imitate what George Kutty has done in this film because his acting was so smooth and fluidic while delivering the crucial moments in the film. Mohan Lal is an asset for our indian cinema and there is lot to learn from this ace actor. For instance, the transformation scene from being confident family head to frightened poor father was simply superb and master class. The best part of this film is, as an audience we want George Kutty want to win and come out of the trap plotted by the cops. The encounter scenes between Murali Gopi and Mohan Lal was treat to watch. Infact, Asha Sharath played her role well in the first version. Surprisingly, Murali Gopi picked up in style from where it was ended. Meena and Esther did a decent job and justified their role while Asha Sharath and Siddique are effectively used in the second half. All the supporting roles displayed their best performance for the gripping screenplay. The interval block gives the pinch of shocking element and set the right tone for the second half. Top notch cinematography provides a stunning visuals for us to absorb the beauty of Kerala. The drone shots of George Kutty's house and green land of god's own country is visually appealing to watch with some breezy background score. On the downside, few may complain about the slow paced screenplay and lengthy shots in the first half but that time is actually required for the director to connect all the characters in the plot. Moreover, that build up is needed to create that tension atmosphere in the minds of the audience. In terms of making and screenplay the first version is too good but it is a worthy best try from the director to give us a edge of a seat thriller experience in the sequel. Overall, Drishyam 2 is a rare best made sequel which need to be experienced in the big screen but unfortunately it was released in OTT and it is available in Amazon Prime. Nevertheless,it is a perfect mystery crime thriller and a worth sequel to watch at your own convenience. Jeethu Joseph's smart direction, twisting screenplay and brillance of Mohan Lal acting makes this sequel a must watch in 2021 Rating : 4 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🎬 V A R I S U🎥 ✒️ M O V I E ▪️R E V I E W 🎟️ "The Boss Returns" Varisu is a typical family entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The plot is not something new to Tamil Cinema but the way it is executed with the screen presence of Vijay makes it a watchable family drama. The film got the biggest cast and crew starting from Sarathkumar, Jayasudha, Shaam, Shrikanth, Prakash Raj, Rashmika, Yogi Baba, and Prabhu, and the list goes on and on but still, the entire film rides on Vijay's shoulders and the ace actor showed his mass performance once again and scored maximum throughout the film. Actor Vijay is aging like a fine wine. At the age of 48, he still manages to perform young adult roles and he convincingly entertains the family audience at ease with his dance, acting, comedy, stunts, and mass moments. Varisu had the best production design. Everything looks extravagant on screen. The super-rich luxurious family gets the royal treatment and it is quite convincing for the audience. The production unit gave their best efforts in creating the most luxurious residences in recent times. The art department must be appreciated for their detailing and production design. Vamshi rides on the traditional templated family drama plot which makes it less engaging in the beginning but as the film progresses it does entertain and ends on a high note with emotional value. Though it gives an overall feel of watching a Telugu film, Vijay makes the difference with his hallmark heroic mass moments, stylish dance, comedy, and counter dialogues which gives a satisfying watch. Yogi Babu's comedy encounter with Vijay worked out well. Jayasudha and Sarathkumar delivered flawless performances. Shrikanth and Shaam are perfect choices to play the toxic brother characters. Prakash Raj has very little scope to play the antagonist role. SJ Surya makes a cameo in the second half and his combo with Vijay is entertaining. Overall Vamshi provided equal screen space for all supporting roles but Vijay score the maximum with his lighting performance. Be it dance or Be it one-liner or Be it emotional scene, Vijay gave a promising performance for his fan base and neutral audience. Thaman's music elevates the film at various points. The background score is good and syncs well with the visuals. Thee Thalapathy theme and Ranjithame song is the main highlight of the film. However, emotional scenes give a serial effect to the audience. Praveen KL's editing was a little letdown. A few extended scenes in the first half could have been chopped and trimmed to make it more engaging. Ranjithame's song was nicely edited for Vijay's fanbase. Karthik Palani Cinematography is good but the CGI and visual effects don't sync with the visuals. At some point, it looks very dramatic and artificial which gives a mega serial effect. Jani Master's choreography is good but after the Beast film, it does look redundant. Vijay is quite capable of doing much better dance steps but it was less explored by Jani in Varisu. On the downfall, the film lacks pacing and contains traditional family sentiments. At some point, the sentiment scenes did not work at all with cringe-acting. The second half of the movie is quite fast-paced and engaging but the first half is quite dragging and slow which may not be liked by the younger generation audience. Overall, Varisu is a watchable family drama and it does contain all ingredients for a fun-filled jolly ride. Family audiences may prefer Varisu for its entertainment package.

🎬 T H U N I V U 🎥 ✒️ M O V I E ▪️R E V I E W 🎟️ "No Guts No Glory" Thunivu is an action thriller built on a bank robbery plot. It is not based on a true story but the crux and the social messages delivered in the film were adapted from real-life situations and incidents. After a mixed response for Valimai, H. Vinod is back with a bang with his hallmark direction but the spark that lit the fire in Theeran and Sadhuranga Vettai was still missing in Thunivu. Ajith Kumar will perform to his best ability for the negative shade roles. Vaali, Billa, and Mankatha will remain one of his careers best. Now, Thunivu will also add to that list but with a score of just below exemplar. His screen presence throughout the film is incredible. We can see the shades of Mankatha on screen and the way he delivers the witty one-liners was awestruck. The new stylish look with a long white beard suited well for the gangster role. Manju Warrier fits the bill as a gangster lady but her relationship with AK was not established from the beginning. A couple of wow factors are built around her stunt performance and she delivered her best to the role. Samuthrakani and Mohana Sundaram performed well as supporting artists. Also, there are a bunch of YouTubers and TikTok makers in the film but their presence did not bring any additional value to the film. Pavni and Amir's cameo performances in the second half are a force-fit content to the script. Director H. Vinod strikes the right cords this time and manages to expel the bad memories of Valimai. Right from the first scene till the last frame, AK's performance was brilliant and the Director exploited the full potential of AK and executed it well on the big screen in grand style. In terms of scriptwriting, Thunivu is far better than Valimai. The detailing of financial crimes was set up and built well in the beginning for the audience to get used to the banking terminology. However, AK's back story and his relationship with Manju Warrier and the team were not well established in the script. Hence, there is no emotional connection with the characters, and their motive for the robbery is not known to the audience. The lack of emotional value in the film is a big drawback. The audience may not connect well with the core characters of the film. The rationale behind the motive for the bank robbery is not justified to the audience. For instance, killing government officials, commandos, and policemen for saving poor people from the money-sucking bank and corporates doesn't make any sense and there is no logic whatsoever for countless gunshot killings. Agree, we can't expect a logical sense in a big star commercial flick but it was a little overdone in the end and it does look atrocious after a nonstop gunfight in the climax. Ghibran's music composition and background score seem to be flat and ineffective for the racy thriller. The songs are not up to the mark and are not in sync with the screenplay. Vijay Velukutty’s editing is fairly decent, and the cuts are racy and captivating but there are a few continuity issues in the second half. Cinematography by Nirav Shah aids the director to exhibit his vision in a grandeur fashion. Production design looked very ordinary for a high-budget film but Nirav Shah managed to conceal the flaws with his brilliant cinematography. Overall, Thunivu brings back the old vintage memories of Billa and Mankatha but it did not live up to the expectations of cinema lovers. A watchable stunning thriller but not the best from Vinod and AK

"A coming-of-age love story of the 2K Kids" Love today is a romantic comedy directed and acted by Pradeep Ranganathan. The trailer already created positive vibes among the 2Ks and the first-day response pulled an enormous crowd to theatres.As a director, he had shown some incredible creativity in writing and scored a maximum for engaging the audience with fun and laughter throughout the film The response from the audience in the theatre shows how quirky and fun to watch this new-age romantic comedy. Stories like Love Today demand a new face who can easily connect well with the audience. Pradeep fit the bill for this role and he justified his presence in each frame. New face Ivana plays the role of Nikitha and she instantly connects with the audience from the first scene with her stunning expression. The chemistry between Pradeep and Nikitha is natural and both didn't cross the line throughout the film. Pradeep as an actor deserves applause for his splendid performance on screen. His body language and gestures remind us of Dhanush, Prabhu Deva, and SJ Surya. Satyaraj once again proved what a veteran actor could bring on-screen with their powerful performance. The first encounter scene between Satyaraj and Pradeep is fun and frolic to watch and the theatre erupts with laughter scene after scene. The supporting actors did a fantastic job and the selection of the cast worked out incredibly well. Radhika plays a responsible loving mom and she delivers her best in the climax with her thoughtful advice for the young generations. Yogi Babu shines well as an actor with some emotional scenes in the second half. There are quite a lot of YouTube actors in this film. All performed well on the screen to bring some emotional value and stick to the point with their good performance. Unlike Comali, Love today didn't fall into the preachy trap. Some of the social messages on body shaming and women's harassment are subtly implanted in different layers of the script and it is not forced to fit in any juncture and gel well with the screenplay and storyline. Thanks to the director for bringing some value at the end with a good message to the young and older generations. Technically this film is well-crafted and the editor deserves a special mention for the sleek cuts between the scene transformation. Social media screens and phone conversations play a vital role in the film and the way they are executed on screen through visual effects was awestruck and engaging. The entire film looks colorful and vibrant with the cinematography by Dinesh. A couple of close-up shots are cleverly used to bring the comical flavor. Yuvan's background music is a big plus and creates a perfect mood for a Romcom and brings more laughter to the audience. The Carnatic fusion music is iconic and worked well for Sathyaraj's portion. On the downside, some of the double-meaning dialogue and adult content may not be suitable for a family audience, and may find it a little overdone. This film was developed from the short film made by the director himself and the storyline is predictable and runs for a happy ending so there is no surprise factor left for the audience. Overall, Love Today is a light-hearted film that contains all ingredients for a perfect romantic comedy. Watch this flick on the big screen for a jolly fun ride and hilarious moments. You will come out of the theatre with all smiles with a subtle social message implanted in your mind.

🎬 P O N N I Y I N ▪️ S E L V A N 🎥 ✒️ M O V I E ▪️R E V I E W 🎟️ "Remarkable epic drama with immersing visuals and stunning cast" First and foremost, Ponniyin Selvan should not be compared with fantasy period films that glorify war sequences with larger-than-life treatment. PS1 is a plot-driven film and it will unravel several layers of storylines adapted from the novel. Mani Ratnam fulfilled the dream with this iconic magnum opus project. It's a dream come moment for the entire Tamil film industry to experience this epic novel on the big screen.The screenplay is written by Mani Ratnam along with writer Jayamohan and Elango Kumaravel. The dialects in PS1 are not exactly ancient Tamil nor the modern version. The dialogue writer establishes the right mix of ancient Tamil language and colloquial versions for the audience to follow the conversations effortlessly. The first 30 mins of the film is significant for the audience who never read the book because it provides a lot of information to digest, and inferences to follow the key characters in the plot and set the stage to get into the Worlds of Chola Era. Hats off to Mani Ratnam for his meritorious efforts in the recreation of Tamil history. As a director, he stands tall and delivers at various stages of the film. Be it the writings for character arcs, be it the cast selection, be it the execution behind the camera everything was top-notch and brilliantly coined to give an all-new experience of watching a Tamil period drama. Karthi is the show stealer in the first half and he is the best fit to play the role of Vandhiyathevan who is cheeky, flirty but heroic. Some of his pick-up lines with Kundhavi and Nandhini are admirable. Jayam ravi plays the role of Arul Mozhi Varman. His character as a young prince is very powerful. His body language, dialogue delivery, and gestures perfectly suit the role. His encounter with Karthi in the second half is intriguing and he scores maximum for stunts and action sequences.Vikram plays the role of Adhitha Karikalan who carries bitter love life, vengeance, and emptiness with tons of emotional baggage and he beautifully portrays it on screen with his acting ability. Aishwariya Rai and Trisha are the core characters who connect all the characters in the plot. The face-off scene between Nandhini and Trisha was poetically written and both the actors delivered their best for that scene. The jewelry and costumes they wear look so real and it gives a feel of watching a real royal lady on screen. Trisha as Kundhavi is a perfect choice and she looks stunning. On the other hand, Aishwariya Rai lived the character of Nandhini and she is the best choice to play the role of a power-hungry lady who is ready to take revenge against the strongest dynasty. The technical crew of this Magnus opus deserves huge applause for their meticulous contribution. Thotta Tharani's production design is awestruck. Cinematographer Ravi Varman is another gem in the crown and deserves all praise for his stunning work behind the camera. The VFX effects are realistic and believable. I think it is one of the finest visual and CG effects in recent times. The climax portion in the middle of the sea is jaw-dropping and mesmerizing. Finally, the Mozart of Madras delivers yet another world-class music composition for this epic film. AR Rahman's soulful background score recreates the Chola regime. Overall, Ponniyin Selvan is a path breaker in Tamil cinema.A must-watch on the big screen to get the immersing experience of witnessing Chola World!

🎬 Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu ( VTK ) ✒️ M O V I E ▪️R E V I E W 🎟️ "A Slow-Burn Gangster Drama " Slow-burn thrillers are not a popular genre for Tamil audiences but Director GVM tried his best efforts to embrace the new-age storytelling in Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. It is not a regular Gangster flick with intense action drama, rather it is more of a character-driven life story of a gangster. The process of becoming a gangster was bisected frame by frame and it is gradually incepted into the minds of the audience from the beginning. For the first time, GVM moved away from his comfort zone and delivered something different. People who follow GVM regularly may find it a very distinct film as the making is very unique with less commercial value. There are no shades of GVM whatsoever! The trademark poetic narration backed by GVM voiceover is missing in VTK but the lead character "Muthuveeran" was well written by Jeyamohan and it is conceived well by the director. The storyline of VTK is very familiar and it is attempted by various directors for several decades. While watching the film we may recollect the memory of Nayagan, Pudhupettai, and Baasha. However, VTK offers a unique cinematic experience through Character treatment. Muthuveeran played by STR was exceptional on screen. The physical transmission of Simbu is very proficient for the crux of the story. As the story evolves the audience is immersed in Muthu's journey of becoming the Gangster. It will be a notable film in Simbu's film career. His look, body language, gestures, and dialogue delivery looks incredibly pragmatic for the role of Muthu. For the first half, his walking style looks different. He was walking lamely with one foot but he was walking perfectly in the second half. Maybe it was the vision of the director to show that subtle difference when the character evolves more dominant in the screenplay. Surprisingly, the romantic portions between Simbu and Debutant Siddhi Idnani did not sync well in the screenplay and barely looks force fit. Vikram fame Jaffar has an intriguing character and his introduction scene is much bigger than the protagonist. Radhika and Appukutty's performances are to the point despite minimal screen time. Unfortunately, the antagonist roles are not very powerful and dominant which makes the film one-sided. After many years, it's a complete musical package from AR Rahman. The original score and compositions are very different and out of the box from his regular musical treatment. Mallipoo song is the highlighted one and it is not from the AR school of music. Everything was perfect in that song. The mesmerizing voice of Madhushree, elegant dance choreography by Brindha, and brilliant cinematography make the song stand out from the rest. Even the background score is very seductive. The Malayalam Rap score for the stunts is a stunning composition from AR. Marakuma Nenjam is a soulful song but it was used extensively as a theme which makes it redundant after a while. The cinematography was extraordinary and delightful for a major portion of the film. There are quite a lot of single shots which intensify the storyline and engage the audience with the script.The editing is a bit weak, especially towards the end. It was promoted as part one but there is no lead for the sequel and the climax portion looks extremely broken and abruptly ended. Overall, Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu is a Non-GVM film! Despite some shortcomings, you can still watch this engaging flick on the big screen to get the exciting experience of the slow-burn gangster saga.

✨🎬 N A Y A G A N 🎥✨ Nayagan is one of the finest cult classic in Indian Cinema. It's been 33 years since Nayagan released and this is one terrific performance from Kamal Hassan which still remains unmatched by any actor across India. In my opinion, Nayagan is the best film directed by Mani Ratnam in his career. It's like a magical combination which will happen only once in lifetime. Nayagan would have touched the lives of all 80's born kids for sure and this film is very special and close to my heart. There will be one particular film for every actor that expanded their fan base and Nayagan was one such film for Kamal. Infact, I've become Kamal Hassan Fan only after watching this magnificent masterpiece. People who haven't watched this film might think that I'm little over-exaggerating about this film but the fact is Nayagan is one among the 'All-Time 100 Best Films ' listed by Times Magazine. This film was inspiration for many debut film directors in India. During the early 80s, Tamil film industry was dominated by K Balachander, Balu Mahendra, Mahendran and Bharathiraja. Mani Ratnam was a new director that time and Kamal Hassan was the one who influenced Muktha Srinivasan to rope in Mani Ratnam in this film and rest is history! Nayagan gave him a huge recognition from all-over india. Mani's style of film making became a new trendsetter in the industry and evolved has a new brand in Indian Cinema after Nayagan was released. Many film experts criticized Kamal Hassan for imitating the "Famous Marlon Brando" from The Godfather but I don't think any other actor in India could have even think of doing it better than Kamal Hassan. Many people celebrated this film as the 'Indian version of Godfather.' Kamal won the National Award for Best Actor in this film. The climax scene dialogue between Velu Nayakar and his Grandson was even remembered now. " Neenga Nallavara Kettavara" that one liner sums up the entire life journey of Velu Nayakar and Kamal would have killed it with his unmatched performance. On a technical side, this film achieved a new milestone. Thota Tharani won the National Award for Best Art Direction for this film. The entire slum sequences were shot in Chennai and he recreated the Mumbai Dharavi with his impeccable art work. Infact, many junior artist and pigeons were brought from Mumbai to recreate the exact slum atmosphere in Chennai. P C Sreeram won the National Award for Best Cinematography. Nayagan was the first film which adopted frame within the frame technique of film making which was widely appreciated by many experts. The climax portion was shot inside the Anna University main block and P C Sreeram would have uniquely captured it with some awesome wide angle shots. The lighting theme in Nayagan was quite new during that time which gave an all new viewing experience for the audience. Most of the intense scenes were captured with low lighting without comprising on the quality. Nayagan was the 400th film for Ilaiyaraja. The background score and cinematography was inseperable. Even now many debut music directors watch this film to understand the finest nuances in composing the back ground score for an intense drama. The emotional scenes were highlighted and elevated by the Great Mastro by his impeccable music composition. 'Thenpandi Cheemayilee' was the first song composed for this movie and it used as a theme music for the entire film. Pulamaipithan wrote the lyrics for all the songs except ' Nila adhu vanathu mele' which Ilaiyaraja himself wrote. Nayagan is available in Amazon Prime. In case, if you missed to watch the original Tamil version you can still watch it in Prime.

🎬 V I K R A M 🎥 ✒️ M O V I E ▪️R E V I E W 🎟️ "An awestruck experience of new-age commercial thriller built within Lokesh Cinematic Universe" Lokesh Kanagaraj created his cinematic universe from "Kaithi" and brilliantly coined it in Vikram . Director Lokesh scores maximum for being the thoughtful Writer. It is not an easy assignment to handle three lead actors in one film. All three actors have significant roles to play in the plot. Lokesh already proved his remarkable directorial skill in handling multi-layered stories and now he becomes the 'Real Master' by connecting the worlds of Kaithi in Vikram. We can call it a sequel to Kaithi because Vikram begins where Kaithi ends. All the characters in the film are very carefully written and there is a strong storyline connection from Kaithi in the screenplay. It is out and out a Lokesh Kanagaraj film and Kamal Hassan surrendered himself as an Actor. Also, being a producer and director himself, Kamal did not influence on the writing. Kamal has very less screen space in the first half and Fahadh Fasil steals the show with his flawless acting. However, the built-up sequences in the first half worked out well to reveal the dominance of the Ghost Vikram in the second half. The theatre erupts when the Ghost Vikram revealed during the interval block. Kamal Hassan as an actor shines like a diamond when there is an opportunity to score on the big screen. I think he had chosen the right script to suit his age. Due to the aging factor, he cannot perform the stunts very fluently but he outsmarts everyone with his acting skill and balance it out in the screenplay. He shows the world who is "Ulaga Nayagan" in the climax encounter with Vijay Sethupathi. Also, Lokesh induced the right mix of surprise packages in the script to bring in the Goosebump moments for the Kamal Fans and it worked out well throughout the film. Being a fanboy himself, he celebrated Kamal's charismatic screen presence which is evident in the second half. Fahadh Fasil plays the role of an undercover agent and he justified his presence in many scenes. The body language and gestures are picture-perfect and he seamlessly scores well on the screen. Vijay Sethupathi plays a negative role and as usual, he brings in a lot of energy with his acting skill. His introduction scene is a treat to watch. However, his role was sidelined in the second half and it is not as impactful as it was in MASTER. The inclusion of the Surya character ( Rolex) in the climax is a great idea and it gives the lead for the next sequel. I believe Karthi and Kamal will join hands to fight the mighty Rolex in the next part. It was just 5 mins scene in the end but Actor Surya showed his vibrant side and stellar performance and ended the film on a high note. Girish Gangadharan's work behind the camera is stunning. Philomin Raj cuts are precise. The film runs for 3 hours but it was very engaging and intriguing till the end. The action cuts in the second half are very intense and thoughtful. Anirudh's punchy background score and unique theme music elevate the film to the next level. The crowd erupts when Kamal performs the stunts for Porkonda Singam. Stunts are choreographed by KGF fame Anbariv but there are no intense hand fights but it was compensated with gunshots and chase sequences. Overall, Vikram is a high-octane action thriller with a lot of surprise twists. It's a must-watch in theatre for the cinematic experience and stylish performance from the leading actors. 🔖Rating: 4 out of 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟