Vinoth Ruban

“Madharasi” is a reminder that even big names can serve you reheated leftovers and call it cinema. The story itself is built on Murugadoss’s template of picking unknown “random” issues and throwing them into the blender. First short term memory loss (Ghajini), then sleeper cells (Thuppaki), and now “gun culture.” The first two atleast did connect, this time, the topic does not even connect with the audience. It feels like someone read a random article headline and decided, “Ah, this is my next script.” Vidyut Jamwal, who could’ve been a menacing villain, is completely wasted here. In Thuppaki he was a proper nemesis, but in Madharasi he looks like a random vadakkan rowdy picked from a Tasmac fight. His “villainism” is so flat you almost wonder why they cast him at all. The logic defying sequences take the cake. Virat gets riddled with bullets from an SMG at chest and still survives to fight again in second half, no recovery, no physio but magically do pushups and fight, while Chirag is somehow still alive until NIA comes and shoots him again just to finish him off. It is like they have a health meter and painkillers from PUBG Mobile. NIA’s portrayal is another comedy piece. Their “priority” tasks are outsourced to Sivakarthikeyan’s character, who seems to be on call for anything and everything. It is almost like they run an Uber service for missions. And when he is not doing that, he is leaping off buildings in pure Kuruvi style, landing without a scratch and walking it off casually. Sure, Vijay gave him the Thuppaki in GOAT, but that does not mean Siva suddenly gets Vijay level immunity. Even vijay was roasted for his stunt in kuruvi, btw. Anirudh is the one I actually feel bad for. He is sweating to pump some energy into scenes that are dead on arrival. His background score screams for attention, but the story is too weak to carry it. In the bigger picture, it is sad to watch directors like Shankar and Murugadoss, once pioneers, slowly becoming parodies of their own past glory. Reinvent yourselves gentlemen, or retire gracefully before the audience does it for you. Final note: Thank heavens I watched this through a Tamilrockers download instead of burning 500 rupees at a theatre. At least the pirates saved me from double regret.

Coolie is a total blast. Rajini at 75 is still rewriting the definition of mass. Action, comedy, dance and that interval block shook the hall. The last 20 minutes are peak mass and pure whistle material. Now look at the so called bad reviews. Most of them come straight from Vijay fans. The same crowd that celebrated BEAST & SURA as if it was cinema reborn now pretend to be critics here. Their hypocrisy could fill an entire theater by itself. And YouTube reviewers like Prashant, Rednool, SS Music are no different. they get paid- they will praise, else they will trash & for the next movie by the production or by the director they will interview and will call the same film a hidden gem. These people are not critics, they are weather reports that change with the wind. As Lokesh said, for the ticket you spend Coolie delivers full satisfaction. The only thing that does not deliver is these salty fanboys and corrupted influencers. They are the real weight Tamil cinema should throw out.

A TJ Gnanavel film starring Rajni in the lead role presents a compelling storyline that delivers impactful content. While Manju Warrier, Amitabh, and Rakshan's performances are notable, their potential could have been utilized more effectively. Additionally, certain Rajni moments could have been enhanced through improved writing. Personally, the additional Rajni moments did not resonate with me and failed to evoke the intended emotional response or create memorable, goosebump-inducing scenes. I believe the film would have been even stronger if it had focused solely on the storyline itself. It is evident that only directors like Shankar, KS Ravi, or Nelson possess the ability to fully capture and awaken the essence of Rajinism in their films. While others may attempt, they often fall short in achieving this objective. Despite these observations, it is important to emphasize that this film is by no means mediocre and remains an enjoyable cinematic experience. I personally found it engaging and would happily watch it multiple times without experiencing boredom.

Oh, wow! A groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece? I guess they must have been using a time machine to watch old, silent films for inspiration. The plot? A team of highly trained professionals, including the legendary Vijay, the versatile Prasanth, and the iconic Prabhudeva, somehow manage to believe a villain is dead. You know, just like any normal person would. And then, in a shocking twist that will leave you gasping for breath, the villain kidnaps Vijay’s son and turns him into… a villain! I mean, who could have seen that coming? The movie’s screenplay, camera work, music, and characters are all so bad, it’s like they were trying to set a new record for cinematic incompetence. The visual effects? More like visual defects. They’re so realistic, you’ll swear you’re watching a PowerPoint presentation. And the cameo by the legendary Vijayakanth? Let’s just say it’s a moment for the history books… of bad vfx. The action scenes are so believable, you’ll be reaching for your popcorn to avoid choking on your disbelief. And the bikes? Well, let’s just say they’re more like magic carpets, capable of defying gravity and physics. The cast is a veritable who’s who of cinematic talent. From the legendary Vijayakanth to the stunning Trisha, the film boasts a unwanted lineup that will leave you speechless. And don’t forget the comedic genius of SK and Yogi Babu, who add a touch of humor to an otherwise serious plot. The music is so unforgettable, you’ll be humming the whistle podu song in your sleep. Or maybe you won’t. And the background score? Well, let’s just say it’s very background. You’ll barely notice it’s there. I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys watching paint dry. Or staring at a blank wall. Or listening to a lecture on quantum physics. It’s the perfect antidote to boredom. This film is a masterpiece of cinematic ineptitude. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants to understand the true meaning of the phrase ‘so bad it’s good.’”

Leo is a movie unnecessarily written, filmed and released It was a painful watch. Telugu action sequences are much more believable

After Sivaji, the rajini movie that I was waiting for happened to be Jailer. After a long gap of 16 years, I was happy, satisfied rajinified after leaving the theatre Watched it 2 times Some May say negatives about the movie but if you review this movie based on logic parameters then you're the idiit It's a classic cult Rajini movie that will satisfy the majority