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As a diehard Rajni fan, my opinions on this movie won’t change or be biased. Thalaivar, now in his 70s, clearly shows signs of aging—his agility and power-packed performances aren't what they used to be. But even with those limitations, he continues to run, move, and pull off his signature magnetic style that keeps the audience entertained. That remains his undeniable advantage. "Kuri vecha (when you aim), era vizhanum(prey has to fall)" while the aim is good but the prey is not dead, it's just wounded and jailed. "Vettaiyan" takes a different approach and deserves kudos for breaking stereotypes in Tamil cinema. It’s refreshing to see a director trying to reinvent the formula. However, while the effort to reform the narrative is appreciated, I can't help but feel they didn’t fully commit to the change. If you're going for something new, why not go all in? Many of us Rajni fans are ready to see him in two extremes—either in a mass, action-packed role or as a grounded, nuanced character. Vettaiyan as a character needed to be just that—a hunter. There should have been more grit, more evolution in his transformation. It’s not just about action; it’s about embodying the essence of the character. There was a missed opportunity in pushing boundaries even further, especially with Rajni’s screen presence that could have brought so much more to a character-driven story. In conclusion, while "Vettaiyan" delivers entertainment, it doesn’t fully embrace the chance to break free from tradition. Rajni’s charm is still alive, but the film could have done more to showcase his versatility. But irundhaalu "Thalaivaru Nirandharaam". 🔥🔥🔥 #mentallan Lol.

Alien Romulus. I became a fan of James Cameron watching the Aliens. Also the alien mommy/killer Sigourney Weaver.. They both join hands in Avatar again, it's also alien movie... But boy Aliens hold a special place in my heart. Also Alien by Ridley Scott is a classic as well. Both Alien and Aliens are one of the best ever movies to be made in the history of cinema. Then came the David Fincher one which I hate just because it destroyed everything that was built in Aliens. I would even prefer Resurrections. This might be an unpopular opinion, but Romulus stands as one of the best creepy Alien installation that nods to the Ridley Scotts idea. Ridley Scott would be so proud. It's a great movie, that encapsulates the 90's creepy horror movie vibe. I for one who has watched Prometheus and Covenant, Romulus is more of an Alien movie. Also Prometheus and Covenant are very underrated. I love the Alien franchise so much, except for the Alien vs predator ones... But I am happy that they came out. Crazy how anything can happen in Hollywood. Romulus has a never seen before unhinged Alien creepiness yet a proud installment.

Vaazhai - a bio-drama masterpiece. It is profound story, burdened beyond his years, a tender-hearted boy from a world far removed from contemporary cinema. The friendly rivalry between the boy being a Rajini fan and his friend Suresh a Kamal fan can lead to some hilarious banter and playful disagreements. A young boy who has an admiration/crush towards his teacher at school. His love towards his sister and his village people. Having every possibility for the movie to become a feel good film, it is not. The reality check happens now and then in the film and peaked towards the end. Banana is a fundamental fruit that is used to be served in a banana leaf at any traditional way of Tamil food, a ritualistic element to stick incense sticks when praying to our Tamil deity. But now a "fundamental banana" that reaches our hands from petty shops and fruit vendors makes us question both.. basic food to a set of people and questions even the god we worship. All the appreciation reaches to the creator Mari Selvaraj who has enacted a whole villege, cast and crew, geography, insects and birds, technicians and sound engineer into his world.

The word I am going to describe this movie with is "value".. I don't usually write reviews, but I want to be part of this as this could be a benchmark for tamil cinema and its value. The word Thangalaan means the son of gold! So gold is a valuable element found in earth. A thing can have value no matter whatever it is, based on circumstances it can change. The thing I took from the movie is not a piece of gold's value, but the piece of cloth's value that is beautifully portrayed in this film, how it can denote power and how it can change a lifestyle. The value of the same thing is different to each of them including gold, cloth, education, power, food and more importantly freedom. Pa Ranjith doesn't just focus on the oppression from the so called "upper caste" or even the British, he focuses on how as a people have lost the land, their freedom, themselves when they forget the value of it. It is to cultivate, remembered and celebrated our rights on property. When Malavika's character is shown as the antagonist, and it takes turn as something else the value changes. That's the power of perspective. The true value/color of the British officer Clement is seen when he finds the gold which happens to be fake. The value of upper class when they get the chance to loot. Everything is wonderfully said if you follow carefully with the story. Ranjith has proved himself in this. Vikram, Malavika, Pasupathi, Parvathi Thiruvothu, Hari Krishna and all the cast members have lived and not acted as the role per se. GV has constructed the music to match the visual spectacle that we witness. Each and every frame has a value. I appreciate each and everyone in the crew to take time and achieve this. The rawness, the aesthetics, the nature, everything was so so good. Thangalaan a solid 9/10

So proud that there's a movie like this in Tamil. Kamal's brilliant acting is already pulling everyone inside the movie but to overcome that there is Kamal's brilliant script. So it is so overwhelming. This is so nice. One of the movies which shows the true potential of Kamal Hassan. Everybody knows about the 10 different roles in this played by Kamal, but there is 11th role as the script writer. Where he has played really brilliantly. Also there's another role as singer in this film. What can't he do. This is greatness.