Naayagan Meendum Vara
Ettu Thikkum Payam Thaane
I couldn't take my eyes off the screen for the entirety of the movie, after so many lacklustre movies like Beast and outright disasters like Valimai, Don was a decent relief (yet to watch, but great reviews), but Vikram is a showstopper and a jaw-dropper. What a masterpiece by Lokesh after a decent affair in Master. From the very get-go, there are small connections with Kaithi, but as the movie runs on, it runs so smoothly with the universe of Kaithi, leaving aside a few hiccups seeing VJS back in Vikram after master and I'm still clueless how Arjun Das is alive, but I hope this is justified. VJS was menacing, much better than Master, this is one of his best performances as a villain, and when the mom pops the pill, he's a force stronger than anyone except the eagle. Fahadh Fasil stole the first half, and really stomped his foot in Kollywood with her performance. The biggest issue people had with this movie prior to release is how all three would be handled, but they all were given ample amount of time to shine and show their mettle, which is what actors like Nelson dropped the ball on in Beast and other big movies as well. Lokesh is in his own zone right now and is in leagues with PA Ranjith when it comes to Maverick Film makers. I love how all of Lokesh's films have a criminal background and drugs, and he never justifies the usage of them, he shows the emotional trauma behind the usage, but never outgoingly says this is the life you should be going after, which is commendable. Lokesh has proven himself yet again, and I can't be happier. What an experience in the theatres. Finally, Kamal, you stole any thunder Rajini had and absolutely destroyed the movies he's given in the past 10 years. What a comeback after 4 years, and what maturity you pulled the role with, and the bravery to play a hero as a 60-year-old. Wow Kamal, absolutely awestruck. Suriya with his cameo was on point, and the showdown between the 3 protagonists and Suriya will be ultimate. I'm not a guy that purely likes movies for mass, and as mass as this movie is, the storyline, the making and the screenplay make this s a sure-shot blockbuster and a benchmark film in the Tamil industry. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS IT, my first Tamil film in theatres in Canada in 8 years, and the theatre was packed on day 6 with a full audience, the mania for Vikram is crazy and make sure you don't miss out on the one of a kind experience.
Finally, the action scenes were so fresh, the way it was choreographed, the tall actors performed amazingly in this movie, and the whole cinematography was amazing to watch like visual poetry. The way the action scenes were shot, were legitimately at Hollywood level in portions and there are scenes in the movie which will catch you so of the guard, some so wack and some so thrilling and shocking.
Vikram - Code Red
10/10