Bhuvanesh Chandar

in The Hindu

After Rocky, every successive film has felt less grounded and more emotionally contrived, as if even the slightest scope for lyricism in writing exists only to propel the oncoming action set piece.

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All that said, in his last feature film appearance, Vijay looks his best and carries the scenes with his undeniably gripping screen presence.

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I say this with confidence because his latest film, Magudam(which also marks the actor’s directorial debut), is a textbook example of what could go wrong when you try to ape a winning formula.

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Similarly, the use of composer Vaisakh Somanath’s superb compositions adds to the very specific atmosphere the director has opted for.

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Abhay and Nirmala (who Maddy calls Mrs Nirmala) become the family Maddy has been searching for her whole life, and Mamitha Baiju gives so much life to her character through her superb performance.

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But if you are someone who looks for convincing psychological ties between actions and reactions, you might find many instances in this film quite contrived.

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And, as always, what joy it is to see big heroes like Karthi, also one of the finest actors of the generation, consistently champion author-backed roles like this. If not for the post-intermission blues, Sardar 2 could have been a feather in Karthi and Mithran's caps.

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Aa Okkati Adakku has a shoddily-written screenplay, and with every following scene, it only goes from dreadful to downright trashy.

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Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "An offbeat entry in the Diwali roster, Bloody Beggar is rich in entertainment, crafty world-building, and heart."

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Sports also doubles up as a unifying platform that breaks social hierarchy and puts to test the scientific temper of its participants.

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Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu stated "Lal Salaam is the kind of film you wish you liked for how noble its intentions are.

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Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote, "Imagine watching a film anchored by adult characters who behave as if they are possessed by cartoon characters.

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Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "It just so happens that any PR against victim-blaming might be good PR for our social media times, and you hope, at least, that the lesson from this PT Sir reaches its intended ears".

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Yet, in a screenplay as contrived as this, you wonder if these observations are even noteworthy.

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Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "In the end, Sorgavaasal does not feel like a cohesive screenplay with a few flourishing scenes; you only see the potential, of what it could have been with a tighter storyline and some breathing space for the characters of this claustrophobic prison."

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