Magudam

From being a meek hero with recognisable problems like EMI and a car, to the plasticity with which he is made the saviour, the film defies even the template of a nobody rising above the ranks. Magudam ends up being a heavy crown on a shaky head.

Magudam doesn't end up being the epic that it aspires to be. It is a reminder that not every actor should turn director, and vice versa.

Neither the direction nor the performances, nor even GV Prakash's music, can save the painful mess that Magudam is.

Overall, Magudam is an average action entertainer with a strong BGM, a better second half and a grand presentation, but the stretched runtime and uneven writing limit its impact.

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.

Vishal’s directorial debut Magudam is an ambitious, action-heavy revenge saga that boasts committed performances across three timelines, but struggles with a screenplay that cannot always hold its m

Plus Points: As always, Vishal delivers a strong performance.