Gatta Kusthi

Gatta Kusthi was definitely interesting, comic, and touching on core values. Somehow, the screenplay felt too common and could have been approached in a more innovative way

DELICIOUS

-Gatta Kusthi was very entertaining from the get-go and Karunas (playing Veera's uncle) was in part responsible for this because he went above and beyond. His chauvinistic mannerisms and comments were too funny

-VIshnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi were simply fantastic Kudos to Redin Kingsley playing the temple servant petrified by his wife

BLAND

-So, the movie carried a good lesson on empowering women and teaching husbands to honor their wives, but we've seen this so many times before.

It'll actually be better to see these lessons implemented in Tamil cinema rather than just preaching about it in movies because too often, female characters are marginalized

-Aishwarya Lekshmi's fighting choreography could have been more robust and aggressive. The constant use of slow motion seemed to be hiding some imperfections.

The movie started of well. Aishwarya's role/character has been written really well. However, as a feminist, it triggered me when there were talks about gender discrimination throughout the film. It's almost the same concept in every South Indian film you know, where most of the storyline involves gender inequality. Nevertheless, my rating for this movie totally dropped during the ending, which is so poorly written. It's like they had given up on writing the storyline last minute and just made something up to wrap up the script.

For very obvious reasons, this movie was not able to live up to my expectations. It does not reach up to the level of the bollywood film, Dangal or any other wrestling films; the starting did but the ending ruined the whole thing.

The attempted story line gives a breath of fresh air in tamil cinema.

The movie starts off in splendour setting the scene and strongly imprinting the intensity of each of the charcters but at some point fails to keep the tempo going.

The female lead character Keerthy is well played by Aishwarya Lekshmy. The cheek fillers looks a bit odd, and a the short haired version would have been nicer with some better hairdo as it stands out very weirdly. The acting was fairly good , but some clear difficulty in transitioning between the tough and the soft characters is felt.

The male lead character Veera is brilliantly played by Vishnu Vishal. His physique and hardwork is well noted. But his character loses a bit of justice from the initial build up.

The Comedy part by Redin is a big let down. I wish the script writers had focussed a bit more witty and funny scenes, as there were many opportunities, where they could have cracked the laughter pot and made it memorable.

The anatgonist role played by Dass ( Ajay) and Rathnam ( karunas) was given built up very well but those characters gave up weakly without any justification for the role played. Moreover a reaction after knowing the real situation before the fight from the coach kodangi ( Hareesh) which was expected is also missing.

Overall, very good attempt, the movie along with characters loses tempo in the 2nd half. Looks like there was a bit of hurry to finish the movie towards the end.

Neverthless, Definitely a good family entertainer. A very good opportunity to teach children about gender equality and sports motivation.

As per my review title, this film is an 100% propaganda film. The theme is "Women can survive without men by making many sacrifices, whereas men will be doomed without women". If this movie had been neutral, I would have given 10 stars. Because of the biased view, I give it 5 stars, that too only for good acting. Otherwise it is eligible only for 1 star. As stated by one reviewer, acting of Karunas is great. But the director made his character in such a way that even male supremists will abhor his character. Such a stereotype! Perhaps the director is from some other planet, that he is not aware of those women who kill their own children for the sake of their lovers. I don't know how long men have to bear this kind of humility, that too from fellow men.

Gatta Kusthi is a refreshing blend of mass entertainment and meaningful messaging. While it checks all the boxes of commercial cinema-action, comedy, music, and drama-it cleverly challenges patriarchal norms and gender stereotypes without ever feeling preachy. The story unfolds with humor and heart, gradually introducing progressive themes through smart writing and emotional depth.

The performances are standout, especially from the leads. The male protagonist takes on a brave, layered role, while the female lead breaks away from clichés with strength and grace, becoming the soul of the film. Their chemistry is engaging, making the narrative both personal and symbolic.

Technically polished, the film features vibrant cinematography, crisp editing, and a well-balanced soundtrack. What sets *Gatta Kusthi* apart is its ability to make the audience laugh and reflect at the same time. It's bold, entertaining, and thought-provoking-a rare achievement in mainstream Indian cinema. A must-watch with a powerful message.

In summary, Gatta Kushti is a film that deserves to be seen and talked about. It entertains, it questions, and it inspires. With strong performances, a compelling message, and high production value, it delivers on every front. Whether you're watching for the fun or for the deeper themes, this film will leave you with something to think about. It's a much-needed addition to the landscape of Indian cinema-and a slap in the face of patriarchy, served with a smile.