Ace

Ace (2025) : Movie Review -

Ace has all the right ingredients to cater to the masses, though it misses the finesse expected by the class audience. The film treads familiar ground-con dramas with mistaken identities and emotional backstories-so predictability does creep in. Fortunately, it doesn't become tiresome. The 155-minute runtime feels unnecessarily stretched for a con-thriller, which usually lands better around the two-hour mark. One unique twist here is that the identity of the protagonist is never fully revealed-even after the film ends.

The story, directed by Arumuga Kumar, follows Bolt Kannan (Vijay Sethupathi), who arrives in a foreign country and is mistakenly hired by Arivu (Yogi Babu). Taking advantage of the situation, Bolt plays along and eventually falls for Rukku (Rukmini Vasanth), who's facing abuse at the hands of her stepfather, Rajadurai (Babloo Prithiveeraj). To help Rukku escape and also repay a debt incurred while trying to double money for a dress, Bolt must navigate a world of cons, loans, and poker scams. The plot stays engaging with its many twists, though it occasionally slips into dated tropes and poor clichés.

Characters like Arivu with his silly decisions, or the overdone chase sequences and conveniently secretive leads, drag the narrative down. The comedy quotient is uneven-some jokes fall flat, but a few manage to evoke genuine laughter. Vijay Sethupathi, however, shines in a full-blown south-hero avatar after a while. He's got the full package-brawn, brains, charm, emotional depth, and a knack for manipulation. He's the savior, the lover, the fighter-practically unstoppable, as expected from such roles.

Rukmini Vasanth and Divya Pillai look stunning and deliver respectable performances. Yogi Babu, while not entirely convincing, brings enough energy to his role. BS Avinash is an effective villain, and Babloo Prithiveeraj is convincingly cruel. The rest of the supporting cast does a serviceable job. Action sequences vary in quality-some are punchy, others exhausting. The cinematography is decent, but the screenplay needed tightening. Director Arumuga Kumar maintains a steady hand but misses out on delivering that one big moment-the ace card, so to speak. With so many twists and build-ups, you expect a grand reveal, but Ace ends up playing it safe.

RATING - 5/10*

'Makkal Selvan' Vijaysethupathi 'Ace'd the movie with perfect style & acting. Combo of Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu was very entertaining & hilarious and worked out extremely well.

This movie is full of thrills and mostly filled with fun moments and kept the mood in a light hearted way. Not a strong storyline to corrolate but kept the audience engaging and well connected with the movie. Director Arumuga Kumar has done a neat job in handling the movie in such a good way.

Babloo Prithiveeraj negative shade in acting worked out very well and remainded of similar strong neagtive role in old 'Ajith' movie. Strong villain character Avinash with his look and strong dialogue delivery was very impactful.

Overall a very good movie to watch which keeps us entertaining continuously.

Ace is a masterwork of movement, light, and frame. 🎥 The motive close-ups and underwater sequences were stunning. VJS lived the role; his performance felt organic. 🙌 Rukmini was effortlessly refreshing, and Yogi Babu blended humor with emotion in a rare combo. The screenplay moved with great rhythm, and the finale had a clever build-up. Aditya Rao's score was haunting yet subtle. Sound design? Flawless. When every department clicks, this is what we get. Proud to see Tamil cinema evolve like this! 👏Climax shot slow-motion water splash - vera level! Some scenes make me a goosebumps and very unexpected climax must watch movie! Don't miss in theatre.

The film went good for the first hour and turned so badly for the next hour and half. The comedy didn't work so well in half of the film. Yogi Babu is not capable of carrying like Santa or soori so directors shouldn't leave it simply to Yogi Babu to save the film. Vijay Sethupathi was okayish. Rukmini Vasanth was amazing like always. Her acting was phenomenal. Divya pillai was great too. The score and bgms were too loud which felt absurd. The villains looked like fools. There was a poker set piece in the film which was so intense and interesting. But all of the set up went to ruins. Many layers were added inside the screenplay which felt very underwhelming. The heist scene was so badly written. The action sequences were average.

On the whole, this is a below average film. You will get entertained for half of the film then and there but the other half will bore you.

Antha Diwakar laam cameo yenda kuduka veikuringa. Avana laam cinema kulla yenda kondu varinga loosu Kollywood. Mental Kollywood.

If you add other foreign language in a particular language film, don't forget to add subs like dune 2. Cause who the hell knows what language are they even speaking ?

Kollywood is dead bro. Last hope is coolie. Lets see.

Ace is a fun and stylish entertainer that perfectly blends comedy, romance, and action. Vijay Sethupathi is at his absolute best as Kannan "Ace," delivering charm, wit, and effortless screen presence. His chemistry with Yogi Babu provides constant laughter and makes the film lively from start to finish. Rukmini Vasanth adds grace and freshness to the story, while the Malaysian setting, vibrant visuals, and energetic music elevate the overall experience. With its mix of humor, emotions, and thrills, Ace is a must-watch for Vijay Sethupathi fans and a perfect lighthearted ride for all audiences.