Madharaasi

Action feast. A fast and satisfying entertainer that has superb fight sequences that keep knocking our energy up.

ARM blends Sivakarthikeyan's intensity and fun with his trademark thrill-making elements. The psychological disorder angle for the hero along with the gun culture angle for the villain are superb inclusions, and they elevate the film from its usual standpoint. Very good first half. The second half limits itself to the play between the characters - though there is some unevenness, it works out on the whole.

SK boils his blood to drive home a memorable performance, and he has a super powerful opposition in Vidyut who gets equal shares of cheers in his elevation scenes. Biju Menon is an apt fit, Rukmini is good, liked Shabeer's psychotic touch too.

The film has excellent cinematography and editing which make it look very enticing, though few minutes could have been cut down. However, I expected more from Anirudh in terms of the songs and score.

Overall, Madharaasi is a very good star film to watch in theatres. Something that we haven't been getting often this year.

This film marks ARM's comeback to Kollywood and he's back with a bang. This movie has Sivakarthikeyan who's the usual family entertainer, but this film gives him a very different type of character which explores various different emotions and this film really showed how good he is at his job. Anirudh music, it's become a necessity in big hero films and he's yet again proven that's he's the current gen king! Amazing background score and good songs for the emotions that need to be conveyed. The heroine's role had good depth and was a core character in the film, and Rukmini really did a great job with her character. The villains, mainly Vidyut Jamnwal had a almost equal weightage to the hero, pretty much 40:60, but at the end of the day the hero needs his moments and the antagonist's mass went from a BLAST to a dying flame towards the end. The movie was pretty much perfect if not for certain lags and a very very normal, not bad but normal climax. Great cinematography, stunt choreography and locations make this film a must watch. Overall a great love action drama from ARM once again.

I just watched Madharasi and I'm still reeling from the non-stop action! The stunts were insane, the plot was gripping, and the actors nailed their roles. Sivakarthikeyan vere level mass acting .

The movie's pacing was perfect, with just the right amount of suspense and humor. The villain was terrifying, and the hero's determination was inspiring.

Overall, madharasi is a must-watch for action fans! 5/5 stars from me!

SK 21 is a decent commercial action entertainer that works mainly because of its solid action blocks and Anirudh's powerful background score. The fight sequences are well-choreographed with minimal VFX, giving them a raw and realistic feel. Sivakarthikeyan handles the action convincingly, and his chemistry with Rukmini Vasanth adds some freshness. The heroine isn't wasted either, as her role actually contributes to the story.

The first half moves at a moderate pace with some predictable love track portions, while the second half picks up with stronger action and hero-villain moments, especially against Vidyut Jamwal. Murugadoss doesn't deliver a groundbreaking comeback, but he plays it safe and certainly does better than his recent outings.

On the downside, the screenplay feels formulaic with familiar beats, and the songs are average compared to the rousing BGM. Still, with its action, mass moments, and theatre-friendly presentation, the film delivers a passable experience for fans of commercial masala cinema.

Verdict: Not a grand comeback, but a good step forward for Murugadoss and SK. Worth a watch in theatres if you enjoy action-packed entertainers.

It was an amazing experience watching this movie! The action sequences were outstanding, and Sivakarthikeyan's performance was impressive-he keeps getting better with every film. The background score and sound design were extraordinary, perfectly enhancing the mood. The editing and screenplay were beautifully crafted, keeping me engaged throughout. Definitely worth watching in theaters!