Jigarthanda DoubleX

What a powerful heartfelt movie from Karthik Subbaraj, a true love letter to cinema and cinephiles.

Don't go in expecting another Jigarthanda. It's so much more than that. Where Jigarthanda was how art can influence a person, Double X is about art influencing society, building up to a really powerful ending (quite a few people teared up at the end).

KS weaves multiple genres together of action, crime, drama, comedy, thriller together like it's nothing. Finally, Raghava Lawrence demonstrates that he is an actor and not a joker, what a comeback after the Chandramairu 2 (what was that movie)

I'll make this longer later. It's just truly amazing. A real 'wammala ithan da cinema' moment; so far best Tamil film of the year.

I am giving honest review and overall i liked the movie..The movie duration yes it affected the storyline and little lagg feeling but there are many plus points in the movie we should look out for..This movie is watchable with family..

PLUS POINTS 1. Lawrence Acting,Mannerism,Dialogues,Great Comeback Performance 2. Sj Suryah Apt Role as Director eventhough he was in different mission 3. Village Theme 2nd half with emotions 4. Heroine Stole our Heart again after Chitta movie she lived the Character 5. Message for society and politics strong warning 6. Storyline Good

MINUS POINTS 1. Bgm santosh messed up 2. Movie duration 3.1st 30 min little boring but eventually catch up with Lawrence entry 4. OverHyped after Jigarthanda 1 success caused this to become okayish movie.

The story has pretty good narration. It was well written. Lawrence, S. J. Surya and other side characters truly showed their dedication with their outstanding performances!

Cinematography, Set Locations, Outfits were all top notch. Background music were vibes as well.

Though the movie is lengthy and has slight drags in certain areas, i personally feel every minute of the movie was enjoyable and emotional. Lawrence and S. J. Surya have their respective character developments which just adds onto the already very well written story.

I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you add this to your watchlist if you havent already.

Solid Cinematic Experience: This film delivers a solid cinematic experience. While not reaching mind-blowing or masterpiece status, it stands comfortably above average.

Impressive Direction and Performances: Karthik Subbaraj's direction shines, and S J Surya's performance is killer. The last half hour is a blast, adding a memorable touch to the overall viewing experience.

Well-Told Storyline: The storyline, though not super gripping, is well-told, with some scenes hitting the mark. It weaves together multiple genres seamlessly.

Drawn Out Moments: Despite occasional drawn-out moments, the movie captures attention with its legit locations, top-notch cinematography, and vibing background music.

Worth a Watch: In summary, this film is worth a watch, offering a blend of impressive direction, strong performances, and an engaging if not groundbreaking storyline.

8.1.

It's been 9 years since Jigarthanda was first released and people still love it to this day. It's considered a modern cult classic of sorts with a noticeable following, and for director Karthik Subbaraj to announce a sequel to one of the industry's most successful movies in a time where sequels exist simply to leech off name recognition, one might have some reasonable reservations about it. Well, this is where I disagree.

The original Jigarthanda was to me an extremely overrated movie. And as much as the word is frowned upon, I can't seem to find a word that describes my feeling towards it better. It was an ugly movie, with not a single likeable character, and where the conflict kept sinking to insufferable lows. It's still beyond me how this movie was ever considered anything more than mediocre. Well, thankfully we have a sequel that takes the same premise as the original and rectifies any and all faults I had with it.

Karthik Subbaraj is now 9 years the wiser, and with his naturally great eye for dramatic storytelling only refined, he finally finds good use for the premise; this time with likeable characters, clearly defined and compelling motivations, and while the occasional ostentatious tendencies do show, it's forgivable as it never impedes with the movie's impressive flow. With a breakneck first half and a resolute second, Jigarthanda Double X ends up being an arresting and fun cinematic experience. Try not to miss it!