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A full house screamed throughout last night’s Times Square premiere of “Jailer,” a grisly and comedic action Indian thriller starring Rajinikanth, the marquee-topping, Tamil-speaking septuagenarian and self-advertised “Super Star.” Or at least, everybody alive in that auditorium seemed to be cheering for Rajinikanth.

Rajinikanth (“Robot,” “Kaala”) is now 72 years old. His “Jailer” character, a retired cop and prison warden named Muthu “ Tiger ” Pandian, has a sassy young grandson and a knack for murdering villains. Beheadings and fatal stabbings are a Muthu specialty. He also has a vast network of shady old friends, played by a deep bench of Indian character actors and fellow leading men, who help Muthu kill the bad men who threaten his family.

In “Jailer,” the bad men are led by Varman (Vinayakan), a manic crime boss who kidnaps Muthu’s adult son Arjun ( Vasanth Ravi ), also a cop, and threatens to behead Arjun’s grandson Rithvik (Rithvik Jothi Raj), an aspiring YouTube star, while Rithvik and Muthu get ice cream. Varman’s men taunt Muthu by doing a grotesque dance of joy in the street. He retaliates by hacking at some of them with a gigantic blade: “After a point I don’t talk, I slash.” If you come to “Jailer” for anything but Rajinikinath, you will probably leave disappointed.

“Jailer” simultaneously is and isn’t a typical Rajinikanth vehicle. It’s more self-conscious and more committed than some of his other recent vehicles, as far as reconciling the tonal whiplash banked into the Indian cinema’s kitchen sink, mass-audience-minded masala style. The makers of “Jailer” toggle between emotional registers with confidence and alarming frequency, like whenever Muthu helps Rithvik film a gardening program for his YouTube channel, and then resumes his bloody feud with Varman. In a musical montage that only makes sense after a long-delayed plot twist, Muthu and Rithvik bask in each other’s company while an acoustic guitar plays and a singer paints a sunny picture of a man who, in Rithvik, also sees “my leader ... my son.” Meanwhile, Arjun tortures one of Varman’s men, and also orders a fellow cop to not give water to his blood-soaked victim. The acoustic guitarist never takes a break.

The persistent extremity of Varman’s character-defining violence also gives old man Rajinikanth a mandate to be merciless. It’s sometimes even touching to see him match Varman since, as our antihero’s theme song boasts, “He will make your next generation dance to his tunes.” Rajinikanth is perhaps unusual when compared to, say, a Sylvester Stallone or a Steven Seagal , in that he still attracts the sort of young idolatrous filmmakers who all seem obsessed with making the now biologically mature star look eternally iconic. A friend who saw “Jailer” in Los Angeles last night joked about how many times Rajinikanth enters a new room with dramatic flair. In Times Square, each new slow-motion turn to the camera was met with screams. So were Rajinikanth’s lusty action scenes, especially when he finally notices Varman’s barrels of sulphuric acid.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if director Nelson Dilipkumar knows what he’s doing, either with his star or this movie’s volatile mix of tones and styles. “Beast,” Dilipkumar’s loopy third-generation “ Die Hard ” clone, gives some helpful context since “Beast” pits the relatively young four-quadrant star Vijay against a shopping mall full of terrorists, one of whom he also beheads. In “Jailer,” Muthu is an older man with a legacy to consider. On-screen, Rajinikanth occasionally bumps his head against his emotional range’s low ceiling, like when Muthu cries about Arjun’s fate. In this scene, Rajinikanth leans as hard into his angles as he does whenever Muthu loses it and cackles like a lunatic with a secret.

Before an “INTERMISSION” intertitle flashed across the screen—they never pause for intermission at the AMC Empire 25—Muthu tells us that now that he’s got nothing to lose, he can stop juggling three different faces and just wear one. He says this to his family members after he warns them to stay perfectly still, so that he and his action-pose-ready friends can pick off some more bad men. After the “INTERMISSION” title, there’s an extensive new subplot involving an extra-marital affair, a bad toupee, the comedian Sunil, and the starlet Tamannaah Bhatia . Everybody acts as a version of themselves in “Jailer,” but only Rajinikanth’s performance pulls everything together by sheer willpower.

Rajinikanth is 72 years old, so it’s weirdly moving to see that, every two or three years, he can still crank out a freewheeling star vehicle as vigorous and exhausting as “Jailer.” Just outside Theater 25, I overheard a 40-something-year-old man ask an older companion what he thought about “Jailer.” I couldn’t make out the older fellow’s response, but his chuckle and little shake of the head suggested that he was still enjoying Rajinikanth’s eternal summer.

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Jailer (2023)

170 minutes

Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian

Shivaraj Kumar as Ravana

Jackie Shroff

Sunil Varma

Ramya Krishnan

Tamannaah Bhatia

Vasanth Ravi

Nagendra Babu

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Arunraja Kamaraj

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Even if director Nelson hadn’t flaunted the Breaking Bad tee in that teaser video of Jailer ’s single, we all know by now, on evidence of his films, that the series has had a serious impact on him. Cocaine smuggling in Kolamavu Kokila , twin assassins in Doctor , Walter White masks in Beast … and now, Jailer gives us more evidence of its influence on him.

In this film, people get dissolved in acid, a ceiling comes crashing down, a policeman pretends to be drunk and lures away two enemies before finishing them off… and perhaps most importantly, a cop father deals with the loss of his cop son.

We also know by now that Nelson’s film universe milks tragedy for comedy—and that, and his visual signatures, make him such a unique filmmaker. In Jailer , heads get lopped off, family members disappear, women are perpetually unsafe… and like its men, the universe of Jailer feels cold. Nelson isn’t interested in your tears (not unless they are of laughter)—and so, he shows little interest in capturing the emotional consequences of events like the disappearance of Muthuvel’s son (Vasanth Ravi). In fact, soon after this event, you see Muthuvel and their grandson enjoying an ice cream—which is a strange scene to come up with so early after a profound loss. But I wasn’t in the mood to resist these developments. This is Nelson’s world, after all, and he has proven ways of delivering unique entertainment. He thrives in unexpected, cool violence; he specializes in deadpan humor. And often, he combines both to powerful effect. When Muthuvel drags a sack to Yogi Babu’s car, we know it’s the aftermath of a murder. But that doesn’t stop the scene from being funny. Quite the opposite, in fact.

These are such great moments in a wildly entertaining first half. Every time Rajinikanth agrees to work with a filmmaker, a question that pops up immediately is, ‘Will the filmmaker, in making the Rajini brand work, compromise on his previous strengths?’ Jailer ’s first half suggests no dilution in the Nelson brand of filmmaking. In his fascinating world, when Muthuvel smiles, it’s an expression of pain. When characters squeal in pain, it’s often for laughs (like when a character is hung from a fan). You know it’s the Nelson world when a husband calmly looks at his wife, who’s shocked about a dead body falling on her, and simply advises, “Just push it.” Rajinikanth, at one point, refers to himself as a dinosaur—and somehow, Nelson ensures that this lands as a mass moment. It’s the first half in which Yogi Babu’s quips seem like the perfect foil for Rajini’s serious demeanor. The film, in these portions, establishes enough motivation for ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian to go berserk; it establishes a menacing, nutty villain and actor Vinayakan’s performance (those unforgettable eyes!) is wonderfully physical. And above all, perhaps the most important—and likable—decision Nelson seems to have taken in this film concerns Rajinikanth’s fight sequences. This film almost wholly does away with hand-to-hand combat. Even when it uses it, Nelson ensures it delivers maximum impact (like in that memorable interval scene). Finally, we are realizing that Rajinikanth has enough charisma to ensure that he doesn’t need to do all the killing. It’s enough if, like in that pre-interval scene, he sits down and asserts control, while someone else takes care of the shooting.

So, yes, I do think the world of everything that happens in this film before it breaks for an interval, but then, as the click-bait text goes on social media, ‘what happened next shocked me’. The film, for no rhyme or reason, goes into freefall, in directions that don’t feel organic at all. There’s a flashback in which we see a ‘younger’ Rajinikanth—and the Rajini admirer in me felt compelled to enjoy it (make the most of everything you get from him, right?). Let it not matter that the walk of the younger Muthuvel isn’t as dynamic as it needed to be, or that the look itself is not-so-convincing. This scene also shows the policeman, Muthuvel, happily lopping off a prisoner’s ear as punishment, and declaring that he won’t follow ‘rules’ when dealing with those who don’t follow them. Such blatant romanticization of police violence has always made me uncomfortable—and this time too, it was no different. This film, interestingly, also talks of how cops are generally corrupt—and it’s perhaps for this reason that Muthuvel seems to have closer alliances with reformed gangsters than he does with those in his department. So, no, it’s definitely not a film that’s out to whitewash the police department—but still, the preeminent star of our times, wearing a police uniform, unleashing brutality to Anirudh’s thumping music, doesn’t exactly scream responsibility.

Soon, the film, bizarrely, turns into a sort of heist; suddenly, it’s all a far cry from the pre-interval joys. You get something about a film shoot; there’s something about a bad actor vying to win Tamannaah over a rival, his own assistant; wigs are worn and removed; Redin Kingsley, who was so funny in Doctor , stares aimlessly and mumbles something about ‘refraction’… All these flabby portions fill up big chunks in the second half, and Rajinikanth seems strangely absent for a while. To prop things up perhaps, top actors from other languages play cameos, and we get representatives from across regions including Shiva Rajkumar, Mohan Lal, Sunil, and Jackie Shroff, all making brief, forgettable appearances… Even more forgettable are the women in this film. Ramya Krishnan plays Rajinikanth’s wife in the film, and she’s largely relegated to looking meek and frightened. Somewhere around the interval, there’s a striking visual of Ramya Krishnan rising and Padayappa, sorry, Rajinikanth sitting down, but the film doesn’t make any more of it or of her.

A last-ditch attempt to wrest control over the film feels too little, too late—and there’s a downer of an end as well, for a film that seemed so dynamic, so explosive for long periods in the beginning. I went with the film with all its fanciful leaps (like the convenient idea of CCTV footage bailing out Muthuvel, like allies constantly showing up when needed), in the hope that consistent, memorable payoffs would come, but there just aren’t enough.

None of this is Rajinikanth’s fault though. The man seems to belong as organically in Nelson’s universe as Sivakarthikeyan did in Doctor . He’s smiling while killing. He’s crying while laughing. He’s lopping off heads like a vendor slices vegetables, which perhaps leads Yogi Babu to confuse bloodstains with beetroot coloring. He polishes the shoes of younger actors; he even does a self-deprecatory jig as a backup dancer at one point. This is an actor who clearly doesn’t have a problem submitting, on evidence of this film; if there are problems in Jailer —and the second half is a sackful of it—it has to be attributed to the writing.

As Jailer ended, I was left with many thoughts. I thought about whether that brief flashback was enough to justify the title. I thought about the film seeming so full of promise at the halfway mark and bizarrely losing direction from then on. I thought about another unforgettable Tamil film from 27 years ago that spoke about an incorruptible father dealing with his son, without compromising on ‘commercial entertainment’. Above all, I thought about how many more films Rajinikanth has in him and whether we are making the most of his willingness to submit to filmmakers.

Rating: 3/5

(This story first appeared on Cinema Express )

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'Jailer' review: Rajinikanth roars back to form in this mass entertainer

Superstar Rajinikanth's latest release 'Jailer' has graced the theatres, marking a triumphant return to his iconic form following the setback of 'Annaatthe.' The film presents Rajini in a spectacular display of energy and action, evoking fond memories of his youthful vigour.

Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, 'Jailer' is an absolute entertainer, with Rajinikanth commanding the screen with his singular presence.

However, the movie's appeal hinges on individual perspectives. Those seeking logical coherence might find themselves disappointed. On the contrary, for those who embrace the movie's mass appeal and set aside the need for rationality, 'Jailer' will be a good cinematic experience.

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Centred around Tiger Muthuvel Pandian (Rajini), a retired police officer, the narrative delves into his unexpected descent into a world of action and conflict. This transition is catalysed by the mysterious disappearance of his son, Assistant Commissioner Arjun (Vasanth Ravi), who vanishes while on the trail of Varman (Vinayakan) and his notorious criminal syndicate.

Regrettably, the female characters, portrayed by Ramya Krishnan (as Rajinikanth's wife) and Mirnaa Menon, are severely underutilised. Their roles appear reduced to mere stereotypes of gullible and naive women, devoid of substantial involvement in the narrative.

Furthermore, certain scenes where Rajini's character berates his wife seem contrived solely for a dramatic flair, resulting in a dissonance that diminishes their suitability in the movie.

The film encompasses all the quintessential elements that define a Rajini movie: elegance, mass appeal, dynamic action, power-packed dialogues, and even a dance sequence (although Rajini's participation was limited, allowing Tamannaah to shine).

Vinayakan's presence in the film is undeniably robust. While he embodies a formidable villain, his mannerisms become somewhat repetitive over the course of the movie.

The film strikes a balance between action and comedy. Actors like Yogi Babu and Sunil adeptly handle the comedic aspects.

While the pacing wanes in the second half, potentially losing the audience's attention, the cinematic climax sequences compensate admirably.

The inclusion of cameos from stalwarts like Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff and Shiva Rajkumar adds a flavorful blend of ingredients that prevents the movie from unravelling. Their performances resonate warmly on screen, particularly in tandem with the ever-present Rajini. Witnessing Rajini in his full charismatic splendour after a considerable hiatus is indeed invigorating for the audience.

'Jailer' warrants a theatrical experience, especially for those who revel in mass entertainers. Amid the whirlwind of elements within the movie, Nelson has successfully delivered a commendable entertainment package.

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"A superstar Treat ????????????????????????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank u all for pouring all the love Towards #Jailer ❤️❤️❤️❤️???????????????? @Nelsondilpkumar @anirudhofficial @sunpictures Thank you rajinikanth sir ????????❤️❤️"

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Jailer performing well in Mumbai!

Rajinikanth's Jailer has been released in theatres worldwide and apart from it performing well in Tamil Nadu alone, the movie is doing well in other states and cities as well. A Twitter told that the movie received a great welcome in Mumbai as well. His statement read, "Watched #Jailer in Mumbai and the theatre exploded for the interval sequence. People clapping and cheering when the lights came on, reflected the collective joy and high the first half gave. Just wish the writing of the second half sustained it. Happy for Nelson though."

Fans "Rajnified" as Jailer releases in theatres

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VIDEO | A Japanese couple has travelled from Osaka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu to watch Rajinikanth's new film 'Jailer'. "To see the Jailer movie, we have come from Japan to Chennai," says Yasuda Hidetoshi, Rajinikanth fan club leader, Japan. pic.twitter.com/04ACrc4Q5c — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 10, 2023

Jailer Review Live Updates: Fans Go Gaga Over Mohanlal's Mathew

#NelsonDilipkumar knows how to present a superstar from other industry Complete Actor @Mohanlal As Mathew In #Jailer 🥵🔥 Entry , Climax Pure Thook 🔥🔥 Pakka Treat For #L Fans pic.twitter.com/DkisrC2yju — ʀ๏ 𝚑𝚊 ɴ (@THALA79124739) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release Live Updates: Twitter is all praise for Anirudh

Jailer review lives updates: thalaivar craze in singapore fans welcome him with puja.

Thalaivar fans alapparai in Carnival Cinemas Singapore! Only happens for #SuperstarRajinikanth #Jailer #JailerFDFS #ThalaivarDharisanam pic.twitter.com/Mv6QmiEqm6 — SG Cafe 𝕏 (@_sgcafe) August 10, 2023

Fans Loose Calm As Jailer Hits Screens. Watch Video

No concert can match the crazy vibe of #FansFortRohini #ThalaivarNirandharam #Jailer FDFS pic.twitter.com/f3bJ2rifbG — Rohini SilverScreens (@RohiniSilverScr) August 10, 2023

Jailer Is A TREAT For Thalaiva Rajinikanth Fans!

#Jailer - WINNER 🏆 A Treat for Thalaivar Fans!! — Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) August 10, 2023

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#Jailer celebrations started in Canada 💥💥💥💥 #Rajinikanth #SuperstarRajnikanth #Thalaivar #ThalaivarNirandharam #ThalaivarAlapparai #JailerBookings #JailerTickets #JailerFDFS pic.twitter.com/blm7Xs5Gfm — Achilles (@Searching4ligh1) August 10, 2023

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Jailer release and review highlights: More shows added in Telugu, Shah Rukh promises to watch film

Jailer release and review live updates: Rajinikanth is making a comeback after two years.

Jailer movie release and review highlights: Rajinikanth's much-awaited Tamil film Jailer is now running in theatres across the country. The action-packed film also stars Jackie Shroff, Priyanka Mohan, Shiva Rajkumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Vasanth Ravi and Vinayakan. Here are all the live updates about the film's release. ...Read More

Mohanlal shares his pic from Jailer

Mohanlal also took to Twitter to share a picture of himself from the movie. “#Jailer in cinemas near you,” he wrote.

'Jailer Blockbuster'

Ramesh Bala tweeted, “#JailerBlockbuster. All shows going housefull in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.. Pan-India BB!'”

Shah Rukh Khan wants to watch Jailer

During an Ask Me Anything session, a fan asked Shah Rukh Khan if he will watch Jailer. The actor replied, “Of course I love Rajni sir….Maassss!! He had come on Jawan set and blessed us too.”

Jailer movie review : Superb first half

"#Jailer -#RohiniMainScreen. Superb first half.Except Suneel scenes in the second half. It's Superstar #Rajinikanth's one man show. Interval & Climax were Goosebumps. Excellent response for #Mohanlal & #Shivarajkumar extended role. Anirudh BGM are backbone," wrote a person.

Strong word of mouth for Jailer

“After a long time, a Tamil movie is getting uniformly positive WOM from all the domestic markets (states) and International markets,” wrote Ramesh Bala in a tweet.

Jailer gets Dhanush's 'thumbs up'

Dhanush watched the first day first show of Jailer. Rajinikanth is the father of Dhanush's ex-wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth. As he left the theatre, Dhanush gave a ‘thumbs up’ sign to the media.

Anirudh sings Hukum in theatre

A video from a movie theatre shows music director Anirudh singing Hukum. “@anirudhofficial rocked #JailerFDFS at @VettriTheatres with an impromptu performance of #Hukum,” read a tweet.

Festivities continue

Tirupur Subramaniam, film distributor and head of Tamil Nadu's Theatre Owners' Association, had told PTI earlier, "It is a Rajinikanth film, of course it will be ushered in with celebrations. We don't have fan shows any more like before, but that is not dampening the spirit of the fans. The movie is being shown in 900 screens across Tamil Nadu and all of them wear a festive look."

Manobala Vijaybalan reviews Jailer

“Superstar #Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is Charismatic, Valiant and Indomitable throughout the movie. Huge comeback from Nelson with a gripping story line and magnificent direction. The Film has a Good first half and an extraordinary second half to entertain the audience. Action scenes were terrific. Dark comedy works well. BGM and Music were fabulous. Supporting cast did justice to their roles. This film will sail through the box office storm with ease,” wrote trade analyst Manobala Vijaybalan.

Mohanlal's entry impresses Twitter

About Mohanlal's cameo, a person wrote on Twitter, “Don't think this man is added to the film only to make the film grand. His scenes in the film are very effective. BGM by #Anirudh & Presentation By #Nelson. The Complete Actor - #Mohanlal. Audiences are in for a treat.”

Theatre pauses movie

A theatre in Mumbai had to pause the movie as fan broke into a dance party at Rajinikanth's entry scene.

Appreciation post for Vinayakan

#Jailer - Appreciation post for Vianyakan. He carried the negative shade character very well and an interesting play was set up between him & superstar #Rajinikanth. Good finding from Nelson to cast in the movie," read a tweet by critic Amutha Bharathi.

Haricharan Pudipeddi's review

Film critic Haricharan Pudipeddi wrote in a tweet, “#Jailer does get a tad long and predictable in the second half but still manages to work on the whole in delivering a satisfying entertainer. Nelson redeems himself strongly and this is the most stylish anyone has presented #Rajinikanth in recent years.”

Jailer review in Tamil

'Nelson has beautifully showcased all the Rajini mas moments in his own style. Especially the way he showed Rajini in jailer look was intimidating. Anirudh's music supports the film like a pillar. Though the film falters at some places, Nelson does not disappoint us completely this time.' Read HT's review of Jailer in Tamil here.

Jailer scenes leaked

Some of the fans have filmed videos and clicked photos from the theaters and uploaded them online. In particular, important scenes, the title card and Rajinikanth's entry have been leaked. Seeing this, Rajini fans are furious and are asking not to leak scenes like this.

Here is Mohanlal's glimpse from Jailer

Mohanlal shared his still from Jailer on Twitter and wrote, “#Jailer in cinemas near you!”

Rajinikanth fan shares love for actor

An ardent fan of the Robot actor while talking exclusively to ANI shared his excitement and said, “Superstar Rajinikanth is our favourite whom we cannot ignore in any situation. When his films got released no matter what time or day it is we will go for his movies for the opening show for many years.”

Rajinikanth's Japanese fan comes to Chennai to watch Jailer

Yasuda Hidetoshi, Rajinikanth fan club leader from Japan, came from Osaka to watch Jailer in a Chennai theatre.

5 facts about Jailer

Jailer has much more than Tamannaah Bhatia's hit dance number Kaavaalaa. Here are more facts about the film. Read full story here.

Rajinikanth is on a vacation in the Himalayas

Rajinikanth is on a spiritual trip in the Himalayas. He was spotted at the Chennai airport before leaving for his trip.

Jailer trivia: Rajinikanth had apologised to Jackie Shroff

Rajinikanth had apologised to Jackie Shroff for forgetting to say goodbye to him on the set of Jailer. Read full story here.

Have you heard these Jailer songs?

Besides Kaavaalaa, Jailer also has songs like Rathamaarey, Jujubee and Hukum.

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Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Rajinikanth Film Declared 'Sure Shot Blockbuster,' Sells Tickets Worth Rs 13 Crore

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Last Updated: August 10, 2023, 12:13 IST

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Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Rajinikanth fans are calling Jailer his 'mass comeback' and also his 'best mass film' since Sivaji: The Boss.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Jailer, starring Rajinikanth and Tamannaah Bhatia, has created a fan frenzy all over the world as it releases in about 3500 screens today. Rajinikanth fans are calling Jailer his “mass comeback” and also “the best mass film” since his Sivaji: The Boss. Meanwhile, Jailer has successfully beaten Sunny Deol’s Gadar 2 and Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2 in terms of advance bookings by selling tickets worth Rs 13 crores. The early reactions have largely been positive.

Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar and bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Rajinikanth’s Jailer also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Mirna Menon, Mohanlal, Ramya Krishna and Jackie Shroff. Jailer marks the return of the superstar, Rajinikanth, on the silver screen after two years. He was last seen in Annaatthe.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Read News18 Showsha's review here

Jailer Movie Review: Rajinikanth film promises loads of action and fun-filled moments that any ardent fan of the Thalaivar could ask for. Read the full review, here .

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Fans Erupt as Leo promo gets played

Fans were seen roaring while watching the promo of Vijay’s Leo on the big screen. The promo was attached with Jailer.

Response for #Leo Promo At #JailerFDFS 💥 pic.twitter.com/slhFgen9KD — Roвιɴ Roвerт (@PeaceBrwVJ) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Kanguva glimpse played in theatres

Suriya fans celebrate as a glimpse of Kanguva gets played during Jailer.

Glimpse of #Kanguva Screened big screen at #JailerFDFS 🔥!! . pic.twitter.com/9Ro8T4QDsS — M͡r͡.͡𝓡𝓪𝓰𝓾~✰ (@Mr_Ragu_SFC) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Rajini film sells 9 lakh tickets

BookMyShow has reportedly sold more than 9,00,000 tickets of Jailer with Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru leading the charts.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Aishwaryaa watches dad's film FDFS

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth watches her father Rajinikanth starrer Jailer’s FDFS with fans at Rohini Silver Screens.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Visuals of Dhanush from Jailer's FDFS

A video of Dhanush arriving at Rohini Silver Screens to watch the FDFS of Jailer has surfaced on social media.

OG Fan Boy @dhanushkraja watching #JailerFDFS With Fans at @RohiniSilverScr 💥😃 #CaptainMiller #Jailer pic.twitter.com/6o4j5FeU4Y — Dhanush Trends ™ (@Dhanush_Trends) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Vijay's Leo promo played during Jailer show

Thalapathy Vijay fans went berserk after his film Leo’s promo played at the Jailer FDFS.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Suriya's 'Kanguva' glimpse during Jailer show

A glimpse of Tamil superstar Suriya’s upcoming film ‘Kanguva’ was screened at the ‘Jailer’ FDFS.

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Anirudh performs 'Hukum' song

Anirudh Ravichander performs ‘Hukum’ song in the theatre as he watches the FDFS of Rajinikanth Jailer.

#JailerFDFS Ani bro🫡💥 pic.twitter.com/nWf1jr9INe — Tharik khan (@Tharikkhan3) August 10, 2023

Jailer Review LIVE Updates: Film critic calls Rajini starrer 'wholesome entertainer'

South film critic Ramesh Bala has rated Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 4/5. He wrote, “Superstar Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is Charismatic, Valiant and Indomitable throughout the movie. Huge comeback from Nelson with a gripping story line and magnificent direction.”

#Jailer : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SAILER Well Paced Plot Driven Wholesome Entertainer. || #JailerFDFS | #JailerReview || Superstar #Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is Charismatic, Valiant and Indomitable throughout the movie. Huge comeback from Nelson with a gripping story line and… pic.twitter.com/DFBN8034b2 — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: A user reviews Rajinikanth starrer

A Twitter user has reviewed Rajinikanth starrer Jailer after watching the first day first show. The fan has said Jailer was an out-and-out Rajinikanth’s show, adding that “Nelson has bounced back stronger this time.”

#Jailer – Winner🤝 [ #ABRatings – 3.75/5]Superb first half & Above average second half👌Few Lags in the second half !!It's Superstar #Rajinikanth 's one man show🌟Interval & Climax were Goosebumps 🥵🔥Excellent response for #Mohanlal & #Shivarajkumar extended role💫Anirudh… pic.twitter.com/N7TeEqYJE7 — AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Dhanush watches FDFS in Chennai

Actor Dhanush has arrived at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai to watch his former father-in-law Rajinikanth’s latest release Jailer.

🚨 @dhanushkraja Right now in @RohiniSilverScr to watch #Jailer FDFS 🤗 #CaptainMiller pic.twitter.com/iioKLHrwMk — Dhanush Trends ™ (@Dhanush_Trends) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Japanese couple travels to Chennai to watch Rajini film

A Japanese couple travelled from Japan’s Osaka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to watch Rajinikanth’s film ‘Jailer’.

VIDEO | A Japanese couple has travelled from Osaka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu to watch Rajinikanth's new film 'Jailer'. "To see the Jailer movie, we have come from Japan to Chennai," says Yasuda Hidetoshi, Rajinikanth fan club leader, Japan. pic.twitter.com/04ACrc4Q5c — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Chennai, Bengaluru offices declare holiday

As per The Economic Times, offices in Chennai and Bengaluru have given leave to employees to watch Jailer on Thursday. Some have also distributed free tickets to them.

Read the full story, here .

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Netizen calls it 'best mass film' since Sivaji

A netizen has declared Jailer Rajinikanth’s ‘best mass film’ since Sivaji: The Boss. The netizen also called it a “career-best” for director Nelson Dilipkumar.

#Jailer is a blast ! Career best for Nelson. He nails the screenplay with exact proportions of Fun, thrill and Thalaivar moments… It's the best mass film since Sivaji .. It's a festival 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Industry hit!!!! Thalaivara ah ipadi paathadhu podhum. Life time… — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Fan praises climax

A fan of Rajinikanth is all praise for the climax of Jailer. Sharing his review on Twitter, the fan wrote that the second half of the film was much better than the first half.

Second half >>> first half Masssss max 🔥🔥 Climax is ultimate 😳🫡 Rajinikanth the actor shines through big time !!! Nelsaaa you’ve a hugeeeeee winner !!! What a comeback !! 🫡 @Nelsondilpkumar #Jailer #JailerFDFS — Subbu ᴶᴬᴵᴸᴱᴿ (@subbusurya) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Anirudh watches FDFS of Rajini starrer

Jailer music composer Anirudh Ravichander watched the first day first show of Rajinikanth starrer. Anirudh has been receiving rave reviews for the background music of Jailer.

With man of the moment @anirudhofficial at @VettriTheatres for #JailerFDFS pic.twitter.com/3AZgNEv0Gm — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Rajinikanth gets clicked in Dehradun

Amid the release of Jailer, Rajinikanth was spotted arriving at Dehradun airport on Wednesday.

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Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Dhanush to watch FDFS with Rajinikanth family

Dhanush will reportedly watch the first day first show of Jailer with Rajinikanth’s family at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai.

– Dhanush to Watch JAILER FDFS With Rajinikanth Family In Rohini Main Screen 🔥 – Udhaynidhi Stalin to Watch JAILER FDFS With his Family In Rohini Main Screen 👌 #AlapparaKelappurom #JailerFDFS @RohiniSilverScr pic.twitter.com/umMd8gZq9v — Arun Vijay (@AVinthehousee) August 10, 2023

Jailer Release LIVE Updates: Karthik Subbaraj sends his best wishes

Director Karthik Subbaraj, who worked with Rajinikanth in Petta, has sent his best wishes to Thalaivar for the release of Jailer.

#Jailer Day 🔥🔥 Team #JigarthandaDoubleX wishes for a Sirapaana Tharamaana Blockbuster Success 💥💥 @Nelsondilpkumar @sunpictures @anirudhofficial & whole cast n crew 👏👍❤️ #JailerFDFS #ThalaivarNirandharam pic.twitter.com/tok0OsnFpF — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) August 10, 2023

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Fans in India rejoice as superstar actor Rajinikanth’s latest movie hits theaters

Hundreds of fans of Rajinikanth, one of India’s biggest movie stars, carried photo cutouts and flower garlands as they made their way to a theater in Mumbai to watch his latest film “Jailer.” The first screening began at 6 a.m. local time. (Aug. 10)

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, cheer at a cinema hall as they celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

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Indian fans prepare to break a coconut before a huge poster of their superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall as they celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Chennai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, cheer as they arrive to watch the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Chennai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth hold his cutout inside a cinema hall as they celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Indian fans sprinkle milk on a cutout of their superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall as they celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Indian fans carry a cutout of their superstar Rajinikanth as they arrive to watch the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Fans wait near a poster of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall after they arrive to watch the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

A fan displays her movie ticket near a poster of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall she celebrates the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, throng the premises of a cinema hall as they await the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Chennai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)

Indian fans pour milk on a huge poster of their superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall as they celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Chennai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)

Bala, age 68, a fan of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, arrives to watch the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Chennai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, arrive to watch the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Drummers play near a poster of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, outside a cinema hall as fans celebrate the screening of his latest film “Jailer” in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Fans of an Indian movie star with a cult following thronged movie theaters and celebrated with dancing and prayers as his latest film hit screens on Thursday.

Hundreds of avid supporters of Rajinikanth, one of India’s biggest movie superstars, carried photo cutouts and flower garlands as they made their way to a theater in Mumbai to watch his latest film “Jailer.” The first screening began at 6 a.m. local time.

When Rajinikanth appeared on screen, the theater stopped the movie for a minute as fans danced and cheered, rejoicing in his return after a period of two years.

Popular movie stars are treated like gods in India, often worshipped like deities by their fans.

Rajinikanth is one of Asia’s highest-paid actors, known for his superhero stunts. He enjoys a devoted fan base that cuts across generations and even continents. His films have broken box-office records in India and in countries like Malaysia and the United Kingdom, both of which have large Tamil-speaking populations.

Born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, the actor today uses only one name. He once worked as a bus conductor for three years before attending acting school. He started in small roles as villains in Tamil cinema and worked his way up, before landing roles in Bollywood, the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai.

Some offices in the southern cities of Chennai and Bengaluru declared Thursday a holiday so his fans could watch the movie.

“Scientists say that time machines are not possible, but Rajinikanth has the power to take us back to childhood,” said one fan named Arun, who watched the movie on opening day in Mumbai.

In “Jailer,” Rajinikanth plays a prison warden who learns that a criminal gang is trying to rescue its leader from the prison, and he sets out to stop them.

Rajinikanth, 72, has acted in more than 160 movies spanning more than five decades in several Indian languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam.

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Lal Salaam: Everything You Need to Know About Rajinikanth’s Movie

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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is all set to take the cinemas by storm once again with his upcoming film Lal Salaam. The actor was last seen in the massive blockbuster film Jailer, which broke records. He earned millions with the movie, and the same is expected with Lal Salaam. Since the film’s trailer and songs were released, the buzz around it has increased. As a few days are left for the movie’s release, here are all the details about it.

Lal Salaam cast, plot details, and more

Lal Salaam is a sports drama that revolves around cricket. Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth are playing the lead roles in the movie. Moreover, Vignesh, Jeevitha, Senthil, KS Ravikumar, Nirosha, and others have been roped in to play supporting roles. Cricket legend Kapil Dev also has a cameo in the film. The movie’s plot revolves around two aspiring cricketers who are kicked out of the team despite being talented. They face many hurdles in life but have overcome them and strive hard to achieve their goal. Apart from the sport, the movie’s Tamil festival theme attracts viewers. Its first single, Ther Thiruvizha, is a visual spectacle, without a doubt.

Rajinikanth’s daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, is making her comeback to the director’s chair with the film. In an interview with Hindustan Times , Aishwarya shared her experience of directing her superstar father and called it a masterclass. She said, “Directing Appa (father) was something I never expected in my life to start with, it was a blessing. Every single day of working with him was a mini masterclass – how he handles himself on set and as a professional, artist in the industry. His dedication, devotion, and seriousness about work, even at this age and time of his life, is something I think everyone in the industry should learn.”

Lal Salaam: Rajinikanth’s role in this sports drama

Unlike his other movies, Rajinikanth is playing an extended cameo in Lal Salaam. He is portraying the role of Moideen Bhai, a popular personality who is known for living on his terms and ethics. Seemingly, his character believes in communal harmony and he teaches the same to the people around him. It can be said that his minimal yet dashing presence on the screen is worth watching.

The first few reviews of the movie involve immense praise for the superstar. Lal Salaam’s lead actor, Vishnu Vishal , lauded Rajinikanth for his performance. The actor was in awe of Thalaivar’s screen presence as he took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Dubbing done… In awe of thalaivar’s performance… Trust me guys… It’s gonna be a great watch.”

#lalsalaam Dubbing done… In awe of thalaivar's performance… Trust me guys… It's gonna be a great watch…. So damn excited to see u all soon in theatres on February 9th…. Proud to be a part of this movie… @ash_rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/kCzkKhphkC — VISHNU VISHAL – VV (@TheVishnuVishal) January 18, 2024

Moreover, celebrated music composer AR Rahman also lauded Rajinikanth for his work in the film. The Academy Award-winning music legend mentioned that he was afraid the movie would come out to be cringy. But, to his surprise, he found the film interesting, all because of Rajinikanth. During the grand audio launch event of the movie, as per Indian Express , he said, “The scenes that I thought would be cringy and preachy were handled very thoughtfully and were heartwarming. I then asked her who wrote dialogues for the movie, and she said, ‘I wrote and Appa changed a bit.’ I realized it was his wisdom. Because he respects everything, he has researched well and has said many rare things.”

Allegedly , Lal Salaam’s official run time is 2 hours 32 minutes. Moreover, the film has been awarded a U/A certification by the Central Board of Film Certification of India. The movie will hit the theaters on February 9, 2024.

The post Lal Salaam: Everything You Need to Know About Rajinikanth’s Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More .

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Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie Thalaivar 171 with Lokesh Kanagaraj has been titled Coolie . Helmed by Kanagaraj, the movie is one of the most anticipated action dramas. The buzz around it is massive, and its title announcement teaser has created a stir among the audience.

On April 22, the movie’s title teaser was launched, which amazed Thalaivar’s fans. It features the superstar in a brand-new role. Touted to play the role of a coolie, Rajinikanth looks enigmatic fighting goons. Despite how mysterious the movie’s story has become, its commendable action sequences seemingly stole netizens’ hearts.

Netizens praise Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Directorial Coolie

Netizens are evidently delighted after watching Coolie’s title teaser. The microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) is filled with reactions to the newly released clip. While some are impressed by Rajinikanth’s new look in the actioner, others are heaping praise on the director.

One of the X users wrote, “Thalaivar effortlessly exudes his panache in this #Coolie title teaser showcasing his unmatched charisma. Loki, Ani, and Anbariv deliver it right.”

On the other hand, another one claimed that the movie would break several box office records. The tweet read, “Mark my words..! #Coolie will beat Kollywood’s Top 2 Grossers 2.0 & Jailer. May even become the first Tamil film to reach 1000 Cr Club.”

A third user was surprised to see the level of action in Kanagaraj’s directorial. Moreover, the user mentioned the movie has a “retro connect.” The user wrote, “I didn’t expect Loki to go this Mass both with the promo (Vikram, LEO were Stylish zones) & title itself. Coolie, Thara local title. Superstar Mass mannerisms & retro connect.”

In conclusion, fans are thrilled to watch Rajinikanth in his action element. The action sequences in Kanagaraj’s last movie, Leo, became the talking point of the film. However, the director has confirmed that his upcoming movie will differ from his previous films.

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This thriller unfolds seamlessly, immediately establishing an intriguing backdrop for suspenseful events. The mystery in 'Rajni' kicks off with a nighttime murder on the road, leaving the 'whodunit' question hanging throughout much of the film. Director Vinil Scariah Varghese and co-writer Vincent Vadakkan skillfully maintain engagement, mitigating plot flaws with a well-placed suspense factor that sustains the movie's tempo. While the resolution to the enigmatic murder is not groundbreaking, cleverly arranged sequences bolster the plot, preventing the storyline from becoming predictably formulaic too soon.

Set in Chennai, the narrative commences with the murder of Abhijith (Saiju Kurup) during a car journey with his wife Gowri (Namitha Pramod). Devastated, Gowri's brother Naveen (Kalidas Jayaram) postpones his engagement to investigate the motive behind Abhijith's murder. Naveen's covert inquiry points to a suspicious woman, reported to police officer Paul Selvaraj (Ashwin Kumar). Despite Naveen's efforts, the mystery persists, sustaining gripping suspense. The killer's backstory unfolds naturally, contributing to the overall appeal of this murder mystery thriller, even if the plot lacks a groundbreaking concept.

Kalidas, in the role of the protagonist, skillfully conveys the emotional turmoil of a brother, but the narrative heavily relies on the antagonist, whose identity remains undisclosed here to avoid spoilers. The villain's flashback, although following a familiar template, flows naturally, lending credibility to the unfolding events.

The director's use of dark tones enhances the mysterious atmosphere required by the script, effectively eliminating predictability. 'Rajni' sustains its suspense while delving into the emotional conflicts of its characters, particularly the emotionally charged tale of the villain. Well-placed silences and a mood-setting background score by 4Musics enhance crucial scenes with impactful subtlety. What sets this film apart is its sincere approach to familiar content, avoiding reliance on bombastic action sequences in the climax. Despite lacking a groundbreaking narrative, 'Rajni' offers a neatly packaged murder mystery thriller that generates ample gripping and engaging suspense. While it may not surprise with fresh content, it successfully captivates audiences within the confines of its familiar theme.

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Rathnam X (Twitter) Review: Vishal’s Movie Receives Decent Reactions

By Aditi Rathi

Tamil star Vishal is back on the silver screens with his much-awaited film Rathnam . It recently arrived in the theaters in Tamil and Telugu and has been attracting audiences to theatres. Soon after the film’s release, X (formerly Twitter) saw netizens flooding the platform with reviews. The audience has seemingly mixed reactions to the film .

Directed by Hari, Rathnam features Priya Bhavani as the female protagonist. It marks the 34th project of Vishal’s career and the anticipation surrounding the movie has been remarkable. In addition to the lead actors, the cast features Ramchandra Raju, Shankar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Samuthirakani, and more in supporting roles.

Fans share thoughts on Vishal’s Rathnam

Rathnam has been receiving below-average reviews from critics. Many have mentioned problems with the movie’s plot. However, netizens have given mixed reactions. Although some agreed with the critics, others found the Vishal-starrer entertaining.

An X user talked about Hari’s comeback as director. The user wrote, “Good First Half, Yogi Babu Is Irritating, Vishal Masssss, Semmma BGM, Hari Comeback.” Another user wrote, “Surely a pretty decent 1st half. Hari mamas emotion. Hoping for a good 2nd half too…”

#Rathnam [ #ABRatings – 3.25/5] – Hari's usual story line with his full package ✌️ – Action Blocks, Interval, Few emotional scenes worked well?? – Vishal & PriyaBavani both had equal scope and done well? – Initial few mins & some lags in second half are the drawbacks – Montage… pic.twitter.com/BH9GM7XzQa — AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 26, 2024

A third one penned a rather detailed review, stating, “Hari’s usual story line with his full package. Action Blocks, Interval, Few emotional scenes worked well. Vishal & PriyaBavani both had equal scope and done well. Initial few mins & some lags in second half are the drawbacks. Montage songs of DSP & BGM throughout the first half was good. Had few hangover of his Poojai film. Overall A Pakka commercial movie from Hari, which would work more for his Fans & Families.”

However, some viewers did not enjoy the film at all. A user wrote, “Whole #Rathnam movie! In bad films of Hari list #Rathnam holds the Second place, First place is always for #SaamySquare.”

Whole #Rathnam movie! In bad films of Hari list #Rathnam holds the Second place, First place is always for #SaamySquare ? pic.twitter.com/1D3GhyalMr — Karky Johnson (@karkyjohnson) April 26, 2024

In conclusion, the film’s actual performance will be examined as per the box office report. Therefore, the official numbers are awaited.

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'Rathnam' Review: Vishal and Hari's haphazard story has too many flaws

'rathnam' review: director hari's 'rathnam', starring vishal, priya bhavani shankar and murali sharma, is a formulaic entertainer. the film is outdated, says our review..

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Release Date: 26 Apr, 2024

Director Hari, who is known for his racy mass masala entertainers, has been trying to find his mojo in his last few films. While his form has been questionable, he promised that Vishal-starrer 'Rathnam' would be a proper commercial entertainer. Has 'Rathnam' put an end to director Hari's poor form? Let's find out!

Rathnam (Vishal) is a henchman for Vellore MLA (Samuthirakani). However, Rathnam and the MLA operate on certain morals. Their rowdyism is for the betterment of the people. The MLA proudly says that his henchmen and police officers should have an understanding so they can work for the people. One day, Rathnam meets Mallika (Priya Bhavani Shankar), who is about to take her NEET exam. He discovers that a bunch of ruffians are behind her life.

Rathnam is a man who will help any woman in danger. However, there is a reason why he is helping Mallika. She confesses that her family is facing trouble from the Rayudu brothers regarding land that belongs to them. How does Rathnam uncover the truth and help Mallika and her family? Who are these Rayudu brothers who are crossing the line?

Director Hari, in the past, has belted out many commercial entertainers that are enjoyable even today. However, 'Rathnam' is a film that takes you back two decades. The story, the setting and the so-called twists and turns are hardly convincing. The screenplay, also written by Hari, moves to and fro between the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh border. So does the story, which makes you scratch your head in disbelief.

'Rathnam' is melodramatic. So much so that it will remind you of the daily soap operas where the music will push you to feel the emotions. Here, Devi Sri Prasad's over-the-top score will keep ringing in your ears even after you leave the theatre.

The reason why Rathnam decides to help Mallika is connected to his troubled childhood. However, the explanation contributes to a major logical loophole, which sticks out like a sore thumb. Rathnam, Mallika and her family fight for the land and the conflict is resolved in the most bizarre manner. In 'Rathnam', police officers don't mean anything. They're just there to take orders from politicians and henchmen.

One of the major problems with 'Rathnam' is its crammed screenplay. The film deals with multiple subplots. But none of them registers in your mind. The reason is the non-linear narration, which doesn't let the viewers soak in the emotion. Before you can understand the situation, you are already watching another subplot. This is why the flashback which ties the film together never worked. It came towards the fag end, and by that time, you were already tired.

Vishal's performance is mediocre at its best. His emotional moments are weak enough that you don't grasp the seriousness. Priya Bhavani Shankar had the scope to showcase her talent and she does justice to an extent. Yogi Babu's comedy looks forced and hardly evokes laughter. Murali Sharma, Hareesh Peradi and Muthukumar did their best to bring out the villains.

'Rathnam' is a clichéd mass masala entertainer that is neither massy nor has masala. 2 out of 5 stars for 'Rathnam'. Published By: K Janani Published On: Apr 26, 2024 ALSO READ | Actor Vishal recalls having a tiff with Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies

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