Cast & Key Crew
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Directed & Written by: A. R. Murugadoss
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Produced by: Sri Lakshmi Movies (N. Srilakshmi Prasad)
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Starring:
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Sivakarthikeyan (lead)
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Rukmini Vasanth
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Vidyut Jammwal (antagonist)
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Biju Menon
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Vikranth
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Shabeer Kallarakkal
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Also features Prem Kumar, Sanjay, Sachana Namidass
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Music by: Anirudh Ravichander
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Cinematography: Sudeep Elamon
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Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad
Synopsis / Premise
A psychological action thriller centered on an ordinary man drawn into the underworld after his lover becomes entangled with a gun-smuggling syndicate. He battles internal psychological fractures—particularly Fregoli delusion—against a backdrop of violence and moral ambiguity.
Ratings Snapshot
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| Times of India | 3.0 / 5 | Strong action and lead performance; formulaic but well-packaged The Times of India |
| Indian Express | 2.5 / 5 | Formulaic and old-fashioned; underwhelming romance The Indian Express |
| India Today | 2.5 / 5 | Predictable plot lacking twists Wikipedia |
| Reddit (r/kollywood) | ~3.0 / 5 average | Solid performances, especially in action; pacing issues noted Reddit |
| IMDb (user consensus) | Positive (~very good) | Praised as a star-driven theatrical watch IMDb |
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| Review Highlights
Positive Feedback
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Times of India appreciates the "muscular action entertainer" and Sivakarthikeyan’s performance as the anchor of the film; praises supporting cast and technical execution.
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India Today and others note it as an "above-average entertainer," especially for fans of mass-action drama.
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Social Media Buzz: Tweets highlight explosive storytelling, high-octane action, and a confident performance from Sivakarthikeyan in a new avatar.
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Economic Times: Audience reactions call it "engaging but predictable" with standout performances from Sivakarthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth.
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Times of India / Live Updates: Audiences rave about the interval action block, fight choreography (notably involving Vidyut Jammwal), and high energy.
Critical Reservations
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Indian Express: Criticizes formulaic storytelling and underwritten romance between leads.
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Lensmen Reviews: Calls out the shallow romantic track, derivative action writing, and exhausting pacing.
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Reddit users echo that the second half and romance sag, even if the first half and action sequences shine.
Summary Take
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Cast & Crew: A powerhouse collaboration bringing together Sivakarthikeyan, A. R. Murugadoss, Anirudh Ravichander, and a strong ensemble.
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Strengths: High-octane action, strong central performance, technical polish, and mass appeal.
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Weaknesses: Predictable plot, underdeveloped romance, rough pacing in middle and latter portions.
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Rating: A solid 3 out of 5 if you're into mass, commercial Tamil cinema—but not without its flaws.
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