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Bigil movie reviews: What media has to say about the Vijay’s latest flick?

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The much-anticipated Bigil starting Vijay and Nayanthara released worldwide today. The film opened to mixed reviews with fans took to Twitter and revealed their impressions. Meanwhile, the fans suppossed to be that of ajith have been trolling Bigil with the hashtag #BigilDisaster. The 180-crore Bigil movie also features comedian Vivek, Kathir, Jackie Shroff, Amritha Aiyer, Reba Monica John and Varsha Bollamma. We have compiled the reviews published by leading media houses.

Vijay starrer is a sports drama with a cause

Atlee’s third film with Vijay is a sports drama that is stitched from the same cloth as Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! But what sets Bigil apart is its treatment and scale that’s well justified by the overall vision, and Atlee understands what the masses love like no other contemporary commercial filmmaker. Despite a problematic first half except for a few scenes, Bigil redeems itself big time with a strong and emotionally rewarding second half. Bigil features a sub plot about women empowerment and features an acid attack survivor as one of the players in the team. The whole acid attack stretch, featuring Reba Monica John, is sensibly pulled off and it resonates strongly when we see her return to playing after the traumatic incident. When it comes to the performances, Vijay holds the film together and especially as Rayappan, an aged gangster, he breathes swag and plays his part more confidently than ever. However, as Michael, the former player and coach, he doesn’t quite impress as much as Rayappan. Bigil is excruciatingly long and if not for the football portion which is executed on a grand scale and visuals, the film would’ve struggled to stay afloat.

The Major Letdown

With Bigil, the major letdown is the story and its lengthy runtime (2 hours and 58 minutes). Even with three hours to itself, the film does not delve deep into the lives of the characters, which makes it difficult to empathise with them. Most of the things are ‘told’ on screen and they’re never shown. Perhaps, Atlee and several other directors forget that this is a visual medium and that some things are better left unsaid. But Atlee gets a lot of things right as well. Bigil is a delight for Vijay’s fans and Atlee’s trademark style of glorifying his ‘annan’ is visible throughout. The filmmaker adds a lot of references to Vijay’s earlier films and his own previous ventures, which are nice to spot.

Atlee gifts Vijay a kickass Diwali blockbuster

Vijay-starrer Bigil is a sports drama with Tamil Nadu women’s football team at the forefront. Any sports drama ends with the victory of the team or a person. It is the case with Bigil as well. As the women’s football team, hailing from underprivileged backgrounds, clinch victory, the end credits roll and we see the words ‘Dedicated to women.’ The supporting characters played by Amritha Aiyer, Reba Monica John, Kathir, Indhuja Ravichandran, Varsha Bollamma and Yogi Babu do their best and their contribution gives the much-needed depth to the film. The main issue with Bigil is its predictability. You can easily guess the characters who will end up dead and who get maimed. Despite all that, Bigil is a treat for Vijay’s ardent fans.

Vijay shines in a colourful sports drama that just grazes the goal post

An emotionally-strong tale from the Atlee-Vijay combo which could have used better writing and trimming.

Thalapathy Vijay ROCKS! Mass entertainer with good message

Tamil cinema superstar Thalapathy movie Bigil is finally out in theatres today on Friday ie. October 25. The film is getting excellent reviews. Bigil has been produced by AGS Entertainment on a whopping budget of Rs 180 crore. The makers spent Rs 6 crore just to erect a football stadium for a pivotal sequence. “Bigil”, which also stars Jackie Shroff, Nayanthara, Kathir, Yogi Babu and Vivek in crucial roles, features Vijay in dual roles of a father and a son. As the father, Vijay will be seen in a gangster avatar, while he plays the coach of a women’s football team as the son.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT Release Date Revealed

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February 12, 2024

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Malaikottai Vaaliban was released on January 25, 2024, amidst huge expectations. Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Malaikottai Vaaliban has entered its third week without much celebration among fans. According to reports, the Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT is expected to hit Disney+ Hotstar by the first week of March.

The company has acquired streaming rights for the film. Even though the films are released on OTT platforms after fourth week, there are indications that Malaikottai Vaaliban OTT will have an early release. There is a possibility that the film could hit OTT by the end of February 2024.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonali Kulkarni, Danish Sait, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Manikandan R. Achari, and much more. The story revolves around the journey to various places and conducts battles with wrestlers. The movie comprises brilliant visual effects but the story was not as per the expectations of the people.

The film failed to make any major impact at the box office. The trackers have reported that Malaikottai Vaaliban has minted Rs 26 crore worldwide, which is less than the overall investment. Mohanlal had announced the release of a comic book. We don’t know in which marketplace the book will be up for sale.

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Mohanlal Share Candid Moments with KJ Yesudas: Photos Inside

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February 11, 2024

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Mohanlal, the popular Malayalam film actor visited Legendary singer KJ Yesudas at his residence in the US. The Pulimurugan actor shared the images of himself and his friends who visited the singer today. We expect that the duo would have talked about the memories and the current situation prevailing in Kerala.

Mohanlal took to both X (formerly Twitter) and shared information about his meeting with KJ Yesudas.

Mohanlal KJ Yesudas

Mohanlal posted in Malayalam as follows:

At the residence of Ganagandharva

Happy to see my dear Dasetan at his home in America.

Mohanlal met KJ Yesudas along with his friends. This includes Asianet MD Madhavan among others. Previously, Mohanlal had shared an image of an important landmark in Mexico.

Mohanlal Madhavan KJ Yesudas

Mohanlal is in US to oversee the progress of his upcoming film Barroz. The Jailer actor watched Barroz at Sony Studios Hollywood with Mark Kilian and Jonathan Miller. The work includes fine-tuning of music and sound. Barroz is a 3D film produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

On the work front, Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Vaaliban is running in theatres with mixed response. The film hasn’t pulled viewers to the film theatres. Even though Mohanlal is a crowd-puller, Malaikottai Vaaliban failed to impress the audience due to some reasons. We expect the film to hit the OTT platform by the end of February.

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Malaikottai Vaaliban X Review: Did Lijo Jose Pellissery Made Any Magic With Mohanlal?

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January 25, 2024

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Lijo Jose Pellissery’s highly anticipated film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban‘, starring Mohanlal, made its grand debut on January 25. Hitting the cinemas amidst high hopes, the LJP directorial movie has successfully garnered a full house. The film has sparked a wave of responses from both film enthusiasts and Mohanlal’s ardent fans on social media. Here’s a glimpse at some of the audience reactions on X, previously known as Twitter.

In addition to Mohanlal, Malaikottai Vaaliban features Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Manoj Moses, Katha Nandi, Danish Sait, Manikandan R. Achari, Hariprashanth, Suchithra Nair, Andrea Ravera, Rajeev Pillai, Sanjana Chandran, Deepali Vashistha, Murugan Martin, Shanta Dhananjayan, Harikrishnan and Diana Nasonova.

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