BollywoodРІР‚в„ўs Abimanyu Singh as the key antagonist could have done a better job given the intensity of VijayРІР‚в„ўs character & the dark-running РІР‚ВNayaganРІР‚в„ў tones, a more legitimately frightening villain would have helped add to the serious tones of the film. SanthanamРІР‚в„ўs comedy is enjoyable as usual, but he evokes quite a few laughs particularly for referencing some of VijayРІР‚в„ўs classic lines (РІР‚СљI am waitingРІР‚Сњ) & working hard for a chance to play the hero himself. Sathyaraj perfectly portrays and resembles the strong & silent elder type. Although the overarching revenge conflict & final climax scenes are not incredibly unique ideas, they are shot very well and add to the overall style quotient of the film.Р”Вespite a large number of supporting stars the film primarily relies on a few strong performances to maintain the drama and suspense. There are several РІР‚Вgasp-worthyРІР‚в„ў scenes soon after the break, based on VijayРІР‚в„ўs portrayal and stunning cinematography of some raw (but not overtly gory) violence. An hour into the film there is no real conflict at hand, however, within the few minutes immediately before the intermission the audience is rattled with shocking plot & character twists. The first half of the film drags a bit given the lack of plot development. What follows is a portrayal of don-leadership for the good of the less fortunate, mixed in with familial politics and your typical revenge & good versus evil scenarios, but told in a stylized manner. We learn early on of VishwaРІР‚в„ўs close relationship with his father who resides in Mumbai, played by Sathyaraj who is depicted in an elusive but clearly powerful role, and through a plausible cause & effect the film shifts to India where the real story takes place. A cute but at times silly & slow love story ensues between Vishwa and lead female character Meera, played by Amala Paul in her first pairing opposite Vijay. The premise is the perfect excuse for Vijay to steal the scene with his youthful moves, and fulfill the comedy track of the film in combination with the always-entertaining Santhanam. The film begins in beautifully picturized locales of Sydney, Australia where we meet typically talented and charming lover-boy Vishwa, played by Vijay, who along with a gaggle of dancers run a successful business while also pursuing fame in major dance competitions.

Was the combo of Vijay & Vijay successful in delivering a balance of mass and meaning?

Helmed as a more serious action flick, reminiscent of Godfather tones in its trailers, Thalaiva took on the bold task of marrying commercial action with a grittier look at how those without means seek justice for a myriad of social issues. Upon watching the film this perspective is not hard to understand as his latest, reveals a Vijay different from what weРІР‚в„ўve ever seen before. In the much-anticipated wait for Thalaiva, director Vijay remarked that he felt masses might begin referring to РІР‚ВIlayathalapathyРІР‚в„ў Vijay as РІР‚СљThalaivaРІР‚Сњ Vijay instead of his long held moniker.

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