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Vikram review: Kamal Haasan’s glorious comeback lays the groundwork for Tamil cinema’s most ambitious franchise

Vikram review: kamal haasan’s film marks the beginning of tamil cinema’s biggest franchise. fahadh faasil and vijay sethupathi make their presence felt with strong performances..

Lokesh Kanagaraj , with films like Kaithi and Master, is evolving into a filmmaker Tamil cinema needs to take seriously and celebrate. What he’s attempted and achieved with his latest film Vikram , which marks the glorious comeback of Kamal Haasan after a lull, is something that not many filmmakers can even envision, let alone execute. Read more: Kamal Haasan says he is glad audience is awaiting his comeback

A self-confessed Kamal Haasan fan, Lokesh not only paid a heartfelt tribute to his ‘guru’, with Vikram – a sequel of sorts to Kamal’s 1986 film of the same name – he teased the beginning of a franchise; one that could keep Kamal active for years to come. Vikram allows Kamal to have fun, and he’s helped by Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi , who make their presence felt with strong performances

Vikram begins where Lokesh’s Kaithi left off. Months after the biggest drug bust Tamil Nadu police ever pulled, two containers full of drugs went missing in Chennai, and local gangs have to retrieve it at any cost before the crime lord and the leader of the drug mafia Rolex – played by Suriya – makes everybody pay. Meanwhile, a group of masked men are on a killing spree, taking the lives of some high-ranking officers, which includes a young official in the narcotics control bureau, played by Kalidas.

Kamal plays Karnan in the film. When his son becomes a victim of the gang, he sets out on a mission to take revenge. What feels like just another tale of revenge soon turns into a mission orchestrated by Karnan, who is introduced much later as agent Vikram – the original character essayed by Kamal in the 1986 film.

You’ve got to hand it to Lokesh Kanagaraj for bringing back Kamal’s highly-underrated agent Vikram character, three decades later; and using it so effectively in a story that couldn’t have been told better.

However, the film does falter at places and isn’t consistently engaging, but it manages to merge key characters from Lokesh’s earlier film Kaithi and sets the stage for what could be Tamil cinema’s biggest franchise in the making. What Lokesh manages to achieve with Vikram, which feels slightly long with nearly a three-hour running time, is to give a new generation of audiences a glimpse of Kamal Haasan’s versatility. It was rewarding to see the veteran shine after a long time.

If you can look at Vikram beyond some of its rough edges, this is easily the most satisfying love letter to Kamal Haasan from Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is his big fan. It is amazing to see Kamal warm up to a young filmmaker’s sensibilities and be willing to not hog all the limelight in the movie. For most of the first half, Kamal is nowhere to be seen, but he makes a solid impact in the scenes he’s present.

Fahadh Faasil gets the second most meaty part among the ensemble cast; and he’s terrific. Vijay Sethupathi continues to shine in peculiar roles that are best suited for his personality, and it’s refreshing to see Lokesh use him efficiently after Master.

Anirudh Ravichander’s music, especially the background score, plays a pivotal role in amplifying the overall experience of watching Vikram on the big screen, apart from the terrific action sequences. Suriya’s brief but powerful cameo is just the high one needs as you step out of Vikram.

Film: Vikram

Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, Narain, Suriya and Kalidas Jayaram

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Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil shine in this uneven film

Director lokesh kanagaraj’s vikram, starring kamal haasan, vijay sethupathi and fahadh faasil, has several whistle-worthy moments. but, the plot becomes too generic after a point..

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(L-R) Vijay Sethupathi, Kamal Haasan and Fahadh Faasil play lead roles in Vikram.

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Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil play lead roles.
Suriya appears in a cameo in the film.

After an explosive trailer, all eyes were on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Vikram, which brings together three powerful performers - Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil. Vikram is a part of the Kaithi universe and Lokesh Kanagaraj made it official just hours before the film’s release. So, those who are not familiar with Kaithi (Lokesh’s second film) might feel disconnected from Vikram.

In Vikram, Karnan (Kamal Haasan), Amar (Fahadh Faasil) and Sandhanam (Vijay Sethupathi) are at loggerheads. Multiple police officers die and a masked group of men claim responsibility. While Amar carries out the investigation, we are curious to know how they all came together. It is here that the ‘ghost’ gets exposed and transports us right into the story. Who or what is this 'ghost' and whether Amar and Sandhanam succeed in their mission, forms the story.

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Vikram has his stamp all over it. In several interviews, the filmmaker spoke about his love for Kamal Haasan. Every frame in which Haasan appears will make you sit up and take notice. Though Kamal Haasan has less screen presence in the first half, he manages to keep us intrigued. After him, it is Fahadh’s show all the way. The investigation scenes in the first half pull us together when the film gets too generic. Vijay Sethupathi as Sandhanam seems like an extension of his character from Master.

Vikram is not a film without flaws. The action entertainer takes its own sweet time to establish the story, which tests our patience. But, once it does, there’s no stopping Vikram. The film has several whistle-worthy moments which will make you hoot for the actors. Watch out for the brilliant interval block and the lead up to it. Similarly, Suriya’s cameo as Rolex stole the show even though he appeared just for five minutes.

The action sequences are tastefully done and it is brilliant to see Kamal Haasan perform them with so much ease. In fact, it was such a delight to see Ulaganayagan back in action after four years. He scores in the action sequences as well as the emotional ones.

The supporting characters played by Kalidas Jayaram, Narain and Chemban Vinod Jose work extremely well. Vikram is also a technically sound film. Be it the cinematography by Girish Gangadharan or the crisp editing by Philomin Raj, the technical department worked in tandem. Another hero of Vikram is Anirudh Ravichander’s explosive background score. There’s variety and oomph, which helps in elevating important sequences.

Vikram, however, suffers from an uneven screenplay. If only the first half were etched in a taut manner, the film’s impact could have been a notch higher. The second half makes up for the negatives, though, but is it enough?

Overall, Vikram is a film that has some terrific performances and makes you inquisitive about the Lokesh Kanagaraj universe. Some of the scenes don’t land, but there are plenty to cherish and rejoice in.

3 out of 5 stars for Vikram. ALSO READ | Kamal Haasan's Vikram trailer lights up Burj Khalifa ahead of release. Watch Published By: Nairita Mukherjee Published On: Jun 3, 2022 --- ENDS ---

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Lokesh kanagaraj’s crime thriller also stars fahadh faasil and vijay sethupathi..

This is just the beginning, Vikram (Kamal Haasan) says at the point at which the interval card flashes on the screen.

Right he is. Vikram, a former undercover agent who leads a vigilante group that targets drug traffickers, is used to issuing commands and having them obeyed. The 173-minute Tamil film named after him obeys, being almost entirely prologue for its pre-interval section. Well over an hour is devoted to the mystery of just who Vikram is.

Hot on his trail are government investigator Amar (Fahadh Faasil) and druglord Sandhanam (Vijay Sethupathi), who is missing a vital consignment and is being harassed by his boss Rolex.

Writer-director Lokesh Kanagaraj brings to a routine crime thriller both the flourish he displayed in his 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi and his skill with moulding movie stars to his vision (apart from the three A-listers, there’s an electric cameo by a fourth). Kanagaraj’s Vikram , which has also been dubbed in Hindi, is part of a “Kaithi universe”. Some plot points and characters are derived from that film, while the climax suggests more spin-offs.

Vikram is spilling over with gruesome violence, elaborately choreographed action scenes, dark humour, plot twists, and at least one cute child. Amar has a girlfriend too, but it’s another female character who is likely to draw the cheers.

Fittingly for a film involving drugs, there’s a narcotic quality to many moments. From the substance that gives Sandhanam the ability to channel his inner kung fu master to Anirudh Ravichander’s pulsating Tamil-English soundtrack, Vikram is always big on the adrenaline rush.

The delirium increases in the post-interval section, which is essentially a massive stand-off between Sandhanam, Vikram and Amar. The weaponry get more elaborate, the blood flows, and the action is dialled up as Kanagaraj aims for a literal blast-off.

Not all of the 173 minutes is earned, especially since the plot can be dashed off on a paper napkin. (For all his intelligence, Amar conveniently misses a vital clue into Vikram’s past.) Kanagaraj is sometimes a bit too busy mounting his Kaithiverse to make Vikram a satisfying standalone film in itself.

Although designed as a comeback vehicle for Kamal Haasan, who is also the producer, Vikram keeps its fandom in check. Haasan plays the veteran vigilante with panache and authority. He also gets to deliver soliloquies (some of them in English, of course), and the film does come to a halt when he is declaiming, but it also moves on to the other stars in the blood-splattered sky.

Fahadh Faasil brings to Amar an alert, chameleon-like quality and a ruthless edge. Vijay Sethupathi’s Sandhanam has two gold teeth, a generous midriff and a colourful wardrobe. But Sethupathi’s proven ability to deliver dashed-odd lines and convey deeply felt malice make his character an object of fear rather than parody.

The notable actors in the extended cast include Chemban Vinod Jose as Amar’s boss. The master of ceremonies in the ensemble piece is undeniably the director himself. In a film about the levels of deception, the biggest con job involves Kanagaraj’s ability to retain attention during an overlong and often brutal film.

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Vikram Movie Review| Fulfilling action saves this ambitious multi-starrer

A still from Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram'.. (File Photo)

Clearly, Lokesh Kanagaraj isn’t one to make a film and forget about it. It’s well-known by now—especially after Lokesh himself published a statement on the eve of Vikram’s release—that the Kamal Haasan-film shares its universe with the filmmaker’s second, Kaithi. Set after the events of Kaithi, you see Bejoy (Narain) making an extended appearance, even as some other faces from Kaithi step in and out as well.

You learn that their boss is Sandhanam (Vijay Sethupathi, playing a drug-addled, quirky boss). I liked that Sethupathi experiments with his look and dialogue delivery in this film. As for the Lokesh filmography links, there’s quite a bit from Kaithi, including the protagonist being called the Ghost. I also found it hard not to think of Master given that you see Karnan (Kamal) getting hammered for much of the first half, even though Vikram doesn’t belong in the same universe.

Vikram’s first half is a fascinating exercise, marked by surprisingly swift appearances from Kamal Haasan, playing Karnan (and later, Vikram). Lokesh may have called a lot of attention to his admiration for Kamal Haasan (he called this film a ‘fanboy sambavam’), but well into an hour of the film, I was pleasantly surprised that there was no real urgency in utilising Kamal’s physical presence. I say ‘physical’ because his spiritual presence is smattered all over the film until the interval reveal.

Lokesh takes his time to introduce you to the world, to the motivations and fears of Sandhanam, to the ruthlessness and romance of Amar. It’s fair, I think, to say that his vision here isn’t as diluted as in Master. In fact, so much does Lokesh revels in these multi-starrers that for much of this film, it feels almost like Amar were the protagonist, even as he digs into the case of the police murders. Fahadh Faasil gets ample screen time to express himself, and I enjoyed that even his relationship with Gayathrie, as hurried as it is, feels fresh.

Kamal, of course, comes in with flourish, charisma, and quirk. Most importantly, he seems to be having a lot of fun in this film. In particular, his return to action territory is enjoyable and it is much credit to his energy reserves that I bought every set-piece he’s a part of. I enjoyed the attempts to create unique set-pieces in this film. One stunt sequence happens in silence, for instance. In another, there’s the beautiful idea of a man forced to kill many men in order to be able to feed a baby. The actor’s Americanised English still seems to come in the way of organic dialogue delivery, and his Chennai Thamizh, which seemed par for the course in the pre-Ranjith era, feels a tad exaggerated now. I also didn’t care for what seemed to be a passing dig at a dwarf.

In this film with as many impressive action blocks involving Kamal Haasan, my most favorite is one that doesn’t involve him. It features a woman, who gets a Tarantinoesque announcement of her identity. The violence is all tastefully shot and inventively choreographed, but after a while, it began ringing a bit hollow. For lack of it, even though Vikram stands against the idea that this could be a revenge story, it’s hard to see it as anything but that. The line about drugs affecting society rings fairly cursory too. Some other ideas too don’t affect as they should—like a toilet flush resulting in a bomb blast, like the resuscitation of a baby…

It’s perhaps the influence of The Dark Knight on a generation of filmmakers and filmgoers that it’s impossible not to think of the film when you see echoes elsewhere. In Vikram, for instance, there is a dialogue about masks being needed to do good. Characters wear a bit too much makeup to disguise themselves. And there’s even a dutiful government officer who loses his spouse and steps into the dark side. But where the English film, despite being about all the action, was a thorough dissection of humanity, of the sacrifice it takes to do good, of the interdependency of good and evil, Vikram is largely content to capture the carnage. It looks good, but I’m not sure it feels as good as a Kaithi did.

And yet, Vikram’s merits lie in how Lokesh refuses to have succumbed to the temptation of making a film that sings paeans for the superstar. Who knows, the filmmaker might well go on to realise his vision of creating a series of films connected to each other and occurring in the same universe—films that may bring into the fold more stars like Suriya and provide a platform in which they can play characters they couldn’t otherwise.

The future seems full of possibilities and that’s my most heartening takeaway from Vikram. If, however, you went all binary on me, and posed a variation of the question that was asked so famously to Velu Naicker—and in this film, to Vikram: “Vikram nalla padama ketta padama?” I’d have to take a page from their book and respond with a rather vague answer. Much like the morality of both characters, I’ll have to say it lies somewhere in between, and much like those two men, the film does tilt towards the good.

Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj Cast: Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, Gayathrie Rating: 3/5

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What happens in a face-off between a bunch of bad guys and the not-so-bad guys? You got it right if you thought "guns, action, and more action" was the probable answer.

But that's just glossing through the periphery of 'Vikram', starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathy. 'Vikram' is driven strongly by emotion and bonds between individuals but elevated greatly by the use of guns and action that can only be pulled off so magnificently by an uncompromising filmmaker like Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The theme is cocaine and the underworld running its cartel. A dangerous gang is on the loose after a bunch of consignments carrying their substance is seized. So is a masked man whose identity remains a mystery till the interval.

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The director had mentioned in several interviews that he is a fan of Kamal Haasan's works and this movie is a perfect tribute to the superstar, who is back on screen after a hiatus. Kamal has once again proved there is nothing he cannot do. He looks dapper than ever, handling guns (like a cowboy air rifle or a Hellboy M4) and does action with the ease of a man who has never shied away from experimenting on looks, stories and style throughout his career.

It's very evident that Lokesh's confidence in attempting some path-breaking techniques in the movie, has been derived from the presence of the actor, who has been credited for introducing global-style elements in his movies.

Fahadh Faasil is a delight to watch as he essays the role of a black squad agent, who is on an important mission. He owns the first half of the movie, making a huge impact throughout the movie as he shifts between playing the tough, reckless guy and a lover, who does not reveal his profession to the person that means the world to him.

It wouldn't be wrong to say he is the driving force of the film.

You don't see Vijay Sethupathi doing many villain roles these days, but when he does, he means business. Of course, his character is poles apart from the lover he played in the recently released movie 'Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal' and Vijay looks very comfortable in his role. Malayalee actor Chemban Vinod does not disappoint either in his role as a tainted cop.

Many movies are made as sequels, but Lokesh has never claimed that 'Vikram' would be a sequel to 'Kaithi' starring Karthik and Narain, which released in 2019. But, what else can one expect it to be when several references made in the movie, remind you of the scenes from the previous blockbuster. Narain's arrival on screen and the mention of a ghost, uttered by Fahadh Faasil in 'Vikram', confirms there is a lot of connection between the two movies. Whatever universe Lokesh has made us enter, it's overwhelming, but enticing, to say the least and you can expect either a sequel to Kaithi or Vikram in Lokesh's next.

The music by Anirudh, who is an established name in Tamil cinema, and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan are simply brilliant, blending so well with the movie and taking it to an altogether different realm. The stunts are also exceptional. For those who fancy watching guns do all the talking in action movies, 'Vikram' will blow your mind. It's not everyday that you see a canon or other olden-age ammunition part of a modern-day action movie.

Kamal's movies are incomplete, if there is no mention of politics or an ideology and in 'Vikram', ideology takes centre stage.

Overall, the makers have to be applauded for introducing a global-style of storytelling. The story ends, not with a bang, but with a promise that there is more to come.

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Vikram: Hitlist Review - Kamal Haasan Packs A Punch, Fahadh Faasil And Vijay Sethupathi Sail Through With Aplomb

Vikram: hitlist review - kamal haasan is fabulous. vijay sethupathi fleshes out an edgy criminal whose frazzled heart and addled mind push him in startling directions..

Vikram: Hitlist : Kamal Haasan in a still from the trailer. (courtesy YouTube )

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil

Director : Lokesh Kanagaraj

Rating: 3 stars (out of 5)

In his fourth directorial outing, Lokesh Kanagaraj gives full rein to the Kamal Haasan fanboy in him even as he blends elements from a film that the superstar headlined three-and-a-half decades ago with components from the crime-infested universe of his own smash hit Kaithi (2019).

The result - released in Hindi as Vikram: Hitlist , Kamal Haasan's first release in four years - isn't without its share of flaws but it is never less than exciting: a potent, persuasive medley of genres. The film has it all - espionage, serial killings, vigilantism, a covert police investigation and a drug bust that unleashes mayhem.

Vikram , which shares its title with a 1986 film in which Kamal Haasan played a secret agent on the trail of an intercontinental ballistic missile that goes missing in transit, revolves around a crusade for a "drug-free world".

Kanagaraj wrote the script with Kamal Haasan primarily in mind. Vikram: Hitlist does not, however, go overboard with its obeisance to the veteran. The latter, on his part, leaves room for co-actors Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil to share the limelight in a compelling action thriller packed with explosions, chases, gunfights, hyper-heroic acts and all the stuff that the writer-director needs in order to conjure up a cinematic universe of his own.

Kamal Haasan, who has produced the film under his Raj Kamal Films International banner, starts off the proceedings with a musical set piece that is hardly of a piece with the rest of the hi-octane crime drama. No sooner has the song run its course than he disappears for a bit only to resurface in brief flashbacks, leaving the audience wondering what the deal really is.

The deal is that, with Kamal Haasan stepping away from the spotlight, the script carves out space for Fahadh Faasil, in the guise a plainclothes cop who specializes in dangerous undercover operations, to make his presence felt. He, of course, delivers more than just occasional flashes of genius. Faasil's is a performance of sustained brilliance.

Even when Vijay Sethupathi, playing a dreaded drug lord desperately looking for a shipment that has dropped out of sight, steps in to add another striking dimension to the tale, it is Faasil, delivering a characteristically effortless performance that straddles a wide spectrum of emotions, who steals the thunder.

In its first 20-30 minutes or so, Vikram: Hitlist delivers a somewhat disorienting information overload. As one struggles to grasp the goings-on and the befuddled mind wanders a touch, one does have three actors on the screen who you cannot take your eyes off. However, as the pace of the film settles and the flurry of details gives way to steadier plot exposition, it all begins to fall in place and soar.

A consignment of raw substance shipped for the production of thousands of kilograms of cocaine is whisked away by a brave young policeman in Chennai. A series of murders, including that of Karan (Kamal Haasan), follows. It leaves the city police force groping for answers.

Amar (Faasil), a policeman who operates in the shadows and is deployed only for top secret missions, is called in to nab a gang of mysterious masked men who are believed to be responsible for the killings. As his probe progresses, the film reveals snatches from the life of the dead Karan, raising a string of questions about the man and his fate.

Masks, assumed identities and fate play key roles in Vikram: Hitlist . We are told that Amar's name might not be his real one. Nobody quite knows what lies behind the face. Even his girlfriend (Gayathrie Shankar) is in the dark about the nature of his job - concealment is a necessary part of who Amar is.

Moreover, it also begins to appear as if the image that the murdered Karan has left the world with - that of an alcoholic womanizer - may only be a smokescreen. It is for the super sleuth Amar to discover the missing pieces and complete the jigsaw puzzle.

Kamal Haasan packs a punch as an action-oriented character who is capable of being mindful of his advancing years and paternal instincts. He is a grandfather to a boy with a worrisome medical condition, a facet of the character that comes to the fore as the film begins to reveal facts of a life and a career that have been off the radar for a long while.

Chandan (Vijay Sethupathi), a drug addict whose mind works markedly faster than his tongue, emerges at the end of Amar's search. But are the police any closer to solving the serial murder case? And where does a spy who vanished into the cold fit into a running battle between the drug mafia and the anti-narcotics bureau?

Kanagaraj is no hurry to throw light on the whys and wherefores of the actions that the film opens with and the developments that take place in the aftermath. But we stay consistently invested because Vikram: Hitlist is a lively blend of a slow crackle and a frenetic full-steam-ahead rhythm.

Vikram: Hitlist has at least two other 'stars' who are at their very best: director of photography Girish Gangadharan and music composer Anirudh. The Angamaly Diaries and Jallikattu cinematographer lends the film stunning fluidity, while Anirudh comes up with a background score that acquires a life of its own and gushes through the thriller like an unstoppable mountain stream.

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Vikram: Hitlist gets a tad repetitive at its business end but the propulsive nature of the action and the quality of the principal performances - a few of the supporting actors, too, get their opportunities, especially Narain whose Kaithi character, Inspector Bejoy, and Vasanthi who plays a housemaid with a secret whose revelation turns out to be one of high points of Vikram: Hitlist .

Kamal Haasan is, as has been emphasized already, fabulous. Vijay Sethupathi fleshes out an edgy criminal whose frazzled heart and addled mind push him in startling directions. Fahadh Faasil sails through his role with such aplomb that one can never have enough of him. How tantalizing is the prospect that the consummate show-stealer will be back to reprise the role - repeatedly hopefully - as the Lokesh Kanagaraj universe expands and moves into the future!

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Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi And Fahadh Delivered An Intense Action Thriller

Vikram is Kamal Haasan's big release after four long years… Thus, there are many expectations on it. So, it is clear that Vikram is his one-man show but along with utilising Kamal Haasan to the core, Lokesh also developed a strong plot to elevate his screen presence. And with this movie, he proved why he is the king of the box office once again! His swag and action mode holding the rifles and guns showcased the best of him and made us witness Kamal in a complete action avatar! Vijay and Fahadh Faasil also have a special mention in this movie as Lokesh also gave them a prominent screen presence. They fought equally with Kamal and treated the movie buffs!

Vikram begins where Lokesh's Kaithi is left off… Two big containers filled with drugs go missing and the local gangs go in search of them. But the mafia leader Rolex (Suriya) makes all of them pay for their deeds and showcases his best cameo performance. But the actual story begins when the masked men kill the sincere officer Kalidas and a few more higher officials of the Police department!

Here enters the Karnan (Kamal Haasan) when he comes to know that his son is also a victim of a drug gang. He is all out to take revenge and then he is introduced as Agent Vikram the original character of Kamal in his 1986 movie with the same name! But here the plot is completely different only the role of that movie is taken from the movie! Kamal and his companions are said to be hiding from 30 years as their covert operation went sideways in the 1990s. But now to take revenge he is once again back!

Amar (Fahadh Faasil) is introduced as a cop but he has his own team which works outside the bounds of law that keep other policemen in check. Then comes Santhanam (Vijay Sethupathi)… He is a cook but wait, he doesn't come up with any delicious dish instead he produces the best quality narcotic drugs with a variety of raw materials. So, on one side it is Vikram to is determined to take revenge, other side we can witness an honest police team. On the other hand, even Amar and Santhanam also chase for the drug treasure! So, it's all about how Vikram manages to chase down the drug source and help the police to put Santhanam and Amar behind the bars!

Performances:

There is no need to mention about Kamal Haasan… Being an agent and hurt father, he is all set on a revenge action mode. He gave his best and looked terrific holding the guns! Coming to Vijay Sethupathi, these days he is making all his fans shower praises on him and even in this Santhanam role, he best fits the bill and looked like a perfect drug chef! Amar aka Fahadh owned the cop role and is seen forming his own team in the department. He also delivered his best and essayed a pivotal role. Suriya in a cameo role shined for a few minutes on the big screens.

Anirudh Ravichander's music and BGM made us own that feeling of watching an intense action movie and kept on pulling us to a suspense mode.

Conclusion:

On the whole, Vikram is all for action lovers and movie buffs as it is the best entertaining movie that hit the screens these days! A perfect concoction of action and mystery turned it out into a blockbuster!

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Vikram Movie Review: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh Faasil Stir A Mad Tsunami As Lokesh Kanagaraj Creates Yet Another Blazing Spectacle

There is enough to pull you towards the theatres and it is all worth..

Star Cast: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh Faasil Stir A Mad Tsunami As Lokesh Kanagaraj Creates Yet Another Blazing Spectacle

Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj

What’s Good: A mad tsunami of talent is approaching you faster than you think, and you need to surrender. Also, high time people across the country start taking Lokesh Kanagaraj seriously, man got style none can resist.

What’s Bad: There is brutal violence and that can bother some. But after a point, it also gets a bit repetitive and you are left thinking ‘this could have been avoided’.

Loo Break: There’s Haasan, Sethupathi, and Faasil on the big screen, is nature’s call more important to you than their magic at this point?

Watch or Not?: Please watch. The three stars definitely put on an amazing show but moreover one must acknowledge Kanagaraj and his gest to stay true to his amazing style.

Language: Tamil & Hindi (with subtitles in selected theatres)

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 174 Minutes

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s idea to make an universe out of his films expands with Vikram. The movie begins where Kaithi ends. Two containers full of costly drugs go missing. the local Pablo Escobar, Santhanam (Vijay) is hell bent on finding it. Amid this is a group of masked killers killing people who have something in common. The police hire a shadow gang to find them out and the drama unfolds.

Vikram Movie Review: Script Analysis

Of course there are flaws, but one has to give writer director Lokesh Kanagaraj the due credits for being one of the most experimental filmmakers while staying true to his roots. Back to back actions sagas including Master , but all different from each other. Call it cherry on the cake, he gets to direct his ideal Kamal Haasan this time and he writes an unapologetic love letter to him with the film.

There is style, unimaginable action sequences, emotions, mysteries, suspense and all of this performed by some of the most talented actors Indian houses right now. I know every review will write at length about the massy appeal of the story and how Lokesh excels in giving yet another Tarantinoish saga but with a new soul. But what is actually to be praised here is the filmmaker marrying commercial elements to content based structure.

For example, look how he structures the film. Kamal Haasan has the mass appeal and even a glimpse of his eyes in the opening sequence had the entire hall roaring (a 7:00 am show was houseful). So in the first half where you are fresh and all attentive, he makes his selling point a mystery, and lets the other two amazing actors Fahadh and Vijay solve him. It’s almost like Kanagaraj understands the biggest risk of hiring three massive stars and makes a conscious effort to make them all shine. Such a treat.

The second half is where the filmmaker unleashes his Lion. Kamal Haasan takes over and the rest two kind of take the back seat. Remember I called it a love letter to the Ulaga Nayagan? You can see it here. The narrative entirely worships Haasan as he goes back to Vikram after decades and takes over from the filmmaker’s Kaithi. It is such an amazing way to create indulging and personal cinema.

The script does falter a bit when it loses its grip in between the multiple action sequences and you want them to end soon. The women still continue to be the oppressed gender in Kanagaraj’s world. There is one who rises above and shine, I will take that as a small step in the right direction.

Vikram Movie Review: Star Performance

Do I even need to elaborate how prolific the cast is, aren’t the names enough? Kamal Haasan is back in action after a very rough patch and it only makes me happy that the actor accepts his age on screen. He still has the panache to beat 100 men single handed and you won’t even question.

Fahadh Faasil gets to play the most interesting part as he transforms with the movie. There is a journey to his submission to the lawless justice and when you have an actor of Faasil’s calibre it only becomes hauntingly beautiful. He plays an undercover officer who is ruthless but with a frame that might not intimidated a child maybe. And that’s where the real power lies.

Vijay Sethupathi can play a table and you will pay to watch him do it. The man plays a baddie yet again and brings so much to a character that could also have been caricatured. Don’t want to spoil anything for you. Witness it yourself.

Vikram Movie Review: Direction, Music

Lokesh Kanagaraj deserves all the appreciation coming his way. He creates a spectacle from every dimension and make sure his world looks real and you surrender to his vision. The best part is how he treats all his characters as the heroes of their parts and even Arjun Das in a brief appearance gets a warm welcome.

Anirudh Ravicahnder only knows how to outdo himself. The music hooks you and doesn’t leave. So does the cinematography by Girish Gangadharan. I am living for his Arial shots.

Vikram Movie Review: The Last Word

Vikram is a mass entertainer that does not alienate the ones who try to find meat in a film. There is enough to attract you to the theatres and it is all worth. Go book your tickets.

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'Vikram Vedha' review: Hrithik Roshan comes in all guns blazing in this action drama

The star makes for a formidable antagonist in this bollywood remake of a tamil film.

'Vikram Vedha' is the Hindi remake of the 2017 Tamil film of the same name. All photos: PVR Pictures

It may be a remake, but Pushkar and Gayatri's testosterone-fuelled action film Vikram Vedha can stand on its own two feet, thanks in large part to Hrithik Roshan's engaging performance.

Directors: Gayatri, Pushkar

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Radhika Apte

Rating: 3.5/5

The story takes inspiration from the ancient Indian legend of Vikram and Betaal, in which King Vikramaditya faces off against the demon Betaal, who outwits him again and again by entangling him in tales that end in riddles.

Vikram, played by Saif Ali Khan, is a virtuous police officer on the hunt for notorious gangster Vedha (Roshan). Caught up in a game of cat and mouse, each time Vikram gets close to nabbing his target, Vedha offers to tell him stories, which play out as flashbacks of his life.

To further complicate the storyline, Vikram's wife Priya (Radhika Apte) is Vedha's lawyer, which causes a high level of tension in several scenes.

But the film is not the simple battle between good and evil that the trailer would have you believe — there is more to it than meets the eye, and some of the best scenes are those in which the two lead characters face off over questions of morality, justice and the meaning of right and wrong.

The high-octane, occasionally gory drama is fast-paced, offering several twists and turns, and the stylistic slow-motion action scenes are done well, without veering into the monotonous.

The main track, Bande, plays intermittently throughout the film, adding the right amount of grunge and grit to the action scenes. The only dance number, added in an effort to “Bollywood-ise” the film, feels quite out of place and tips into the cringeworthy.

This Bollywood remake stays fairly faithful to the 2017 Tamil film starring R Madhavan as Vikram and Vijay Sethupathi as Vedha. It's almost a shot-for-shot remake — a safe move, given that the south Indian film did very well at the box office. Despite that, it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Roshan makes for a formidable antagonist in all his dishevelled glory, playing Vedha infinitely better than Sethupathi. He portrays the character with a swagger so impressive you cannot help but root for him.

Khan, on the other hand, pales in comparison to Madhavan's rendition of the character. Even if you see the Hindi film without watching the original, there is a sense of deja vu, as Khan played a similar role in the Netflix series Sacred Games .

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Whether or not you've seen the original, Vikram Vedha is certainly worth going to the cinema for, even if it's only to see Roshan in one of the best roles he has played in a while.

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There are a lot of Hindi-language movies on Netflix , including films that won big awards in the years of their release and are now available to watch by fans on the streaming service. It is important to understand the concept of Hindi-language movies, as there are different languages and styles in Indian cinema. The most popular of these movies are Bollywood movies, which include colorful costumes and energetic music, but Hindi films extend far beyond that and boast every genre.

There have been Hindi-language horror movies, thrillers, and family dramas that have all won awards and won over fans. When it comes to the best movies on Netflix, this also includes films that have crossed over in popularity internationally, setting Netflix viewing records, and even winning Emmy Awards after their release . With some of the biggest actors in India's movie history and storylines that cross over regardless of culture , the best Hindi-language movies on Netflix offer something for everyone.

From Marriage Story to Glass and They Cloned Tyrone, here are our picks for the best movies on Netflix for everyone to enjoy this month.

15 Jawan (2023)

An action thriller from director atlee, jawan (2023).

In Jawan , Shah Rukh Khan takes on two roles , playing a father and a son in this Hindu movie on Netflix. It is also one of his biggest budget movies in years, proving he is still a headliner in 2023. SRK plays Azad, a man with a vengeful vendetta who also wants to fix everything that is wrong with society. He also plays Azad's father Vikram, a man framed as a national traitor . That leads to Azad going by the name Vikram Rathore and working with convicts in a women's prison to avenge the wrongs done to his father.

Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan's highest-grossing movie in India (via Bollywood Hungama ).

The movie was a critical and box-office success. It has an average score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience average of 85%, proving that Khan is still a hugely popular figure in Hindu cinema. The movie was also a massive box office hit, making $140 million worldwide, one of the highest-grossing Indian movies of all time globally. It also picked up some awards, winning Best Action and Best Special Effects at the Filmfare Awards, with 13 other nominations.

14 Dunki (2023)

A comedy drama by director rajkumar hirani.

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Dunki is one of the Hindu comedy dramas on Netflix with Shah Rakh Khan in the lead role. This is another newer movie for SRK, but unlike Jawan , it's quieter and a little more personal. SRK plays Hardy, a man who is asked to help an elderly woman cross the border back into India. She snuck into the UK when she was younger but wants to return now to live out her last years. The movie is named after the Dunki route, which allows people to sneak over the border without an Indian visa.

Dunki is also a romantic movie, as the woman left a man behind when she left and realizes that he has been waiting for her return ever since. Another SRK success, Dunki made over $55 million at the worldwide box office , and is his third-highest-grossing movie of all time. The reviews were only average, but it was a fan-favorite Hindu film on Netflix. It did win one award, with Vicky Kaushal winning picking up Best Supporting Actor Award at the Filmfare Awards.

13 Laapataa Ladies (2024)

A comedy drama by director kiran rao, laapataa ladies (2024).

Laapataa Ladies is a Hindu movie on Netflix that follows a case of mistaken identity. In this movie, a man loses track of his new wife on a crowded train . However, she is veiled, with her face covered, and when he thinks he finds her and takes her home, he realizes she is not his spouse. While his real wife is at the train station waiting for him to return, the new woman is trying to hang on to her freedom, as she was trying to escape a violent relationship when she entered the train.

The movie is equal parts humorous and heartbreaking as everyone is trying to find out who they are supposed to be and where they are supposed to go in life. It was a huge hit, sitting at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience agreed with a 96% rating as well, and Laapataa Ladies is one of Netflix's highest-rated Hindu movies. The movie premiered at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 before a limited theatrical release led to its Netflix home.

12 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

A musical romance by director karan johar, kuch kuch hota hai (1998).

One of Shah Rakh Khan's earlier movies is also one of the best Hindu movies on Netflix. This is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , which is a musical from 1998. The movie follows two love triangles, set years apart from each other. The first story in the past follows two friends on a college campus and their relationship and the second story takes place in the future where a widower's young daughter wants to reunite her father and his old friend. As expected from an SRK movie, it was a huge success at the box office and critically.

The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai soundtrack sold over 8 million copies in India.

The movie was the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 1998 worldwide and was also a huge hit on the awards circuit. It won eight awards at the Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Karan Johar), Best, Actor (Shah Rakh Khan), Best Actress (Kajol), Best Supporting Actor (Salman Khan), and Best Supporting Actress (Rani Mukherji). Jatin-Lalit composed the movie's music, and it was the year's best-selling Bollywood soundtrack (via Box Office India ).

11 Chopsticks (2019)

A comedy drama by director sachin yardi, chopsticks (2019).

Chopsticks is a 2019 Hindu movie on Netflix that tells the story of a woman who goes to a chef moonlighting as a safecracker to help her recover a stolen car from the con man who took it from her. The movie shows how these two people, the woman and the enigmatic safecracker, end up changing each other's lives along the way. This is the first Netflix original Hindu movie, and it stars Abhay Deol ( Dev.D ) and Mithila Palkar ( Little Things ).

The movie received terrible reviews from critics, with a low 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience seemed to love it, granting it a much higher 73% average rating, which makes it worth the watch regardless of critics' disappointment. The movie also didn't win any awards, but as a popular movie on Netflix, it is mostly a \pleasure for people who just want to see a sweet and funny, love story.

10 Haseen Dillruba (2021)

A romantic thriller from director vinil mathew, haseen dillruba (2021).

Haseen Dillruba is a Hindi-language mystery thriller film that revolves around Rani Kashyap, a small-town woman whose life takes a dark turn after her husband's mysterious death. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and lies are revealed, leading to a complex web of relationships and deceit.

Haseen Dillruba is a Hindi-language romantic thriller. The movie starts with a housewife named Rani (Taapsee Pannu) outside her home, feeding her dogs, when her house explodes. Her husband is inside the home and is burned beyond recognition, although Rani identifies his hand, which was found close to the body. The problem comes when the police believe Rani might have been responsible for the explosion and her husband's death. This leads to a series of flashbacks where the secrets unfold.

The movie only earned mixed reviews from critics, but it was a huge success for Netflix. It ended up ranking in the top 10 in 22 countries and was the most-watched Hindi-language movie the streaming service in 2021. It also had an impressive eight nominations at the 67th Filmfare Awards, although it didn't win any of them. There is also a sequel coming (via India Massey ).

9 Badla (2019)

Badla (2019).

Badla is a 2019 Indian thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Amitabh Bachchan as a lawyer and Taapsee Pannu as a murder suspect. The story revolves around a complex murder mystery, where Bachchan's character must unravel the truth behind a murder that Pannu's character is accused of committing.

A Mystery Thriller By Director Sujoy Ghosh

Badla is a mystery thriller Hindi-language movie on Netflix that sees a brash young woman arrested after being accused of murdering her secret lover . She hires a high-profile defense attorney to defend her, but he knows that she is hiding something and isn't telling him the truth, and the movie takes the viewers down a twisting and turning tale to the shocking truth. Badla was a huge success, making over four times its budget while at the box office, and now it is available to view on Netflix.

On top of the great box office take, it also found success during the awards season that year. The movie earned four nominations at the 65th Filmfare Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Amrita Singh. Taapsee Pannu found some success with the Best Actress Award at the Zee Cine Awards.

8 Darlings (2022)

A dark comedy from director jasmeet k. reen, darlings (2022).

Darlings is a dark comedy film directed by Jasmeet K. Reen. The film stars Alia Bhatt as Badru, a strong-willed mother, and Shefali Shah as her mother-in-law, who form an unlikely bond to take revenge against Badru's abusive husband.

Darlings is a dark comedy about a woman seeking revenge against her husband. The movie is centered on the theme of domestic abuse, as Hamza is a man with a drinking problem who has beaten his wife, Badru, for years. However, when he finally gets sober, he still abuses her, causing her to miscarry their baby, so she plots revenge. Alongside her mother, Badru captures Hamza and begins torturing him relentlessly until the police begin to suspect something is wrong.

Darlings skipped its theatrical release and went straight to Netflix in 2022. The movie, which straddles the line between comedy and drama, earned positive reviews from critics and was a huge success for Netflix, with over 10 million watching hours in its opening weekend (via The Indian Express ). The movie earned 11 nominations at the Filmfare OTT Awards, winning five awards, including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

7 Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

A biographical crime drama from director sanjay leela bhansali.

Based on the nonfiction novel Mafia Queens of Mumbai and released in 2022, is a crime drama about the real-life titular character. Gangubai Kathiawadi went from being a girl from Kathiawad to a social activist , sex worker, and madam of a brothel during the 1960s. In real life, she fought for the rights of sex workers and the well-being of orphans. The movie followed her life, as she was sold into prostitution early in her life down to her work to legalize the profession.

Gangubai Kathiawadi earned great reviews after premiering at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival and then went on to contend for several awards. The National Film Awards honored the movie, and it won all five awards that it was nominated for, including Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also picked up 17 nominations at the Filmfare Awards, with 11 wins, including one for Best Film.

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6 Kapoor & Sons (2016)

A family drama hindi movie from director shakun batra.

Released in 2016, Kapoor & Sons is a family drama following a dysfunctional family. Rahul and Arjun Kapoor are estranged brothers who return to their childhood home after their grandfather suffers a heart attack. Both brothers are authors, one very successful and mature and the other struggling while working as a bartender. The parents favor their more successful son, which causes even more strife and dysfunction. When the grandfather's final wish is a family photo, they have to find a way to reconcile.

Kapoor & Sons was a blockbuster at the box office, making $17.8 billion on a $3.3 million budget.

Kapoor & Sons was a blockbuster at the box office (via Bollywood Hungama ), and received positive reviews, both in India and domestically. The movie earned 10 Filmfare Awards nominations, with three supporting actor nominations (Rishi Kapoor won that award for his performance in this movie). It also won three awards in five nominations at the Mirchi Music Awards.

5 Badhaai Do (2022)

A comedy drama movie by director harshavardhan kulkarni.

Badhaai Do is a comedy-drama about a closeted police officer who marries a gay female PE teacher to keep their sexuality a secret. However, as both of them find people that they fall in love with, they have to decide what is more important — hiding who they are or finally coming out and living lives as they were meant to be. When their families start pressuring them to have children, they finally have to come to terms with their sexuality, even if it means losing those family members.

The movie received critical praise with the story of the LGBTQ+ community accepted and held high in reviews. The movie had a year's high six wins at the 68th Filmfare Awards, taking home the trophy for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Story, and Best Screenplay.

4 Dev.D (2009)

A hindi-language romantic movie by director anurag kashyap, dev.d (2009).

Dev.D is a modern retelling of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic Bengali novel Devdas. The 2009 film is set in modern-day India and stars Abhay Deol as Dev, a wealthy and spoilt young man who returns to India after a stint in London. Dev's life takes a dramatic turn when he is rejected by his childhood sweetheart, Paro, and he subsequently becomes embroiled in a world of crime and debauchery.

Released in 2009, Dev.D is a Hindi-language romantic movie that is based on the classic character of Chandramukhi from the classic Bengali novel Devdas. In the original tale, Chandramukhi was inspired by the Hindu mystical singer Meera who devoted her life to Lord Krishna. Chandramukhi then devoted her life to Devdas. In Dev.D , Dev is a man who turns on his childhood sweetheart Paro when he believes false rumors about her and then finds a second chance with a Delhi student named Chanda.

it won six awards out of nine nominations, including awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

The film earned positive reviews and many praised its use of three different stories, split into three chapters similar to Quentin Tarantino's movies . The experimental soundtrack helped the Tarantino comparisons as well. It was also an awards darling, winning Best Music Direction at the 2009 National Film Awards. At the 55th Filmfare Awards, it won six awards out of nine nominations, including awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

3 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

A coming-of-age comedy from director zoya akhtar.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a coming-of-age adventure comedy that sees three friends get together for a road trip , all for different reasons. The movie was shot in different countries, including Spain, India, the United Kingdom, and Egypt and hade had a budget of $12 million, grossing $19 million and picking up critical acclaim. It sees the three friends head out on a bachelor road trip where each one of them will choose a surprise sporting adventure that they all have to participate in together.

However, all three of them have a specific reason for taking the trip, which plays out as they travel through the countries. The movie was a huge success at the 57th Filmfare Awards, where the movie picked up a year's high 13 nominations while winning the most as well with seven victories. It won for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor.

2 Pagglait (2021)

A comedy-drama from director umesh bist, pagglait (2021).

Pagglait is a Hindi-language drama film that follows Sandhya, a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of her husband. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships and emotions, Sandhya is forced to confront the harsh realities of her life and find a way to move forward.

Pagglait is a dark comedy movie that follows a woman whose husband of five months has just died . However, as her family arrives to mourn with her, she doesn't feel anything. As she drifts along, she discovers secrets that her late husband might have been hiding from her and has to figure out how to reconcile this information with her new place in life. The movie received positive reviews, although there was some concern about finding humor in the death of a loved one.

Pagglait was also a big awards magnet, as it picked up 13 nominations at the FOI Online Awards, including nominations for two songs and two lyricists. It won for one of the songs and lyricist, while also picking up wins for Best Supporting Actor and Best Dialogues. At the Filmfare OTT Awards, it was a little less successful, although it did win for Best Supporting Actor with two other nominations as well.

1 Lust Stories (2018)

A hindi-language anthology movie from various directors.

One of the most successful Hindi-language movies on Netflix is Lust Stories , an anthology film with four different stories told by four different directors. It is a follow-up to the 2013 anthology movie Bombay Talkies , and itself was followed by another called Ghost Stories , all with the same directors. Each of the stories is named after their respective protagonists, and centers on emotions and relationships, mostly in the context of contemporary Indian society, and specifically with female sexuality.

Unlike many of the best Hindi-language movies on Netflix , this movie eclipsed the Filmfare OTT Awards and actually picked up two Emmy Awards. The anthology won Best TV Movie or Miniseries and Best Actress for Radhika Apte (who also starred in the Indian movie Raat Akeli Hai ) at the 47th International Emmy Awards, making it an anthology worth checking out.

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South Indian Crime Thrillers on OTT: Kantara, Drishyam & More

By Aditi Rathi

There is indeed a separate fanbase for South Indian crime thrillers . Whether made on a heavy or a small budget, several content-driven movies have become massively successful at the box office. With brilliant writing and scenes that leave the audience on the edge of their seats, these films are still enjoyed by many. From Kantara and Drishyam to the KGF film franchise , the list of many South Indian crime thrillers on OTT is below:

The 2022 Kannada movie Kantara became a pan-India hit overnight. Made on a budget of about $1.9 million, the film is the second highest-grossing Kannada movie ever. Rishab Shetty starred in the film and also directed and co-wrote it. It is, to date, one of the most lauded and unique South Indian crime thrillers.

Kantara follows the story of a tribal community, their rights, beliefs, and troubles with the state. The movie’s official synopsis reads, “A fiery young man clashes with an unflinching forest officer in a south Indian village where spirituality, fate, and folklore rule the lands.”

The film received positive reviews and a lot of praise. Its prequel, Kantara: Part 1, is currently being made. The film’s Hindi and English versions are available to stream on Netflix, and its Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil versions are on Amazon Prime Video.

The 2013 Malayalam film Drishyam was critically acclaimed. The Mohanlal starrer is undoubtedly one of the most loved South Indian crime thrillers of all time. Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, the movie has been recreated in several languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Mandarin.

The movie follows the story of George Kutty, who leads a happy life with his wife and daughters. However, his peaceful abode is disrupted when a boy troubles his adopted daughter.

The movie’s unexpected twists and turns due to an accidental crime intrigue the audience. As it is still one of the most beloved movies for crime thriller enthusiasts, it is available on DisneyPlus Hotstar and YouTube.

KGF: Chapter 1

KGF: Chapter 1 changed the dynamic of Kannada cinema in 2018. Written and directed by Prashanth Neel, the movie’s overnight success was commendable. Yash, who played the lead role of Rocky, also became a pan-India star with the movie’s release.

The movie’s story is set against the backdrop of Kolar Gold Fields, a brutal place situated in South India. It also explores the gangster culture of India in the 1970s.

With its massive action and crime with a hint of drama and emotion, the film received positive remarks from both the audience and critics. It is currently available to watch on DisneyPlus Hotstar.

KGF: Chapter 2

The Yash-starrer’s sequel KGF: Chapter 2 began from where the previous movie left off. It welcomed more celebrated actors, including Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon, who played crucial roles.

As the film franchise expanded with the 2022 movie, it became even bigger and the highest-grossing Kannada movie of all time. The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video in multiple languages.

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire

Prashanth Neel’s latest creation, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, was among the most successful movies of 2023. Starring Prabhas in the lead role, the film also saw an ensemble cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. The film was produced with a substantial budget, and a sequel is currently in development.

Its official synopsis reads, “The fate of a violently contested kingdom hangs on the fraught bond between two friends-turned-foes in this saga of power, bloodshed and betrayal.”

The movie’s Hindi version is available on DisneyPlus Hotstar. On the other hand, it is available to stream in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and English on Netflix.

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan’s 2022 film Vikram is among the highest-grossing movies in Tamil cinema. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie follows a murder investigation that leads to a web of crimes by a drug cartel. It also stars Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi in crucial roles.

The celebrated movie is available to stream on DisneyPlus Hotstar.

In conclusion, there is a plethora of star-studded South Indian crime thrillers on various OTT platforms. They can make a perfect watch for weekends.

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Manoj Bajpayee Guns for Action Hero Status in ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Manoj Bajpayee , known as one of India’s finest actors, is adopting a mass-market action hero persona in upcoming film “ Bhaiyya Ji .”

The story, where Bajpayee’s character faces off against a powerful man and his henchmen to seek revenge for wrongs done to his family, is literally ripped from the headlines. The actor read the real-life story in a newspaper several years ago and it stayed with him.

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The genre Karki is referring to, which celebrates male-centric heroism and is replete with stylized action and heightened emotion, is something that India’s southern film industries churn out to large box office numbers with monotonous regularity. However, the genre is something Bollywood appeared to have lost the art of making successfully until southern Indian filmmaker Atlee brought it back to the industry with Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Jawan,” which became the biggest hit of 2023.

Karki requested Bajpayee for the story rights and the actor “very reluctantly” agreed because he was sure that as an independent film it would both convey a message and also be engaging to audiences. Karki, who was convinced that the story lent itself to a mass entertainer, then sprang a surprise when he asked Bajpayee to play the lead.

Bajpayee, who has won best actor prize at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards twice, for “Bhonsle” and “Aligarh” and acting honors at India’s National Film Awards three times, for “Bhonsle,” “Pinjar” and “Satya,” found his popularity enhanced even further with Prime Video series “The Family Man.” In the hit show, Season 3 of which is filming now, Bajpayee portrays a middle-class Mumbai-based salaryman who is secretly an intelligence officer.

The challenges were of a different nature in “Bhaiyya Ji.” The physical demands aside, “Bhaiyya Ji” meant a complete mindset change for Bajpayee. The film is set in India’s northern heartlands, where Bajpayee hails from, but the comfort ended there. “I realized that it’s better not to go internal with this one. Because if you internalize, you may ruin the whole purpose of entertainment. Because more than storytelling, the entertainment factor has to be analyzed and then executed,” Bajpayee said.

“When you are doing independent film, middle-of-the road cinema, you really immerse yourself into the character. You get into the skin of it, because you are your path, that there is a story there’s a very strong characterization, which is in accordance with the script and the flow. But here, I realized that I can get the character into me. But still, I should be able to go out of the character and do those action sequences, knowing that there are a few things that I’ll be doing, which will not be according to the character, but if I have to pull it off, I have to believe in it. I have to be convinced about it,” Bajpayee added. “It was a tough game.”

It helped Bajpayee that playing the antagonist is veteran actor Suvinder Vicky, known for Cannes title “The Fourth Direction,” Venice selection “Milestone” and, more recently, hit Netflix series “Kohrra.” Bajpayee says that it took them just three shooting days to get to the pitch of the genre.

“It demands a different kind of preparation and process. Both of us could relate to each other and our struggle to make the scenes look real and still be larger-than-life,” Bajpayee said, adding that extra rehearsals and discussions helped to overcome the challenge.

Written by Karki and Deepak Kingrani, the film is a Vinod Bhanushali, Samiksha Shael Oswal and Shabana Raza Bajpayee presentation of a Bhanushali Studios Limited, SSO Productions and Aurega Studios production. Producers include Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Samiksha Oswal, Shael Oswal, Shabana Raza Bajpayee and Vikram Khakhar.

“Bhaiyya Ji” releases theatrically on May 24.

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