Kabali -2016 Movie Review

Story Line- A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.

RAJINI’s traditional “introduction scene” is trademark good but the movie just ends up losing steam and tempo.

Rajinikanth is perfect as Kabali. He has found his groove again and after a few of his previous films, this one’s a welcome relief.

Though, with Kabali, most of the audiences were expecting a 'Ranjith film which has Rajini', it is the Superstar, like in most of his previous films, who carries the entire film in his shoulders, even though other actors shine in their respective roles. His scores of fans, needless to say, are in for a treat, watching him in, probably, the most stylish and dapper avatar in his recent outings. His majestic screen presence and the fast movements in intense sequences make the film watchable. Radhika, who has been cast opposite him is apt and their chemistry, their combination scenes, though only few, are convincing. Watching Yogi (Dhansikaa) is a delight, given her stylish makeover and ease in fight sequences. The climax of the film, however, is something that one least expects from a Rajini film. Just when viewers erupt with joy, with Thalaivar finishing off the baddies in style, there comes an unconventional twist.

The soundtrack is unfortunately average but the background score by Santosh Narayan impresses.

OVERALL : The pace and punch make a typical Rajini movie and there’s no walking away from that fact. It truly hurts to write this but Kabali follows Lingaa and Kochadiyaan down the road to no glory.

Finally - The style is still all there. The charisma too.

 

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