Kabali Movie Review
Rajanikanth's Kabali released amidst unlimited expectations and unprecedented pre release hype. Rajani fans went gaga over his looks in an aged don character. Everyone believed that this film could just wipe out all the existing records in Indian cinema. It could have done that if director Pa. Ranjith made good use of this opportunity and delivered a 'watchable' film. But what he delivered was a totally boring, unexciting and an utterly disappointing fare.
What is it about?
Kabali (Rajanikanth) a don in Malaysia gets out of jail after twenty five years. His associates will be running a reform school over there that helps the dropouts and other youths that have troubled pasts. Meanwhile a gang hires a lady killer to kill Kabali. That killer Yogi (Dhansika) turns out to be his Kabali's daughter. He comes to know that even his wife Kundanavalli (Radhika Apte) is alive. How Kabali unites with his family and wipes out all other bad guys in Malaysia forms rest of the story.
Performances:
Rajanikanth: Rajanikanth nailed it with his look, styling and performance. He is absolutely flawless and supremely stylish in the don character. Scenes from the flashback show flashes of vintage Rajni.
Radhika Apte and others: Radhika Apte is aptly cast as Rajni's wife. She has added value to the proceedings with her commanding performance. Wish she had few more scenes with Rajni. Dhansika is okay in a tomboyish lady killer character. She did a fine job as an actress. Vijay got a meaty role as the main villain and he is competent. Winston Chao is okay as the main villain. The supporting cast largely consists of unknown Tamil actors which might be a problem for our audience to make note of the characters.
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Technicalities:
Director Pa. Ranjith had a saleable premise and most of all got the nod from the superstar. He should have put in excessive effort to make it a memorable film. It is a great opportunity gone wasted mostly due to the lazy script of Ranjith.
Santosh Narayan's background score is impressive. Songs hardly make an impression. Cinematography is an asset. Quality visuals are definitely an eye feast for the viewers. Editing could have been crisp. Art department did a fine job. Dialogues are a huge drawback. Not even one dialogue bears Rajni stamp on it.
Thumbs Up:
Rajanikanth
Opening sequence
Cinematography
Thumbs Down:
Boring Screenplay
Dialogues
Supporting Cast
No Energy
Analysis:
'Energy' is the keyword for a Rajanikanth's film. If the film has high energy levels and thoroughly entertaining Rajani can make an average script into a blockbuster. Kabali showed lot of promise from its outset. Rajanikanth's getup and the Kabali Ra dialogue in the teaser have created lot of buzz. Within no time the film turned out to be the most awaited movie of the year. An average fare could do wonders with so much hype and expectations, but Pa. Ranjith couldn't even offer a watchable fare let alone decent product.
No doubt that Rajnikanth looked super stylish in those suits and grey hair. His diehard fans will have a treat watching Rajni in an ultra stylish avatar. However, if you are expecting typical punch lines and other elements that are usually associated with a Rajnikanth starrer then you are in for huge disappointment. Oh dear Pa. Ranjith, what a terrible waste of opportunity? There is lot of scope for hero elevation and so called commercial elements, but the director didn't even try to go that way.
Okay, if Ranjith's intention is to make a realistic gangster drama with Rajanikanth, it is excusable if he comes up with arresting sequences and exciting drama. Except for Rajanikanth, there is nothing in the film that makes you sit patiently till the end. But you won't go to a film to simply stare at Rajanikanth, do you? First half tests your patience with those silly scenes in the reform school. The director didn't even bother to show the rise of Kabali at any point. Other than the change in Kabali's attire, there is not a notable scene to show the rise or growth in Kabali's character.
First half is a big mess and the second half drags with a lengthy sequence of scenes where Kabali goes in search of his wife. Climax is unexciting. All in all Kabali is a boring gangster drama that fails to impress. It is yet another disappointment from our beloved superstar.
Verdict: Even Rajani couldn't save Kabali!
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