'Kabali' movie review: Live audience response
Pictured: "Kabali" tells the story of a gangster played by Rajini in the Pa Ranjith's film. A movie still from Rajinikanth's flick.Rajinikanth Fans Page
Rajinikanth's "Kabali" is an action-thriller, written and directed by two-film old Pa Ranjith. The prestigious film is produced by Kalaippuli S Thanu, who is basking in the success of his recent hit film "Theri."
Rajini has paired up with Radhika Apte. Kishore, Winston Chao, Dhansika, Dinesh Ravi, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay and many others are in the supporting cast. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music and "Neruppu Da," "Mayanadhi," "Veera Thurandhara" and "Vaanam Parthen" songs from the album have turned out to be chartbusters. G Murali and Praveen KL have handled the cinematography and editing departments, respectively.
Rajini has paired up with Radhika Apte. Kishore, Winston Chao, Dhansika, Dinesh Ravi, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay and many others are in the supporting cast. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music and "Neruppu Da," "Mayanadhi," "Veera Thurandhara" and "Vaanam Parthen" songs from the album have turned out to be chartbusters. G Murali and Praveen KL have handled the cinematography and editing departments, respectively.
"Kabali" is a gangster movie, in which Rajinikanth plays the role of the character of a don (Kabaleeswaran aka Kabali). Radhika Apte will be seen as his wife named Kumudhavalli. Dhanshika plays a sniper and Riythivika plays a school dropout drug addict.
The movie is set in Malaysia and primarily deals with how Rajinikanth turns the messiah of masses. He stands up for the Tamils plantation workers when they are unfairly treated by a section and branded as the villains of the nation. He treads on a tough path and the cost he pays for his actions in the journey is the remaining part of the story, which is believed to be narrated with all the necessary commercial elements. In short, it throughs a light at the plight of Malaysian Tamils.
Reviews:
The first premiere is happening at some foreign countries and the movie has started getting good response. People are loving Rajinikanth's introductory scene and his electrifying presence. The audience say that the narration is bit slow but has a strong subject. We bring you live updates from it. Find, the audience's response to the movie:
The first premiere is happening at some foreign countries and the movie has started getting good response. People are loving Rajinikanth's introductory scene and his electrifying presence. The audience say that the narration is bit slow but has a strong subject. We bring you live updates from it. Find, the audience's response to the movie:
Studio Flicks: #Kabali - First half : 1st 15 mins and last 20 mins super, superstar screen presence semma. Slow screenplay. Gud music. Flashback rajini wow
KRK: It's interval n what an emotional film #Kabali! I am sure, it will be one of the biggest hit film of mega star Rajnikant.
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It's going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikant.
Can someone tell me name of the girl who played Rajnikant's daughter in #Kabali ? She is really hot n sexy.
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It's going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikant.
Can someone tell me name of the girl who played Rajnikant's daughter in #Kabali ? She is really hot n sexy.
Sidhu: #Kabali Interval: Good goods. Amazing mass startup, and then the emotions take over. Strong music and cinematography.
#Kabali: Average. Partly satisfying drama which blows hot and cold. Rajinikanth totally rocks his role, Ranjith not too much.
#Kabali: Ranjith gets the action & the swag right, presenting Rajinikanth in a way we haven't seen him. It's the emotions that don't gel.
#Kabali: Technically rock solid in each department. SaNa has delivered his best in the background score, hugely riveting music.
Got tickets. Got in. Got seated. Magizhchi, the show begins. #Kabali
#Kabali: Average. Partly satisfying drama which blows hot and cold. Rajinikanth totally rocks his role, Ranjith not too much.
#Kabali: Ranjith gets the action & the swag right, presenting Rajinikanth in a way we haven't seen him. It's the emotions that don't gel.
#Kabali: Technically rock solid in each department. SaNa has delivered his best in the background score, hugely riveting music.
Got tickets. Got in. Got seated. Magizhchi, the show begins. #Kabali
Muthu Krishnan: Halfway through #Kabali. #Rajinikanth rocks in this touching drama with a gangster backdrop. Good so far! #SuperStar
Sushanth Reddy: Interval. Non of the scenes worked the way they should have. Movie ran flat though out. Very very average. #Kabali
Gautam kumar: #Kabali 2nd half started really well. Lovely 40 mins. Last 20 mins let down. No major twists. Plain 2nd half. Unconvincing climax.
#Kabali 1st Half Xllent interval block. Less mass moments
Waiting for 2nd half. @superstarrajini is back with his mannerisms
#Kabali 1st Half Xllent interval block. Less mass moments
Waiting for 2nd half. @superstarrajini is back with his mannerisms
Muhammed Arif: #Kabali...opening intro and fight mersal... thalivar body language vera level..
Positive entry..block buster on the way..
#Kabali big salute to super star giving such kind of performance at this age!!! He put lots of hardwork on this water thin story!!
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It's going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikant.
Positive entry..block buster on the way..
#Kabali big salute to super star giving such kind of performance at this age!!! He put lots of hardwork on this water thin story!!
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It's going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikant.
Preeth K.P: Woohoo watching first !! #Kabali #WorldPremiere #FirstDayFirstShow — watching Kabali at Novo Cinema Bawabat Al...
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Rajinikanth’s Kabali review online and the world is going crazy
The expectations are sky-high when Rajinikanth is out with a film and Kabali is no exception. The fan mania around the film is unbelievable and producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu is guarding his film with utmost attention.
However, first it was alleged that Kabali released on Dark Web and now a scene, said to be Rajinikanth’s introduction in Kabali leaked on Whatsapp and Facebook. On Thursday morning, the day when Kabali released in the US, a Kabali review also landed online. A man named Balaji Srinivisan posted the review on Facebook in the morning and the search, Balaji Srinivasan Kabali, on the social media site soared. Almost 30,000 people have searched for it already.
Balaji Srinivasan’s Kabali – The Review
Thanks to bay area cine industry friends, I got to watch a preview show of Kabali. I went in with no expectations and came out with mixed feelings. Kabali is paisa vasool for Rajinikanth fans while others can have equal fun mocking the aged superstar go through his paces.
5 Reasons To Watch Rajinikanth’s Kabali
So, in this movie, the setting moves to Malaysia, where tamils are ill-treated and need a Messiah to save them. Enter the Superstar, who, like Nelson Mandela, spends several years in prison for his opposition to racism. When he comes out, he settles down to a regular life (think Baasha’s auto driver), until circumstances force him to become a gangster and rescue his daughter from the enemies. And of course, he becomes the leader of Tamils/Dalits in Malaysia and improves their conditions tremendously.
For a Rajini fan, this will all give him/her goosebumps. Slow motion walks, stylish poses, crisp dialogues are all there, and theatres will explode with applause each time Rajini does his carefully choreographed routine. There are flashback scenes where he looks “youth” that is sure to make his fans feel nostalgic. Director Ranjith has ensured that the larger than life image of Rajini has been preserved. In essence, it feels like a lifetime highlights of various Rajini movie scenes re-enacted.
Watch: Kabali Tamil Movie | Official Teaser
For a casual cinema goer though, the whole shindig will feel thoroughly artificial and unbearable. The aged star with heavy makeup trying to act as a 30 year old is cringe-worthy. For someone who in real life has shied away from any responsibility, has acted without any consistency in politics, a person who has never stood up to his beliefs (he appreciated Jayalalitha getting out of prison for the case that he railed against her in ’96!), Rajinikanth again doing the act of the mass leader and people’s savior is laughable. The real life Rajini can do no right except to kindle talks about his entry into politics. But movie after movie, he does his act, and it is getting a bit long on the tooth.
Ranjith could have made a better film on the plight of the Malaysian tamils. May be that was his original plan.
The movie though, ends up as yet another commercial vehicle for the Superstar. Ranjith’s Dalit politics take a backseat here. Radhika Apte is apt in her role as is Dhansika. Watch out for a surprise cameo from someone you wouldn’t expect in a Rajini film. Neruppudaa is a surprising ear worm from Santosh Narayanan.
On Thursday morning, the day when Kabali released in the US, a review also landed online.
The expectations are sky-high when Rajinikanth is out with a film and Kabali is no exception. The fan mania around the film is unbelievable and producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu is guarding his film with utmost attention.
However, first it was alleged that Kabali released on Dark Web and now a scene, said to be Rajinikanth’s introduction in Kabali leaked on Whatsapp and Facebook. On Thursday morning, the day when Kabali released in the US, a Kabali review also landed online. A man named Balaji Srinivisan posted the review on Facebook in the morning and the search, Balaji Srinivasan Kabali, on the social media site soared. Almost 30,000 people have searched for it already.
Balaji Srinivasan’s Kabali – The Review
Thanks to bay area cine industry friends, I got to watch a preview show of Kabali. I went in with no expectations and came out with mixed feelings. Kabali is paisa vasool for Rajinikanth fans while others can have equal fun mocking the aged superstar go through his paces.
5 Reasons To Watch Rajinikanth’s Kabali
So, in this movie, the setting moves to Malaysia, where tamils are ill-treated and need a Messiah to save them. Enter the Superstar, who, like Nelson Mandela, spends several years in prison for his opposition to racism. When he comes out, he settles down to a regular life (think Baasha’s auto driver), until circumstances force him to become a gangster and rescue his daughter from the enemies. And of course, he becomes the leader of Tamils/Dalits in Malaysia and improves their conditions tremendously.
For a Rajini fan, this will all give him/her goosebumps. Slow motion walks, stylish poses, crisp dialogues are all there, and theatres will explode with applause each time Rajini does his carefully choreographed routine. There are flashback scenes where he looks “youth” that is sure to make his fans feel nostalgic. Director Ranjith has ensured that the larger than life image of Rajini has been preserved. In essence, it feels like a lifetime highlights of various Rajini movie scenes re-enacted.
Watch: Kabali Tamil Movie | Official Teaser
For a casual cinema goer though, the whole shindig will feel thoroughly artificial and unbearable. The aged star with heavy makeup trying to act as a 30 year old is cringe-worthy. For someone who in real life has shied away from any responsibility, has acted without any consistency in politics, a person who has never stood up to his beliefs (he appreciated Jayalalitha getting out of prison for the case that he railed against her in ’96!), Rajinikanth again doing the act of the mass leader and people’s savior is laughable. The real life Rajini can do no right except to kindle talks about his entry into politics. But movie after movie, he does his act, and it is getting a bit long on the tooth.
Ranjith could have made a better film on the plight of the Malaysian tamils. May be that was his original plan.
The movie though, ends up as yet another commercial vehicle for the Superstar. Ranjith’s Dalit politics take a backseat here. Radhika Apte is apt in her role as is Dhansika. Watch out for a surprise cameo from someone you wouldn’t expect in a Rajini film. Neruppudaa is a surprising ear worm from Santosh Narayanan.