Movie: Jailer
Rating: ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ (3/5)
Starring: Rajnikanth, Mohan Lal, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Sunil, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah, Yogi Babu and others.
Written and Directed by: Nelson
Produced by: Sun Pictures
Music Director: Anirudh
Cinematographer: Vijay Kartik Kannan
Editor: R.Nirmal
Art: Drk Kiran
Action: Stun Siva
Presents: Kalanithi Maran
Release Date: Aug 10, 2023
🎬🌟 Jailer Movie Review: Thalaivaa’s Commanding Presence 🎥🎨
Superstar Rajinikanth’s popularity is known as Thalaivaa. His latest movie, “Jailer,” has hit the theaters today amidst immense anticipation. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this action-packed drama features an outstanding ensemble cast.
Rajinikanth’s involvement, including the trailer and songs, has collectively heightened the anticipation for “Jailer.” The film has managed to capture significant attention even without extensive promotion in Telugu.
Let’s discover if the movie lives up to its high.
Story Glimpse:
Muthuvel Pandian, also known as Muthu (Rajinikanth), lives a quiet life with his family after retiring as a jailer. His son Arjun (Vasanth Ravi) is a dedicated police officer. Arjun clashes with Varma (Vinayakan), a criminal involved in smuggling ancient artifacts and religious idols. One day, Arjun goes missing, causing concern in the police force.
Upon discovering that his son has been murdered, Muthu embarks on a mission of revenge. He begins eliminating those responsible for his son’s death. However, during this pursuit, Muthu uncovers an unexpected revelation that alters his path. The discovery leads him to question his course of action. How Muthu handles this revelation forms the core of the story, adding layers of intrigue to the narrative.
Technical Aspects:
- Direction: Nelson Dilipkumar’s efforts in directing the film were notable, although they didn’t entirely fulfill the expectations. He effectively portrayed Rajini’s character, but the script could have delved deeper. The first half was engaging, but the second half left room for improvement due to its weaker writing. With a bit more focus on enhancing the script, the film had the potential to reach a higher level of quality.
- Sound: Anirudh stands as the second pillar of “Jailer” right next to Rajinikanth. He brilliantly elevated the Superstar with his impactful background score. Particularly, the interval sequence appeared remarkable, largely due to Anirudh’s pulsating musical composition.
- Cinematography: Vijay Kartik’s cinematography was precise and clear.
Highlights:
- Superstar Rajinikanth’s strong role is a refreshing after a long time. The way Nelson has designed the character is noticeable.
- Rajinikanth’s performance is a blend of Elegance and intensity. He starts off restrained in the first half and gradually transforms into a powerful force, beautifully depicted in the gripping interval sequence.
- The film capitalizes on Rajinikanth’s impeccable comic timing, particularly in his interactions with Yogi Babu, which adds a delightful layer of humor to the movie.
- The incorporation of dark comedy in the initial part of the film contributes to its engaging narrative. The seamless fusion of comedy with action sequences enhances the entertainment value.
- Anirudh’s remarkable background score plays a pivotal role in enhancing the film’s impact. The energetic beats, notably in the Hukum song and the interval scene, elevate the viewing experience.
- Ramya Krishna, Mirnaa Menon, Vinayakan, and Vasanath Ravi deliver commendable performances, effectively contributing to the overall quality of the film.
Final Verdict: A Must-Watch Performance by Thalaivaa
