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The movie Virumaandi raised considerable expectation among the fans as it deals with the issue of capital punishment.  According to Virumaandi, capital punishm

Virumaandi Movie Review

Virumaandi Movie Review Tamil Movie Review
Review for the film " Virumaandi"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 Hours 55 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 14-01-2004
4 / 5.00
3.50 / 5.0

The movie Virumaandi raised considerable expectation among the fans as it deals with the issue of capital punishment.  According to Virumaandi, capital punishment is not welcome, and that taking away a life, even legally through death sentence, is murder. The movie is a directorial venture by Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan is the most versatile actor that Indi >> Read More... , the versatile actor. The theme of non-violence is preached in the movie which has plenty of gory scenes in it.

Plot

Kamal Haasan and Pasupathi are from the same village. They have landed up in jail for the crimes that they have committed. A human rights activist, Rohini, enters the jail, and she hears two different versions of the same story, one by Kamal Haasan and another by Pasupathi.  At last, the human right activist finds out that Kamal Haasan is innocent.  Although Pasupathi projects Kamal Haasan as the villain, the human rights activist takes side with Kamal Haasan.  The movie shows flashbacks, which are narrated by Kamal and Pasupathi.  The beautiful town of Theni is brought alive before our eyes by the camera. Also, the Chennai Campa Cola Grounds are shown as the ground for Jallikattu, the bull-fight, that pulls the audiences to the edge of their seats. 

Star Performances

Kamal Haasan, as usual, has done an exemplary performance in the movie. Actress Abhirami has done her role very well.  Actors Napoleon and Nasser make very brief appearances in the movie and do not have much scope for performance. Other supporting actors in the movie as C R Saraswathy and Kanthimathi have done an excellent job.  Rohini has played to the fullest of her capability.  Pasupathi’s villainy is threatening to look on the screen.

Analysis

Kamal Haasan has proven his mettle by turning a director and doing the script for the movie.  The flashbacks are interesting, and make the audiences watch the scenes intently.  However, somewhere in the middle, the movie is slow-paced. Thus, it gives the impression of watching a documentary.  Otherwise, the movie is excellent. Making negative analysis of the movie does not do justice to the movie’s quality.  

What is there?

  • Music by Maestro Ilayaraja is once again outstanding and makes the audiences hum the numbers.
  • The background music is commendable.  
  • The bull-fight sequences prove as a seat-edge thriller.

What is not there?

  • The movie runs for three hours and is slow paced that it gives the feel of a documentary.
  • The climax has been rushed with haste, to an otherwise wonderful story.
  • Kamal Haasan is very fair among the dark villagers, which does not fit well into the story.

Verdict:

The movie is a visual treat for fans and does not let our spirits sag at any point.  
 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Virumaandi"?

Action, Romance, Drama, Thriller


Who directed "Virumaandi"?

Kamal Haasan


What is the duration of "Virumaandi"?

2 Hours 55 Minutes


When was "Virumaandi" released?

14-01-2004

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "Virumaandi"?

Bala Singh, Karate Raja, Shanmugarajan, Napoleon, Nassar, Pasupathy, V. Natarajan, Thennavan, Rohini


Who composed the music for "Virumaandi"?

Ilaiyaraaja

Storyline


What is the plot of "Virumaandi"?

Plot revolves around Action, Romance, Drama, Thriller, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Virumaandi"?

4


What are the audience ratings for "Virumaandi"?

3.50

Music


Who sang the songs in "Virumaandi"?

Various artists like Kamal Haasan, Karthik Raja, Periya Karuppu Thevar, Shreya Ghoshal, Thiruvudaiyan, Tippu, Ilaiyaraaja, S.N.Surendar, Theni Kunjarammal

Additional


Is "Virumaandi" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated A


Can I watch "Virumaandi" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video


Who wrote the dialogues for "Virumaandi"?

Kamal Haasan


What is the name of the action director who worked on "Virumaandi"?

M Prabhaharan

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