The film kickstarts with a regular cop story introduction; however, Fahadh Faasil’s role, who works for Rajinikanth, adds a fresh touch to it. The first 30 minutes of the film go well, with Rajinikanth portrayed as an encounter specialist. Anirudh’s energetic background score sets a promising tone at the start of the film.
Dushara Vijayan’s character plays a pivotal role in driving the plot, particularly in the investigation scenes, which begin intriguingly with the roles of Kishore and Ritika Singh. However, when Rajinikanth steps in, the film becomes even more gripping, leading to a satisfying conclusion that suddenly takes an unexpected twist. This twist hints at a further investigation, which promises to be even more interesting as teased by the filmmakers.
Amitabh Bachchan’s role is also impressive, and his interaction scenes with Rajinikanth are particularly strong. The presence of both superstars in significant roles adds to the film’s overall appeal.
So far, while it may seem like a typical cop investigation story, the filmmakers have handled it with well-balanced characterizations, keeping the audience engaged. There’s still no sign of Rana Daggubati yet.
I liked the way Amitabh Bachchan’s role played a crucial part in reshaping Rajinikanth’s character as a cop. However, in the process, the investigative thriller loses its impact. Just when everything seems ready to take off, the plot falters with overly dragged scenes. This leaves Rana’s character with little to offer, despite being the key to answering all the questions.
Rajinikanth’s signature style, mannerisms, and action take a backseat once the investigation scenes go off track, making it hard to stay engaged with the film.
“Half-Baked Cop Thriller Stumbles with Patches”
It’s a regular cop investigation thriller that initially engages with well-balanced characterizations, proving its point with an inconclusive ending. However, when it falters in trying to find a conclusion, it loses its spark. There’s a dialogue post-interval where someone says, “When there’s already an end, what’s the use of proceeding ahead?” This sentiment rings true as the film progresses towards a conclusion, making the final act feel lackluster, despite the good intentions. The writing feels undercooked, leaving the audience disconnected.
Rajinikanth’s role as a cop has mixed vibes. While he brings his usual style in the first half, the film’s energy fades as it progresses. Even in moments where the character could have emphasized heroism, the film fails to capitalize on it.
Fahadh Faasil gives an impressive performance, but ultimately, his character leads to disappointment. Dushara Vijayan, on the other hand, has a strong role and delivers well. Amitabh Bachchan also appears in an important role, and although the few confrontations between him and Rajinikanth have a major impact, the film loses momentum once they collaborate.
It was good to see Rana back on screens again after 2 years; however, despite his role holding potential, it has no scope of making an impact as the writing takes a backstep.
Overall Verdict: The twist at the interval promises intrigue, but as the story unravels toward the conclusion, it becomes boring and uninteresting, despite Rajinikanth’s presence.
