Thalaivan Thalaivii

"Thalaivan Thalaivii" has a lot going for it, but it also feels like a missed opportunity. The first half is solid, setting up an intriguing premise and introducing some well-developed characters. The performances, particularly from the supporting cast, are commendable, and the visuals are stunning. However, the film loses its momentum in the second half. The plot becomes predictable, and some of the emotional scenes don't quite land as intended. The comedy, while funny in parts, feels a little forced in others. It's a decent one-time watch, especially if you're a fan of the lead actor, but it doesn't quite live up to the hype. The climax feels a bit rushed, leaving you wanting a more satisfying conclusion. It's not a bad film by any means, but it could have been so much more.

The movie has no story at all. It's about a couple who fight then makeup then fight and makeup, this keeps going on throughout the movie, tiring everyone out. And everyone is yelling all the time. I saw it on OTT and sound was unbearable. I sympathise with people who saw this in theatre, they must have gone deaf.

The 4 stars are for solid performances by all cast despite the lacklustre script. There are a few funny moments but there is only so much yelling one can take. So movie is a good way to get a headache(Thalavalli).

The film lacked emotional and narrative connectivity due to a poorly written screenplay, which failed to engage the audience or maintain a coherent flow between scenes.

The film struggles to create a strong emotional or narrative connection with the audience due to its weak screenplay.

Scenes often feel disjointed, and the story lacks a smooth, logical flow.

Important plot points are either rushed or underdeveloped, reducing the overall impact.

Despite this, the casting is spot-on, with each actor fitting their role perfectly.

The performances are commendable and could have shined more with a better script,

Thalaivan Thalaivi starts with real comic energy thanks to Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's chemistry, but the story quickly loses its grip with repetitive family drama and forced confrontations. The initial light-hearted scenes in the temple are engaging, but the endless cycle of feuds drains the impact, making the narrative feel more monotonous than meaningful. While the music by Santhosh Narayanan and visual touches are enjoyable, the screenplay's preachy tone and loud moments overshadow the heartfelt performances. The film has flashes of fun, but overall, it delivers more headaches than highlights.

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya had great chemistry in this film. She seems to fit into whatever role she plays, I don't know how. Underrated actor, she.

Barring that, I am not sure if I am able to see why this loud and jarring film is the massive hit that it has become. "Yogi Babu's comedy was great." aam, not sure about that, and I don't know if the film changes if you axe out his entire role. Regressive dialogues kept aside, I wonder if the events of this film are still commonplace in rural-TN and maybe I'm so far away from that reality and out of touch.

While this film was not for me and I think it'll end up in the "Bad movies of 2025" list in my books, I'd rather watch this over a badly made, jarring, 400-Crore commercial film that delivers nothing but fanservice to people who are too afraid to admit that their hero made a bad movie.