Petta

I love Rajnikant films. But somehow I feel he is kind of tangled to mass image and his usual image of style king since long time which is kind of hurting for his films. Though movie is perfectly made for Rajni fans, which reflects in first half, but somehow it didn't actually worked in second half. The end twist seems forced and purposefully made to make the film work for less film aware audience. Nawaaz was actually not needed in lot ways to be frank, and Vijay Sethupathi didn't had any role in true sense. Infact he could have been the main villain. Many characters are not used to it's fullest and sort of missed out by the end. First half I felt could have been improvised to bring character introduction to Vijay, and many others to give equal weight for the ending it was drawing. For Rajni fans it's surely awesome film, but if one see this movie as a story, it kind of falls short. And it's Rajnikanth who is upholding the whole movie in a way. Any other new actor would have suffered terrible if played this character. Not boring for sure but one time watch for fun.

The intensity that Rajnikanth brings to some shots is truly inspiring. For a sixty eight year old man to bring in so much energy into the screen with his intense facial expressions and even with action scenes speaks of his dedication and ability to bring in all his energies into what he is doing.

There were scenes that worked very well, while there were also scenes that reflected lack of attention. In hind sight, the scenes that did not get the care were the ones that were not focused on Rajnikanth.

That is the theme of the movie - Rajnikanth. That was the expectation as well. So there was more story line to the movie than what I had expected. Rajnikanth has been presented in various guises and he has not faltered at any point.

Anirudh has done a great job with the music for such a young artist. Some action scenes have Anirudh's music as the background - he has definitely been able to put in a lot of energy into the screen with his music.

Vijay Sethupathi has been wasted in a completely insignificant role. Karthik Subburaj seemed to have been totally lost in Rajni. It was almost painful to see Vijay Sethupathi like that on the screen having seen amazing larger than life performances of his recently in Seethakathi,Vikram Vedha etc. On a related note, Fahad Fazil not taking up the role in Manirathnam's Chikka Chivantha Vaanam as it did not appeal to him is commendable.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a slightly more significant role, but he also did not get the respect he deserves from the film.

Lack of heroines in the movie also made it a little difficult to get through the movie. Trisha and Simran have been cast for namesake.The plot is just an eyewash - nothing much.

Action scenes have been impressive with Rajnikanth's style and presence and also with good camera work, color, lighting etc. Rajnikanth's looks have been very impressive. He looks very fit for a man about seventy years old.

It felt good to note the name "Sanjay Nambiar" very early on in the "Thanks" credit list at the beginning of the movie as Sanjay is the one who introduced Karthik to movie making with his filmcamp.tv course.

After long time we see rajini movie with style and mass elements but story already we seen in many movies ....it's not karthik subbaraj film, it's rajini film ...screenplay and bgm ,some particular dialogues also good ..This pongal movie will entertain you Especially Nawazuddin Siddiqui acting is good

Could see Stylish Rajini back , the screenplay and cinematography is good !!! Anirudh music the big backbone , not a big role to Vijay Sethupathy but though he acted as usual well !!! story wise it's known story which is revenging the enemy !! .. It's a super star film !!! It's a treat for fans - Fan Movie ..

If you haven't watched a Rajni show, now is the time. We can see that old Rajni in full form. Petta is not as good as other Karthik Subbaraj movies but he did a great job by keeping Rajni in full form without compromising the quality of the movie. Vijay Sethupathi and Nawazuddin Siddique has done an equal good job in supporting roles. Even though it is around 170 minutes, Petta keep us thrilled. Overall, Petta is an all in all Rajni show with good thrilling moments and strong cast.