Madha Gaja Raja

Peak 2010s brainrot masala with Sundar C-isms through and through. Continuity issues, weird ass transitions, sexy heroines with no real purpose, catchy Vijay Antony tunes, robotic Bollywood-import antagonist (Sonu Sood), and most importantly Santhanam's one-liners -- you name it, this 12-year-old film has got it all! That much-talked-about slapstick stretch featuring Manobala (RIP), Santhanam, Mottai Rajendran, and Vishal is SO FUN, even when we've seen it all before. The "double six-pack" climactic set piece also delivers. It's purely riding on the nostalgia factor, nothing else. The body-shaming humor and objectifying dialogues were turn-offs though.

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I mean it was a masala film with comedy, fight, emotions and stuffs. The comedy segment with Manobala was enjoyable to me. Santa's comedy made me laugh a few time though the crowd seemed to laugh (I honestly thought that they added the "crowed laughing" background sound in few instances). One thing that I made me very uncomfortable was definitely the Women objectification through the movie. The characters always ogled the actresses whenever they get a chance and made sure that we knew it verbally too. Like bro I can see you doing it you don't have to spoil my ears with your running commentary too. Idk maybe it has been a long time since I saw movies in that time period I guess 🤷‍♀️

At least, that's what I felt as this movie dragged on forever, filled with outdated, lame jokes and absolute brainrot. I understand that it's an old film, but even for its time, it's terrible. There's a difference between something aging poorly and something that was never good to begin with, this falls into the latter category. Every minute felt like an eternity, and I kept saying this to myself "why am I still watching this?".

The pacing is another major issue. Scenes drag on with no sense of urgency, stretching thin material beyond its breaking point. At times, I wondered if the film had actually ended and I was just experiencing some kind of post-traumatic hallucination.

By the time the credits rolled, I wasn't relieved, I was angry. Movies like this make me question my entire existence. If I wanted to waste my time I could have just stared at a blank wall for two hours. At least that would have been less painful.

As we see this movie in 2025 we realize how far the tamil movies have evolved. These days all movies are either focusing on big budget or societal problems. In the midst of all the chaotic movies Sundar C delivers what he is good at always. Couldnt ask for a better Sundar C movie. Thoroughly enjoyed. The blend of proper glamour, drama, comedy, action. Just go empty minded and enjoy the movie. Vijay Antony strikes even now in 2025 with his 2013 made music. Santa's classic comedy performance is all hearts. I felt VARLAKSHMI would have had a different film carrier if this movie would have been released on time. A classic SundarC masala mixed mass entertainer.