Kabali (கபாலி )

 

Direction & Writer: Pa Ranjith

Music: Santhosh Narayanan

Cast: Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Winston Chao,  

 Film is all about the life story of a tamil gangster who lives in Malaysia. Plot shows how he becomes a don and what happens to his family after a particular incident, Does he able to find his wife and kid, does he regain the gangster kingdom in Malaysia, and finally how does he destroy the opponent gangster group. Film storyline is on the lines of other gangster movies like Nayagan & Baasha.

What more we need in a movie than watching our own superstar, this film is also not an exception; His screen presence will make us forget everything. He shines in each and every frame start from the terrific introduction uttering ‘Magizhchi’ .Total three getups’, vintage Rajini was so cool. Kabali, the man with beard in first half and with mustache alone in second half is electrifying. Its a real treat for the fans.

Radhika Apte as Kumuthavalli, Kabali’s loveable wife. She has done a brilliant job. Though she gets few portions, she scores in each and every scene. Watch out for her performance in the scene which gives lead to ‘Maya Nadhi’ song. Simply outstanding. The way she compliment superstar in that scene brings tears for sure. One of the best emotional scenes in recent times.

Dhansika as daughter, has done her part well, Riythvika’s performance is another highlight in the movie. Dinesh gets a good role, but his appearance doesn’t suit to that particular character. Kalaiarasan has nothing much to do. Kishore and Winston Chao as main gangsters did their part well.

Santhosh Narayanan, Terrific BGM. Kabali whistle and Neruppuda BGM brings the roof down. Songs are pretty decent, ‘Maya Nadhi’ is one such lovely melody.’Vaanam Paarthen’ lyrics needs a special mention. Sathish’s dance choreography in ‘Ulagam Oruvanukku’ song is nice. Music is one of the biggest strength in the film.

Technically the film is rock solid with eye candy cinematography by G.Murali and Good editing by Praveen K L , felt he could have trimmed few scenes in first half to make the film more crisp. Actions sequences are choreographed well. Art work is good, especially the Thailand sets. Though the duration is 152 mins, felt very slowly in the first half.