Kabali Movie Reviews

The wait is over! The day millions of Rajnikanth’s fans have been waiting is here as “Kabali” has hit the screens. While the movie saw the light of the day in foreign countries on Thursday, July 21, it is released a day later in India.

Rajnikanth’s “Kabali” is an action-thriller, written and directed by two-film old Pa Ranjith. The prestigious film is produced by Kalaippuli S Thanu, who is basking in the success of his recent hit film “Theri.”

Rajini has paired up with Radhika Apte. Kishore, Winston Chao, Dhansika, Dinesh Ravi, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay and many others are in the supporting cast. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music and “Neruppu Da,” “Mayanadhi,” “Veera Thurandhara” and “Vaanam Parthen” songs from the album have turned out to be chartbusters. G Murali and Praveen KL have handled the cinematography and editing departments, respectively.

“Kabali” is a gangster movie, in which Rajnikanth plays the role of the character of a don (Kabaleeswaran aka Kabali). Radhika Apte will be seen as his wife named Kumudhavalli. Dhanshika plays a sniper and Riythivika plays a school dropout drug addict.

The movie is set in Malaysia and primarily deals with how Rajnikanth turns the messiah of masses. He stands up for the Tamils plantation workers when they are unfairly treated by a section and branded as the villains of the nation. He treads on a tough path and the cost he pays for his actions in the journey is the remaining part of the story, which is believed to be narrated with all the necessary commercial elements. In short, it throughs a light at the plight of Malaysian Tamils.

Reviews:
The movie has got fairly positive reviews from the audience. People are loving Rajnikanth’s introductory scene and his electrifying presence. The audience say that the narration is bit slow but has a strong subject. Overall, it is an emotional film. We bring you live updates from it. Find, the audience’s response to the movie:

Sathish: ‪*Kabali‬ – Actress Riythvika Kp & Dhansika impresses in the first half, which completely belongs to Superstar’s brilliant acting & awesome screen presence.
#Kabali First Half @beemji has shown to the world that Thalaivar is one of the best actor in Indian Cinema. Intro & scenes after it was MASS
#Kabali Can watch the movie again & again for first 15 Minutes Mass itself & then complete Class . Interval block will surprise u..
‪#‎Kabali‬ First Half – Ranjith has shown to the world that Thalaivar is one of the best actor in Indian Cinema. First 10 Minutes sema mass & interesting interval block.

Kaushik (LMK): *Kabali 1st half -To begin with, the older #Rajini’s style,swag are magical. The movie then moves leisurely, picks up again towards interval
*Kabali 2nd half – The moving reunion scene is a plus thx to @radhika_apte. Otherwise, disappointing with the usual gang wars & bad climax
*Kabali -Falls way short of the huge expectations. A disappointing feeling. Neither a massy #SuperStar film nor a Madras level Ranjith film
*Kabali 2.75 / 5.. Except a few sparkling moments of mass and emotions, a big letdown.. Fans and audiences deserved much much better.

Rajasekar: *Kabali first half – Yes, there was an initial excitement to see the man on big screen. Otherwise blunt, nothing much going. So far average!

Ramesh B: *Kabali 1st Half: #Thalaivar simply rocks.. Mersal intro.. That swag throughout.. Only #Thalaivar can do at this age.. Action seq – Mass
#Kabali 1st Half: Movie peaks at interval.. Lot of Malaysian Tamil history.. #Thalaivar screen presence is awesome.. @saidhanshika impresses

VJ Abhishek: Who can make a non-rajini film wid #Rajini ? @beemji shows d plight of an aging gangster haunted by his past #Kabali ‘s 1st half- SOFT
@Dopmurali @beemji @Music_Santhosh n @superstarrajini hav prioritized d purpose of d story puttin everythin aside! Needs maturity *Kabali
@radhika_apte @Riythvika n @saidhanshika add so much valour 2 *Kabali than @superstarrajini Wow I tell u @beemji has made wat he wants

Vignesh Kandaswamy: *Kabali -Interval – So far okay. Good start followed by a slow 30 mins hampered the narration. Last half an hour brought the excitement back
*Kabali – Superstar has given his best at this age. Nice to see him take the back seat at some portions and let others perform. A new kind.
*Kabali – Flashback portions, thundering start and Santhosh BGM are the major +ves of first half.

KRK: It’s interval n what an emotional film #Kabali! I am sure, it will be one of the biggest hit film of mega star Rajnikanth.
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It’s going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikanth.
Can someone tell me name of the girl who played Rajnikanth’s daughter in #Kabali ? She is really hot n sexy.
Hey @saidhanshika you have done great job in #Kabali n you are looking really hot there. Your neck tattoo! Uff Qyamat!

Sidhu:*Kabali Interval: Good goods. Amazing mass startup, and then the emotions take over. Strong music and cinematography.
#Kabali: Average. Partly satisfying drama which blows hot and cold. Rajnikanth totally rocks his role, Ranjith not too much.
*Kabali: Ranjith gets the action & the swag right, presenting Rajnikanth in a way we haven’t seen him. It’s the emotions that don’t gel.
*Kabali: Technically rock solid in each department. SaNa has delivered his best in the background score, hugely riveting music.
Got tickets. Got in. Got seated. Magizhchi, the show begins. #Kabali

ChristopherKanagaraj: #Kabali – Its neither Rajini film nor Ranjith film, falls in between. Superstar’s screen presence v make this slow paced film a watchable 1.
@rajkarnalli i said watchable and never said 1 tym watch:) moreover its superstar film, i vl watch n number of times:)
*Kabali – First half : 1st 15 mins and last 20 mins super, superstar screen presence sema.Slow screenplay. Gud music. Flashback rajini wow!!
*Kabali : 2nd half – the scene which gives lead go Mayanadhi song is outstanding. Overall It’s neither a complete Ranjith nor a Rajini film.
*Kabali – Good work with the subtitles. @rekhshc and team. My Hindi friend was able to enjoy completey !! Thanks @beemji @theVcreations

Sahin Vaaz: #Kabali BGM awesome appreciate @Music_Santhosh .this BGM splendid. To feel it go watch it in theater @beemji
*kabali @beemji his team hard work has reflected in his film. Cinematography and editing good.
*kabali good family sentiment and Malay tamil welfare film 4/5. Don’t come with #Baasha #Padayappa @itisprashanth

Ashwin Krish: No big introduction. First frame is pretty ordinary. But there is a grand intro little later #Kabali
*Kabali doesn’t have a single boring moment. But you need huge suspension of belief just like any bullet spraying gangster film
And if ranjith thought the last scene was cool. Film students may laugh
*Kabali
Santosh Narayanan BGM work is stupendous! The horn that comes is so haunting #Kabali
*#Kabali Overall a party for Rajini fans. But for those that enjoyed Ranjith’s Madras, better to temper your expectations
@BUSHINDIA an average gangster film sir. You should leave logic out. has a bit of an emotional thread in plot. Very disappointing

Muthu Krishnan: Halfway through #Kabali. #Rajnikanth rocks in this touching drama with a gangster backdrop. Good so far! #SuperStar

Sushanth Reddy: Interval. Non of the scenes worked the way they should have. Movie ran flat though out. Very very average. #Kabali

Gautam kumar: #Kabali 2nd half started really well. Lovely 40 mins. Last 20 mins let down. No major twists. Plain 2nd half. Unconvincing climax.
#Kabali 1st Half Xllent interval block. Less mass moments
Waiting for 2nd half. @superstarrajini is back with his mannerisms

Kamalji: Dir @beemji has scripted #Kabali Flashback seq of Young #Rajnikanth very Powerful via his screenplay, “dialogues” looks & performance.
#Kabali 1st Half Starts good (wid Okish BGM+Edit) to Super good (Screenplay) after Flashback till Intvl Most Wanted plot 100% Ranjit touch
#Kabali 2nd Half Starts slow… emotional and picks up to Merisal Climax. BGM & DOP superb Climax cud hv ended with celebration mood.
#Kabali Over all See d Best Acting side of the #Superstar with responsibile plot taken & Fair execution , but could have been better.
#Kabali Rajini Mass Mania missing (Not Classy too) Hot Frames (Esp Intro & 1H) are poured cold water by Poor BGM & at times abrupt edit
#Kabali Salute to Rajini sir for completely trusting Dir Ranjith & giving scope for others to perform. 2nd Half was a treat to me.

Muhammed Arif: #Kabali…opening intro and fight mersal… thalivar body language vera level..
Positive entry..block buster on the way..
#Kabali big salute to super star giving such kind of performance at this age!!! He put lots of hardwork on this water thin story!!
What a great film #Kabali! Full of emotions n patriotism. It’s going to be sure shot blockbuster all over south India. Salute to Rajnikanth.