I recently saw "Raayan," Dhanush's second feature film, and I was impressed by how well-executed and talented he is. The action scenes are expertly choreographed, and AR Rahman's score ups the suspense in this contemporary action-thriller. However, the writing could have used some work, especially in the weaker scenes involving the brotherly rivalry. The villain arc, especially for a performer such as SJ Surya, seemed underdeveloped, which lessened the overall impact the story could have delivered. Despite this, the film is still worth seeing for its remarkable performances and technical prowess.

exhausts itself with a script that lacks direction When it comes to the caliber of roles he takes on, Dhanush has always been among the most reliable performers in Tamil film. Therefore, one can only be eager to discover what his true storytelling vision is when he makes his directing debut. It's hardly shocking that he attempts to style his debut after some of his most well-known roles (think "Asuran" or "Vada Chennai"), and his narrative is generally engaging enough to create a discussion.

In the film "Raayan," a family of orphaned siblings must fend for themselves in a city plagued by gang violence, highlighting the unstable and turbulent nature of their personal lives. It promises to be a promising "Vetri Maaran-esque" film, and it certainly has all the makings of one. Up until the intermission, the film is focused on where it wants to go, and it does a fantastic job of maintaining the audience's attention in both the narrative and the characters.

As good as the film began, its second part severely lets you down, giving the impression that it is stuck and unsure of where to go next. From then on, there aren't many interesting aspects, and the story rhythms don't appear to mesh well. The film becomes so tedious that all you can do is wait for it to end. By the time we reach the film's finale, which appears to be completely unconscious of the joke it's making of the entire movie and its premise, the second half has nothing to give and that position is further disrespected. It's especially disappointing in light of how promising the first half of the film seemed.

The majority of the errors in this film are the result of poor scripting and flow. It lacked the experience to build upon its success, which is ideally where Dhanush would need to make improvements if he wanted to keep producing stories in this specific way. Regarding the question of whether seeing this film in theaters is worthwhile, the answer is no, don't bother.

Even though the second half should have been better, Dhanush still provided a passable performance. The competition between Dhanush and SJ Surya felt shallow; Dhanush could have surely given the plot between the two of them more substance. Thankfully, unlike other mainstream Tamil films, Dhanush didn't receive a pair. Everyone had a part to play and did a great job acting in the first half, which was excellent. The BGM and tunes by AR Rahman were excellent. I think Dhanush and his team did a great job with the intermission sequence. The song Adangatha Asuran was visually stunning. Cheers to Dhanush and his crew. For its 50th anniversary, this action entertainer is excellent overall. I hope Dhanush keeps pursuing his artistic direction.

The cast, production and other technical aspects are superb. But failed to convey the character and feeling to audience with the words. Although the action and sentiment scenes are expertly done, the film as a whole was a complete failure. Looks like all characters are in confused state in second part. Many of the decisions made by the characters are done so to advance the plot toward the conclusion; in real life or in movies, nobody would make these choices or perform these acts. I thought the first half was better than this second. Because the enormous interval block is so nonsensical, it even failed to give me chills.

I had high hopes for this one and wasn't prepared for it to disappear from streaming after just three weeks of availability. Did it do poorly in theaters, therefore was it predetermined or was it released early? The plot was outdated and had several "twists," and the prose was not very convincing. The villains and police officers lacked sufficient realism. Having said that, everyone gave excellent performances, and the sound design and cinematography were excellent. After a long period, AR Rahman's music was deemed deserving of the moniker. I hope Dhanush does more films. Though I'm not sure if it's as horrible as some are making it out to be, the movie wasn't very good. Watchable, but if you skip it, I don't think you'll miss much. But do give the tunes a listen.

Action-gangster dramas typically follow this pattern: origins-rise-conflict-resolution. Raayan is no exception; in fact, it has an amazing first half. Style permeates every frame, and Dhanush the director steps in front of the writer and performer. Some intriguing but well-known conflicts are set up, giving the impression that Dhanush the writer may have a few tricks up his sleeve in the second half (this is a common practice in Indian movies). However, the second half is incredibly clumsy; twists occur just for the sake of twists, with little to no sense. The style quotient remains high, with the music (Rahman in GOAT mode), the edits (GK Prasanna), and the cinematography (Om Prakash).

In the second half, Dushara Vijayan is given a substantial role and even has a great set piece. But practically all of the characters—aside from the protagonist—have two-dimensional writing; this even applies to SJ Suryah's main opponent. He introduces the strange behaviors (which we missed in Indian 2), but the narrative doesn't make him seem like a serious menace. The allegory of the wolf in the jungle is effectively employed, however I think the writing might have benefited from more Selvaraghavan interventions. The brothers, portrayed by Kalidas and Sundeep, are likewise excellently written, despite some poor writing in the latter half. All in all, director D still did a great job.Good attempts but fell short of touching the mark. To be honest, it was about getting into the life but then slipping back again. Nevertheless, watching Dhanush's acting is always enjoyable. The supporting cast members were passable, but I felt the story lacked the necessary punch in the stomach; it was more like a facepalm. I didn't find any scenes in the movie that would make me want to whistle.recently returned from seeing Raayan's advance showing at the Times Square AMC 25. This movie surpassed every expectation I had! I was pleasantly reminded of Brazil's City of God by the slums and the multiple storylines involving gangs, law enforcement, and civilians coming together. I was reminded of John Wick by the revenge storyline, the superbly staged action scenes, and the glittering chromatic shots at night.After two hours and thirty minutes, the film ends. Around the ninety-minute point, I was beginning to worry that the film may get boring because it seemed like every possible plot point had been covered and that the race to the finish would be a clichéd, drawn-out one. However, something unexpected happens that takes the whole film in an entirely different direction. Something made me feel angry and depressed again, as in the Japanese film Akira, where you are left feeling empty and dumbfounded by how things turned out the way they did. Don't panic, westerners who wince at the prospect of a dance sequence appearing in the middle of the action. The film contains just two extended dancing sequences, each lasting approximately five minutes.However, no good movies were released in 2024. There have been many gangsters in Tamil film who either make movies or transform from regular people to gangsters. +ve: Screenplay, music, and performance by Dhanush by A. R. Rahaman -ve: SJ Suryah is not the proper guy, and Dhanush is not where he needs to be in the second half. The audience, which was famished and in search of briyani, fried rice, and complete non-vegetarian meals, ultimately opted for chapathi. We have seen a lot of films with family themes, such as Bhagavathi, Thirupathichi, and Thotti Jaya. Similar but from a different perspective. Watchable only once. Not on OTT, but in theaters would be a better experience.