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“Mahavathar Narasimha” Movie Review: A Decent Mass and Family Entertainer with Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen
The film “Mahavathar Narasimha” was viewed recently during a second show. This movie, which ran for 2 hours and 20 minutes, was originally released last week in Tamil as “Thalaivan Thalaivi” in theaters and is now out in Telugu theaters. The reviewer found the movie satisfying, describing it as a “Good Night” and “Tourist Family” type film from Tamil, now potentially a “Star Madam” film.
The Core Storyline Unveiled
The basic story of the movie opens with the wife, Nithya Menen, getting her child’s head shaved at a temple with her family. Upon learning of this, her husband, Vijay Sethupathi, arrives, questioning how this was done without him. The narrative then delves into a flashback to explore why the couple is separated and what truly happened, revolving around this conflict between the husband and wife.
Pacing and Engagement
While the first 10 minutes start somewhat slowly, the film gains momentum significantly after Vijay Sethupathi’s entry. The subsequent love and post-marriage events keep the audience highly engaged, delivering both funny and emotional moments. A notable new element is the “Parota Hotel” point, which provided a good scope for the film. Excellent events were crafted around the family members, contributing to a strong screenplay. However, a specific half-hour segment in the second half, questioning “why she behaves this way,” felt slow. The rest of the film, especially the first half and the last half-hour of the second half, was very engaging, leaving a smile on the reviewer’s face by the end.
What Works: The Plus Points
The movie clearly demonstrates how two star actors can compete with equal importance in their roles, visible in Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s performances, which were elevated by their acting. The family members also featured fresh writing. The screenplay skillfully reveals details about their initial meeting and wedding preparations in the flashback. By the climax, all the dots connect, and reasons are provided. Even with less story in the first half, it moved well with its scenes. The film contains plenty of mass elements, family elements, and fun. It also highlights how relationships can work out, specifically exploring the bond between husband and wife and love. Santosh Narayanan’s background music surprisingly elevated the film, and while a retro single-take song was heard amidst the BGM, it was still good. The cinematography also stands out as a positive.
Areas for Improvement: The Minus Points
Despite a different story and screenplay, the reviewer found the beginning of the second half to have repetitive scenes, often just showing the couple arguing, which made a portion of it boring. An unnecessary fight sequence was also noted. Although Yogi Babu’s comedy was good, his role didn’t feel specifically essential. Furthermore, the portrayal of the heroine repeatedly leaving the hero despite him not making a major mistake, and her behavior being highlighted, might not be accepted by many, drawing a comparison to a similar issue in the recent movie “Ab Devasai.”
Is “Mahavathar Narasimha” a Family Watch?
Yes, the movie can be watched with family as it has been made in a way that doesn’t cause discomfort.
Final Verdict & Recommendation
Ultimately, “Mahavathar Narasimha” is a fresh film, and despite some ups and downs in the middle, it is definitely a good movie worth watching. It offers natural humor, strong performances, and emotion. The reviewer suggests watching it, calling it a decent mass and family entertainer, even with some unevenness in the second half.
The reviewer’s personal rating for the movie is 3.25 out of 5.
