Bigil and Kaithi movie review and release: It is Vijay’s Bigil vs Karthi’s Kaithi this Deepavali at the box office.
Kollywood’s two big films Bigil and Kaithi release today. While Bigil stars Vijay in the lead role, Kaithi will see Karthi playing the protagonist. Both films belong to different genres but will see some competition on Deepavali weekend.
Bigil is a sports drama that brings back the magical actor-director duo of Vijay and Atlee. The two have previously worked on Mersal (2017) and Theri (2016). Bigil has Vijay playing two roles – one of a young man who coaches a women’s football team, and another one of being a local don.
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Ever since the release of the trailer, fans are patiently waiting for the film’s release. The film’s tickets are being sold at higher prices in many theaters.
On the other hand, Kaithi’s trailer has grabbed eyeballs for presenting Karthi in a different angry-young-man avatar. The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Kaithi, an action thriller, also has Ramana, Anjadhey-fame Naren and George Mariyaan, in pivotal roles. This prison break drama, shot in and around Tirunelveli and Chennai, has music by Sam CS, and camera work by Sathyan Sooryan.
Karthi has essayed his role in an almost self-effacing manner while allowing the space for other people’s acts of courage in the narration to get their due screen time. Kaithi is the director’s canvas. It is necessary to appreciate Karthi to let Lokesh do his thing without trying to bend the narration to suit his star image.
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"The way they have executed the stunt sequences and the way they have given attention to even the tiny details - Really respect the team for respecting the audience !! #Kaithi," writes @itisprashanth.
"#Kaithi edge of the seat thriller packed with lot of action sequences. Kudos to the entire crew. After watching #Bigil and #Kaithi , Vijay fans should rejoice to the face that @Dir_Lokesh is directing his next ?" @Prashanth3591 writes.
Actor Indhuja said, "Bigil is a lifetime opportunity, and I had a tremendous experience working with Atlee sir, Vijay sir, Nayanthara ma’am and AR Rahman sir. The sets were truly electrifying, thanks to the presence of Thalapathy."
In a recent Twitter chat, Atlee said, "He (Vijay) is a true human being who only gives love and no hatred!"
Karthi on making Kaithi, "When the director (Lokesh Kanagaraj) approached me for the first time, he told me it was a small film. But, after hearing the narration, the opposite was the truth. It will be like Virumaandi (2004) and Die Hard (1988). The scope of the film is so big that Arnold Schwarzenegger can do this film. It is an out-and-out action film with a lot of massy elements. And the film is about the events that take place in four hours one night. When the story is set in the backdrop of night and travel, naturally there would be a lot of suspense elements. Because danger can strike from anywhere and one can’t predict it. I felt it had the potential of a huge action film."
Kathir shared "For the longest time, I wanted to act with Vijay sir, and it got materialised, finally. I’m a bit nervous because I have a Deepavali release this time, and I play a role alongside my favourite actor. What more do I need?"
Jackie Shroff on working with Vijay, "Vijay is highly a work-oriented person and one of the finest thinking actors I have seen. He has everything under control, be it expressions, and emotions. He’s known to be amiable and approachable."
"I’m an ardent fan of Thalapathy, and I don’t think many filmmakers get to direct the actors they idolise. I am lucky that I’m working with him for the third time," Atlee shared.
Vijay Kartik Kannan shared on Twitter, "#Kaithi is monstrous !! Kickass !! Brilliant extraordinary !! Deepavali saravedi by @Dir_Lokesh @sathyaDP @SamCSmusic and team @Karthi_Offl ??????????Do not miss it !! One hell of a theatre experience !!! ??"
"Theres no diwali without #ThalalathyVijay wooohoooo all set for #BigilDiwali @ vetri theater..woohoo cant wait for the madness to begin...first to enter the theater...excitement at peak...!!" shares Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
Kathir shared on Twitter, All the wait & excitement has come to a point of its peak celebration!Thank u @actorvijay na @Atlee_dir na @dop_gkvishnu @arrahman sir @archanakalpathi @Jagadishbliss #Singapengal Ast Directors,Light officers & everyone who was a part of #BIGIL ! Fans ur Vera level nanba! Love u"
Vishal shared on Twitter, "Wishing the very best for #Bigil & #Kaithi releasing today....GB"
"#Bigil I think Family Audience will love @VarshaBollamma role. She has got excellent characterisation with beautiful scenes. Her role will motivate lots of Women," @sathishmsk writes.
Ramesh Bala shared on Twitter, "#Bigil [3.5/5] : #Nayanthara looks beautiful.. Her romantic scenes with #Thalapathy @actorvijay are enjoyable.. All #Singapenneys are good.. Especially liked @Reba_Monica's acid survivor episode.. "Bet Match" football choreography is good.. ? @am_kathir has done well.."
Karthi had earlier shared, "Everybody wants to see films during festivals. So, there should be options for the audience (smiles). It’s not a necessity to have only one film for release. If there are two movies, the audience will choose according to their desire. If both are good films, they will watch one after another. Rajinikanth sir’s (Petta) and Ajith sir’s (Viswasam) released on the same day for Sankranthi. And both films became big hits. If a film is good, the audience themselves promote the film."
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Anirudh Ravichander shared on Twitter, "Here’s wishing @Karthi_Offl, @Dir_Lokesh bro, @SamCSmusic, @DreamWarriorpic @prabhu_sr a massive success with #Kaithi ???"
Atlee shared on Twitter, "I love @Dir_Lokesh's work! All the best for #Kaithi and #Thalapathy64 nanba!! #AskAtlee"
Director Atlee on Vijay, "I am nothing without my brother Vijay. He made me (what I am today). All the heights that I have scaled so far were because of him."
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Sundeep Kishan shared on Twitter, "Watch out for #Karthi ‘s #Kaithi Tomorrow guys , from the director of #Nagaram ...beyond being a brother @Dir_Lokesh is by far one of the most honest & hard working filmmaker’s I have had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with...& this film is just something else. ?? @prabhu_sr"
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared on Twitter, "#Bigil 1st Half : Marana Mass.. #Thalapathy @actorvijay Verithanam.. Intro, songs and action sequences execution will exceed fans expectations.. @arrahman BGM Theri.. This is the best 1st half in any @Atlee_dir movie.. Bigil Class.. Rayappan and Michael Mass.. ?"
Radikaa Sarathkumar wrote on Twitter, "Wishing the #bigil team all the best @Atlee_dir @archanakalpathi #Nayanatara and of course dear one and only @actorvijay, looking forward to watching with family on Deepavali day."