Darbar movie review live updates: The Rajinikanth starrer is expected to please his fans.
Rajinikanth starrer Darbar has hit screens. Helmed by AR Murugadoss, the cop drama also stars Nayanthara, Suniel Shetty, Nivetha Thomas, Prateik Babbar, Nawab Shah and Yogi Babu among others.
Explaining how he came on board for Darbar, Rajinikanth had earlier said, “After watching Ramana, I asked Murugadoss if he has got a script for me and it has taken these many years for a project to come along. The director approached me with the Darbar script after the release of Petta.”
Rajini also spoke about his character Aaditya Arunasalam in Lyca Productions’ Darbar.
“There is sadness in this character. Murugadoss had to put in a lot of effort to make this character look equal if not bigger than Alex Pandian. The audience might compare the two characters and will get disappointed if we don’t do enough justice. Aaditya Arunasalam is a different character. I struggled initially because there are a lot of emotions. I had to keep everything keep in mind and had to deliver. Murugadoss sir helped me achieve that.”
Suniel Shetty, who will be seen as the main antagonist in Darbar, will rub shoulders with Rajini for the first time in the film.
Speaking about his working experience, Suniel had said that he was initially scared to work with the Superstar.
“The hand of God was on me and that hand belonged to Rajinikanth. I was scared, nervous because I didn’t know what to do, but he makes you so comfortable that it’s unbelievable. He is one person who is so simple, and that’s why I consider him God. We all keep learning from him because we all emulate him,” Suniel had said.
Karthik Subbaraj, who helmed the Rajinikanth-starrer Petta, tweeted, “#Darbar is MaranaMassss!! Aiyoo Thalaivaaa..What an energy n charisma in every single frame..You are a magic Thalaiva ? Congratulations @ARMurugadoss sir, @anirudhofficial brother and whole team for giving a Thalaivarism max treat ??? Thalaivan vera ragam paathu usharuu ?”.
A user @ersadique posted on Twitter, “@i_nivethathomas is just brilliant in #Darbar.. excellent bond between superstar @rajinikanth and her.. bright future ahead of her #DarbarThiruvizha”.
Popular VJ and actor Ramya Subramaniam praised Nivetha Thomas’ acting in Darbar. “Darbaar isn’t complete without @i_nivethathomas’s supreme performance and chemistry with super star ?. So happy to see you in the spot that belonged to you from the start and you were incredible ????????????”, she wrote on Twitter.
Director Arivazhagan of Eeram fame tweeted, “#Darbar - One & Only Thalaivar Super Star @rajinikanth sir show completely bringing back ‘left & right’ vintage #Thalaiva Moments in a ‘straight’ revenge drama. @anirudhofficial scores big with electrifying nostalgia tones #FDFS #FanMoment”.
In today's big release Darbar, Rajinikanth plays Mumbai's police commissioner. But did you know that in his initial years in Bollywood the Thalaivar made a mark with campy portrayals of police officers, most famously in 1991 films Hum and Farishtay.
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Film trade analyst Kaushik LM was all praise of Rajinikanth as he watched Darbar. "#Darbar - #SuperstarRajinikanth #AadityaArunachalam has been so sporting in letting actors like Yogi Babu (funny tone) & Sreeman (serious tone) make comments on his age. Only a completely confident, light & generous actor can do that. Respects to #Thalaivar ? Always at the peak," he tweeted.
Indianexpress.com's Manoj says, "AR Murugadoss is among the handful of filmmakers who enjoy a reputation for making sensible and meaningful commercial films as opposed to churning out just brain-dead popcorn fare. We are used to finding something which captures our imagination in a Murugadoss film. But, Darbar feels like a rushed job. It is more or less a rehash of what Karthik Subbaraj did with Rajinikanth in Petta. The film zaps through its runtime without making a lot of sense. It is all about Rajinikanth. The 69-year-old superstar carries the film entirely on his shoulders with his never-dying charisma, will and age-defying energy. But, there is no single signature moment of Murugadoss in the film."
"Darbar may be Superstar Rajinikanth’s first film with hit director A R Murugadoss, but it remains a Rajini film which bows at each step to the continuing myth of the one and only Thalaivar. He is the fighter, the romancer, the jokester, the dancer, and everything else that you can think of, all rolled into one," wrote The Indian Express' film critic Shubhra Gupta in her review of Darbar.
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"#Darbar A typical Rajini movie with some good fan moments. Little slow in the second half. One time Watchable for Pongal," writes Twitter user @kovurusatish.
"I just watched the FDFS of #Darbar in #Mumbai. I couldn't take my eyes away for 1 sec from @rajinikanth sir. I can't believe that he is 70. Today I experienced a new n young Rajni. His styles,dance n especially action scenes r really swag. It's a must watch movie. #DarbarReview," writes Twitter user @tusharTheHero.
Twitter user @pughalarasu writes, "#Darbar.. The last 30 mins is the weakest part of the movie.. Til that movie was Ok and engaging ! Very Poor villan and weak screenplay drags the movie in 2nd half"
Twitter user @naveenkumar_345 wrote, "Muragadoss kept Rajni fans in mind and directed it ... Never felt anywhere that its a Muragadoss film ... Fans will definitely love the first half ? #Darbar"
"Below average 2nd half... drags like a chewing gum. That climax is straight out 80s cliche !! Rajini tried his best to keep it together. Average film. #Darbar," writes Twitter user @sushanthreddy.
"#Darbar - Thalaivaaa its one hell of complete entertainment. Action - Mass - Sentiment - Class - Emotions - Romance - Revenge - Intelligence - Chills - Goosebumps! What not?? Rajinifying first half - Electrifying second half - Athiradi climax!? My rating - 5/5!?," wrote Twitter user @KaviRandy.
"@i_nivethathomas mam awesome acting... Fans impressed with your acting...we love u mam...#Darbar," wrote Twitter user @Rishansasikala.
Talking to indianexpress.com, Sacred Games fame Jatin Sarna shared why he agreed on doing cameo in Rajinikanth starrer Darbar. He said, "It’s a cameo, but it comes at a very important juncture. The only reason to do that movie was my love for Rajinikanth sir. I am thankful to God, Nalini Ratnam and AR Murugadoss, who gave me a chance to share the same frame with such a superstar. I am madly in love with that guy (Rajini). I was shivering while I was talking to him."
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Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth went for the first day first show of her father's film Darbar. She shared her photo from the screening of the film and wrote, "And that’s how my day began ?????????????????????????????????????? SUPERSTAR!!!!! #DarbarFDFS"
"Brilliant first half ! ? Vintage Superstar is back !!! #Darbar definite Blockbuster ?," wrote Rhevanth Charan on Twitter.
Telugu actor Manchu Manoj wished good luck to team Darbar. He wrote, 'Wishing all the best to the one and only superstar @rajinikanth garu, director @ARMurugadoss garu and the entire team of #Darbar releasing today ? Go watch it in your nearest theaters! #DarbarFromToday #DarbarManiaBegins,' he tweeted.
After watching the first half of Darbar, Kaushik LM took to Twitter and wrote, ""#Darbar 1st half - It's a complete Vishwaroopam of #SuperstarRajinikanth's charisma, energy & screen presence?? #Thalaivar pinni pedal edukaraaru. Ageless! #TharamMaaraSingle la avar panra dance, settai (enjoying Mahanadhi Kamal sir's kiss scene) etc vera ragam?Delightful"
"Waiting to get #Rajinified ...wishing @rajinikanth sir, @ARMurugadoss sir all the very best for #Darbar #DarbarManiaBegins ??????" wrote Sai Dharam Tej on Twitter.
Filmmaker-actor-choreographer Raghava Lawrence watched Darbar and tweeted, "#Darbar movie is extraordinary and mind blowing. Watching Thalaivar is just a wow moment,Thalaivaaa look so young and his style Vera level Loved Daughter sentiment and Action blocks @ARMurugadoss sir direction @anirudhofficial sir bgm awesome Totally the movie is #SummaKizhi."
Ramesh Bala watched Darbar and is impressed by Rajinikanth's performance in the movie. He wrote on Twitter, "#Darbar [3/5] : Dir #ARM screenplay Except pre-interval block falters..Wish #Thalaivar Mass scenes are backed by substance..@anirudhofficial BGM is Mass.. Watch it for #Thalaivar."
Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan is in awe of superstar Rajinikanth. He tweeted, "Do you believe in reincarnation? Yes I do! watch #ThalaivarDharisanam in theatres nearby where anbu Thalaivar @rajinikanth looks young , energetic.. superlatively active ! Frame by frame shining & sparkling ? #SuperStar forever! For #Thalaivar fanatics - festival treat #DARBAR."
Actor Sivakarthikeyan wrote on Twitter, "#Darbar #Thalaivar One Man Show ?his energy,his style,his charisma is ever inspiring ?? Best wishes to Super star @rajinikanth sir @ARMurugadoss sir @anirudhofficial #Nayanthara and entire team for a big success ??"
Huge Rajinikanth cut outs welcome fans at theaters across India.
@Soma_the_man tweeted, "Overall Review.. Bringing back the old golden days!!! Complete entertainment package with emotions, comedy and Thalaivar swag throughout the movie. Energy of Thalaivar -Vera level. I'm a bad cop!!! Will turnout to be a blockbuster one... Thalaivar daaaa!!! #Darbar #DarbarFDFS"
@AMaria71376079 tweeted, "@i_nivethathomas & #Thalaivar Father, Daughter duo is so heartwarming to watch! #DarbarFDFS #BlockBusterDarbar @ARMurugadoss mass Thalaivar scenes, Mass movie! Thank you! @LycaProductions @SunielVShetty deadly &classy villain! @anirudhofficial #DarbarThiruvizha"
@RajeshARajini tweeted, "A new level - Cop is born and his name is Aditya Arunasalam. Pure entertainment, racy screenplay, thalaivar at his super best. A different version of thalaivar - It's always his darbar #Darbar #DarbarFDFS #DarbarFromToday #ThalaivarDharisanam #ThalaivarinDarbarFDFS"
"#Darbar [3/5]: A feast for #Thalaivar fans. #Superstar @rajinikanth swag and acting is a treat to watch. @i_nivethathomas has done well. Dir #ARM screenplay Except pre-interval block falters. Wish #Thalaivar Mass scenes are backed by substance. @anirudhofficial BGM is Mass. Watch it for #Thalaivar," film trade analyst Ramesh Bala said via Twitter.
Film trade analyst Ramseh Bala shared on Twitter, "Extra-ordinary booking for #Darbar. Expect a huge opening in #Chennai City and TN."
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday permitted early morning special shows for Rajinikanth starrer Darbar.
Rajinikanth's wife Latha Rajinikanth and daughters Soundarya Rajnikanth and Aishwaryaa R Dhanush attends Darbar screening in Chennai.
Rajinikanth fans let loose as Darbar songs play in theaters.
Film trade analyst Girish Johar told indianexpress.com, “If you see the pre-release business economics, Darbar is already expected to be among all-time top three grossers down south. Rajinikanth films have always got a huge opening. We have a 2-3 weeks window, and if the film is good, it will perform well at the box office.”
Fans in Mumbai celebrate the release of Rajinikanth starrer Darbar.
Simran tweeted, "#AadityaArunasalam is ready to set the screens on fire. Wishing @rajinikanth sir and the entire team best of luck for #Darbar... Let's celebrate #DarbarPongal this year."
Rajinikanth fans make a beeline for Chennai theaters. Darbar is Rajini's first release of 2019.
"Thailava craze at its peak! FDFS at 4 am So much of expectation among audiences, plenty of lady audiences ???All the best to the team #DarbarThiruvizha #DarbarFromToday @rajinikanth @anirudhofficial @ARMurugadoss #Nayanthara @i_nivethathomas," journalist Sridevi Sreedhar said via Twitter.
Journalist Rajasekar posted on Twitter, "#Darbar - Paisa Vasool entertainment so far from @ARMurugadoss with his trademark brainy episodes and elevation sequences. Thalaivar steals the show all the way with his infectious energy level. The second half to begin now. It's time for Superstar Rajinikanth vs Suniel Shetty game now. Bad cop vs the most wanted criminal in Mumbai"
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Darbar director AR Murugadoss said, "Darbar is not a political film, but it is filled with Rajini-isms. Normally, cops sport clean-shaven looks, but here, Rajini sir’s character has thick hair and a beard. You will know why when you watch Darbar. Darbar also touches upon issues pertaining to women’s safety. See, these days, the situation is pretty scary. First, I am a father and then a filmmaker. I felt happy when cops killed rapists in the recent Hyderabad case. Public admire cops when they provide “instant” justice. We have something similar in Darbar."