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Rudhran Movie Review: Raghava Lawrence’s film is a pain to your ears and eyes

Director-producer s kathiresan’s rudhran is a boring mish-mash of age-old commercial elements. over-the-top acting, cringe dialogues and logical loopholes bring down the film, says our review..

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• Rudhran is directed and produced by Kathiresan.
• The film released in theatres on April 14.
• Raghava Lawrence, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Sarathkumar play lead roles.

Release Date: 14 Apr, 2023

These days, good films grace the theatres once in a blue moon. When it does, one has to cherish it and revel in it. If you miss it, your chance is missed. Then, you are left with films that will test your patience and question your existence. Raghava Lawrence’s Rudhran is that film. A film that has NOTHING (yes, all caps) going for it.

Rudhran (Raghava Lawrence) is an IT professional, who behaves like a man-child. You see him, you are reminded of that annoying toddler but in the body of a 30-year-old. He lives with his father (Nasser), who owns a travel agency, and his mother (Poornima Bhagyaraj), who is a homemaker. His father borrows Rs 6 crore from a money lender by trusting his friend, who later cons him. Unable to bear the shock, he dies. The mounting debts push Rudhran to leave his mom and his girlfriend Ananya (Priya Bhavani Shankar) – who later becomes his wife – in India and head to London, so he can repay the loans.

However, Rudhran’s absence leads to more serious problems for his mother and his family. What happens to his family? Who is behind this? Lawrence’s Rudhran will go on a rampage to take his revenge.

After reading the synopsis, aren’t you reminded of several commercial films? That’s how Rudhran is. Every scene is a bad copy of many commercial films. You have the foot-tapping Jorthale song as Rudhran’s introduction number. It is placed only to give Lawrence a platform to show his dance prowess yet again. Similarly, all the stunt sequences defy the rules of gravity and anatomy as well. Let's not even think about logic because there isn't any.

While Rudhran is written by KP Thirumaaran, it is directed and produced by S Kathiresan. The story deals with a conflict that has the potential to be developed into a full-fledged crime story. But, the filmmaker decided to do away with that and delve into melodrama instead. The final result is a film that hardly has anything new and interesting to offer.

Raghava Lawrence as Rudhran oversells his performance, especially in those scenes where he tries to be childish and romantic. You end up frowning at his expressions. Priya Bhavani Shankar’s Ananya is the typical ‘homely girl’ who is there to hype the hero and take care of him. Sarathkumar as Bhoominathan is a dreaded gangster, along with his friend (Sharath Lohitashwa). Their backstory is the only portion that managed to lure audiences’ attention for a while.

The stunt sequences and the songs are a pain to watch and hear. Bodies are flying everywhere, people get killed in bulk and the police have no role to play. In short, Rudhran is a slap on your face and senses.

If Rudhran is not enough, you have to wait for the climax that gives a cue to the sequel.

1 stars out of 5 for Rudhran. Published By: K Janani Published On: Apr 14, 2023 --- ENDS --- ALSO READ | After Suriya and Rajinikanth, Raghava Lawrence financially supports ailing producer, pays Rs 3 lakh for medical expenses

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Rudhran review: A tried-and-tested formulaic film from Kathiresan

Priya Bhavani Shankar shines in her role, while Lawrence and Sarathkumar deliver what they are expected of.

Published:Aug 18, 2023

Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar in Kathiresan's 'Rudhran'. (5starcreations/Twitter)

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Rudhran (Tamil)

• Cast: Raghava Lawrence, Sarathkumar, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Nassar, Sachu, Shivajith, Redin Kingsley, and Kaali Venkat
• Director-Producer: Kathiresan
• Music: GV Prakash Kumar
• Background Score: Sam CS
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty

Kathiresan, who is known more as a producer than as a director, has directed the commercial mass entertainer Rudhran featuring Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead.

The film, like most other commercial entertainers that worked a couple of decades ago, has all the elements that the makers of those times considered essential for a movie to appeal to the masses.

It has comedy, mother sentiment, punchlines by the hero, extremely violent blood-curdling action sequences, and fast-paced songs that are aimed at pleasing the fans of the actor and a loud message that cannot be disputed.

Despite all this, Rudhran fails to impress and only works in parts. Here’s why:

A poster of ‘Rudhran’. (5starcreations/Twitter)

Rudhran (Raghava Lawrence) is on a killing spree, brutally butchering the members of the gang of well-known real estate tycoon-cum-don Bhoomi (Sarathkumar).

Bhoomi himself is unsure as to who is targeting his men for he has incurred the wrath of several people over the years.

So, while Rudhran continues to kill Bhoomi’s men one by one, the latter tries to find out who is terrorising his men to take him out.

Why is Rudhran after Bhoomi? Does Bhoomi find out that it is Rudhran who is after him? What happens when the two take on each other? Rudhran offers answers to all these questions and more.

Predictable and exaggerated

The film has a decent story as its plot. It also has a significant and valid message to convey. However, the problem lies in the manner in which it is narrated.

Granted, we all know that the climax of a commercial entertainer will feature a fight between the hero and the villain and that the hero will invariably win it. However, there is something called suspense that makes a revenge thriller work.

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Sadly, in Rudhran , that element takes a backseat as preceding scenes drop adequate hints as to what is to happen next. You can predict proceedings so much so that you know who is going to get killed next.

Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar in a still from ‘Rudhran’. (5starcreations/Twitter)

The movie also has Raghava Lawrence up to his usual tricks, portraying himself as someone with a soul that is as innocent as a child. This might appeal to his fans. But, for others, this might come across as annoying.

Rudhran has the hero delivering too many punchlines which makes you sigh. Then, there are highly exaggerated action sequences that show a lot of bloodshed.

As if the gory visuals weren’t enough, it has a loud background score which turns even louder during fight sequences.

The aim is to intensify the mood of the action sequences. However, all that the background music — which appears for painfully long periods — does is give you a headache.

That’s something HUGE for #Rudhran 🥵🔥 Kadal Raasa’s celebrate their favourite Master @offl_Lawrence on in their style 🥰👌 @realsarathkumar @priya_Bshankar @gvprakash @SamCSmusic @RDRajasekar @kathiresan_offl @5starcreationss #RudhranFromTomorrow pic.twitter.com/jhIuLQ7cSv — Five Star Creations LLP (@5starcreationss) April 13, 2023

Performances

Priya Bhavani Shankar and Lawrence in ‘Rudhran’. (5starcreations/Twitter)

In terms of performances, Priya Bhavani Shankar takes the spotlight. As the calm, composed, self-assured life partner of Rudhran, she delivers an impressive performance.

Other than the sequences where he behaves like a mischievous child, Raghava Lawrence does a neat job. His dancing, in particular, is extraordinary.

Thanks to his exceptional dancing skills, even songs that are out of tune appear enjoyable.

Sarathkumar as villain Bhoomi delivers what is expected of him.

Actors Redin Kingsley, Kaali and Poornima Baghyaraj come up with commendable performances that add value to the film.

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In all, Rudhran is a commercial entertainer that works in parts.

(Views expressed are personal.)

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Rudhran: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 14 April 2023
• Language Tamil
• Genre Action, Drama
• Duration 2h 29min
• Cast Raghava Lawrence, R. Sarathkumar, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Nassar, Sachu, Shivajith, Redin Kingsley, Kaali Venkat
• Director S. Kathiresan
• Writer K. P. Thirumaaran
• Cinematography R. D. Rajasekhar
• Music GV Prakash Kumar, Dharan Kumar, Sam C. S.
• Producer S. Kathiresan
• Production Five Star Creations LLP
• Certificate U/A

About Rudhran Movie (2023)

Rudhran (Raghava Lawrence) becomes an obstacle to the illegal activities led by Bhoomi (R. Sarathkumar). When this causes a personal loss to Rudhran, he wages a war of vengeance against Bhoomi.

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Critics Review

Routine yet relatable.

Despite being a template commercial film that follows all the tried and tested formulas, it is definitely not a bad choice for a one time watch as the story idea is worthy and the emotions behind it work big time. The screenplay isn�t boring too. (more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

Lawrence's formulaic Rudhran fails to impress

There's nothing original in the film except Boomi's backstory and rise as a gangster, which is quite engaging. However, the action sequences between Boomi and Rudhran are lengthy and make us wish for them to end sooner. Although the staging is decent, the jarring background score and over-the-top punch dialogues put us in a grim situation. The romantic sequences are well-executed, though a couple of songs in the second half could have been avoided. (more)

Source: Logesh Balachnadran, Times Of India

Raghava Lawrence's film is a pain to your ears and eyes

Raghava Lawrence as Rudhran oversells his performance, especially in those scenes where he tries to be childish and romantic. You end up frowning at his expressions. Priya Bhavani Shankar�s Ananya is the typical �homely girl� who is there to hype the hero and take care of him. Sarathkumar as Bhoominathan is a dreaded gangster, along with his friend (Sharath Lohitashwa). Their backstory is the only portion that managed to lure audiences� attention for a while. (more)

Source: Janani, India Today

This Raghava Lawrence, Sarathkumar reunion is an assault on our senses

Rudhran is an excruciating watch that brings nothing new to the table and tries to capitalise on the tropes that had worked for ages, only to fail because of the same reason. How hard could it be to give the audience an enjoyable commercial entertainer? From the looks of it, it�s very difficult. (more)

Source: GOPINATH RAJENDRAN, The Hindu

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