Kabali - Review

Pa. Ranjith may be just two films old. But the filmmaker in him has managed to handle the superstar of Indian cinema with consummate ease in Kabali. A Ranjith film it is with Rajinikanth's typical style and mannerisms. They are loads of punchlines and typical style and mannerisms of Rajinikanth that makes the movie a worthy affair. Rajainikanth is at it again. He plays the darling of masses and champions a noble cause. He fights a battle for the downtrodden community. How he goes about and what challenges that he faces makes up the story. It is a bubbly and energetic Rajinikanth, who impresses all with a stylish look and show. His body language and dialogue delivery adds weight to the story. The movie begins with Kabaleeswarab aka Kabali (Rajinikanth), who comes out of jail in Malaysia. He has a mission to achieve. He continues to champion the cause of Tamil plantation workers in KL. Cut to past, his wife Kumdhavalli (Radhika Apte) is believed to be killed by a gang led by Tony (Winston Chow). The gang unleashes violence against Tamils. Now Kabali is up against them. The dialogues "Gandhi Dress Podathathukum, Ambedkar Coat Potathukkum Oru Karanam Irukku and Yen Naanga Coat Potta, Kaal Mela Kaal Potta Thappa ?" conveys the crux of the movie. Radhika Apte plays Rajini's wife. Kishore, Winston Chao, Dhansikaa, Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay, Kishore, Mime Gopi and many others are in the supporting cast. Radhika Apte, Dhanshikaa, Dinesh, John Vijay and Rithyvika get to play a meaty role. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music, while cinematography is by Murali. Praveen handles editing. Kabali, produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, is a typical Ranjith film loaded with his messages for oppressed while there are Rajinikanth style and mannerisms that elevates the movie. The first half that is slow is compensated by a brisk latter part.