The Tamil movie “Vettaiyan”, starring the legendary Rajinikanth, hit theatres on October 10, 2024. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, particularly on Twitter, where fans and critics alike have shared their thoughts on this latest cinematic offering.
Mixed Reviews from Critics
Critics have given “Vettaiyan” a mixed reception. The Times of India described the film as a “predictable investigative thriller-social drama” that offers several “Rajini moments” for fans to cherish. The review highlighted the film’s strong start but noted that it becomes preachy and lengthy in the second half.
Great Andhra echoed similar sentiments, praising Rajinikanth’s performance but criticizing the film’s pacing. “Rajinikanth plays the role of an encounter specialist with his trademark swag. His performance during the interval sequence, where he faces a moral dilemma, is outstanding,” the review stated. However, it also mentioned that the second half lacks the same urgency as the first.
One user tweeted, “What a film, what a celebration!!! #Vettaiyan”. Another fan highlighted the film’s ability to combine mass moments with strong content, stating, “#VETTAIYAN has everything Darbar missed! #VETTAIYAN filled everything that Kaala had missed!”.
#Vettaiyan First Half – SUPERB❤️🔥
– First 20 mins to celebrate Superstar #Rajinikanth & his mass moments😎
– After half an hour moves towards racy a screenplay filled with investigation of crime 👌
– Anirudh BGM & song is so good🎶
– Emotions are well connected ❤️
– Dushara plays… pic.twitter.com/2V7AcPr2Q0— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) October 10, 2024
Stellar Performances
The ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Manju Warrier, has received widespread acclaim. Fans have dubbed Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and Fahadh Faasil as the “holy trinity” of Indian cinema.
One enthusiastic viewer wrote, “Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil: The holy trinity of Indian cinema! #BLOCKBUSTERVettaiyan”.
Day 1 Predictions
Industry experts predict that “Vettaiyan” will have a robust opening day. The film is expected to gross between ₹40 to ₹45 crore in India alone, with an additional ₹30 to ₹35 crore from international markets1. This brings the worldwide first-day business prediction to an impressive ₹70 to ₹80 crore1.
Advance Bookings and Initial Response
Advance bookings for “Vettaiyan” have been strong, with over 600,000 tickets sold across nearly 9,000 shows2. The Tamil version has contributed significantly to these figures, while the Telugu and Hindi versions have also added a noteworthy amount2. The film has already grossed an estimated ₹7.49 crore on its first day in India.
#Vettayain Celebration in Madurai #VettaiyanVibes ❤️🔥🎯🦅🔥#VettaiyanTheHunter ❤️🔥🕴️🦅 pic.twitter.com/ntpqC8k0D4
— Black Dot . (@theblackdott) October 10, 2024
Despite the overwhelming positive feedback, some viewers found the film lacking in certain areas. A few critics mentioned that while the content was strong, the mass scenes fell flat.
One user commented, “Not a regular #Rajinikanth movie, it’s more of a Gnanavel Movie. Content is good but most of the mass scenes fall flat”.
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