Thunivu Hindi Review: Mediocre heist thriller that impresses only in parts
Thunivu Movie Rating: 2 Stars
Finally watched Thunivu movie in Hindi on Netflix. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani and John Kokken
Director: H Vinoth
Release Date: 11th January 2023 in Cinemas & digital premiere from 8th February 2023 on Netflix
Story: Set in Chennai, Gangster Radha (Veera) and his men plot to heist in Your Bank which is one of the biggest privately-owned banks in Chennai with the support of ACP Ramachandran (Ajay Kumar). They landed up there only to realize that there is a mystery man Dark Devil (Ajith Kumar) and his accomplice Kanmani (Manju Warrier) have already hijacked the bank.
They have different plans in their mind and wanted to confront Bank chairman Krish (John Kokken). Even as the police, led by the Commissioner Dayalan (Samuthirakani) is figuring out a way to capture the man and he learns that there is something else sinister a foot. Who is the Dark Devil and what is he after? What is his connect with Bank chairman Krish is the crux of this movie.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Story
3. Climax
Negatives
1. Music
2. Length
3. Screenplay
4. Direction
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie on digital premiere because skipped theatrical release as movie look good in parts only.
A cop strikes a deal with a group of goons who plan to rob Your Bank in Visakhapatnam and share the looted money. The gang commences their plan and enters the bank only to realize that there is another person, Darkdevil inside who also came to rob. He takes down a few goons and makes the customers, employees, and other goons his hostages. Who is he? Why did he plan to rob the bank? Who is helping him out?
Thunivu movie main theme of the movie is about banking frauds and stock market frauds that are common in an economy. The director tried to throw light on how public funds are being misused by a few corporate giants. It is relatable to middle-class people who invest their hard-earned money in different investment avenues. Ajith Kumar shines all the way with his excellent screen presence and mannerisms. The way he dances, his evil laugh, his performance, and everything about him is nicely presented in the way that fans expect from Ajith. The emotional connection is totally missing in the movie. The main point should have been established a bit earlier in the movie and the songs could have been completely avoided. The basic premise is fine but more efforts should have been taken regarding the screenplay. There is no continuation in a few places as the film jumps from one sequence to another in an improper manner.
The biggest drawback is the uneven screenplay which at times tests the patience levels. For the most part of the film the narrative moves in a clueless manner, and one wonders where the movie is actually heading. After starting the movie in an interesting way, the graph dips and there are only a handful of moments that engage, and the rest don’t. The director tries to cover it up by having Ajith at the forefront, but he doesn’t get away completely. A few portions don’t have any logic and it is surprising to see them coming from a talented filmmaker. The action scenes towards the end are badly executed. There is a flashback episode for Ajith’s character which isn’t gripping or engaging either.
Despite raising many relevant questions about the operations of our financial institutions and the impact that has on the common man, the film’s refusal to show it as something that affected the protagonist directly makes it impossible to root for him whole-heartedly. And when the film turns into a logic-defying chase on the sea, we begin to wonder if guts alone can be enough for glory. Overall, movie is a half-baked heist thriller that impresses only in parts. There is Ajith’s swag all over the movie but the same is not the case with the narrative. Though the message conveyed is nice, the flaws outweigh them that makes a one-time watch for action lovers. My view on this movie Time Pass
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