Thunivu movie review

 Thunivu Movie Review: Ajith Kumar as anti-hero is a treat to watch in this mediocre heist thriller

Ajith's Thunivu hit the theatres on January 11.

In Short-

*Thunivu released in the theatres on January 11.
*The film is directed by H Vinoth.
*Ajith Kumar and Manju Warrier play lead roles in the films.

Ratings -3.5/5 stars 


After the underwhelming Valimai, a lot was riding on Ajith Kumar and H Vinoth’s third collaboration, Thunivu. The film’s trailer set the tone for a commercial entertainer centered around a bank heist and fans were eager to see Ajith become an anti-hero once again after the much-celebrated Mankatha. Has Thunivu lived up to expectations? Let us find out!

It’s interesting that throughout Thunivu, we don’t get to know Ajith’s name in the film. He is known as the Darkdevil or Chief or even Michael Jackson for a brief period of time. Ajith, Kanmani (Manju Warrier) and their gang, comprising three more members (Amir, Pavni and Ciby), are contract thieves with an excellent track record. They are extremely efficient and have access to the best technology, arms and everything a hi-fi thief needs. One day, Ajith and his gang get approached to carry out a mission to rob Your Bank, headed by Krish (John Kokken). Ajith and his gang decide not to accept the proposition. However, the situation lures them in and they unearth a huge scam.

H Vinoth is one of the promising filmmakers of this generation. His interviews and his thought process in approaching different subjects make for an interesting watch. With Thunivu, the effort that has gone into explaining bank scams is impeccable. They are detailed and also conveyed in such a way that it strikes a chord with everyone. His dialogues are his strength. And in Thunivu, there are plenty of great dialogues that reflect reality. Be it exposing agenda-driven media channels or how corrupted the police/bank system is, Vinoth has done an excellent job of conveying the apathy of the common man.

Thunivu’s strength lies in its strong core plot. It exposes how customers of a bank are taken for a ride and struggle later. It also highlights the uncertainty of money and how people get manipulated in the name of schemes. The film and Ajith issue a strong statement against suicide, which is one of the highlights of the film. Also, the sequences featuring journalist Mai Pa (Mohana Sundaram) are a total hoot. He is natural and nonchalantly utters some brilliant dialogues.

Here's the trailer:



However, Thunivu is not a film without flaws. With a detailed script, the story feels scrambled in a lot of places and dragging in a few instances. Also, there are some crazy coincidences and logical loopholes that fans should look past to enjoy the film. The action pieces go on for a while and there’s a lot of beating around the bush that happens before the big reveal happens.

the downside of Thunivu is the lack of emotional connect in the flashback portions, as they give you a been-there-seen-that feel.

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