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Monster Movie Review: Crude, crass, energy-draining beast

Rating: ( 0.5 / 5).

There have been only a few occasions when I felt sorry for myself while sitting inside a movie theatre, and they all happened after I started a career in film journalism. When not writing about films, there is the option of avoiding them -- and safeguarding your mental health in the process; unfortunately, that's become near impossible now.

Director: Vysakh Cast: Mohanlal, Honey Rose, Lakshmi Manchu, Lena

There was a time when the terrible films of Mammootty and Mohanlal tormented me. Lately, though, the former seems to have grown more sensible with regard to his script choices. On the other hand, the latter seems to be going in the opposite direction, and he doesn't seem to care -- except when asking reviewers to learn about filmmaking before talking ill of a film? My question is this: If someone is so passionate about filmmaking or good cinema, why agree to do films like Monster , Aaraattu , Big Brother , and Neerali ?

Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse than Aaraattu , here comes Monster , a creation of the same writer, Udayakrishna. I paused to reflect on which of the two is the worst, and my answer has to be Monster . I would've said Aaraattu considering it's longer than Monster , but the latter managed to inflict as much pain despite its relatively shorter runtime. And since I end up exhausted by the end of one of these films, it's also become quite a challenge to expend whatever energy I have left to write about it. I'll try.

Before the release of Monster , there were speculations about it containing zombies and vampires. There is no such thing. I don't know who started that rumour. Perhaps the makers themselves did it through one of their clandestine promotion teams -- you know, to create hype through negative publicity because that's actually a thing. That said, the film exhibits the traits of a vampire in that it sucks your energy instead of blood. I would've included the actors, too, but then I remembered that actors only do what the writer and director tell them to do.

Let me start with Mohanlal's 'Lucky Singh', yet another over-the-top investigator-in-disguise who feels like an extension of his character in the recent 12th Man . Of course, one can see that it's deliberate, but just because a character has to assume a different identity to mislead others, it doesn't mean we should endure everything thrown at us. In 12th Man , Jeethu Joseph was smart enough not to stretch the 'drunken guy' act beyond what was necessary. In Monster , however, Lucky Singh isn't a drunk, but he puts on the garb of an annoying chatterbox who makes every woman he meets uncomfortable. Let's remember that Mohanlal once did a wonderfully entertaining undercover movie called Olympian Antony Adam , where he got the job done without going overboard. Where did today's makers suddenly get the idea that the lamest of dialogues and jokes can entertain audiences? Don't they see that it's no longer working?

For some odd reason, writer Udayakrishna seems to think he is being clever by having Lucky Singh behave like he is participating in a wordplay competition. The effect is more annoying than astonishing. The early developments take a long time to simmer -- imagine an extreme version of that wallpaper scene from TP Balagopalan MA Only here, Lucky Singh isn't selling wallpapers, only his false identity.

I should admit the pre-interval development was a nice touch; it's effective at piquing one's curiosity. But everything starts to go haywire post-interval when more characters enter the picture, most of them faces you'd recognise in an AMMA event photograph. It gets to a point where you start wondering whether things got even more ridiculous when these characters started acting all 'serious' or when they used to be silly. There is a scene where Mohanlal is briefing his khaki-clad colleagues, who sport an expression that seems to say they are already aware of how ludicrous the entire script is but are somehow trying so hard to look serious. Looking at their 'attentive' faces, one would think Lucky Singh is telling them about some Illuminati conspiracy. And what about Lucky Singh showing up in a motorcade of black Mercedez Benzes flanked by sub-ordinates who look like they just got back after filming an Indian remake of Men in Black ?

The atrocity attains its zenith when we learn the identity of the serial killers. One gets the feeling the makers have something against a particular community. In the pursuit of doing something 'different', the makers conjure a background story for the killers that is as unconvincing as it is insensitive.  The writing is crass and devoid of grace that it leaves a sour aftertaste. Why make them look like stock villains? Was there no space for nuance or layers? Why ask them to talk and pose in a stereotypical way? What's with the amateurish music video-style visualisation?

Also, why name the film Monster ? Yes, we get a mention of it through Lucky Singh's closing dialogue, but it is as senseless as everything else in the movie. There was a mention of 'monster' in Aaraattu too, and I don't get the obsession. Is there a UCU (Udayakrishna Cinematic Universe) in the making? I shudder at the thought.

In a pre-release promo video, Mohanlal said the film's screenplay is both hero and villain. Well, having seen the movie, I can say I understood half of it.

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Mohanlal-Vysakh duo's 'Monster': A thriller that rains twists

Malayalam's tryst with Punjabi costumes aren't new. So when Mohanlal-starrer Monster, written by Uday Krishna and directed by Vysakh, opens to the vibrant and garrulous Lucky Singh's (Mohanlal) ‘belle belle’ and the turban, the eager audience is quite at home.

Bhamini (Honey Rose) is a She Taxi driver who picks up Lucky Singh on his arrival at the airport. Lucky Singh has a few things to sort out in Kerala and catch the flight back in the evening. 

The Malayali-Sardarji insists on Bhamini's presence with him, which the latter agrees to reluctantly, despite it being her first wedding anniversary and she has to be with her husband. 

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Lucky Singh is adamant and gatecrashes into their personal space, befriends their five-year-old daughter and the nanny Durga (Lakshmi Manchu) and spearheads the celebration.

The movie progresses with few businesses to take note of but leaves enough hints of something big in store. The story then veers into a thriller terrain and keeps on raining twists. Honey Rose's superb performance makes situations convincing, while meticulously choreographed action sequences might kick you out of boredom. Lakshmi Machu also offers some moderate drama. Mohanlal holds his forte with elan.

The charming visuals and faces which fill the frames, a peppy foot-tapping number that beautifully blends Punjabi, Hindi and Malayalam lyrics and an impactful BGM by Deepak Dev will keep you glued to the screen.

Apart from that, the entourage of a huge police force including Siddique, Ganesh Kumar, Lena and Anjali Nair serves as an unwarranted burden on the storyline.

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Monster Review - An enjoyable comedy that gets its priorities right!

PUBLISHED DATE : 17/May/2019

Bharath Vijayakumar

Nelson's debut Oru Naal Koothu was a film that had a lot to say without being preachy. With Monster he reaffirms that he is an able filmmaker who knows exactly what he is upto. Monster can easily fit into the category of films for kids and this is such a rarity in Tamil cinema where they try to add ingredients for adults even in a film targeted at the kids. But Nelson seems to be in no such confusion as he delivers a neat comedy that should be lapped up by the kids and quite an enjoyable outing for the adults as well.

Much like films of this genre, Monster has a very basic one liner and how well you narrate this on screen with adequately entertaining/interesting performances is what matters. Nelson delivers the goods aided by S.J.Suryah and a neat supporting cast. S.J. Suryah is a keen actor and it shows. He has mellowed down a bit. While he could have easily gone over the top here, he stays in sync with his characterisation. Credit to Nelson for a neat track between S.J.Suryah and Priya Bhavani Shankar. It is simple, enjoyable and remains an integral part of the main plot. Karunakaran rocks it in a few scenes.

The CG portions involving the rat are quite good. Nelson has cleverly not gone overboard with the use of CG. The comedy is almost always clean and even the couple of references to body parts are naughty and never vulgar. While there aren't many unnecessary scenes, a little urgency might have helped the film for multiple viewings. The comedy is of the laugh out loud type at a couple of instances and leaves you with a smile for the most part. You wish there were a few more crazy scenes . But when you begin rooting for the rat you realize that this is a job well done by Nelson.

Monster is simple comedy that is neatly executed and positions Nelson as an interesting filmmaker who is likely to explore different genres.

Rating: 3/5

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Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Monster has a Rashomonesque plot that offers multiple perspectives on a single event. Winding and seductive are the ways of Yuji Sakamoto’s screenplay, which explores the mystery surrounding a school bullying case without ever overshadowing the film’s deeply affecting core.

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Monster movie review: Mohanlal, Honey Rose's experimental thriller yields mixed results

Depicting how the society treats homosexuals as the reason for its characters to turn criminals negates whatever daring the makers of Monster had tried.

• Sanjith Sidhardhan

Last Updated: 06.01 PM, Oct 21, 2022

Lucky Singh, a hotelier from Punjab, lands in Kochi to complete a flat transfer deal and return the same day. Ferrying him around is can driver Bhamini on her first wedding anniversary. Coincidentally, Lucky's flat is in the same complex as Bhamini's and he becomes an unwelcome visitor in her family's life for the day. But is Lucky all that he says he is or does he have another motive?

In a scene in director Vysakh's Monster , two cops tell their superior that they have done all that they have been asked to but are still confused about what's going on. This happens after they have apprehended a suspect of a murder case and also have gone great lengths to verify the suspect's claims by bringing a man who was in another State. At times, while watching the Mohanlal-starrer, it won't be too far-fetched to say that the cops' thoughts also reflect what the audience is feeling. This greatly has to do with how the script of the film has been structured - mainly to hold off the middling suspense. 

The film revolves around the visit of a Punjabi-Malayali entrepreneur named Lucky Singh, who is ferried around Kochi by cab driver Bhamini. His intrusive ways also mean he becomes an unwelcome guest at her first wedding anniversary. But after Lucky departs, Bhamini is caught up in a mess she has no explanation for. Is Lucky who he claimed he was and what were his true intentions? - the answers of these form the plot of this Udaykrishna directorial, which has his usual staple of 'mass' moments, a convoy of cars and the male gaze.

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Both Udaykrishna and Vysakh had admitted that Monster doesn't follow their usual template of entertainers and it doesn't. In fact, the movie is structured such that it starts off as a supposed comedy, moves to a family drama, proceeds as an investigative drama and finally ending as a crime thriller with some action. Sadly, for most parts, the movie doesn't work, and even when it does, in the latter half, it does come with its set of problems. Depicting how the society treats homosexuals as the reason for its characters to turn criminals doesn't land as intended and painting the characters evil, in fact, negates whatever daring the movie's makers had tried. But due credit, this is also where the film becomes interesting. The action sequences, especially the one in the climax, is a standout for several reasons. 

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For Mohanlal, the role is a cakewalk (no pun intended). As Lucky Singh, he is jovial and loud, and sometimes irritable too. But that's what the writer seems to have gone for. He also gets his share of moments that play to the gallery. The rest of the cast, however, fails to raise the energy. You could feel this by how the movie's pace slackens when the actor is not there. Honey Rose is probably the only other actor to stand out here, partly getting the audience to empathise with her situation in the first half.

All said and done, even though the movie was initially planned as an OTT release, it does have a few tricks up its sleeve to excite die-hard Mohanlal fans but apart from that, this Monster lacks teeth.

Mohanlal's Monster is a mishmash of several genres and only works when the makers focus on the crime thriller aspect. Apart from a few scenes, which the makers are pushing as new territory for mainstream superstar-driven movie, the film leaves much to be desired.

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Monster Movie Review (2022)

Vysakh's 'monster', with mohanlal and honey rose, is a pulpy thriller that entertains until it starts to explain itself.

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I'll begin by saying that Vysakh's Monster is not a "tasteful" film. It's a film for those with an appetite for trashy pulp fiction, where you keep turning the pages feverishly in order to find out who the bad guy is. Mohanlal plays a turbaned man named Lucky Singh, a Malayali settled in Punjab, and the minute he says " soni kudi ", you know this is not something you take seriously. Short of shaking his shoulders to shouts of balle balle , Mohanlal plays not a character but a caricature. This, I think, is intentional. The man is a total pile-on, a total pest. We are irritated with his mannerisms. We are unable to bear his larger-than-life way of sucking up all the air in the room. And this mirrors the state of mind Bhamini finds herself in. In short, when Lucky Singh hops into Bhamini's cab and spends the day with her, we find ourselves completely empathising with her annoyance and discomfort.

Honey Rose gives a fantastic performance as Bhamini – and this is something you may realise only after the film. It is her first wedding anniversary and she wants to be home, but Lucky Singh latches on to her like a leech. Watch every single emotion on Honey Rose's face, and then recall them after the climax – you will see how cleverly her character is written and how well the actor performs. Monster opens with Bhamini and her husband (Sudev Nair) who has lost his job. They have a little daughter, and their financial situation is dire. They live on the kindness of others, like the nanny played by Lakshmi Manchu. This nanny continues to work despite not having been paid for months. The only wage-earner in the family is Bhamini, who works for a cab company called She-Taxi. The significance of this name will, again, register later.

The writer, Udaykrishna, keeps building the screenplay with small details. One, Bhamini is an orphan. Two, she is not much of a socialiser – she likes to be with her small family and cherish every small moment. So on and so forth. All of this adds to the character in ways we don't expect – and then, the film begins to pile on the twists. There's a murder. The security guard says he never saw Lucky Singh, so are we in a ghost story? Is all of this happening in Bhamini's head, due to her difficult situation? I laughed at the outrageous plot turns, but I must admit I was also gripped. Monster is utterly unpredictable for the most part. At one point, Mohanlal's body language changes. At another point, Honey Rose's body language changes. We realise a lot of this is being done to fool us, the audience, but I was game for the ride. I love shamelessly pulpy stuff (and this film is exactly that), and I needed to get to the bottom of it all.

But when the explanations begin to arrive, the air leaks out of the narrative. Some of the planning to catch the culprit is really far-fetched – but that part is still okay, it’s still part of how pulp works. It's the big fight at the end and the hurried depiction of a relationship that leaves a really bad taste as you walk out of the theatre. In principle, I am not against people being portrayed in a certain way. We are inside fiction, and we have to understand that the sensitivity we have in real life might be sacrificed for the sake of thrills. But this last section is so sudden and so out of a Chinese martial arts movie that you lose any sympathy the film is trying to create in order to justify the murders. The characters become caricatures, very much like Lucky Singh. If that had been addressed, this enjoyable film might have become a moving film as well.

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National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, former deputy editor of The Hindu and senior editor of Film Companion, has carved a niche for himself over the years as a powerful voice in cinema, especially the Tamil film industry, with his reviews of films. While he was pursuing his chemical engineering degree, he was fascinated with the writing and analysis of world cinema by American critics. Baradwaj completed his Master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations through scholarship. His first review was for the Hindi film Dum, published on January 30, 2003, in the Madras Plus supplement of The Economic Times. He then started critiquing Tamil films in 2014 and did a review on the film Subramaniapuram, while also debuting as a writer in the unreleased rom-com Kadhal 2 Kalyanam. Furthermore, Baradwaj has authored two books - Conversations with Mani Ratnam, 2012, and A Journey Through Indian Cinema, 2014. In 2017, he joined Film Companion South and continued to show his prowess in critiquing for the next five years garnering a wide viewership and a fan following of his own before announcing to be a part of Galatta Media in March 2022.

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Monster Movie Synopsis: A compassionate man faces a test of his faith from a rat that shows no sign of leaving his home.

Monster Movie Review: Sometimes, the things we learn when we are young leave a lasting impression. And that’s what happens with Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai (SJ Suryah), who is taken in by the message of compassion he receives from an elder and starts following the teachings of Vallalar in his life. Years later, Pillai is now an engineer with the electricity board, and it is this compassionate quality in him that turns his life for the better and worse.

The good that happens is Meghala (Priya Bhavani Shankar). She fails to turn up after getting cold feet when Pillai and her family visit her place seeking an alliance. But she reaches out to him to apologise, and falls for him seeing his benevolent nature.

As for the bad, it arrives in the form of a rat – a very determined rodent with a special fondness for the rusk that Pillai snacks on. It turns his nights into a nightmare and his newly bought flat into a battleground. He tries to get rid of it to no avail. Meanwhile, the flat’s previous occupant happens to be a smuggler, who has ingeniously hidden some valuable diamonds inside a rusk and badly wants to retrieve it!

Like SS Rajamouli’s Naan Ee, the high-concept premise of Monster seems quite simple, but it is the inventive storytelling, credible performances, and proficient technical work that elevate it into the good-natured fun that it is. And in SJ Suryah, he has the right actor to make these moments work effectively. The actor’s animated features, especially, are put to great effect in the comic sequences. One visual gag that involves Sivaji Ganesan in Mirudanga Chakravarthy is laugh-out-loud funny.

The chief weak link here is the antagonist’s character, played by Anil Kumar, which is somewhat bland and passive. We wish it had been quirkier. We also miss the brisk storytelling of the initial portions, particularly in the second half, and at times, the events start to feel repetitive. Thankfully, Nelson infuses his tale with equal doses of humour and warmth and turns the film into an endearing one.

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2022 Diwali does not have a release from top actors like Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith and Kamal Haasan, but it is still interesting as this time the box office clash is between two of the most-happening stars of the Tamil film industry – Karthi and Sivakarthikeyan.

On the one hand, you have Karthi, who is having a great year with back-to-back hits. In August, he rolled out Viruman, which despite mixed reviews, ended up as a commercial success retaining the core audience he has developed since his debut Paruthiveeran. He then had the biggest release in his career – Ponniyin Selvan 1, which is continuing its dream run at the box office. His character Vallavarayan Vandhiyathevan ended up being a fan favourite. Even as the film is inching towards the Rs 475 crore mark, Karthi is coming out with Sardar, which will compete with his own film. That pretty much is enough to show what a year Karthi has been having. If Sardar, which is touted to be a ‘full meal’, strikes a chord with the audience, it would be a level-up for Karthi.

Sardar has Karthi in a dual role. Other than Karthi, it stars Rashi Khanna, Rajisha Vijayan, Chunky Panday, and Laila. Speaking to Indian Express , Sadar director PS Mithran said, “Come, have a full meal. We have everything: things you have seen before, things you haven’t seen before, old things in a different dimension. The film has got it all.” Looks like Karthi’s film will be a palatable affair that will entice all.

However, he is competing with the most-bankable star of Kollywood currently – Sivakarthikeyan , who has churned out one of the biggest hits of this year, Don. On top of that, Prince is directed by Anudeep of Jaathi Rathnalu fame, which gives the movie a chance in the Telugu market as well. The only downside Siva has, for now, is the underwhelming trailer of Prince, which has not worked in favor of the film. It has to be seen whether Anudeep’s brand of comedy, which worked well with the Telugu audience, would strike a chord in Tamil Nadu .

As far as the genre goes, Prince is starkly opposite to Sardar. While Karthi is coming out with a high-concept thriller, Sivakarthikeyan’s film is a simple comedy about a Tamil guy falling in love with a Brit woman, who happens to be his colleague in a school. It has Ukranian actress Maria playing the female lead.

All said and done, since it’s Diwali, there’s enough room for two films to co-exist as we are looking at a long holiday week. On top of that, healthy competition is also a good spectacle to watch like a movie.

Follow all the latest updates about Sivakarthikeyan's Prince, Karthi's Sardar and Mohanlal's Monster.

Trade analyst Ramesh Bala gave a positive feedback to Karthi starrer Sardar, which releasd on Friday. The film is said to revolved around the issue of water mafia with Karthi playing a power-packed role.

#Sardar [3.5/5] : Kid #RituRocks is good.. Fantastic BGM score by @gvprakash Dir @Psmithran has done good research and made an enjoyable action entertainer.. A Winner! ? — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 21, 2022

The brain of Anudeep must be an exciting place. It is hard to articulate his sense of comedy, and harder to come up with things like how Anbu’s voiceover introduces his father Ulaganathan (Sathyaraj): “Ivar thaan enga appa. Enna vida moothavaru (This is my dad. He is older than me).”   READ MORE

Director PS Mithran is being celebrated for his recent offering Sardar. The Tamil film starring Karthi is generating a lot of buzz and acclaim from the audience, especially on social media.

#Sardar _ Stunning movie,very good come back @Psmithran ?and run of good form continues @Karthi_Offl ? @gvprakash sema seigai in BGM ? Very good concept neatly presented wit rightly mixed mass commercial elements.apt festival ?? movie #SardarDeepavali #SardarDiwali Worth? — Prasad Mani (@imPrasadMani) October 21, 2022

Tamil star Suriya tweeted that he is hearing great things about actor Karthi's film Sardar, which released on Friday. The actor also mentioned that Sardar is leaving a positive impact on people.

Good content always wins big! Team #Sardar hearing great things @karthi_offl @Psmithran @gvprakash @george_dop @AntonyLRuben @lakku76 @Udhaystalin Super happy to see the positive impact of the film everywhere!! Congratulations!!! pic.twitter.com/jm2kQoW7Uj — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) October 21, 2022

Fans of superstar Mohanlal are taking to social media and requesting everyone to not share any spoilers of his recent release Monster.

Humble Request to Everyone ? Dont Share any kind of Spoilers & Theatre clips Which effects the Movie !! @Mohanlal #Monster #MonsterFromToday pic.twitter.com/WcoKyF4Kk3 — Mohanlal Fans Club (@MohanlalMFC) October 21, 2022

A fan shared the introduction name of actor Mohanlal in his recent Malayalam offering, Monster. The superstar is introduced as 'The Complete Actor', much to the agreement of fans

Title Card?? #Monster #Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/otz02HRG2B — Jiss2255 (@Jiss22552) October 21, 2022

Mohanlal's Malayalam offering Sardar has got a thumbs up from fans. Fans are tweeting that the subject of the film is relevant in today's time.

#Monster : Fights & Music, I loved a Lot and That was the major +ve, @Mohanlal , ? fight okke? Acting wise all were good and was not overated Totally a good theatrical watch with a subject that needed to be discussed in today?? — Nevin K Titus ?? (@Nevinktitus) October 21, 2022

With Sivakarthikeyan's Prince and Karthi's Sardar clashing at Telugu box office the same day, fans are sharing their pick on social media

With -ve reviews pouring in for #Prince , it’s quite evident that #Sardar is winning this Diwali comfortably .. #Karthi is slowly becoming the most bankable star in TN ????? — Zaro (@toto_motto) October 21, 2022

As actor Karthi's recent Tamil release Sardar hits the theatres, several fans who watched the early shows of the film took to social media and praised the actor's introduction scene in the film. Karthi dons a police uniform in the film and is seen getting off the van in a stylish manner.

@Karthi_Offl na Entry ??? #Sardar pic.twitter.com/R4wfkipeAe — ?? ²????????????? ? (@24_MEMES_) October 21, 2022

Actor Karthi's Tamil spy thriller Sardar, which released today, is already trending on social media. Fans, who have already watched the film, reveal that the film is based on water mafia

#Sardar #Sardarreview #SardarDeepavali @Karthi_Offl @gvprakash @Psmithran #SardarDeepavali A good Action spy thriller based on water mafia. Karthi is ?? in sardar role Good work by @Psmithran n team. Songs should have been avoided n edited for fast paced screenplay. 3.25/5 — Raghu436 (@436game) October 21, 2022

Actor Karthi's film Sardar, which released on Friday is being hailed as Karthi's best film so far. The actor's previous two solo films Don and Doctor were also box office successes.

#Sardar Blockbuster Material, ???? Sambavam.. One of the Best From @Karthi_Offl anna Complete Package from @psmithran with Social Message Vera Mariii Vera Maaariiiiii.... ?? Silent Sambavam.. #SardarDeepavali — Manibharathi Selvaraj (@smbmanibharathi) October 21, 2022

Actor Karthi's recent Tamil offering Sardar is getting positive response from fans for its thrill and Pan-Indian appeal. Early fan reactions are postive.

@Karthi_Offl ??? every now and then he comes with a Bang??? and does it with ease?? Hats off to ur story selection …. Wish #Sardar was a Pan india movie ? Definitely one of the best spy movies in #IndianCinema #Sardar a MUST WATCH — ManojKumar (@MK_rockstarr) October 21, 2022

Actor Karthi took to Twitter to virtually handover his labour of love Sardar to his fans. The actor, who plays the lead role in the film, in a tweet called the film his most ambitious project.

#Sardar releasing worldwide in theatres today! One of my most ambitious films which is an ode to unsung heroes. Need all your love! @Psmithran @lakku76 pic.twitter.com/QIkBbyf5zS — Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) October 21, 2022

Fans tweeted that the first half of the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer is engaging and has a lot to offer. 

Sk? vibe tottally.... Engaging 1st Half ... @Siva_Kartikeyan anna looks different... Enjoying it ... waiting for second half??? #PrinceDiwali #Prince @RohiniSilverScr pic.twitter.com/yNxF4o5xUW — Yaswanth Sk (@YaswanthSk21) October 21, 2022

First reactions to Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Prince are out. As people catch first day, first show, they are tagging it a clean entertainer designed for fans.

'A clean family entertainer to celebrate this Diwali... Must watch with family' ??? Enjoy our @Siva_Kartikeyan anna's #Prince in theatres near you ?? VC: @behindwoods #PrinceSK #PrinceDiwali ? @anudeepfilm @SVCLLP @ShanthiTalkies @SureshProdns pic.twitter.com/FN9W69DRb9 — ?U??????B???S?? °???????? (@PrinceMani3017) October 21, 2022

Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who attended the pre-release event of actor Sivakarthikeyan's bilingual film Prince, said that he started supporting the latter, ever since he saw him get emotional on stage once. Vijay said, "One day, I saw him on a stage breaking into tears. I felt bad looking at that. I could understand his pain and journey. For some reason, I started considering him as a brother since... READ MORE

Actor Sivakarthikeyan, who plays the lead role in director Anudeep KV's Prince tweeted to fans and hoped that everyone enjoys his Diwali offering.

#Prince is all yours now ?? Director @anudeepfilm ’s style of humour wil make you happy in this festive season ?? Enjoy this light hearted, simple yet fun film in cinemas with ur friends and family ?? #PrinceFromToday ? #PrinceDiwali ? pic.twitter.com/mriJdjDx3r — Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) October 20, 2022

Tamil actor Arya tweeted best wishes for director 'brother' Anudeep KV as Prince released.

Wishing @Siva_Kartikeyan brother Director @anudeepfilm and #Prince team a great success ????? @MusicThaman #PrinceFromToday pic.twitter.com/FVVMAyoS7L — Arya (@arya_offl) October 21, 2022

Here’s the Kerala theatre list. #Padavettu , in theatres from tomorrow #PadavettuFromOct21 ? Book your tickets now on @bookmyshow . Link ? https://t.co/WnO7DYjNPa @SunnyWayn @AditiBalan #lijukrishna @saregamaglobal @YoodleeFilms pic.twitter.com/mgFJnfjFmp — Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) October 20, 2022

Liju Krishna directorial Padavettu stars Nivin Pauly, Aditi Balan, Manju Warrier, Shammi Thilakan, Shine Tom Chacko, Indrans and Vijayaraghavan.

#Prince - Promotion on town buses. Old yet gold. Well done team ! pic.twitter.com/PVfnvoTdyv — Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) October 20, 2022  

The movie Prince stars Sivakarthikeyan and Maria Ryaboshapka in lead roles.

Lakshmi Manchu told OTT Play, "It’s incredible to see Malayalam filmmakers at work. Vysakh sir is someone who can’t conceive anything small. Everything is grand. Even for the climax, I don’t think any other director would have used the entire space like Vysakh sir did."

Had super fun grooving with @praseesujit #vysakh .Look how cool these moves are ? #Monster ? Finally the wait is over #Monster in cinemas? tomorrow!? @Mohanlal @aashirvadcine @HoneyRoseOffl_ @antonypbvr @TheSudevNair @deepakdev4u #UdayKrishna #monster #streaming pic.twitter.com/KTKOxwXzKY — Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (@LakshmiManchu) October 20, 2022

Monster also stars Mohanlal, Siddique, Lena and Honey Rose among others. 

Actor Rahul Vijay wrote on Twitter, "All the best  @Siva_Kartikeyan Garu, @anudeepfilm Garu and to the entire cast and crew of #Prince! Wishing you the very best and a great success!"

My hearty wishes to the teams of #OriDevuda #Ginna #Sardar & #Prince May the audience celebrate each of these cinemas equally. @VenkyMama garu @VishwakSenActor @iVishnuManchu anna @Karthi_Offl @Siva_Kartikeyan na Congratulations @vamsikaka and all the very best for many more pic.twitter.com/uTxaRiPCcO — Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) October 20, 2022

Sai Dharam Tej sent his best wishes to Prince, Sardar, Ginna and Ori Devuda. 

My best wishes to @Siva_Kartikeyan @anudeepfilm @musicthaman & the entire team of #Prince ??! Hope it's a Blockbuster #PrinceDiwali ? Also wishing @VishwakSenActor @mipalkarofcl @Dir_Ashwath and Team #OriDevuda ? the very best for the release tomorrow! Let's celebrate Cinema?? pic.twitter.com/Wrt2ieY9ct — Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) October 20, 2022

And the wait ends tomorrow! Be there when Monster comes to theatres near you! #Monster pic.twitter.com/7YUEdz126i — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) October 20, 2022

Sardar director PS Mithran tweeted, 'Vanakkam makkale. Our film becomes your film tomorrow. All the best to @Siva_Kartikeyan nae for #Prince. Hope both movies win.'

#Sardar is one step ahead with its promotions and campaigns. A full swing of Mixed reality for #Sardar movie is spotted! Sardar starts tomorrow. Kudos @skycinemas #SardarDeepavali @Karthi_Offl @Prince_Pictures @RedGiantMovies_ @Psmithran @lakku76 pic.twitter.com/yjIRXUhN51 — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 20, 2022

The makers of Karthi starrer Sardar are using drones to promote the movie.

In Mollywood too, we have a Sardar. While Karthi seems to be just carrying the name, Mohanlal is embodying the meaning in his upcoming crime thriller, Monster. The film has brought together the blockbuster Pulimurugan combo – Mohanlal and director Vysakh. It also has Pulimurugan writer, Udaykrishnan, as part of the crew. The decent trailer promises a typical murder mystery. With no big competition at the box office, it might turn out to be a piece of cake for Mohanlal this Diwali.

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