…is the best and the most faithful remake of the original. It shows what Kamal Haasan is capable of doing when he’s at his best.

The story of Manoranjan and the scenes from the eighth century unfold simultaneously. The story shifts between superstar Manoranjan and the talented actor he is. It shifts between someone who is on the brink of death and someone who has been successfully dodging it. It shifts between mortality and stardom. What’s important for any actor is that he’s remembered even after he’s gone.

…is sure to leave you with an everlasting smile on your face. This is Mani Ratnam’s best work in years and this magical spell won’t be forgotten easily.

‘Jigarthanda’ is a well-directed, brilliantly performed, raw and crowd pleasing con story.