On the downside, the film runs out of steam in the second half and the rushed climax looks unconvincing. The minor hiccups notwithstanding, Vai Raja Vai is a satisfying watch.

…is for the masses who are looking for some entertainment this holiday season.

The premise is simple and to Mani Ratnam’s credit, he keeps the story focused and spares us of subplots. Technically OK Kanmani is superior as both AR Rahman and PC Sreeram have given their career best work for Mani Ratnam as the master craftsman himself is in tremendous form. Compared to the mediocre cinema we have been subjected to lately, O Kadhal Kanmani is definitely above a notch. It is a film bursting with the kind of lovely little moments that’ll bring a smile on your face.

Rajathandhiram is an intriguing new age heist drama and at a crisp 135 minutes, a perfectly satisfying watch!

Kakki Sattai is a crowd-pleaser that knows exactly who its audience is.

Watch Yennai Arindhaal for Ajith’s majestic screen presence and the underlying emotional current.

I is definitely not the best of Shankar, but still it is a one-time watch.

Kappal is a watchable fun ride with witty dialogues and good writing.

On the whole, it is a technically magnificent and emotionally wrenching experience.

The screenplay of Lingaa skittles from cliché to cliché, packing in every stereotype you can think of. What saves this film from complete disappointment is Rajinikanth the larger-than-life superstar. On the whole, Lingaa is a well-worn, formulaic fare that might appeal to viewers who find comfort in the familiar, and who are still excited by the age-old hackneyed stories about a mass hero turning savior to a village. If it’s not entirely unwatchable, you have Rajinikanth to thank!