It is a best example for all young / new / experienced directors to how to not handle a big star. Kabali had high expectations but ended up as a mere spoiler, thanks to director. Rajini fans would expect miracle from him as he is himself a miracle. The buzz itself gets created wherever he goes. But here it goes into deep darkness.

Movie starts with style , brilliance and it gets all cheers from audience . But it doesn’t last long, as the Kabali- don looses his character’s grip within next 10-12 minutes. And then some sentiment and flash back workouts which is narrated very slowly and cheaply. And at last movie ends with killing the villain, taking revenge. To make it much worst the don Kabali will be shot dead too!!

The story is not new as you can see them in many films of other south Indian film industries like Kannada and Telugu. In these days its difficult to make original stories too. I wouldn’t complaint about it. But the real villain of movie is director and his narration. As I said earlier movies starts with a bang. As it progresses it looses its control and starts diminishing. At the time of giving a twist in the interval movie will be out of audience expectations (interest as well). It struggles to get back in second half and fails again.

Rajini sir at age of 64 is at his best. All the four of five stars which I have given is only for his performance. His is such an entertainer. Sometimes (during action scenes) he lags too , but it doesn’t matter as the character is about an old man. He is a such treat to watch. Director tried to hold audience by making him stylish.

and one star for the music director as he has done his best to not let down such a slow narration. Otherwise film director Ranjit should learn to handle such a big star. Camera work is not wow factor. Anyways if you are a die hard fan of Rajini watch it. If you want a good movie/story better not to watch.