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Blast

28 May 2026Tamil2h 23m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Blast is mixed-to-moderate, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a functional, entertaining action film while flagging significant structural weaknesses.

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Subash K Raj WriterSubash K Raj Director

A seemingly ordinary family must unleash their hidden martial arts skills when they clash with a ruthless criminal gang tied to corruption and violence.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Blast is mixed-to-moderate, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a functional, entertaining action film while flagging significant structural weaknesses. Lead actress Preity Mukundhan is singled out for praise across multiple reviews, with several critics noting she carries the film. The action sequences and the concept of a family of fighters are commonly cited as genuine strengths. However, a recurring chorus of criticism targets the predictable screenplay, overlong runtime, and uneven pacing, with at least one reviewer also pointing to weak villains as a notable shortcoming.

3 rated reviews · 2 positive · 1 negative

Praised: Preity Mukundhan's lead performanceCriticised: Predictable, overlong screenplay

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Critic Reviews (7)

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Baradwaj RanganTop Critic· Baradwaj Rangan
Not rated
Subash K Raj's 'Blast' is a well-written action movie that makes good use of its USP of a family of fighters.
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The Times Of India· Times Of India
8.0
The biggest win of debutant director Subash K Raj is knowing exactly when enough is enough.
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Goutham S· PinkVilla
7.0
Blast is a solid experience for action cinema lovers, making it an enjoyable watch even on OTT platforms. Staying true to its title, Blast is surely a power-packed venture filled with impressive action sequences that maintains its momentum even when the story becomes somewhat predictable.
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Janani K.· India Today
4.0
Director Subash K Raj's Blast is an interesting dark thriller with promising ideas. However, the film's predictable screenplay and long runtime keep it from reaching its full potential.
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Bhuvanesh Chandar· The Hindu
Not rated
In a different film, where more ingenious ideas are spring-loaded for mass elevations, Blast would have truly become her career-defining big bang. That said, Blast is a Preity Mukundhan show all along, and the Star-actor knows how to pack a punch, alright!
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Avinash Ramachandran· New Indian Express
Not rated
The Karate Kid and family have loads of fun despite a few missed punches.
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Bhumi Vashisht· SundayGuardianLive
Not rated
Despite strong performances, especially Preity Mukundhan, the film suffers from uneven pacing, weak villains, and a predictable, overlong screenplay.
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Release Date
28 May 2026
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
Tamil

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