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11 January 2024Tamil158 min

Captain Miller

6.99 reviews
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In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.

Critic Consensus

Captain Miller receives a broadly positive reception, with critics largely united in praising Dhanush's commanding performance as the central force of the film. The socio-political undertones addressing caste discrimination and colonial-era oppression are also widely noted as strengths, alongside Arun Matheswaran's distinctive directorial vision. The most common criticism is pacing — several reviewers flag the 158-160 minute runtime as uneven or slow-burning, with some moments failing to sustain engagement throughout.

9 reviews · 5 positive

Praised: Dhanush's commanding lead performanceCriticised: Sluggish pacing and uneven runtime

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Critic Reviews (9)

Siddarth Srinivas· OnlyKollywood
8.0
"Dhanush starring Captain Miller is a roaring action spectacle that breaks the shackles of the genre in Tamil cinema."
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Kirubhakar Purushothaman· Indian Express
7.7
"Dhanush's Captain Miller is a brilliant political drama in the guise of an actioner. There's not even a single moment in the entire 160 minutes of runtime where Arun Matheshwaran's script meanders."
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Sridevi S· Times Of India
7.0
"Dhanush stands tall in this class action film. With a socio-political undertone, just like Arun Matheshwara's previous films, caste discrimination is addressed."
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Umesh Punwani· KoiMoi
6.0
"The highlights of Captain Miller are Dhanush's electric presence coupled with the G.V. Prakash Kumar's immersive background score & Arun Matheswaran's vision to create a world never seen before. Don't call it a slow burn if things are burning very slowly; call it a very slow burn!"
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Divya Nair· Rediff
6.0
"With a runtime of 158 minutes, there are several instances where Captain Miller falls short of engaging you. However, when you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom."
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Gopinath Rajendran· The Hindu
"Despite a few shortcomings, Captain Miller is a huge step up for its filmmaker — whose style and socio-political takes need more praise — and is yet another feather to Dhanush's much-adorned cap. What would have otherwise turned into a one-dimensional role in the hands of an unseasoned artist, becomes a blank canvas for Dhanush to showcase his acting prowess and he delivers."
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Priyanka Sundar· Firstpost
"Captain Miller's progression from a simple young man to a man ridden with guilt and desperation, the cause and effect of his decisions, and its impact on his family, friends and community is a well-rounded story"
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Latha Srinivasan· Hindustan Times
"Captain Miller is a highly-engaging - but different - must-watch film this Sankranti. The Tamil star's ability to hold the audience's attention is well-known and he doesn't disappoint as Issa aka Captain Miller."
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Pranati A S· Deccan Herald
"Dhanush is fiery as his character transitions from an aspiring young soldier to a vigilante and finally emerges as the leader of his village, who helms a revolt against the British and the local king."
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Release Date
11 January 2024
Runtime
158 min
Language
Tamil
Genres
Action, War

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