Times Of India
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7.0
...to Arunkumar's credit, there is hardly any lull in the film for us to start thinking about such niggles, and we just go along on this entertaining ride.
Sethupathi
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Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 scored reviews · 3 not ratedVijay Sethupathi shines, but the film beneath him is well-worn territory.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
- Praised: Vijay Sethupathi's lead performance
- Criticised: predictable story and first-half flaws
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Critics received Sethupathi with broadly positive sentiment, with Vijay Sethupathi's performance as a cop drawing near-universal praise across reviews. The film was widely described as an entertaining masala entertainer, with several reviewers noting its well-paced narrative and refreshing characters. The most common criticism was that the story leans on predictable clichés and a weaker first half, with at least one reviewer characterizing it as a rehashed tale. The consensus holds that the lead performance elevates otherwise familiar material.
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BehindWoods
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6.0To sum up on a positive note, Sethupathi is still an enjoyable entertainer, with power packed performance from Vijay Sethupathi. Verdict: A rehashed tale with good mass moments and energetic performances...
Bollywood Life
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6.0If you are a fan of Vijay Sethupathi or want to see an ordinary story treated in a stylish, different manner, then do catch Sethupathi. Ultimately, it is an entertainer with some innovation.
Deccan Chronicle
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6.0Overall, Sethupathi is a well-made entertainer that is not to be missed!
DNA India
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6.0Don't miss Sethupathi as Vijay Sethupathi outshines many other heroes in Kollywood as the cop.
MovieCrow
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6.0A masala cop flick where the masala is kept at an optimum level. And the best part is that it hardly reminds you of any other film that had its hero don the khakee.
Rediff
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5.0Despite some predictable clichés, director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music. But it is the terrific performance of Vijay Sethupathi that makes it worth a watch.
BookMyShow
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Sethupathi is an engaging cop drama loaded with the right amount of action and thrill. This film is for fans of Vijay Sethupathi and for those who love action films.
Sify
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Sethupathi is a wonderfully written entertainer and it is a must watch!
The Hindu
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Sethupathi is one of those films with a second half so good that you are willing to forgive it its first-half flaws. Vijay Sethupathi, who we last saw playing a rowdy in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, shows that he can be just as good playing a character on the other side of the law.
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