Vikram Movie Review By Baradwaj Rangan | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Kamal Haasan | Vijay Sethupathi 

The only flaw in the movie (which only moms can identify): Nan Pro milk powder is supposed to be added to lukewarm water and not allowed to boil! Other than that, this movie is a masterpiece :)

My first ever FDFS in Australia... Kamal hassan nailed it.. His eyes..

Cheers for talented writers and directors getting absolute freedom to make whatever they want, however they want 🥂

BR appreciating a movie so quickly itself speaks about it. In Tamil cinema it's always Kamal vs Rest... Kamal movies are always performance packed, acting and content. Today people judge a success of movie by its collection's. But most of us failed to recognize & appreciate the hard work and performance. But Lokesh & Kamal finally nailed it. What a movie. Every character lived with it. Best point is handling all major.actors in one movie by giving equal importance. That's where Lokesh stands out. I don't know whether this movie will make 500 or 1000 Cr. But this Vikram is above all the BLOCKBUSTERS.Well done Vikram team.

2:16 Fahad is fantastic. He manages the considerable feat of almost stealing a Kamal Haasan movie. 🔥🔥🔥

Just finished watching this masterpiece. I wish I knew Tamil so that I could have understood the references to Kamal Haasan's previous films and eccentricities of the Tamil culture better. I am not fairly well acquainted to South Indian cinema but what I have come to love about Tamil cinema in particular is that it hits the right spot between the technical prowess of Malayalam cinema and the styling of the Telugu cinema. While it takes a some level of familiarity with film making to fully appreciate the beauty of Malayalam cinema, mainstream Telugu cinema over the years has come to become over-reliant on melodramatic portrayals and VFX. Here's where Tamil cinema shines, the writing is top-notch while the treatment is stylish just enough to keep you hooked. Lots of love from Uttarakhand to the Tamil film industry and the Tamil audience.

I think it's one of the few movies BR had it reviewed so early, which shows how much he liked it and how eager he was to express his thoughts to his viewers

would like to differ a bit, I think the emotional angle in kaithi was the driving force and in no way disturbing/ cliche/ cringe

I didn't even have to watch this to know BR liked it, I just saw the 6 minute runtime and knew he loved it. Can't wait to see this!

The smile on BR's face while starting the review is a statement enough Lokesh, you rocked it man. So many expectations but not a bit disappointed

Loved VJS mannerism and acting. There was a stunt scene in the marriage event, he gave jus a small glare which is terrific and new to say the least. FaFa is brilliant and his character arc is terrific. Kamal keeps coming with new emotions every time I witness him.

I was totally engaged with the movie from start to finish. Fafa, VJ and all the characters gave such a wonderful performance but Kamal's acting is a class apart and I wouldn't compare him with any other actor. In this movie his subtelty stood out for me. His interactions with the baby are priceless.

The way Lokesh pulled off this epic action adventure is just stupendous! Has its own flaws, but never fails to entertain us with perfect characters and performances. Kudos to Fafa for being a part of such a beautifully written character. And Kamal as usual brilliant!

BR - the only film critic wth the requisite credentials to analytically dissect & systematically sift the merits & demerits of a film, in its entirety. Been ardently following you since ur Indian Express days.

It's not for nothing that he won THREE National Awards (Moonram Pirai, Nayagan, Indian). Keep it coming Kamal ji...

@2:14 "Fahad almost stealed a kamalhassan movie"..Fafa ❤️🔥 lovers comeon

Seeing all stupendous reviews and BR sir's confirming with it 🥰🥰🥰🥰aah can't wait to watch it till tommorow 😁😁...AandaVAR darisanam 🤗🤗🤗

This movie MUST be watched twice. Trust me, the feel will be overwhelming the second time

Now Lokesh has learned to make commercial films complete action films and complete thriller films Now he will be now unstoppable

3:21 Anbariv is the action director 🤔 Aren't they 2 people? 2 brothers Anbu and Arivu who directed action for KGF series as well.

BR's smile reveals everything abt the movie. ... Tha after a very long time enjoying a good review for a KH review from all circle

What a fantastic film! #Vikram Lokesh Kanagaraj hits the ball out of the park. Artistic performance from Kamal Sir. Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil 🔥🔥

BR’s review seems very fanboy-ish, which is quite unlike him. While this is a very good movie, it’s not without its flaws, the main one being the extended climax sequence which could’ve been made shorter and more muted on the fireworks plus baby related drama. The Vijay Sethupathi character seems monotone with its sledgehammer like persona and could’ve been made more interesting with the cunning displayed by the Vedha character in Vikram Vedha. Kamal should stop spouting Americanisms like “attaboy” and “Roger that” and speak like a regular Indian. But the plot is fantastic and LK maintains a taut pace in the first half with Fahadh absolutely nailing it. LK’s Hollywood influences come through clearly: blue meth from Breaking Bad, Narcos references, Denzel’s self timed fights in The Equalizer, Tenet inspired background score in many scenes. The hand to hand fight scenes improvised by unusual things like a laptop(!) were excellent to watch.

I love your pronunciation... No awkward accent. No unnecessary enunciation... Just perfect to listen to

Omg, 1st time in Tamil film history 😍 for me it beats KGF, RRR, vijay sethupathi is always awesome when he does Villain but omg Surya took it to another level, awesome!!!!! Even though i only saw him like 5mins. Every character is perfect 🥰

We need more highly talented Indian writers and directors like him BUT our cinema has been mostly reactionary in terms of breaking the boundaries of filmmaking and storytelling and making landmark movies and defining genres and subgenres, this need to be changed as quick as possible and which requires our filmmakers and writers to give absolute freedom to make whatever they want however they want only then high quality original films could be made. I understand nothing is truly original in every level but still

After Kamal it is nadippin Nayagan suriya who nailed his character like a king🔥🔥🔥

The best 6 minute review without one spoiler.. you genius Baddie!

Mannn the smile on BR’s face at the start of the video😍

It's a must watch movie to experience all the most inspiring actors performances with full packkk action scenes and mesmerizing feel💝💝👏👏

Anyone here after watching Leo just to appreciate his previous works?

BR 's comments came in quite early, which shows he enjoyed reviewing it... Vikram seems to be a must watch movie.. all praise to Lokesh & team.. he has proved that content & good screen play writing is the most important aspect for a film rather than superstars... LkU 👍

I was waiting for this in the same level excitement with which i was waiting for Vikram movie

I'm not going to see this review now. But post release interview is compulsory. I think loki is also interested in conversing with you. Hope this time location will be different

Vikram is now officially BR certified✅

Now waiting for BR's analytical post release interview with Lokesh. Haven't seen Baddy so impressed by a recent commercial entertainer.

Fahad was awesome in the first half. Stole the show. Second half was a Kamal film. VJS's character could have been invisible if played by a lesser actor. But he does his part so well that it leaves a mark. But Suriya's five minutes were the real clincher that leaves everyone in anticipation. So much so that for the next 10 mins after the movie, I was vividly imagining the next movie with Suriya, Karthi and Kamal Haasan. Almost had the Katappa killing Baahubali effect from Baahubali 1. Can't wait for the next movie in this series with Suriya.

Anyone else noticed how Fahad sir was given the realistic investigation part while all the massy scenes were shared between Kamal Hassan Sir and Vijay Sir and of course half the cake went to Rolex Bhai. Really a spectacular film from a spectacular director. 😍😍

What a movie and what a theater experience it was, my best so far in the netherlands. Well crafted movie! And a fanboy sambavam for sure! Many were saying that the screenplay was slow and the character establishment went slow. A film of this scale and with connections to other parts needs an establishment like this. Kudos to all the technicians, actors etc.👏🏾 As a movie lover, this movie is in my opinion brilliant and my favorite!! NB it was pity to see that some “reviewers” from other states didn’t understand the essence of the film, moreover some were comparing it to KGF 2, are they really reviewers?!🤦🏾‍♂️ Ulaga nayagan, makkal selvan, fahad faasil and suriya, brilliant and electrifying performance👏🏾

I watched the FDFS at 10am this morning in Singapore. I felt the movie itself was very satisfying, like eating a very good plate of biryani 🙂 I’m going back for seconds on Sunday. Meanwhile I look fwd to what everyone else thinks.

The purest review you could see in the entire social media..the one normal cinema lovers deserve cutting miles ahead of the crap videos coming as reviews..

Loved the technical aspects observation on the movie will be observing it closely when i watch it again today Never get tired of the enthralling movie 🔥🔥🔥

குரு - ஆண்டவர் சிஷ்யன் - லோக்கி , சுப்பர் 🔥❤️ ஆண்டவர் , சிஷ்யன நம்பி னது வீண் போகல ❤️🙏🏽👏

Soon a DEEP FOCUS on Vikram with Lokesh Kanagaraj.

First ever genre specific film of tamil cinema, you raised the bar up for me

Fantastic experience... Had a blast at the cinemas ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The reaction when Kamal sir drives away, right before the intermisson. Thaa. Worthu

You r so happy right sir 🥰 your face showing the love u have towrds cinema, kamal hassan sir and lokesh kanakaraj sir

Was really nervous about the film will it be worth the hype. But it is way beyond worth the hype. It's a challenge to Hollywood kind of film making. Rather want to call it as our own version of "The Expandebles" Hope KH expands his universe. And LK definitely leaves a lasting stamp of his real style. Hope to see more. Arambikalama.... No it's Arambache...

Kudos for giving a great review without ANY spoilers whatsoever!!

Excellent review Mr. BR does the movie have younger age kamal, as there was a buzz over the internet before release.

Waiting for your review to book the tickets

Don’t know how many times I refreshed my screen just to see your review 😀😀😀

Everything topnotch by Loki😎 What a fanboy🔥 but I wanted ravi's voice in porkanda singam (anirudh's voice not good for it).Climax fight looked similar to Master(1 on 1).Also Vfx thing.

The happy smile which came along 1min 20sec sums the whole movie saying its a masterpiece ☺😊😁😍

Vijay needs to learn from Kamal Hassan. How Vijay destroy directors for his stardom.

I feel like the only thing that didnt work in the movie was the use of the song chakku chakku from Asuran. I think it doesn't have to be a Loki trademark in each movie.

I was actually disappointed when I saw Master. I thought is this what Lokesh made after all the hype he had? It wasn't a bad movie, it was half cooked. Like everyone was saying 50:50 movie. Gonna watch Vikram to watch The Lokesh Kanagaraj movie.

So happy for Lokesh Kangaraj and co

Just waiting for this review 🔥

Intro - no mention of VJS ... what is he trying to convey 🤔

Baradwaj sir, can you please teach our amazing Bollywood critics like Anupama, Sucharita and Desai how to watch and review movies without coming across as biased, arrogant and plain mean? Thank you.

One review that everyone waits for...

Never underestimate the audience. They deduced Rolex from car shot in the trailer. A direct nod to TSK.

Loved every bit of it. Going for it again!

If BR is awed then it’s a must watch by every movie buff world over…

Good to BR liked the movie overall... oh for christ sake, get over the jimikki scene in kaithi... 😃 galatta layum vandhu compliant panreenga!!

Awesome. Very excited for Lokesh. Pls review #Major too

Crisp and most accurate information. Perfect 💗 job .

Sir, please review some (not all, but st least some) Telugu movies too. Even if you cannot spot all the Easter eggs, your reviews would be a joy to watch. Not many reviewers speak about technical aspects like you do.

the biggest problem was the leak of Surya scenes, i mean, The scenes should've been a surprise adding it in the beginning was a major spoiler, imagine, Thinking the movie has ended and boom, Rolex reveal

I have watched all of your interviews which you took before the movie releases, particularly in telugu , tamil and kannada.. i have not seen any other.. you are such a decent interviewer and pulling the max info from Technicians, actor about movies ...You are rocking sir

What a review !! Hope to see the movie soon ..

As a Marvel fan I am happy to see Origin of Loki Verse. 2nd half mid unexpected goosebumps moment. FaFa is a Monster in acting it feels like I am traveling with him.I loved the intraction between Kamal and his grand child.VS's voice modulation not worked of me. Happy to see many familiar faces in this movie. Thats Amazing to see titles for old regiment candidates. I am energized to see Korean action vibe in this Movie also Loki gave importance to even small characters that spoke about the caliber of Loki.

This is how you should make commercial movies 🌋 Sorry commercial movie haters 😂

Woww !!!! More Excited to watch movie now

Sir Lights, Camera, Analysis please. I have so many questions in my mind which I am sure it would be cleared if you have a conversation with Lokesh sir.

petition to play "kandaa vara sollunga" everytime lokesh comes to an event

@2:31 perfect perfect perfect

Pumped up already.. waiting in the theater to experience this Magnum Opus 😍

Like the cornetto trilogy, i feel it's Lokesh's biriyani trilogy 🔥

Excellent review, without spoiling the full movie. Kudos

Fantastic review. Thank you for not having spoilers. I am watching it for sure!

Damn if this movie is what establishes the Lokeshverse then we're in it for a ride folks

It's not a Kamal class movie. It's Lokesh mass movie. I've not seen such an action movie in any Indian language. Brilliant acting, directing and bgm. Hats off to the team 👍👌👏

For me its Fahad Fasil who stole the show. I think this film is written arounf Fahad’s character and he did justice to it. When i left the theatre it was his character which i remembered the most, having said that VJS and KH did exceptionally well in their respective characters. Vikram is a nightmare for a movie fan.

Undoubtedly lokeshs best movie till date, Vikram rules and is pure

Was looking forward to your review... That spirit of Kamal haasan... That's why we need you Baddy! Enjoyed the movie and your review.

I think Kamal Hassan will get a national award for this role

Simply mind-blowing throughout ... 🔥 ...also you would have noticed that he didn't tell any negative point. When everything is positive , that is , i suppose, the success of a film

I have a great respect to you.. at the same time I hate reviews (not criticism) because.. by will or not u people give away so much of plot with reviews.. so this days it's like I watch the movie first and then the reviews😂

I watched this video without skipping single second. What made me watch it 1.BR with spot on review 2. the video is zooming in and out for every 2 seconds. I dont know if I am high or is it the method that kinda hypnotize to make the viewers give their full attention span . Drop a comment if you felt this

Major review sir ? Or some 10quesrions with Adivi Sesh ?

Can somebody tell me which is that retro song used in the movie.

Congrats n Cudos👌👏👍 to KH n LK for taking up our own "Cinematic Universe"... Eagerly waiting for next "Ensemble" movie... I have few points to discuss on the movie though... 1) How did LK belive that audience would justifiably believing Kamal is dead at the first scene? As much as it gives a high to put director name right after his death, feel like audience would have anyway anticipated 'hero would not have been dead right when movie is started!' 2) Dialogues of masked men / VJS / that burning man characters not clear (like that Bane from DarkKnightRises) 3) It is said in the film that Kamal has set up killing himself only to divert anybodys attention away from him as they will think some serial killing group is on the killing spree.. as audience we can/may think like that to divert us initially... but the actual first killer group (who killed Kali.JRam) should not think like that right? They must be terrified like "wtf, someone is trying to copy our methods??", right? This brings next question... 4) Why was ChembanVJose not shocked (bcz someone using his own method) while seeing someone was killing Kamal in the first scene? 5) Why did Kamal leave the bug there? Did he anticipate current black squad will come there eventually? If u say he forgot n missed out it there, why there was a scene about bug activating in audio-only mode and it is shown kamal hearing it and throwing it on fire? 6) Clear character sketch/motive of people with VJS (like bobby simha director in SoodhuKavvum, police boss of VJS in ChekaSivandaVanam) are not there... what was the deal that is happening on the Casino theatre with chennai maps n all? 7) that bobby simha director is what govt. officer? Why did the police expect him to give the container info and accept their security? 8) especially that police in that scene is good or bad? Does he know CVJose is involved in drug business and all? 9) why did CVJose didn't anticipate FahFas team will eventually find out everything and it will all fall back on them? 10) why did CVJose did not warn VJS about FahFas black squad and ask him to be alert in the first place? (Pest control in HollyWood is OK.. I don't know anyone of us using it in our country😃) 11) why govt disavowed kamals pilot batch and killed/tried to kill them all? What happened in 1991? (A leader's murder? If yes, whose side this Vikram as a character would have be on? Govt or opposite?) 12) fahfas and Vjs duel during that marriage func is not necessary in the story as i already said CVJose could have already warned VJS about fahfas team 13) what is the motive for fhfas to keep bombs inside VJS house? If u say he is fan of Vikram, at that point of time (while his team went in as Pest control), he possibly didn't even know that Vikram is alive and out on large.. which brings to next question... 14) exactly at what point Fhfas realises kamal is exblack squad? u may say right at the massive interval block when kamal reveals his face, but Fahfas already has his photo right? I am not getting as to at which exact point fahfas realised that 'this is my idol vikram'? 15) code red means all VJS drugs would be bombed.. but VJS dialog at that time not clear... why did kamal give him phone and made VJs to say Code Red... everyone knows it means some danger..(remember vjs is only grad doctor in his family) Some minor but key info below are not clear/not said: 16) where was Vikram all these years? Why specifically 5 yrs before Kali.JRam adopted him? (We can understand KJRam realises he is 'the' Vikram and thats why he names is son as Vikram.. but why 5 specifically yrs before? 17) except Kamal n Tina others family not clear not shown... 18) kamal has both old n young followers.. why not Fahfas team weren't aware about it? Is the Govt. recognize this Fahfas black squad?

What is that green color tablet VJS swallow before action scenes?

Anybody here who watched this film in Hyd in Tamil? Does it have subtitles? if yes, which cinema? Thanks in advance.

So soo sooooo relieved that you loved the movie Mr.BR....the icing on the cake after seeing a great movie is always hearing YOU rave about it so articulately!! You seem to be beaming just like all of us were after walking out of the hall!!

I am fired up to see the movie in theater with such a review :-)

Waiting to watch the film sir