“Raayan” Movie Review: Exploring the Action-Packed World of “RAAYAN”
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Newzdaddy Ratings: 2.5 *** / 5
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Writer and Director: Dhanush (Directorial Debut)
Lead Stars Cast: Dhanush, Amla Paul, Prakash Raj, Nithya Menon, Aparna Balamurli, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Anikha Surendran
Music: A. R. Rehman
Uniqueness: Directorial Debut of Dhanush, impressive way of screenplay and storytelling.
Recommended or Not ?: One-time watch if you are an action lover.
Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes
Friends, there is a lot of buzz in the cinema halls today with the movie “Deadpool and Love”. But besides that, there is a Tamil movie in the theatres called “Raayan,” which has also been released in Hindi dubbed version. I watched the Hindi dubbed version, and today we’ll discuss my opinion on it in this review.”
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“Raayan” Movie Review: Plot and Storyline
The action thriller “Raayan” is set in Tamil and follows Raayan, the title character, as he explores the grim underground. Raayan’s desire for vengeance following the horrific murder of his family is the central theme of the movie. Raayan’s quest becomes one of self-discovery and vengeance as he ventures more into the underground.
The plot of “Raayan” is not particularly groundbreaking and nothing new; it mostly relies on underworld drama and retribution clichés. Raayan’s journey for revenge is replete with cliched turns and turns that are a lot of similar stories from mafia movies. The film’s execution and tempo keep viewers interested even though the premise isn’t new.
“Raayan” Movie Review: Acting
One of “Raayan”‘s best aspects is the acting. In addition to acting as the film’s director, Dhanush also plays the lead role of Raayan, which he does quite well. He does a convincing and compelling job of portraying a man who is driven by revenge. Raayan’s brother is portrayed by Sudeep Krishna, who gives the role nuance and highlights his unrealized potential. With an exceptional performance, S. J. Surya makes a lasting impression and lends credibility to the movie. With her portrayal of Durga, Dushara Vijayan dazzles, highlighting her unwavering affection for her older brother.
Sudeep Krishna portrays the emotional weight of his character’s bond with Raayan with great depth in his performance.
J. Surya plays the part with charisma and intensity, giving an amazing performance. His performance stands out as one of the movie’s highlights and greatly enhances the narrative’s overall impact. Surya’s acting talent is demonstrated by his ability to control the screen and elicit a powerful emotional response from the audience.
“Raayan” Movie Review: The Direction
It’s an amazing directing debut for Dhanush. Even though this is his debut picture as director, he manages the project with a level of maturity and skill that belies his youth. The movie has a steady pace throughout, especially in the second section when it hits its maximum tension and holds it there beautifully.
“Raayan” Movie Review: Cinematography
The film “Raayan” features remarkable cinematography. The movie has a strong visual presence thanks to its well-choreographed action sequences and thoughtful use of lighting to heighten the tension in each scene. The overall aesthetic appeal of the movie is greatly enhanced by the efforts of the cinematographer.
Raayan” Movie Review: The Screenplay
The screenplay for “Raayan” is excellent in execution even though it doesn’t bring anything novel to the revenge drama genre. The audience is kept interested in the story the entire time. The tale is effectively set up in the first half, and viewers are kept fully engaged in Raayan’s journey by the second half’s high degree of tension.
“Raayan” Movie Review: Positive Points
- Performances: Dhanush, Sudeep Krishna, and S. J. Surya had excellent performances.
- Direction: Dhanush makes a confident and accomplished directing debut.
- Cinematography: Eye-catching, with skillfully performed action sequences and clever lighting design.
- Music: The film’s dramatic and poignant scenes are enhanced by the background score composed by A. R. Rahman.
“Raayan” Movie Review: Negative Points
- Storyline: Based on well-known revenge and underworld drama clichés, the plot is not very inventive.
- Editing: To increase pacing, the film may have benefited from a tighter edit, with 15-20 minutes removed. The length of the film is a bit longer in my opinion.
- Slow Motion: In certain action situations, the excessive use of slow-motion effects lessens their effectiveness.
- Plot: Nothing innovative or unique in the story, same old “Badla” story.
“Raayan” Movie Review: Conclusion
Despite having a well-known plot, “Raayan” is a skillfully done action thriller that captures the attention of spectators with its powerful acting, outstanding direction, and excellent technical abilities. Dhanush’s ability and adaptability in both domains are demonstrated by his twin roles as lead actor and director. Fans of the genre will find the picture to be worth seeing despite its lack of novelty in a narrative, which may disappoint those looking for something fresh and new.
