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The Ultimate Weapon
Tamil · Action
2h 40m · 26 Oct 2011
Music: Vijay Antony | DOP: Priyan | Writer: A.N. Balakrishnan, Mohan Raja, D. Suresh
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Velayudham follows the story of a simple toy shop owner who transforms into a vigilante superhero to fight against corruption and crime in his city. When a terrorist attack threatens the safety of the people, Velayudham takes it upon himself to bring justice and protect the innocent. The narrative combines elements of action, drama, and romance, weaving a tale of courage and sacrifice.
Velayudham delivers a commercial entertainer with a strong emphasis on action and heroism. The story is straightforward, focusing on the transformation of the protagonist into a vigilante, which is familiar but engaging for fans of the genre. The screenplay maintains a good balance between emotional moments and high-octane action sequences, though it occasionally leans towards predictability.
The pacing is brisk in the first half, establishing characters and setting up the conflict effectively. The second half intensifies with well-choreographed action scenes and a clear resolution, though some scenes tend to be melodramatic. The songs composed by Vijay Antony are catchy and blend well into the narrative, enhancing the film's entertainment quotient. The background score complements the mood, especially during the action sequences, adding to the overall impact.
Cinematography by Priyan captures the urban backdrop effectively, and the production values are solid. While the film does not break new ground, it succeeds as a mass entertainer with a mix of humor, romance, and action, catering well to Vijay's fan base and general audiences alike.
Vijay: Charismatic and energetic, Vijay carries the film with his screen presence and action sequences.
Genelia D'Souza: Offers a pleasant and supportive role with good chemistry alongside Vijay.
Hansika Motwani: Provides a lively and youthful presence, adding to the romantic subplot.
Santhanam: Delivers comic relief with timing that suits the film's tone.
Abhimanyu Singh: Effective as the antagonist, bringing menace to the role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Mohan Raja directs with a focus on commercial appeal, successfully delivering a mass entertainer that highlights Vijay's strengths. The writing is straightforward, prioritizing action and heroism over complexity, which works well for the target audience.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally appreciated Vijay's performance and the film's action sequences but noted the predictable plot and melodramatic elements. The music and background score received positive mentions for complementing the film's tone.
Final Box-Office Result
Velayudham released on 26 October 2011 (2011).
Velayudham is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Velayudham is available on YouTube, Sun NXT, Jio Cinema, YouTube, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Velayudham directed by Mohan Raja. Produced by V. Ravichandran.
Velayudham stars Vijay, Genelia D'Souza, Hansika Motwani, Saranya Mohan, Santhanam.
Tollybo rates Velayudham 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Velayudham composed by Vijay Antony.
Velayudham — Genre: Action, Runtime: 160 minutes, Language: Tamil.