Cast: Rajinikanth,Anushka Shetty,Sonakshi Sinha and others
Directed by : KS Ravikumar
Produced by : Rockline Venkatesh
Banner :Rockline Entertainments
Music : AR Rahman
Release Date : Dec 11 2014 12:00 AM
Raja Lingeswar (Rajinikanth) who is a godly figure for the villagers decides to built a reservoir (Mullaiperiyar Dam) to change their fortune forever. However, The English Government betrays him and compels him to leave the region. Movie shifts to present times where Young Lingaa (Rajinikanth) comes to know about his father and decides to fight for the villagers who were still deprived of their rightful share. Can Lingaa do what Lingeswaram couldn't? Was he able to settle scores with the rivals? Watch the film to know more!
Artists Performance:
Rajinikanth: He makes a comeback with a tailor-made subject. As Raja Lingeswar who is patriotic and the one who utters dialogue having philosophical touch with a lot of conviction, Thalaivar is outstanding. His screen presence, energy levels, style, attitude and dialogue delivery are simply superb. Its a treat to watch him back in action after many years and that's the biggest asset of 'Lingaa'.
Sonakshi Sinha: She appears in the Period set-up. As Village Belle who is fearless, This B-Town Babe looks great and performs very well. Her chemistry with Rajini is the one of the best elements in the movie.
Anushka Shetty : She plays Rajini's love interest in Present Times. As a smart Journalist, Anushka does a fine job.
Santhanam produces few laughs. Jagapathi Babu, Dev Gill and Others have been adequate.
Plus Points:
- Rajinikanth
- Flashback Episode
- Background Score
- Cinematography
- Production Values
Minus Points:
- Predictable Plot
- Climax
- Run Time (174.05 min)
Analysis:
KS Ravikumar choose a 'Pre-Independence & Post-Independence' subject inspired from the life of John Pennycuick for his reunion with Rajinkanth after 15 Years of All-Time Blockbuster 'Narasimha'.
AR Rahman's songs were passable but background score is exceptional. Ratnavelu's cinematography is flawless. Sabu Cyril's art direction is fabulous. Dialogues are excellent. Fights could have been better. Editing is not upto the mark. Production Values are fantabulous.
The plot resembles some of Rajini's past movies and it's predictable to say the least. A lot more intensity and gripping narration could have created wonders though. Of course, Rajini entertains with his trademark styles throughout the course of the movie. 'Lingaa' pleases all those die-hard Rajinikanth Fans to some extent but don't expect it to be anywhere close to 'Narasimha'!
Box Office: 'Lingaa' is certain to take an earth-shattering opening as advance booking for the Weekend has been fantastic. In all possibility, It is expected to be biggest opener ever for a South Indian Film. But, Will that be enough to rewrite 'Robo' records?
Verdict: Rajini's One Man Show!
