Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022) User Reviews

E T : Extremely Terrible

[best-review · 5/10 · 10 March 2022]

The movie possesses a good concept or idea; however, the story development fails to live up to expectations. The screenplay comes across as cheap, lacking depth and creativity. The direction appears outdated, failing to bring a fresh perspective to the film.

As expected, Surya delivers a solid performance, showcasing his acting prowess. Vinay also impresses with his portrayal, while Priyanka's poor acting skills are limited to a single scene.

Overall, this film can be described as clumsy, old-fashioned, and ultimately boring. It fails to capture the attention and engagement of the audience, leaving much to be desired.

The message and the delivery makes this movie as worthy one...

[m-ramanan · 7/10 · 11 March 2022]

RATED 7/10 Language: Tamil Media Partner: Sun Nxt Source: Nil

Utter masala movie with bit tedious first half. First half is more of melodrama and repeated scenes from Pandiraj earlier movies. The movie start to pickup to high gear from the interval block.

The dance and action choreography are biggest minus points for the movie. The Songs are real speed breakers. The climax is bit dragged but cant close the masala movie better than this one.

The appreciable part is that the message delivered very well along with all other masala ingredients.

The message and the impact of the issue is conveyed in full and it makes this movie as worth a watch.

Mass entertainer!

[personalacc-87247 · 7/10 · 13 March 2022]

Feels good to watch Suriya's film in theatre after years.

It's definitely a hat-trick for Suriya after Soorarai Pottru and Jai Bhim

I felt like Sun Pictures could've worked more in the way marketing this film.

It didn't have much hype since the album, trailer and teaser was average.

Screenplay was really good, didn't feel like it was draggy at all, movie went quickly as it could.

A very good message delivered by the director.

Great cinematography work and awesome colour grade unlike typical colourful commercial theme.

Music was good too.

A must watch family entertainer!

I really wished D. Imman worked harder for the album.

A promising start, a disappointing finish

[bartom-612-185848 · 6/10 · 14 March 2022]

Similar to many movies of Surya the movie revolves around sending social message to the people and make the society a better place to live.

It is a very noble cause however the movie is supposed to address the problem and give the audience better solution on how they can overcome the fears; what happens to the culprits. But what it does is beats around the problem again and again without a solution or without even suggesting what could be done for a better society improvement.

That is one part of the problem with the movie, the other problem is unwanted sentiments and unwanted fight sequences and the screenplay is isn't just gripping enough to make you committed to the movie.

The premise is really good, the intro is very well made and the characters really do come together as a team and by the end of first half you get an actual sense of where this movie is headed and which is to to kill the evil element and bring peace and harmony to humanity.

But the second half the movie really disappoints, after the characters come out of the light and what is actually happening to them what are the problems they face in the society and how do they get into these situations, questions are being answered we expect some kind of smart thinking from the hero to nab the criminal and beat him in his own game.. in this case there was nothing it was just an old fashion hand on hand combat which was pretty disappointing.

So the movie starts off well, the pace is really good, songs on the apt places, the portrayal of the heroine is also really nice, but where it just goes downhill once it hits the intermission. After that there is no real answer what can be done or to say that what is the director trying to prove here so I just lacks that completeness, it just felt very rushed towards the end just to finish and was not really helpful.

The directors' take on the issue and few instances of brilliance are commendable, you will not be entirely disappointed and you will not be entirely happy so the movie is satisfactory.

Etharkum Thunindhavan (Take any risks) has taken few risks with plot which did not blend into the overall movie watching experience.

ET movie

[dheenatamilarasi · 8/10 · 10 March 2022]

Good film ...Surya sir acting so good... Bgm is poor background music better improvement imman do Hardwork for next movie.... Worthable movie..... May be i Am waiting vaadivasal... Surya sir my kind request pls change music director @actorsurya ...

A mass entertiner with an important social massage... loved watching it!

[oronnomridha · 7/10 · 10 April 2022]

Suriya sets a benchmark by selecting a mass and aslo masala entertainer script with a powerful social massage. Truly saying he didn't turn us down yet again. It's really a enjoyable film. The climax is the Hero of this movie. Definitely watchable.

Another star vehicle where soapiness overpowers the plot! [+44%]

[arungeorge13 · 4/10 · 7 April 2022]

The best scene in the film is when Suriya's character asks Priyanka's character - "Why do you need to be ashamed when none of it is your mistake?". It's a STATEMENT made! Otherwise, it's a pretty routine rural thriller with too many family sentiments thrown in. Suriya has a commanding screen presence, and he can land a punch or two pretty well. Still, the film's atrocious editing made me numb - persistently transitioning between dead-serious scenes and poorly executed cringe-comedy. The climax was also extremely annoying, with a woeful sermon to top it all.

SURIYA PERFECT COMEBACK AT THE BIG SCREEN WITH ENGAGING SCREENPLAY FROM PANDIRAJ

[skmenon1993 · 10/10 · 10 March 2022]

SURIYA-PANDIRAJ WATCHABLE COMBO...SAMMA PADAM.

The story is all about "WOMEN ATROCITY" & 2.5hrs movie was very engaging and interesting to watch as the screenplay was well executed.

On one hand, movie able to show the content but on the other hand it also added the elements of entertainment.

Action well choreographed. Songs were good especially the intro song was fabulous. Suriya presence on that intro song was a different level.

Suriya acting reminded us of his role in JAI BHIM.

Vinay Rai, perfect antagonist for this film.

Priyanka Arul, Soori, Sathya raj done good performance

Overall a watchable movie with the family as it has entertainment but a message which is very well required to our society and to our law.

Great Plot With Poor Execution

[rishalmuhammed-16643 · 6/10 · 7 April 2022]

I really liked the plot...but the output of the movie is so wasted....poor screenplay and poor acting.....It would be better if the movie narrated without considering the stars.....unwanted 2 songs and overdramatic scenes,the positioning of serious and comedy scenes alternatively made no sense.....

A very outdated Suriya movie

[joppanLive · 2/10 · 7 April 2022]

Never expect a movie like this from Suriya, especially after his last two brilliant movies - Soorarai Pottru and Jai Bhim. I was expecting another master class and booom!!! Within 5 minutes of the movie, I sadly realized my expectations are in vain. 'ET' is a very old fashioned movie which belong in early 1990s or 2000s, not in 2022. This is a old fashioned protector-story which don't offer anything new to the viewer. We still see outdated films like these comes once in a while, but never thought a super actor like Suriya (who works in quality movies) give date for one of such kind. Unbelievable. Not sure, what really attracted Suriya to this. The only saving grace in this tiresome movie is the songs. Overall, one of the weakest Suriya-movie in recent times.

Worth watching movie

[venkytherock · 10/10 · 10 March 2022]

What a great output of pandiaraj sir and surya sir deserves a best performance in his style all cast and crew at its top notch, brilliant movie I really loves a lot....

Surya and Pandiraj clueless in search of commercial hit...!

[PANDIAN120621 · 6/10 · 8 April 2022]

Pandiraj who is well known for his family values in his flick goes missing in search of commercial template,it's a disaster for Surya after a roaring sucess of "SOORARAI POTTRU"&"JAI BHIM",don't know why the hell chose this flick.... Overall it's a same old wine in the same old glass.

Extremely overrated

[jomy-augustine · 2/10 · 15 March 2022]

Please don't go by the ratings of 8.8/10.. probably this was only watched by Surya fans so far... There's nothing new. Poor script and inhumane execution. Poor direction... Poor casting... Only thing that looked crazily good in the film was Surya. But 0 for story... 0 for direction, 0 for casting.. 0 for overacting by the ladies who acted as mothers... Stop repeating same stuff.

Good entertainer!!

[sriramthestranger · 7/10 · 7 April 2022]

The plot looks straight out of 80s where our all-do-good hero tries to save the victims and bring justice. However, the plot twist and a good 2nd half makes for an interesting watch. Surya and Priyanka Mohan is brilliant while the antagonist character is pretty one dimensional with an extremely out-of-place artwork one cannot relate to. Good entertainer in Netflix!!

ET best commerical 10/10

[bala-80878 · 10/10 · 10 March 2022]

Suriya screen presence fire a iruku.. Priyanka, sathyraj,saranya, etc acting nice... Vinay pakka mass Ratnavelu cinematography bayangaram.

Editing semma Imman bgm Tharu maru Fights fire a iruku Pandiraj story direction worth Over all: action comedy sentiments ellam kalantha best commercial cinema ... must watch with family ...

Good topic to be covered

[pugazholi · 7/10 · 15 August 2022]

While there are few cinematic stuffs, the subject and the emphasis on raising boys well is worth a watch. Cast is good, from devadarshini to Saranya to illavarasu.

Storyline is messed up and no proper connectivity

[kalaieicc · 2/10 · 11 March 2022]

The concept for movie is nice. But the story is not in proper line but messed up. Disappointed because never focused on the core subject. Very disappointing and even the plotline is filled with loopholes.

Good Commercial Movie

[naveenece-20604 · 10/10 · 10 March 2022]

First movie started with terrific intro , Kanabiran ( Suriya ) intro scene was very well elevated , after that usual commercial elements in first half like cringe romance and.

It's not poor screenplay it's wrong screenplay

[RameshJ85 · 6/10 · 9 April 2022]

Serious point, why comedy scenes. Why Uttara puram and Dakshinapuram story narrated in beginning which is no strong connection to the main plot. Director could make some suspense and reveal one by one about Villain. When story is going with some serious track comedy entered . Not able to digest comedy and serious scenes at a time.

Completely failure screenplay

[vrc-87997 · 1/10 · 17 March 2022]

Script is perfect, but screenplay is very poor. It's overrated by fans.

Through this movie we have to understand surya going to enter into politics. It's not a place for that. Except MGR & Vijayakanth everyone failed (Rajni, Vijay)

If IMDb promote like this failure movie means it will destroy image of IMDb.

SURIYA Anna Rocks🔥👌🏻

[harikrishnansvnce · 9/10 · 10 March 2022]

A must watchable decent commercial movie with a strong message to our society.. Hatsoff to Suriya anna for selecting such a script.. Surely an hat trick BLOCKBUSTER for Suriya after the huge success of Soorarai Pottru & Jai Bhim.

A good watch due to Suriya's performance

[surajkailase · 7/10 · 9 April 2022]

Good story, good action, loved the performances but the negative role didn't felt that strong. Moves fast, doesn't bore or slows down too much. Still a good watch due to Suriya's performance.

It's Not a Surya Flim

[cyzkumar-55606 · 1/10 · 10 March 2022]

Most expected from Jai Bheem, but acting of Surya is artificially managed in entire flilm. Same kind of stories concept not fitted with Surya compare with Dhanush.

He want to say something for society, but all the time same route and same visuals not fitted for this movie.

Why did pandiraj change his route

[Moviebuff_Chennai · 6/10 · 2 July 2022]

A movie to just insult our tamil girls. The concept speaks like almost all tamil girls in a town are sexually violated and videographed by the villain & gang. Surya is the solo saviour to recover and save all of them...

It's too much to speak about the whole script and I simply didn't like this movie. I am a big fan of director pandiraj and I am half frustrated with the concept and with others - let me get out once.....

Kola Mass Entertainer

[rosheenkan · 8/10 · 10 March 2022]

Guys, don't listen to haters who spread negativity. They are trying to degrade the movie.

This will be the hit for Sun Pictures after the disappointing Annaatthe.

1st half: Suriya intro great followed by a best interval.

2nd half: Climax is amazing and the Thandavam bgm which will be used for climax exceeded my expectations.

ET have exceeded my expectations which is Thandavam bgm for climax. I think I may become a huge hit for Suriya.

Thus, ET may be a must watch for women and family audience.