Thalapathi

the big screen happened today! Text book of how to make an aesthetic commercial film with core ideas and characters adaptation from another medium. At this time, I noticed how some of the scenes go without big background scores and instead they used natural elements like wind, fire burning sounds in the background. Easily one of the best performances of Rajnikanth. The reactions and responses he gives when he knows who his mother shows what a performer he is. Mamookka on the other hand scores in his given space with a perfect partnership with Rajni. Ilaiyaraja is the backbone of the film. A cinematic masterclass from Mani sir and team.