Shriya and RajnikantOne of the biggest stars of Indian cinema and a trendsetting director-the combination set fans and audiences into a tizzy. Shivaji, setting records even before its release, is perhaps the most highly anticipated movie of this year. Alas, as it is bound to happen, sky high expectations bring slight disappointment. Read on.
Plot Shivaji returns from the US with the intention of establishing schools, colleges and hospitals for the poor. The officials, from clerks to ministers, ask for their share in the pie. Fed up after facing hurdle after hurdle, he decides to tackle it uniquely. Adishesu runs a medical college and hospital, minting money and wanting Shivaji out of his business. A master plan is launched to eliminate black money from the country, and Shivaji becomes The Boss of the system.
Story, Screenplay and Direction In the first half we see Shivaji trying in earnest to help the poor, and his love story also is in focus. There are good songs, good humor and factors like editing, dialogues and screenplay make it an interesting watch. The second half begins on a high note, but as it proceeds, it drags like never before. Even Rajni's style and charm can only push the movie a little, the rest depends on the screenplay. And it falls short at this very place.
There is very little logic in the climax. Facts about electrocution, CPR and others are distorted and used for the movie. The expectation that a viewer has after watching the first half falls terribly short. Rajni shines through from the first frame, Vivek gets his share of the limelight, Suman looks the part and Shriya cries a lot (though she looks pretty in the songs).
