Jailer review: Rajinikanth starrer is a highly entertaining crowd-pleaser
Manoj Kumar R
Aug 10, 2023
Old trope, new angle
The question, 'Do you know who my father is?' has always been a sign of an inflated ego that has never been tested by the harsh realities of life.
Redefining
In Tamil cinema that question is being reinvented and cast in a positive light by a bunch of young filmmakers like Nelson.
Fan service!
Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth), an old house cat, is also known by another name — Tiger.
Crowd-pleaser
When his son is killed and his family is threatned, Muthuvel Pandian brings out all the big guns in spectacular fashion.
Superstar cameo
Nelson takes full advantage of Rajinikanth's stardom to infuse the movie with a strong sense of nostalgia.
Whistle worthy
Nelson playfully engages the audience by frequently posing the question — subtextually — "Do you know who he is?" wink-wink.
A hit!
Rajinikanth doesn't need to perform extraordinary feats. All he has to do is appear and flip a cigar into his mouth, the screen will set itself on fire.
Superstar in form!
Jailer is a highly entertaining crowd-pleaser. Nothing path-breaking but it is sure to become an enjoyable delight for the masses.