‘Varisu’ viewers’ review: Just for Thalapathy Vijay fans; good family entertainer; mixed verdict

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Bengaluru, Jan. 11 (EMN): Thalapathy Vijay has teamed up with Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally, known for his family-oriented movies, for “Varisu”, which hit the screens worldwide on Wednesday.

Produced by Dil Raju, Pearl Potluri, Param Potluri and Sireesh, “Varisu” features Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, while actors like R Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Khushbu, and Yogi Babu play the supporting roles.

The Tamil movie has music scored by S Thaman, cinematography by Karthik Palani and editing by Praveen KL.

“Varisu” story

Businessman Rajendran (Sarath Kumar) controls the lives of his two sons — Jai (Srikanth) and Ajay (Shaam). However, his third son Vijay (Vijay) wants to be independent and does not like to be his father’s puppet.

Meanwhile, Rajendran soon realises the capabilities of his three sons and the story takes a twist when he takes an important decision to take his empire forward. One has to watch to movie to know what follows next.

First of all, “Varisu” has a wafer-thin storyline. The first half struggles to hold the viewers’ attention, but the second half is quite engaging. However, the biggest strength of the movie is Vijay. His acting and humour turn even an ordinary scene into an extraordinary one.

However, female lead actor Rashmika Mandanna has nothing much to do in the film. The visuals and music add value to the film but the lack of a strong villain turns out to be a major drawback. Overall, it is just an average film.

So, what do netizens’ say about “Varisu”? Read on to know…

Sridevi Sreedhar wrote: ‘#Varisu 4/5 (stars). After a breezy, entertaining first half it is Dharmayudham in the second half as #Thalapathy says! A Perfect Pongal treat for families who are sure to enjoy it. Go for it! #Vijay fans, this one is designed for u and ur family! #VarisuPongal #VarisuReview.’

Another by the user name T H M wrote: ‘#Varisu review from ONLY KOLLYWOOD. Thalapathy Vijay delivers a comfortable and enjoyable performance as Vijay Rajendran and it is refreshing to see him in a role that is devoid of any sort of violence. #Varisu Review 3.5⭐️ One-man show w/ a lot of unnecessary baggage’.

‘Mark is for #ThalapathyVijay his dance & playful presence. Still a go, but start paging for Lokesh & Atlee. At S$17-$20, mark-up 100% higher than other films (incl #Hindi) satisfying only #Tamil audiences🛰️🇸🇬🌎’

Valaipechu J Bismi: ‘Unsatisfied content and screenplay; 4 songs in first half- this will be suitable only for Telugu industry not for tamil industry. Emotional scenes have failed to connect with the audience. Disappointed 3 hrs. Over-all rating: 2.5/5. #VarisuReview #VarisuFdfs #Vaarasudu #valaipechu.’

Pradeep Kumar: ‘#Varisu first half : #Thalapathyvijay & #YogiBabu comedy big plus, first half filled with sentiment, fun, mass in correct measure. #VaaThalaivaa #JimmikiPonnu Visual Treat..Total 5 songs.. You will enjoy stylish Jolly #Thalapathy.. Interval Block #TheBossReturns 😎🔥’

“#Thalapathy oda screen presence summa fire..fire..🔥 #SJSuryah Guest role sema. Voting scene verra level… 1st half la iruntha sentiment 2nd half la work aagala👎 #Ranjithame song😍 #TheeThalapathy all good.. Overall feel good movie💯🤙 #VarisuReview – 85/100 (sic),” he added.

Ramesh Bala: ‘It’s #Thalapathy @actorvijay show all the way.. Looks young and fresh.. He has done humour.. #JimikkiPonnu Good Visuals.. @iamRashmika @iYogiBabucomedy is good…guess mass and action reserved for 2nd half..Has all the ingredients of a family entertainer..will work with family audience and #Thalapathy fans.. 👍 #Varisu 1st half: colorful.. fun..father – sons conflict..’

Nasir Ahmed: ‘Just completed watching #Varisu. It’s a good family entertainer. Family will love this kind of story so it’s a win for #ThalapathVijay Anna. I also enjoyed watching chemistry between @actorvijay and @iamRashmika Beautiful pair. #VarisuReview #VarisuPongalWinner #VarisuPongal2023.’

Rajasekar: ‘All the improvisations done by #ThalapathyVijay in #Varisu worked superbly, what a performer he is! The self-deprecating humour 😅😅👌 Going to be a big blockbuster 💥

3.25 out of 5. A feel-good family entertainer with ample mass moments and good message. Will definitely work with the masses and families. #ThalapathVijay  and @directorvamshi have delivered an enjoyable entertainer for this Pongal!’

‘Thalapathy Vijay’s comic histrionics is what making even the sentimentally tried and tested sequences enjoyable. @MusicThaman has superbly elevated the emotional and mass moments. Winner! #Varisu first half – Theri 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #ThalapathyVijay is firing all the cylinders in style! Terrific is the word. @directorvamshi has delivered a beautiful family entertainer with superb mass moments! @MusicThaman take a bow, what a powerful score!

‘After @actorvijay, @realsarathkumar and #Jayasudha are two pillars. The emotional sequences working like charm! Will work with the families for sure 🙌.’

Sidhu wrote: ‘Idea of #ThalapathyVijay to do a full-fledged family entertainer amidst many action films has worked wonders 👏 #Varisu is getting a fantastic response from all round and is on its way to become a big blockbuster. @directorvamshi has made the MEMORABLE film he was talking about!

‘Much rumours about #ThalapathyVijay and his father in the recent times but the actor answers everybody on screen with a terrific scene in the first half 👏👌 after all, #Varisu is about a son mending his relationship with his dad and loving his mom to the moon. Relatablemaxx!

‘#Varisu: What a fantastic cameo by @iam_SJSuryah. Those ten minutes in the film along with #ThalapathyVijay’s histrionics were so good in the second half. A proper high moment right when the film demanded it. #TheeThalapathy 🔥

‘Full credit to @MusicThaman for elevating each scene in a new style, and the songs are all super enjoyable on screen. Be it rap or emotional BGMs, the composer has really tightened the screws here. Best one – Ranjithame!

‘This is easily the most fun that #ThalapathyVijay has had playing a role in recent times, bringing back memories of his films from the early millennium. So many enjoyable throwbacks to his popular and blockbuster films too, nothing looked forced here. That’s the win!’

Valaipechu J Bismi: ‘#Varisu below par 1st half! Movie is a typical family drama so far but moves at a very slow pace and feels like a serial. Other than a few entertaining bits and the interval sequence, nothing stands out. Verdict: Flop; Rating: 2/5.’

Ashish_KumarVJ: ‘#VarisuReview good feel, pakka family entertainment💥 @directorvamshi sir again do the film with Vj na @MusicThaman neethaam le muthu, antha havoc brothers song release pannunga pls. The real family entertainer is back @actorvijay. My rating: 3.5 / 5 #Varisu #VARISUGalaBegins.’