AR Murugadoss, Sivakarthikeyan & Rukmini Vasanth’s Horrible Film Will Increase Your Respect Towards Sikandar

RATING – ⭐ 1/5*

Madharaasi Review movie Talkies:

Before audiences could even recover from the trauma called Sikandar, AR Murugadoss has already returned within six months with Madharaasi. Honestly, doctors say one shouldn’t go through two major attacks in such a short span — but here we are, somehow surviving this cinematic disaster. If Sikandar was bad, Madharaasi is worse. There is simply no debate about it. This isn’t just a creative misfire; it’s an unpardonable mistake from a filmmaker who once gave us such good films but seems to have lost his grip nearly a decade ago. The film is a confused mess from the word go. It has no head, no tail, and definitely no soul. The storyline itself is rubbish, but what makes things unbearable is the sloppy execution. Clocking at almost 2 hours and 45 minutes, it is torture to sit through. I wonder how this script was ever approved on paper, let alone cleared at the edit table. It is nothing short of ridiculous.

Madharaasi Story:

The Story follows Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan), who falls in love with Malti (Rukmini Vasanth). Soon, Malti discovers that Raghu has been suffering from mental health issues since childhood, after tragically losing his parents and family members in an accident. This trauma manifests as hallucinations, making him act like a “messiah of the poor.” Malti is drawn to this side of him, but when she realizes it’s actually a severe medical illness — specifically Fregoli delusion — she distances herself, sacrificing her love. This rejection worsens Raghu’s condition, driving him toward suicidal acts. Out of nowhere, a police officer drags him into a high-stakes mission, turning him into the unlikely centerpiece of a cops-versus-smugglers battle. With Malti’s life ultimately in danger, Raghu is forced to fight two dangerous gang leaders, Virat (Vidyut Jammwal) and Chirag (Shabeer Kallarakkal). What follows is meant to be a gripping showdown but instead turns into a headache-inducing circus.

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AR Murugadoss truly deserves recognition — unfortunately, for the worst script of the year. The writing is juvenile, half-baked, and completely fake. You can predict what’s coming from a mile away, but even those predictable beats play out in the most ridiculous ways possible. Instead of enjoying the ride, you end up hating every single moment. Whether it’s the love Story, the attempt at portraying a psychological condition, or the forced cop-versus-criminal angle, everything collapses under the weight of Murugadoss’ trashy writing. At this point, it’s not a mistake anymore — it feels like a cinematic crime.

Madharaasi Cast:

Coming to performances, Sivakarthikeyan is a massive letdown. His portrayal is irritating to the core, with exaggerated childish expressions and mannerisms that make no sense for a mature man. Watching him behave like a kid pleading for candy is not just illogical but painfully grating. Rukmini Vasanth, despite her beautiful screen presence, fails miserably in terms of acting. Her character is supposed to be a medical student but comes across more like an immature backbencher from junior college. Vidyut Jammwal is the only bright spot, impressing with his physique, style, and action moves. He deserves far better writing than what he’s been handed here. Among the supporting cast, Biju Menon is passable, Shabeer Kallarakkal is strictly okay, while Vikranth and Aadukalam Naren deliver decent work. Rishi Rithvik and the others are at least somewhat watchable.

Technically too, Madharaasi falls flat. The dialogues lack punch, the supposed “massy” moments don’t land, and the action sequences, while stylish initially, become exhausting as they drag on. The climax fight alone stretches for nearly 20 minutes, testing every ounce of patience. It feels like the action choreographer was more interested in shooting a flashy behind-the-scenes reel than delivering a coherent scene. Music doesn’t help. The sound design is unnecessarily loud, often to the point of irritation, while the cinematography is uninspired. Poor color grading further lowers the visual quality, though the production design is decent considering the budget. But the biggest disappointment is AR Murugadoss himself. This is the man who once made sharp, intelligent films like Ghajini and Thuppakki, films that combined commercial flair with storytelling finesse. That filmmaker is nowhere to be seen today. Madharaasi doesn’t just lack his old spark — it feels like the work of someone who has completely forgotten the basics of filmmaking. This isn’t about high expectations; it’s about delivering something even remotely watchable. Sadly, Murugadoss has failed miserably.

Madharaasi movie Review:

As a whole, Madharaasi is not just bad — it’s one of the most frustrating films of recent times. From weak writing to unbearable performances, from overstretched action to lifeless direction, it is an all-round disaster. It increases your respect for Sikandar — and that says everything. If you value your time, sanity, and money, do yourself a favor: skip this one without a second thought. That’s not a suggestion — it’s an order.

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