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Release Date : July 28, 2023

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Priya Prakash Varrier, Ketika Sharma, Brahmanandam, Raja Chembol, Rohini Molleti, Tanikella Bharani, Urvashi Rautela

Director: Samuthirakani

Producers: T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibotla

Music Director: Thaman S

Cinematographer: Sujith Vaassudev

Editor: Naveen Nooli

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Bro is a special film for mega fans as it marks the coming together of Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej. The movie, directed by Samuthirakani, is a fantasy comedy-drama. Star director Trivikram penned the screenplay and dialogues. Amidst a massive fan frenzy, Bro hit the screens today, and let’s see how it is.

Markandeya, a.k.a Mark (Sai Dharam Tej), is always swamped with work, and he is the only earning member in his family. Mark is in love with Ramya (Ketika Sharma), but he neither spends time with his lady love nor his family as he has a lot of responsibilities to deal with. One day he dies in a road accident, and Mark’s soul meets Time God, a.k.a Titan (Pawan Kalyan). Mark requests Titan to give him a second chance in life so that he can fulfill his obligations. Titan gives 90 days time to Mark, and he hangs around Mark during this period. The rest of the film is about how Mark fulfills his commitments.

Plus Points:

The movie banks heavily on the performance and charm of Pawan Kalyan. The star actor is at his absolute best in Bro, and his screen presence is full on throttle. His entry scene is pure goosebumps stuff, and Pawan gave his best throughout. He evokes laughs in a few scenes with his antics. But the best part about Bro is the looks of Powerstar, which are far better than his recent flicks.

Sai Dharam Tej gives a decent performance in this fantasy drama. A few scenes between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej came out well, and they will appeal to mega fans. The way Pawan teases Sai Dharam Tej initially is funny.

The first half has decent moments which keep the film going. Ketika Sharma does well despite her limited screen presence. It was good to see Brahmanandam and Pawan in a single frame once again. Rohini, Ali Reza, Vennela Kishore are okay in their respective roles.

Minus Points:

The movie has a nice message which emphasizes that it is more important to live in the present than worry about the future. But this has been marred by many dull scenes. The film is weak on the emotional front as the relationship between Sai Dharam Tej’s character and his family isn’t showcased well. A few scenes looked artificial. Priya Prakash Varrier has nothing much to do in the film. Had the emotions been presented even better, the message could have been more impactful.

In order to please the fans, the director added many references of Pawan Kalyan’s old songs. Though they are enjoyable initially, they become boring after a point in time. These scenes might appeal to fans, but for others, these portions will turn out to be tedious due to their over usage. Also, the movie doesn’t have a proper flow, and even a few decent scenes lacked impact due to their placement.

Except for Bro title song, the other songs are a huge drawback in this biggie. The film’s tempo goes down further during these songs, and they add no value to the proceedings. There should have been solid drama to take things to a further level, but that didn’t happen here. A few bland scenes could have been edited out to make things interesting.

Technical Aspects:

Though Thaman’s songs aren’t great, his background score is good. The music director tried to lift many scenes through his background score. The cinematography by Sujith Vasudev is neat. The production values are fine, but the VFX works could have been a lot better. The editing is sloppy, and a few portions could have been trimmed.

Coming to the director Samuthirakani, he did a passable job with the film. His focus was more on making the film appeal to the fans, but the emotions took the beating. A few redundant scenes could have been avoided totally. Pawan did his best to gloss over the loopholes.

On the whole, Bro is a fantasy drama that relies heavily on the performance of Pawan Kalyan. The star actor’s mannerisms and style will go well with fans. Sai Dharam Tej does a neat job, and a few of his scenes with Pawan came out well. The first half has some moments going its way. But the way emotions and drama is handled is not great. A few bland scenes will bog down the impact. Bro will appeal to fans, but for others, it will end up being an okay watch. Hence it is suggested to keep your expectations in check.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5

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'Bro' Movie Review: What The Hell, Bro!

Movie: Bro Rating: 2/5 Banner: People Media Factory, Zee Studios Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Priya Prakash Varrier, Ketika Sharma, Brahmanandam, Subbaraju, Urvashi Rautela and others Screenplay and dialogues: Trivikram Srinivas Music: S Thaman Director of Photography: Sujith Vaassudev Editor: Naveen Nooli Production design: A.S. Prakash Producer: T G Vishwa Prasad Directed by: Samuthirakani Release Date: July 28, 2023

Although there isn't as much hype surrounding it compared to Pawan Kalyan’s previous films, "Bro" is certainly one of the most anticipated films of the year. In the film, Pawan Kalyan played a god, and it also starred his nephew, Sai Dharam Tej. 

Let's see how this film turned out.

Story: Mark (Sai Dharam Tej) is the oldest of three siblings, with two sisters and a younger brother. He lives with his mother and sisters, and he is always looking for ways to make money, never giving his time to anyone, not even his girlfriend Ramya (Ketika Sharma). In addition, he is a control freak.

He gets killed in a car accident on his way from Vizag to Hyderabad.

Mark begs Time, also known as Titan (Pawan Kalyan), the god of time, for more time so that he can complete his duties. Titan agrees, but only for the next 90 days.

How will Titan teach Mark the true meaning of life in the next 90 days, and what will Mark do in those 90 days?

Artistes’ Performances: Pawan Kalyan appears throughout the movie. Despite denying being God and referring to himself as Time, Pawan Kalyan's role is intended to be another version of "Gopala Gopala." His style, reminiscent of some of his older films, seems okay at first, but the role becomes more casual after a while. Pawan Kalyan's only activity in the film is walking or sitting and mouthing philosophical dialogues.

Sai Dharam Tej fits the bill. The main road accident in the story resembles his real-life accident. However, his performance is fairly routine, and he appears to be out of shape.

The banter between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej contains moments of laughter, which may appeal more to fans than to the general audience.

Priya Prakash Varrier portrays Sai Dharam Tej's sister. Ketika Sharma's screen time is limited. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, as well as Tanikella Bharani play irrelevant roles. Raja Chembolu is okay.

Technical Excellence: Among the technical departments, cinematography is one that stands out. Sujith Vasudevan's work is especially noticeable in the sequences of Pawan Kalyan's entrance and the final scenes.

Thaman's songs aren't particularly catchy. The dialogues are merely adequate, nothing to write home about.

Highlights: The message

Drawback: No strength in the second half Pawan Kalyan’s character design Lack of strong emotions Weak songs

Analysis "Bro" is a remake of the Tamil film "Vinodaya Sitham," which was also directed by Samuthirakani. Simply put, it's the tale of a man who, after dying, is given the opportunity to make amends for his mistakes. The storyline is extremely familiar.

There are two major changes in the Telugu adaptation. In the Tamil version, the protagonist is a middle-aged man with a wife and two daughters. Here, the protagonist is a young man played by Sai Dharam Tej. Another difference is the casting of a major star like Pawan Kalyan in the part of "time." In the Tamil version, Samuthirakani played the role of "time."

Although these two alterations may have held promise on paper, they are not effective on the screen.

The first half of the film moves quickly, establishing Sai Dharam Tej's family and life, as well as the accident and his meeting with time. Time agreeing to give Sai Dharam Tej another 90 days to live, and so on, are narrated with a dose of comedy. Pawan Kalyan recreating some of his popular songs sounded funny at first. However, after the intermission, the film takes a complete 180-degree turn. It becomes too simple to take the proceedings seriously.

The writing's hollowness comes to life in the second half. All of the incidents or sequences are overly predictable. Furthermore, Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej's bar conversation and Tanikella Bharani's comedy track look ridiculous. The character of Prudhvi has no significance in the story.

Pawan Kalyan's re-enactment of old songs has also grown tedious at this point. In one scene, Pawan Kalyan simply rolls on top of a vehicle and laughs. Such sequences demonstrate that the team does not have enough material for the runtime.

Though the story's philosophy and message - everything happens for a reason and that we should treat others with kindness and compassion - are admirable, the resolution is too formulaic. 

Attempts to make Pawan Kalyan's character more commercial have backfired and hurt the story. The soul of the original movie is gone. This is why the story loses its momentum in the important and final act.

Plus, the soundtrack is not the film's strong suit.

Overall, "Bro" has a promising start, and Pawan Kalyan's early sequences are entertaining, but the film loses steam as it becomes more routine. It also has plastic emotions. There is a lack of strength in the writing, and the important sequences feel rushed.

Bottom Line: Poor Writing

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'Bro' movie review: A fantasy drama on time that makes two hours feel like forever

Ten minutes into the film, Markandeya alias Mark (Sai Dharam Tej) dies in a car accident that he is seemingly responsible for. A shot of a white car tumbling across a highway cuts to darkness. We slowly see Mark emerge, unharmed, crying out for help. We then see the silhouette of a man, the superstar himself. Mark yells, “Who are you? Where am I? Show me your face.” No response. Then we get the cue. “Power ledha.” The lights shine on, revealing the power star himself, dressed in his famous Vayyari Bhama garb, dancing to the song. Then we see something downright farcical. The man is dancing, well, swaying lightly, as we see him morph into double, triple and multiple identical translucent figures, moving along to the acoustic hook from Vayyari… All the build-up and tease, followed by that one meta line acting as an OTP for the hero to emerge. Phata poster, nikla hero. Phir kya? It is all downhill from here, my friends, as the rest of the film goes on to replicate the heartbreaking mediocrity the Ameerpet edit of VFX Pawan Kalyans displayed. 

For the most part, Bro is Mark’s story. He gets the Arjun Reddy style unlikeable-but-successful character arc. He finishes an entire workout but leaves his breakfast halfway. He will pay for his sisters’ education but never pays attention to them. He is also extremely fastidious with his time. He fires people on a whim because they have dared to waste his time. He sees his girlfriend Ramya (Ketika Sharma) as an appointment to be squeezed in between work and more work. Mark’s loved ones are the opportunity cost he voluntarily incurs for a coveted promotion in his company. Bro, in that way, is quite the apt title here, considering the whole ‘time is money, money is success’ mantra that drives Mark is also the beloved gospel of our podcast ‘bros’.  

Samuthirakani and his writer-collaborator Trivikram are more inclined to present Mark in a grudgingly positive light, but more on that later. Pawan Kalyan is time, here. If Anne Hathaway suggested that time can be a physical dimension people can climb up and down like a hill in Interstellar — Samuthirakani wants us to know that time can also be reimagined as this demigod superstar we have all grown up loving. 

But who really is this personification of time? This is where the movie entropies rapidly. Trivikram steps in to deliver some philosophical one-liners, which quickly turn into unsubtle digs against a certain Chief Minister. We also have Thaman’s rousing Sanskritised background score trying its best to defibrillate this otherwise comatose film. When we combine Thaman’s contributions with the fact that Bro is alternatively titled Bro The Avatar — we might just be talking about Kaala Bhairava, the Shaivite manifestation of time, reality and retribution. But this is a wasted conclusion since we see Pawan Kalyan’s character borrow his character traits from his own film-mythos-graph. In OMG (Pawan Kalyan features in this film’s Telugu remake), Akshay Kumar’s Sri Krishna apes the character traits of the latter. So we see this actor play the flute, carry a peacock feather keychain and inhale blocks of butter from Paresh Rawal’s fridge. But here, Pawan Kalyan’s Time mowa bro is a highlights reel of the actor in his prime. He prefers chai from a cutting glass (like his character from Thammudu), sings Aadavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule in a car and dances to Jalsa Jalsa in a pub. Costume designer Neeta Lulla chimes into the film’s overall meta-ness, her costumes are an ode to the actor’s clutter-breaking, forever cool fits from the 2000s. 

At this point, a senior star paying meta lip service to his older, more iconic roles is not new. Lokesh Kanagaraj did it with Kamal Haasan in Vikram. Closer home, Bobby Kolli pulled it off with clap backs to vintage Chiranjeevi in Waltair Veerayya. But the trick misfires with Bro, especially considering Kushi, Jalsa and Tholi Prema had some wide and successful re-releases at a time as recent as last year. Speaking of which, how did a song from  Bheemla Nayak feature in this vintage mix? I get that time is relative and stories are subjective, but the only way ‘one year back’ would count as vintage is if human beings had a lifespan of three years. The shtick feels a lot more tired when you realise that Pawan Kalyan is running his own experiments with time, using his past career to propel his future one — cinema be damned.

The rest of the film does little to help its own case. Bro is a remake of a Tamil feature that was once originally a play, but that never meant actors should continue to stay in a single place, swapping the stage for endless green screenshots. Sai Dharam Tej is equally immobile in his acting, as he pantomimes in tandem with Pawan Kalyan’s sluggish and disinterested demeanour. 

Surprisingly, Mark’s family left a greater impression on me than Tej and Pawan Kalyan. There is a sister who knows she is unfairly resented, but still respects her brother. The other sister and brother hide their own relationships, despite Mark being open with his. The film’s only redeeming grace is the way it treats patriarchy. Now when I say patriarchy, I don’t mean it in the way that word has earned its demonic status today. I mean it quite literally. Mark is the oldest child of his family, its sole breadwinner and patriarch after their father’s demise. When he rises to lecture the women in his household, the girls see their father. The mother sees her own father. Mark is riddled with anxiety, about getting his siblings ‘settled’. Turns out, his family needs no help from him. In one of the film’s only aha! moments, we see the ‘nobody needing Mark’ angle take a deterministic turn.

And when Mark realises that it is he who needs his family more than the other way round, he begins to redeem himself. The film though, not so much. This is an interesting time for Pawan Kalyan fans, to watch him transition from a place that made him the power star to a place that could give him actual power. We have seen him build a meta-narrative beneficial for politics in both Vakeel Saab and Bheemla Nayak. But Bro is a slippery beast. Star power means showing greatness, something mortals cannot achieve. But we have Pawan Kalyan in a film that has come down to our level, instead of us wishing to reach theirs, with all the Jaya Surya and Mavayya meme clapbacks. 

It is not easy at all to watch this ‘torchbearer’ feature in a rather torturous film. It feels much more insulting when the star is content with scheduling this piecemeal effort film between politics the way Mark scheduled his time between work for Ramya. We have had 25 glorious years with Pawan Kalyan. Maybe, our time is over.

Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Ketika Sharma, Priya Prakash Warrier, Rohini Molleti Director: Samuthirakani 

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Bro Reviews

Barring the occasional fun banter between uncle-nephew duo Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej, director Samuthirakani’s Telugu film Bro, written by Trivikram Srinivas, is drab.

Full Review | Sep 12, 2023

BRO could’ve been the poignant tale of a man who had to grow up a little too fast and, in the process, forgets to make the most of his life. What you get instead is a film that loses steam as it progresses.

Full Review | Jul 31, 2023

The intentions are all noble, but the haphazard making and treatment hold this Pawan Kalyan-Sai Dharam Tej film back.

BRO does suffer in several aspects, and I couldn’t help but wish for a more superior handling of its impactful theme and emotion. But, the film manages to entertain, and Pawan Kalyan’s titanic screen presence alone makes it worth the ticket price.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 30, 2023

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Remaking his own 2021 Tamil film, director Samuthirakani presents BRO, a Telugu adaptation that doesn’t compare to its original. The premise itself had proven potential, but instead of understanding Mark’s struggle as a breadwinner who took care of his family after the death of their father, the film offers spectacle in response. The larger-than-life, supernatural scenes could have worked, had the film dedicated them for character development (and a bit more time on the VFX). With the backing of the global giant Netflix, and the critical acclaim towards the original film, it’s a wonder how a film like BRO could end up this way.

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Bro Movie Review: A Good-Hearted Story Over-Powered By Fan Service

Director: Samuthirakani

Cast: Pawan Kalyan , Sai Dharam Tej, Rohini Molleti, Ketika Sharma, Priya Prakash Warrier

Writer-director Trivikram has always been fascinated with the concept of divinity. We can find overarching themes like God and humanity, in some capacity, spread throughout his filmography. Even in the mass-y, crowd-pleasing  Bheemla Nayak (2022), the official adaptation of  Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), he brought a sacred quality to his rebel, non-conformist protagonist, also played by Pawan Kalyan. The inclusion of a myth centred on 'Kokkili Devera' was, without a doubt, the best part of  Bheemla Nayak . 

Naturally, for Trivikram , who penned the adapted screenplay of  Bro , the remake of Samuthirakani 's fantasy drama  Vinodhaya Sitham (2021) ,  this story is the stuff of his dreams, with themes like morality and mortality served on a dazzling, mouth-watering platter. And the film's director Samuthirakani himself is vocal about the moral responsibility and social consciousness in his films. When these two forces come together, coupled with the power of a king-size star like Pawan Kalyan, we only expect the star power to give a thunderous boost to the film, not pull it back and settle for basic highs. This is where  Bro  falters. The makers had the opportunity and resources to create a missile but miss the mark by a mile and settle for flower pots and sparkles.

Sai Dharam Tej 's Markhadeyulu aka Mark is a busy and ambitious man. He is always running from pillar to post and barely has time for his family--a mother and two sisters. His agitation is such, that he fires an employee for forgetting to book a return ticket for his work trip from Vizag to Hyderabad. On his way back, Mark meets with a fatal accident. As his soul departs earth and waits for a transfer from our world to the afterlife, which is represented here with darkness all around, he and we are introduced to Time, played by Pawan Kalyan. Pawan first appears as a railway porter, a call-back to the iconic 'Vayyari Bhama' (which is played in the background), from  Thammudu (1999). When a distraught Mark pleads Time for... more time, so he can fulfill some of his responsibilities, he is granted an extension of 90 days to live. And Time, of course, accompanies him like, as put by a character, Bethaal.

It's a wonderful story that talks about the futility of our apprehensions about the future in the most practical way possible. We have seen many films that speak about the value of life, but  Bro  (or  Vinodhaya Sitham ) is that rare movie that underlines the bitter reality: our presence or life doesn't make much of a difference. Yes, it can be a hard pill to swallow but it's a perspective that's never explored or even addressed in our films. We, the Indian society, bound by familial values, only talk about loss and longing in our films, but never about moving on, a point that everyone arrives at invariably. This perspective, coupled with fantasy, is what lends novelty to the film. This is why the film soars in its final moments, when Mark faces the hard-hitting reality and accepts his fate. Kasarla Shyam's beautiful lyrics of 'Okasaari Putti' leave a lasting impact, even if they are elaborating and reiterating the essence of Pawan Kalyan's lines. The film does get the ending right, without a doubt. But to arrive at this heartfelt culmination, we have to endure numerous uninventive and forced attempts to create a high in an otherwise heartening story. 

Every time the film remembers it has to appeal to the humongous fanbase of Pawan Kalyan, it resorts to a reference to a song from his filmography. And considering there is no paucity of moments to celebrate in his career, we get generous doses of fan service that runs the course of its time pretty soon, once the modus operandi of the film becomes apparent. This is my biggest problem with the film. Sure, there's nothing wrong with tipping hats to older films and including references to elicit a response from the audience but can that just be the only weapon in a writer's arsenal? I believe we, as movie lovers and fans, should be tripping on our favourite stars and the nostalgia associated with them. So when filmmakers make the stars themselves do it, we cannot help but wonder if they didn't have any better ideas to entertain us. Sure, the audience responded incredibly well to every popular reference in my theatre but it feels like the easiest way to achieve a mass moment. The interval shot, for instance, is a killer, and Thaman, as always, goes ballistic. I just wish there were more such moments, originating from the film's story and not the star's image.

The most disappointing moment in the film is the recreation of the 'La la Bheemla' from  Bheemla Nayak , which was released just a year ago. And neither did the makers have a fresh take on it or repurposed the song; they essentially recreated a bit from the song. Now, I wouldn't say the same about other songs used in the film because I understand the nostalgia value surrounding 'Killi Killi' from  Gudumba Shankar  (2004)   or 'Emi Sodhara' from  Tholi Prema  (1998) but  Bheemla Nayak  was just 17 months ago and I bet it's still fresh in our memory. It simply was an indication that the makers clearly ran out of ideas!

It was fun to see a nonchalant and cool Pawan Kalyan play around and have fun, especially after playing serious roles in  Vakeel Saab (2021) and  Bheemla Nayak , but every time the film fell back on a reference, I kept thinking that a star of his stature deserved better masala writing. And by now, the lines between Pawan's off-screen and on-screen personalities are blurred, giving the film ample opportunities to pen dialogues that smartly allude to his political career and  Bro  is no different— from his political party's symbol to his efforts, the writing accommodates all of it.

Trivikram's writing too is underwhelming, considering you'd expect the wizard of words to spin magic on a subject with such gravitas. Sure, there are some great lines about life and death but the thought behind it is more admirable than the dialogue itself. While that was my qualm with the film's writing and its tonality, the film's visual quality is far from perfect. Excessive usage of greenscreen is a major distraction and the keying is utterly visible, especially in the after-life sequences. Is visual finesse too much to ask for from a major production in 2023? 

Despite all its flaws,  Bro  manages to harbour its noble intentions at the end and the final few moments are genuinely moving, when we see Mark embrace his flaws and the meaning of existence. The peril here is that  Vinodaya Sitham  never aspired for a larger-than-life quality. And Bro, on the other hand, cannot afford simplicity. The fact that the adaptation has to strike a balance between the 'nobility' of the source material and the 'bigness' expected from a big-ticket Pawak Kalyan entertainer yields mixed results. I wish the making complemented the vision and writing invigorated the intentions.

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BRO (2023) Movie: What's Behind

BRO directed by Samuthirakhani generated immense interest among movie lovers as it stars Power Star Pawan Kalyan in the role of Time God. With Pawan Kalyan lining up the project to propel his nephew Sai Dharam Tej who met with an accident last year, people got emotionally connected. Trivikram known for his witty dialogues provided screenplay for the film. The film hit the screens today and let us find out whether BRO offered a blast at the box office. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix for a fancy sum.

BRO Movie: Story Review

BRO story is all about a youngster who always runs after materialistic pleasures ahead of relations and how he deals with it when he faces the hard reality. Young Mark aka Markandeyulu (Sai Dharam Tej), works so hard as the manager in a company in Hyderabad so much so that he doesn't have time to spend with his family comprising of his mother (Rohini), sister Veena (Priya Prakash Varrier) and another sister and brother and also his lover Ramya (Ketika Sharma).

However, he gets a shock of his life while he was returning from Vizag to Hyderabad to celebrate his B-Day which brings him face to face with Time God (Pawan Kalyan). Where this leads, what are the consequences from the rest of the proceedings?

BRO Movie: Artists Review

Pawan Kalyan as the Time God turned out to be the centre of attraction. He with his powerful screen presence carried the film on his shoulders. His entertaining mannerisms and hilarious scenes along with serious powerful dialogues loaded with intense messages to society turned out to be the pillar of the story. Pawan with his electrifying performance added energy to the film's proceedings.

Sai Dharam Tej looked good as a youngster who turns out to be a workaholic due to circumstances so much so that he doesn't spend time with his family and becomes a kind of dictator. But his get-up as the elderly person looked good and gave scope for the memes fest. Sai Dharam Tej is yet to recover completely from the deadly accident he met last year. He looked out of shape physically and psychologically. He even failed to come up with normal dance moves also.  It seems that he did the film only to be in the reckoning and now he has taken a good decision to take a break to regain his normal self.

Ketika Sharma is ok in the role of Sai Dharam Tejk's lover. She got limited screen presence. Priya Prakash Varrier also got confined to a few scenes. Others like Vennela Kishore, Brahmanandam, and Tanikella Bharani got blink-and-miss roles. Samuthirakhani played an important role and he is fine but his makeup looked odd.

BRO Movie: Technicians Review

The story of BRO readied by Samuthirakani is about a youngster who seeks time from God to set everything for his family in a stipulated time frame. The film is the remake of Vinodhaya Sitham. Trivikram Srinivas provided the screenplay and dialogues for the film. Trivikram Srinivas concentrated only on elevating the heroism of Pawan Kalyan by highlighting his mannerisms, style, and swag and making him dance to his chartbuster songs from his previous films.

In the process, emotions took a back seat. However, the first half offers a full feast to the fans with a lot of entertainment. The first half ends with an emotional interval scene setting the tone for the second half. The entire second half depended on taking the scenes to another level with powerful emotions. But with entertainment taking the backseat and emotions failing to get elevated, the second half slides down in no time, with routine elements. For some reason, one gets a feeling that Trivikram's mark went missing and it seems that he lost interest in coming with powerful and intense emotions.

Trivikram's screenplay failed on the emotional front while it is high on the entertainment. Samuthirakhani's story is extremely emotional and he tried his best to do justice with his direction. But the change in the script and turning the protagonist to a youngster instead of a 40-50 year old person in the original, backfired completely. Thambiramaiah came out with powerful emotions to connect chords with the movie lovers and Sai DharamTej for all his effort, failed to do so. The complete change of God of Time to an entertaining one to elevate Pawan's heroism may attract his fans but Pawan just dancing to his chartbuster songs and imitating his own mannerisms, puts off movie lovers as they diluted the emotions.

Thaman failed to entertain with his music. None of the songs are entertaining and appealing. It seems he just passed through the motions. His background music is ok but at times it is loud. The cinematography of Sujith Vassudevan beautified the film and is colorful on the screen. He captured the visuals in a good manner. Naveen Nooli's editing is just ok. While the first half is passable, the second half is full of repetitive scenes that impacted the pace of the film. The production values of People Media Factory are good.

BRO Movie: Advantages

• Pawan Kalyan
• Few Entertaining Scenes

BRO Movie: Disadvantages

• Missing Emotions
• Predictable Narration

BRO Movie: Rating Analysis

Altogether, BRO is just an average entertainer even for Pawan Kalyan's fans. For all the hype with Trivikram Srinivas providing script, screenplay, and dialogues to Samuthirakhani's story, BRO diluted the essence and emotions of the original Vinodhaya Sitham. It comes as a shocker that Trivikram came up with such substandard dialogues and screenplay, only making Pawan Kalyan dance to his previous chartbuster songs. Taking movie lovers and even fans for granted will boomerang and backfire sooner than later. One shouldn't be under the misconception that people throng theatres to watch Pawan Kalyan perform his chartbuster songs again by paying huge bucks. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 rating for BRO.

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First Review #Bro : Cringe & Outdated flick. #PawanKalyan Worst Performance by him. He will never comeback at Boxoffice. Worst Casting & Direction. ⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/1TRMcQyBJ5 — Umair Sandhu (@UmairSandu) July 25, 2023

Bro is an official remake of Samuthirakani's own Tamil film, Vinodhaya Sitham (2021). It is also being directed by Samuthirakani. Sai Dharam Tej, Ketika Sharma and Priya Prakash Varrier will appear in significant roles. BRO is due to release in theatres on July 28, 2023.

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In this Bro film, Pawan Kalyan , Sai Dharam Tej played the primary leads.

The Bro was released in theaters on 28 Jul 2023.

The Bro was directed by Samuthirakani

Movies like Pushpa 2: The Rule , Saripodhaa Sanivaaram , Janaka Aithe Ganaka and others in a similar vein had the same genre but quite different stories.

The Bro had a runtime of 135 minutes.

The soundtracks and background music were composed by Thaman S for the movie Bro.

The cinematography for Bro was shot by Sujith Vasudev .

You can watch the Bro movie on Netflix,.

On 25 Aug 2023 Bro was released on the Netflix, platform.

The movie Bro belonged to the Action,Drama, genre.

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Mahesh 405 Days Ago

bro is a powerstar film but lot of lag and many unnecessary scenes makes a below par movie thaman music stands out may be a below average fare for others and vintage papk for fans

Jagan 405 Days Ago

BRO Strictly for PK fans ….high whistle blowing moments with PK vintage mash up songs …Rest all goes flat …again Trivikram failed to deliver an remake with unwanted emotions and unexceptional Lag in screenplay …BGM 👍🔥 2.75/5

Nag 405 Days Ago

BRO -Good script which should have been executed more convincingly , a pure feast for fans with vintage pawankalyan show in modern ultra stylish looks with reference to his old super hit songs.. saidharamtej has done good job and all the charac..

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Bro Telugu Movie

Bro is a 2023 Indian movie directed by Samuthirakani starring Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Priya Prakash Varrier and Ketika Sharma. The feature film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and the music composed by Thaman S.

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Bro Movie Review: A fantasy drama on time that makes two hours feel like forever

Rating: ( 1.5 / 5).

Ten minutes into the film, Markandeya alias Mark (Sai Dharam Tej) dies in a car accident that he is seemingly responsible for. A shot of a white car tumbling across a highway cuts to darkness. We slowly see Mark emerge, unharmed, crying out for help. We then see the silhouette of a man, the superstar himself. Mark yells, “Who are you? Where am I? Show me your face.” No response. Then we get the cue. “ Power ledha .” The lights shine on cue, revealing the power star himself, dressed in his famous  Vayyari Bhama  garb, dancing to the song. Then we see something downright farcical. The man is dancing, well, swaying lightly, as we see him morph into double, triple and multiple identical translucent figures, moving along to the acoustic hook from  Vayyari…  All the build-up and tease, followed by that one meta line acting as an OTP for the hero to emerge.  Phata poster, nikla hero. Phir kya?  It is all downhill from here, my friends, as the rest of  Bro  goes on to replicate the heartbreaking mediocrity the Ameerpet edit of VFX Pawan Kalyans displayed. 

Director - Samuthirakani 

Cast - Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Ketika Sharma, Priya Prakash Warrier, Rohini Molleti

For the most part,  Bro  is Mark’s story. He gets the  Arjun Reddy  style unlikeable-but-successful character arc. He finishes an entire workout but leaves his breakfast halfway. He will pay for his sisters’ education but never pays attention to them. He is also extremely fastidious with his time. He fires people on whim but only because they have dared to waste his time. His girlfriend Ramya (Ketika Sharma) as an appointment to be squeezed in between work and more work. Mark’s loved ones are the opportunity cost he voluntarily incurs for a coveted promotion in his company.  Bro , in that way, is quite the apt title here, considering the whole “time is money, money is success” mantra that drives Mark is also the beloved gospel of our podcast “bros.” 

Samuthirakani and his writer-collaborator Trivikram are more inclined to present Mark in a grudgingly positive light, but more on that later. Pawan Kalyan is time, here. If Anne Hathaway suggested that time can be a physical dimension people can climb up and down like a hill in  Interstellar  — Samuthirakani wants us to know that time can also be reimagined as this demigod superstar we have all grown up loving. 

But who really is this personification of time? This is where the movie entropies rapidly. Trivikram steps in to deliver some philosophical one-liners, which quickly turn into unsubtle digs against a certain Chief Minister. We also have Thaman’s rousing Sanskritised background score trying its best to defibrillate this otherwise comatose film. When we combine Thaman’s contributions with the fact that  Bro  is alternatively titled  Bro The Avatar  — we might just be talking about Kaala Bhairava, a Shaivite manifestation of time, reality and retribution. But this is a wasted conclusion since we see Pawan Kalyan’s character borrow his character traits from his own filmo-mytho-graphy. In  OMG (Pawan Kalyan features in this film's Telugu remake) , Akshay Kumar, who plays the role of Sri Krishna apes the character traits of the latter. So we see this actor play the flute, carry a peacock feather keychain and inhale blocks of butter from Paresh Rawal’s fridge. But here, Pawan Kalyan’s Time mowa bro is a highlights reel of the actor in his prime. He prefers chai from a cutting glass (like his character from  Thammudu ), sings  Aadavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule  in a car and dances to  Jalsa Jalsa  in a pub. Costume designer Neeta Lulla chimes into the film’s overall meta-ness, her costumes are an ode to the actor’s clutter-breaking, forever cool fits from the 2000s. 

At this point, a senior star paying meta lip service to his older, more iconic roles is not new. Lokesh Kanagaraj did it with Kamal Haasan in  Vikram . Closer home, Bobby Kolli pulled it off with clapbacks to vintage Chiranjeevi in  Waltair Veerayya. But the trick misfires with  Bro , especially considering  Kushi , Jalsa  and  Tholi Prema  had some wide and successful re-releases at a time as recent as last year. Speaking of which, how did a song from a film as recent as  Bheemla Nayak  feature in this mix? I get that time is relative and stories are subjective, but the only way one year back would count as vintage is if human beings had a lifespan of three years. The shtick feels a lot more tired when you realise that Pawan Kalyan is running his own experiments with time — using his past to propel his future — cinema be damned.

The rest of the film does little to help its own case.  Bro  is a remake of a Tamil feature that was once originally a play, but that never meant actors should stay in a single place, swapping the stage for endless green screen. Sai Dharam Tej is equally immobile in his acting, as he pantomimes in tandem with Pawan Kalyan’s sluggish, and disinterested demeanour. 

Surprisingly, Mark’s family left a greater impression on me than Tej and Pawan Kalyan. There is a sister who knows she is unfairly resented, but still respects her brother. The other sister and brother hide their own relationships, despite Mark being open with his. The film’s only redeeming grace is the way it treats patriarchy. Now when I say patriarchy, I don’t mean it in the way that word has earned its demonic status today. I mean it quite literally. Mark is the oldest child of his family, its sole breadwinner and patriarch after their father’s demise. When he rises to lecture the women in his household, the girls see their father. The mother sees her own father. Mark is riddled with anxiety, about getting his siblings “settled”. Turns out, his family needs no help from him. In one of the film’s only aha! moments, we see the “nobody needing Mark” angle take a deterministic turn. And when Mark realises that it is he who needs his family more than the other way round, he begins to redeem. The film though, only so much. 

This is an interesting time for Pawan Kalyan fans, to watch him transition from a place that made him the power star to a place that will give him actual power. We have seen him build a meta-narrative beneficial for politics in both  Vakeel Saab  and  Bheemla Nayak. But  Bro  is a slippery beast. Star power means showing greatness, something mortals cannot achieve. But we have Pawan Kalyan in a film that has come down to our level, instead of us wishing to reach theirs, with all the Jaya Surya and  Mavayya  meme clapbacks. It is not easy at all to watch this torchbearer feature in a rather torturous film. It feels much more insulting when the star is content with scheduling this piecemeal effort film between politics the way Mark scheduled his time between work for Ramya. We have had 25 glorious years with Pawan Kalyan. Maybe, our time is over.

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‘Bro’ movie review: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej cannot save this bore

Barring the occasional fun banter between uncle-nephew duo pawan kalyan and sai dharam tej, director samuthirakani’s telugu film ‘bro’, written by trivikram srinivas, is drab.

July 28, 2023 03:37 pm | Updated 05:05 pm IST

Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej in Samuthirakani’s Telugu movie ‘Bro’

When a film banks heavily on a star’s hits from the past, referencing songs and dialogues from his blockbusters, but fails to have fresh standout moments, it can end up as a huge misfire. The Telugu film Bro - the Avatar , starring uncle-nephew duo Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej , is one such case in point. Director Samuthirakani who had written and directed the Tamil original Vinodhaya Sitham , reworks the plot to suit Pawan Kalyan’s and Sai Dharam Tej’s personas with the help of Trivikram Srinivas’ screenplay and dialogues. Yet, Bro ends up as a film that occasionally brings in some cheer but otherwise fizzles into a boring soap opera, despite a well-intended story. 

The core plot isn’t bad at all; it’s a relevant one that spells out the universal truth that none of us are indispensable; our home and workplace will adapt and move on irrespective of us. The story can work like a fable that makes the viewer take back a few lessons in humility. 

Samuthirakani and Trivikram Srinivas aptly call the central character Markandeyulu (Sai Dharam Tej). Mark, as his colleagues and friends refer to him, thinks he is presenting the best version of himself to his family and colleagues and that he knows the best. ‘I have no time’ is his constant refrain. 

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Bro explores the possibilities when Mark’s life is brutally cut short and time presents itself in a larger-than-life avatar of Pawan Kalyan who is named, hold your breath, Titan! Mark bides for time to fulfil his responsibilities. Titan, who is addressed by Mark as ‘bro’, comes to an agreement with Mark.

The introduction sequence of ‘time’ aka Titan has ample references to the ‘power’ in the ‘power star’ label. He is also presented as a metaphor for a porter who transports people between different worlds, dressed like in the ‘Vayyari Bhama’ song from Thammudu . The fun has just begun, so we don’t mind it. Soon, there are references to Tholi Prema, Khushi, Jalsa, Bheemla Nayak … All this would have been more fun had Bro come up with its share of original moments that can stand the test of time and serve as pop culture references in the years to come. 

Among the songs that play at regular intervals, the most fun and foot-tapping ones are the brief segments from Jalsa and Bheemla Nayak , not the new compositions. So it is with the dialogues as well. Brahmanandam (in a cameo) and Pawan Kalyan have a fun face-off. The duo have sparkled in better-written comic stretches in the past; here, the writing does not have the zing. It never raises above fan service, referencing old dialogues and the star’s political career.

Much of the first hour is spent showing how Mark reassesses his perceptions of people, at home and at work. The sub-plots featuring the siblings are predictable and the office politics too do not hold many surprises. Priya Prakash Varrier, Raja Chembolu, Tanikella Bharani and Ketika Sharma (as Mark’s girlfriend) get a few minutes to make their presence felt. Vennela Kishore is underutilized too. 

The one supporting character who gets to make an impact is Rohini. For a large portion, her role is like that of a stereotypical screen mother and the story conveniently relegates her to the background. When she is brought back, she springs a welcome surprise. This portion and the final segment where Mark gets to look at life afresh and have a heart-to-heart conversation with Titan are the only significant portions of the film.

Bro does not make Pawan Kalyan or Sai Dharam Tej do anything special. They merely go through the different emotional beats required of them. We have seen better from both of them. The subpar visual effects are also a dampener.

In hindsight, Gopala Gopala , in which Pawan Kalyan played God incarnate, was a more entertaining film.  Bro’s original, Vinodhaya Sitham, had a story centred on a middle-aged character (played by Thambi Ramaiah). The Telugu adaptation tweaks certain aspects to suit a younger protagonist and tries to pack in enough entertainment to cater to Pawan Kalyan’s fan base. Yet, lazily written and executed, it squanders its potential.

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Bro Telugu Movie Review

Average Ratings: 2.4/5 Score: 20% Positive Reviews Counted:6 Positive:1 Neutral:1 Negative:4

Ratings: 2.5/5  Review By: Raghu Site:Indian Express

After his political foray, Pawan Kalyan has acted in two films, Vakeel Saab and Bheemla Nayak, which sort of build up and carry forward his political persona on the screen. This film takes the same strategy one step further and shows him as god/time.Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej film is meant for the fans only.

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Ratings: 2/5  Review By: Venkat Site:GreatAndhra

Overall, “Bro” has a promising start, and Pawan Kalyan’s early sequences are entertaining, but the film loses steam as it becomes more routine. It also has plastic emotions. There is a lack of strength in the writing, and the important sequences feel rushed.

Ratings: 3/5  Review By: 123Telugu Site:123Telugu

On the whole, Bro is a fantasy drama that relies heavily on the performance of Pawan Kalyan. The star actors mannerisms and style will go well with fans. Sai Dharam Tej does a neat job, and a few of his scenes with Pawan came out well. The first half has some moments going its way. But the way emotions and drama is handled is not great. A few bland scenes will bog down the impact. Bro will appeal to fans, but for others, it will end up being an okay watch. Hence it is suggested to keep your expectations in check.

Ratings: 2.5/5  Review By: Suman Site:Gulte

Overall, BRO has a good storyline, but the weak narrative does not let it becomes great. BRO makes a good watch for Pawan Kalyans fans but time will tell how it fares at the box office.

Ratings: 2/5  Review By: Telugu360 Site:Telugu360

Bro film works only for fans, subpar experience for all others. While trying to commercially elevate Pawans character, the writing team has overstuffed the fan elements aspect and lost the original soul of the film. Thamans energetic background score and Pawans past hit songs keep this film alive. An average film AT THE BEST!

Ratings: 2.25/5  Review By: Mirchi9 Site:Mirchi9

Overall, Bro offers somewhat fresh, yet familiar plot. However, the content fails to generate the emotions. It leaves one disinterested by the end. Give it a try for the theme and decent fun initially, but keep the expectations firmly under check.

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An investigating officer is assigned to investigate few brutal murders, where he zeroes in on Ravindra, a criminal lawyer who has penchant for secretly committing murders as the mastermind behind the crime.

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'GOAT' Movie review and release LIVE Updates: Vijay beats Dhanush's 'Raayan' and Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' on day 1 as it grosses Rs 43 crore

When will Vijay's 'GOAT' see a profit!

The film has ben made with a budget of Rs 400 crore ans as per Koimoi, the film has already earned a neat sum by selling its rights on digital platform and it now requires a business of at least Rs 374 crores to breakeven at the box office. And with day 1 collection of Rs 43 crore, the film needs to make more Rs 331 crore to become a profitable venture.

Vijay's film saw 70% occupancy in theatres

The film after its release yesterday saw 70% occuancy in theatres despite it being a working week day.

Box office collection day 1: Vijay's 'GOAT' managed to earn Rs 43 crore in India

According to the number tracker, Sacnilk. Vijay's film has made Rs 43 crore on day at the box office with the highest of Rs 38 crore being from Tamil Nadu.

Fans of Vijay groove to 'GOAT' song in the theatres

— Gopivj986 (@Gopivj986)

'GOAT' day 1 box office collection early estimate: The Thalapathy Vijay starrer earns over Rs 32 crore in India

Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated action drama GOAT - The Greatest of All Time premiered today (September 5) to enthusiastic fan reactions across South India. The film has made a strong start at the box office, earning Rs 31.47 crore on its opening day in India, with a notable 73.19% occupancy rate and higher attendance in evening shows. According to Sacnilk, in Chennai, occupancy reached 99% across 731 shows, while Pondicherry and Madurai also reported significant success. Globally, pre-sales have amassed approximately Rs 62 crore.

Fans groove to 'GOAT' song 'Whistle Podu' inside a theater in Tamil Nadu

— vasutheatre (@vasutheatre)

Director-actor R Parthiban and others review Thalapathy Vijay's 'GOAT'

— Pokkiri_Victor (@Pokkiri_Victor)

BTS click of Trisha from the sets of 'GOAT'

— Aravindmviebuff (@Aravindmviebuff)

Director Ashwath Marimuthu praises 'GOAT'

Director Ashwath Marimuthu took to X and wrote, "Masssssssiveeee. Back to being ilayathalpathy fan from being a thalapathy fan. super screenplay @vp_offl sir. what an absolute packaging and production value @archanakalpathi@aishkalpathi!! So so content after a very long time ! My fav Vijay sir film after Kaththi!!"

'Amaran' trailer screened at Coimbatore theatre

As Sivakarthikeyan watched the 'GOAT' FDFS in theatres today, the trailer of his film 'Amaran' was played during the movie screening.

"#GOAT what a commercial package...!! I had a great time enjoying this movie....!! congratulations to the whole team...must watch for all fans and family!!! Nice surprises in the movie!! #matta song.... mind-blowing!!!♥?♥? #Bullseye @vp_offl @actorvijay @Jagadishbliss."

Varun Chakravarthy

Did you know Ajith wished Venkat Prabhu and Vijay for 'GOAT'?

Director Venkat Prabhu took to X to reveal that actor Ajith wished the team of 'GOAT' for sucess. ""Thank q #Thala #AK my anna for the first wish for @actorvijay na, me and team #GOAT we all love u????," Venkat Prabhu wrote.

'GOAT' runs with a 70% occupancy

Vijay's film 'GOAT' has been released in thratres and the film is expected to gross nearly Rs 100 crore on its opening. Reports sugges tthat the film in the morning show saw a 70% occupancy in theatres.

'GOAT' makes a massive in North America

The film makes more than $1.2 million in North America on its opening day

Yuvan Shankar Raja thanks Venkat Prabhu for the opportunity

GOAT music director Yuvan Shankar Raja took to Twitter to express his gratitude to the makers of the film. He wrote, "Thank you so much for the love guys. I thank @Ags_production Archana, Aishwarya, Agoram sir for giving me this opportunity to show my love for our Thalapathy @actorvijay na and of course this wouldn't have happened without my favorite brother @vp_offl. #TheGreatestOfAllTime."

Nelson Dilipkumar sends his wishes for 'GOAT'

Wishing my dearest #Thalapathy @actorvijay sir ❤️???? a massive success tmrw #GOAT and best wishes team @vp_offl sir @thisisysr sir @Ags_production and team ????????

'GOAT' is a hit in Hindi market as well

— PradeepKum82786 (@PradeepKum82786)

Vijay's film receives appreciation from audiences across locations

#TheGOAT is all out #ThalapathyVijay show, a lot comes in the way of it. #VenkatPrabhu using tech did the unimaginable with a stature of superstar Vijay is & he bloody delivered. I wish I saw it in a packed theater. Now I am fan of Vijay for doing this film❤️ Wait for full review

Harish Kalyan joins 'GOAT' celebrations

— iamharishkalyan (@iamharishkalyan)

Sivakarthikeyan honored at the 'GOAT' FDFS

— CinemasBroadway (@CinemasBroadway)

'GOAT' movie review: Yugendran expresses his happiness on reuniting with Vijay

Yugendran plays a supporting role in 'GOAT'. He feels really happy to reunite and act with Thalapathy Vijay in GOAT after a long time.

Varun Chakravarthy shares his review for Vijay's 'GOAT'

#GOAT what a commercial package...!! I had a great time enjoying this movie....!! congratulations to the whole team...must watch for all fans and family!!! Nice surprises in the movie!! #matta song.... mind-blowing!!!♥️♥️

'GOAT' movie review: Venkat Prabhu thanks Ajith for wishing Vijay's 'GOAT'

— vp_offl (@vp_offl)

'GOAT' movie review: Vijay's film anticipated to get 6 crore opening in Kerala

'GOAT' earned almost 4 crore from the pre-sales for the opening day in Kerala, while the final box office number for day 1 is likely to be over 6 crore in the god's own country for the Vijay starrer.

'GOAT' Movie review: Vijay Starrer hits $1 million in North American premieres

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film 'GOAT' (The Greatest of All Time), directed by Venkat Prabhu, has taken the global box office by storm following its release today (Sep 5). The film, available in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, features Vijay in dual roles, utilizing advanced AI and de-aging technology. 'GOAT' saw early shows in the USA, with an extensive number of screens booked for the North American premiere. According to Cinetrak, the film earned a staggering $1.2 million from its North American premieres, with $900K coming from the USA alone. With this impressive performance, 'GOAT' has become the third highest-grossing Tamil film at USA premieres, surpassing 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' ($1.1 million). However, 'Kabali' ($1.92 million) and 'Leo' ($1.86 million) still hold the top two spots. Notably, 'GOAT' is now Vijay's second-highest-grossing film at the USA premieres, just behind 'Leo'.

'GOAT' Movie review: Dhivya Dharshini wishes Vijay's 'GOAT' to be a biggest box office hit

GOAT from tomorrow and I wana wish the bestttt for thalapathy @actorvijay ,entire team and Cap @vp_offl anna. Also spl mention about @archanakalpathi ji, watched her interview and have to give it to her for the way the she handled all the questions with honesty and dignity. So inspiring to see how she is holding all together of this Himalayan film. May the victory also be of Himalayan heights. #GOATCelebrationstarts

'GOAT' Movie review: Vaibhav feels happy about audiences' response for 'GOAT'

Vaibhav is happy with the response to Vijay's 'GOAT' from fans across locations and believes that the recent release will emerge as a blockbuster hit.

Ajith wishes Venkat Prabhu

Ajith wished Venkat Prabhu for 'GOAT' through a phone call.

GOAT' preview: Will Vijay's film set a new benchmark at the box office?

Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film 'GOAT' is set for a grand release on September 5, marking one of the most awaited events in South Indian cinema this year. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the film stars Vijay in a dynamic dual role, promising to showcase his versatility and charm in a way fans have eagerly anticipated. To add more bonus, the commercial drama has an ensemble star cast that includes Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ajmal, Mohan, Jayaram, Vaibhav, and Premgi Amaren. After 'Pudhiya Geethai', Yuvan Shankar Raja associated with Vijay after two decades to score music for 'GOAT', and the reunion generated significant buzz. Siddhartha Nuni captured the visuals, while the editing was done by Venkat Raajen.

'GOAT' Movie review: Mahat's wife Prachi shares BTS pictures of Vijay from the 'GOAT' set

— meprachimishra (@meprachimishra)

Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj wish Vijay for 'GOAT' release in a special way

Vijay's 'GOAT' is all set to storm the box office, and the action entertainer is hitting the big screens on September 5. As the film is just hours away from reaching the audience, fans have been expressing their excitement over Vijay's film and is all over the social media. Several cinema stars have joined the celebration. Interestingly, Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj have not jointly wished Vijay for the 'GOAT' release. Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj, who have caught up while traveling to or from Chennai, have shared their latest selfie to wish Vijay. "Congratulations @actorvijay anna for Blockbuster GOAT from your Boys", wrote Atlee by sharing his latest picture clicked with Lokesh Kanagaraj on a flight on his Instagram story. Lokesh Kanagaraj and Atlee's latest picture goes viral, and the duo join the 'GOAT' party early to wish their favorite actor.

Karthik Subbaraj extends his wishes for 'GOAT'

Best wishes for a Mega Blockbuster to Thalapathy @actorvijay Sir ???????????? Surely gonna rock the Box Office @vp_offl sir ???????? Best wishes to @thisisysr , @siddnunidop , @actorprashanth , @PDdancing Sir , Master @dhilipaction #Mohan Sir , #Jayaram Sir @actor_vaibhav bro, @Meenakshiioffl , @actress_Sneha , @Ags_production and the entire team for a Great Success ????????????

Wishing the awe inspiring #Thalapathy @actorvijay sir, @archanakalpathi ma'am, @vp_offl sir and the entire team of #GOAT all the very best for the release today! ????????????????

Gautham Karthik

Seeman wishes Vijay

Filmmaker and politician Seeman wishes Vijay's 'GOAT' to impress fans widely to reach great heights at the box office.

Cool Suresh arrives with a goat to watch Vijay's 'GOAT'

— deepu_backup1 (@deepu_backup1)

Mari Selvaraj extends his wishes for 'GOAT'

The Wait is finally over to see our Greatest Of All Time #Thalapathy @actorvijay na rock on the screens as always!! Wishing the Kingmaker @vp_offl only the best for #GOAT today ???? Congrats @thisisysr bro on this massiveness!! My best wishes for @archanakalpathi mam and the entire team of #Goat

'GOAT' movie review out now, read here

Endless fan moments, all mass and no solid substance makes GOAT an average watch for the film lovers, and a celebrated watch for his hard-core fans. In his 32-year-odd career and 68 films, GOAT is good, but definitely not Greatest Of All Times!

Fans turn crazy in theatres watching Vijay's film

— CricketfanO9 (@CricketfanO9)

Fans burst crackers outside theatre in Madurai as 'GOAT' releases

— ANI (@ANI)

Vijay watches 'GOAT' along with his wife Sangeetha and other family members at a special screening

The release expectations for Vijay's 'GOAT' were high, given the star's massive fan base and the unique premise of the film, featuring him in dual roles. The highly-anticipated film is now available in theatres across locations, and fans have been well enjoying the film. Vijay was said to be joining fans for the 'GOAT' FDFS at a popular theatre in Chennai. But Vijay has watched his latest release in a special screening according to News 18 Tamil. Vijay watched 'GOAT' in a preview theatre in Adyar, Chennai on the night before the film's release, and he reportedly watched the film along with his wife Sangeetha, juniors, and his parents. Director Venkat Prabhu, actress Meenakshi Chaudhary, actor Vaibhav, and a few other members of 'GOAT' were also present for the film's special screening, while pictures or videos from the special screening are not yet out on social media.

'GOAT' to make a Rs 100 crore opening!

With 'GOAT' release in theatres, the Vijay starrer is creating a lot of buzz. The positive reviews from fans are setting a high expectation for movie audience and it is suspected of breaking several records. Followig the film's released worldwide in over 5000 theatres, the early predictions indicate that Venkat Prabhu's film could come close to the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day.

‘GOAT’ Kerala Twitter review: Check out what netizens are saying about the Vijay starrer

Vijay’s highly anticipated action thriller ‘GOAT’, his first collaboration with director Venkat Prabhu, has finally hit the big screens, and the excitement in Kerala is soaring. With pre-sales surpassing Rs 3 crores, the film had high expectations. As the movie unfolds, Kerala’s Twitterati are sharing their thoughts and reviews.

Audience share clip as Trisha appears on screen!

— Praba_AjithFan (@Praba_AjithFan)

Director Karthik Subbaraj wishes the entire team of 'GOAT'

Director Karthik Subbaraj wished the entire team of 'GOAT' for its success. Taking to X, he said, "Best wishes for a Mega Blockbuster to Thalapathy @actorvijay Sir. Surely gonna rock the Box Office @vp_offl sir. Best wishes to @thisisysr, @siddnunidop, @actorprashanth, @PDdancing Sir , Master @dhilipaction #Mohan Sir , #Jayaram Sir, @actor_vaibhav, @Meenakshiioff and the entire team for a Great Success."

Vijay fan stuns audience with his newly designed t-shirt

— Maryammajid125 (@Maryammajid125)

'GOAT' team refrains fans and netizens from sharing videos from Vijay's film on social media

Directed by Venkat Prabhu, 'GOAT' featuring Vijay in dual roles is available now in theatres, and the film is receiving a massive reception. The mega-budget film also stars Prabhu Deva, Sneha, Prashanth, Mohan, Jayaram, and others, with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Meanwhile, the makers of 'GOAT' issued a warning ahead of the film's release. As 'GOAT' has multiple surprises for the audience, the makers have teamed up with the anti piracy team to take action against copyrighted videos. So, the videos and pictures shared from the 'GOAT' screening on social media will be removed immediately without any warning, and the social media accounts might face copyright issues. It's a needed action from the makers since we have been seeing several videos from the film being shared on social media during big releases.

'Master' actor Arjun Das eager to watch 'GOAT' in theatres

— iam_arjundas (@iam_arjundas)

"Wishing my dearest #Thalapathy @actorvijay sir ❤️???? a massive success tmrw #GOAT and best wishes team @vp_offl sir @thisisysr sir @Ags_production and team"

Nelson Dilipkumar

Trisha, Archana Kalapathi and Keerthy Suresh all watch 'GOAT' FDFS in theatre

Actress Trisha who is a close friend of 'GOAT' producer Archana Kalapathi watches the film FDFS in theatres in Chennai. Apart from the two, actress Keerthy Suresh also watched the Vijay starrer in thatres today morning.

Industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai reviews 'GOAT'

Sreedhar Pillai who watched the film in Kerala today reviewed it. Taking to X, in a detailed review, he said, "#GOATReview : A pucca adrenaline pumping action commercial wholesome entertainer from #ThalapathyVijay & @vp_offl. Vijay plays two roles in this film and carries it off in style. He has brought a lot of variations with his body language. The de-ageing technique used is top class. It features an ensemble cast of supporting actors who have delivered big. The first half is racy though second half has some pace & length issues, but the climax is the clincher. On the whole there is never a dull moment as it is full of twists, turns & surprises. Enjoyable Entertainer! My Rating : 3.5/5"