Spyder (Spider) Tamil movie review: Live audience response

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and ace filmmaker AR Murugadoss have collaborated for the first time in Spyder (Spider). It is a spy thriller in which Tollywood prince plays the role of a suave intelligence agent. He has paired up with hot and happening Rakul Preet Singh.

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Director-turned-actor SJ Suryah plays the antagonist in Spyder and Tamil actor Bharath has also done a negative role in the bilingual film. RJ Balaji, Shaji Chen and a host of other actors are in the supporting roles. It has Santosh Sivan's cinematography, while A Sreekar Prasad has edited the flick. Harris Jayaraj has composed the music and Aali Aali and Otrai Iravukkai songs have become chartbusters.

Spyder (Spider) Story:

Spyder is about the good versus evil. Shiva (Mahesh Babu), who works in intelligence bureau, finds happiness in helping people through his profession. His faces the shock of his life when he comes across mysterious murders that paves way for the clash between the hero and the villain. 

Sudhalai, a psychopath villain, is now seeking revenge against Shiva for killing his brother. The challenge before the hero is to use his smartness and intellect to eliminate the villain, who has threatened to kill innocent people. The story is peppered with a message in the end. 

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Reviews: 

Spyder has met with mixed reviews. The movie has some brilliantly written scenes backed by Mahesh Babu's strong performance. But the climax is a big let down, say audience. Find the response from the viewers' below:

Sathish Kumar M: #SPYder A decent thriller with good characterisation for the villain #SJSurya, 3-4 mass scenes, average VFX & forced romantic scenes & songs

Praveen: #SPYder — Climax is utterly disappointing with tacky vfx and then the unbelievable stunts towards the end. Was expecting to end on a high.
#SPYder — A solid return to form for SJS. Show stealer! The star rocks such villainous roles like none other. Eagerly waiting for #Mersal
#SPYder — Director #ARM is still stuck with the cringeworthy romance and needless songs. Almost takes away the excitement from the main plot
#SPYder — @urstrulyMahesh #MaheshBabu couldnt have asked for a better debut in Tamil. Good command over the lang. Delivers a measured perf.
#SPYder — Decent job from director @ARMurugadoss on Good vs Evil tale with some brain & brawn. The twists - turns played out to some extent.
#SPYder — 3/5 Watchable commercial fare with a mild dose of message. Forget logic! Superb start but slips away somwhere in the second half.

Priyanka: Watching #Spyder Tamil..... #MaheshBabu has dubbed in Tamil...and its not bad actually.
What a First Half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Spyder ..take a bow @ARMurugadoss ..... BGM is classic.
@urstrulyMahesh's #Spyder is a good for most parts...except for the climax....I give 3/5.

Average Ratings Given by Audience: 3

Kaushik LM: #Spyder - 3.25/5 Indisputable highlights: @iam_SJSuryah, @urstrulyMahesh, @Jharrisjayaraj BGMs & the many impact segments from @ARMurugadoss
#Spyder -this confrontation scene in the 2nd half was kickass. The 'oru mani' dialog by @iam_SJSuryah will become famous in MEME pages soon
My rating for #Spyder - 3.25/5. Lots to like with its share of -ves. Easily watchable big screen thriller. The 1st half moments work bigtime
#Spyder - VFX could've been better, climax msg is forced, poor placement of duet songs & needless heroine part. ARM falters again in romance
#Spyder - Liked it Knockout show by @iam_SJSuryah &terrific Tamil debut for @urstrulyMahesh. The good ve evil tale & their faceoff clicks!
#Spyder 2nd half - The enjoyable episode with the ladies is an example of @ARMurugadoss' screenplay magic and intelligence.

Haricharan Pudi: It's like ARM has a distinction in writing such silly characters and I can't digest the fact that heroines are cool with it.
Before I forget. What a poorly written leading lady we get in #Spyder. The romantic track, i swear, is outright annoying and boring.
#SPYder 3/5. The spy angle is underwhelming; merely used to make MB look cool. The action episodes make up for it. #SJSuryah is menacing.
#SPYder 3/5. There's so much to appreciate, especially the humanity angle but the treatment does go overboard. #MaheshBabu is terrific

Rajasekar: #Spyder - Brilliant first half @ARMurugadoss What a flashback and interval block, stunning #Spyder - @iam_SJSuryah is rocking as the psycho villain. The kid who acted as the childhood SJS is a brilliant find #Spyder first half - @Jharrisjayaraj is another hero of the film, totally nailed it with his background score #Spyder first half - @urstrulyMahesh 's Tamil pronunciation is flawless, can't ask for a better debut in Tamil. Superb screen presence #Spyder - Except for the abrupt ending and forced climax message, a solid action entertainer from AR Murugadoss. #Spyder - @iam_SJSuryah completely steals the show, fantastic debut as the deadly villain. Way to go #Spyder - for an action thriller, 'loosu ponnu' heroine is a big minus and needless songs.

Sudharsh Krish: @iam_SJSuryah sir loved your performance in #spyder #bayam new villan avatar from #sjsurya sir hats off...♥️ @urstrulyMahesh sir I'm your fan from Chennai morning 5 am show over super performance sir climax dialogue best msg to society #spYderbb @ARMurugadoss sir super msg oreinted script with racy screen play & climax dialogue is the best msg to the societyhat's off sir #SPYderbb Apart from #arm sir#sjsurya sir& #maheshbabu sir @santoshsivan sir cinimatography& @Jharrisjayaraj sir #bgm played a major role in #spYder

ChristopherKanagaraj‏: Showtime #SPYder #SPYder - Pretty decent stylish action film. Gud plot & little weak in execution. Interval portion is superb. Worst songs. Could hv bn btr!

Rohit Venkatraman‏: #spyder interMission bang .... @iam_SJSuryah thalaivaa vera level mass intro . Let's wait for the good vs evil clash @urstrulyMahesh
#Spyder a wise decision from @urstrulyMahesh to opt for an intelligent action script after BRM but things looked rushed in the end .
#spyder @ARMurugadoss needs a special shout out for a Thuppakki like trap sequence in the 2nd half . Full on claps & whistles Rating 3/5

Prashanth Rangaswamy‏: #SPYder Tamil interval - @ARMurugadoss once again proves why he is one of the top directors in india ! @iam_SJSuryah - Gokka Makka !
#Spyder - 70/100 , SJ Suryah simply rocks! A solid entertainer from @armurugadoss sir!

Gouse Shaik‏: Mahesh looks perfect in each and every frame and he is at his best in performing every emotion #SPYder will be another feather in his cap.

Suganth: #Spyder After an engaging first half, what a letdown by ARM! Almost everything goes downhill. Mahesh Babu & SJ Suryah are the saving grace.
Haven't seen his non-Tamil films apart from Ghajini. Among Tamil films, it's weaker than 7aum Arivu.

Akhil‏: No one would have touched this thriller genre except @urstrulyMahesh #Spyder
When Mahesh gets stabbed with the iron rod..no one helps..and in the climax people help Mahesh #Spyder (1/2)
That's the whole concept of the movie that people show humanity only in the case of calamities...thats the ending dialogue as well #Spyder

Surendhar MK: #Spyder 1st half: #MaheshBabu's dialogue delivery in Tamil is just FLAWLESS. Aces the role of Shiva with great panache and emotes subtly.
#Spyder: #ARMurugadoss seriously needs to reinvent his character arcs for lead heroines. From boring, it's become quite ANNOYING now. Sigh.
#Spyder: Expressions, mannerisms, dialogue delivery. @iam_SJSuryah shines in everything and @ARMurugadoss extracts the best out of him
#Spyder: The emotional connect that @ARMurugadoss usually nails in his films has gone kaput. And the needlessly preachy msg doesn't fit
#Spyder: #MaheshBabu effortlessly pulls off the role of Shiva. Carries the film along with the show-stealing @iam_SJSuryah brilliantly
#Spyder 3/5: @ARMurugadoss delivers a watchable commercial outing for audiences. Except for a weak climax, other things work in favor.

Ramesh Bala: #SPYder [3.25/5]: Dir @ARMurugadoss has written an intelligent script.. Neatly executed.. Watch it for the team - @urstrulyMahesh SJS ARM
#SPYder [3.25/5]: @santoshsivan cinematography and @Jharrisjayaraj music are big assets to the movie..
#SPYder [3.25/5]: @Rakulpreet makes a gud comeback to Tamil.. Whatever written 4 her role - She has performed well.. Looks Gorgeous in Songs
#SPYder [3.25/5] : #SJSuriyah - What a Performance by him.. His confrontation scenes with @urstrulyMahesh 's character r brilliant..
#SPYder [3.25/5] : @urstrulyMahesh makes a Top-notch debut in Tamil.. Soft-spoken hero.. Shows aggression wherever required..Tamil diction
#SPYder [3.25/5]: An Intelligent Spy Thriller.. Cleverly written for most parts.. Good Message.. Nice Entertainment Elements.. A Gud Watch
#SPYder 1st Half: Terrific Interval block.. @urstrulyMahesh Tamil diction is so good.. #SJSuriyah showing his best.. @Jharrisjayaraj BGM