Director Nalan Kumarasamy's Vaa Vaathiyaar, starring Karthi, Krithi Shetty, Sathyaraj, and Rajkiran, received positive reviews and ratings from audiences around the world.
Vaa Vaathiyaar is an action comedy film, which is about a young man who is raised as a supposed reincarnation of the famous actor MGR. He finds himself at odds with his grandfather's fervent expectations as he develops his own unique identity.
The film starts slow but hits its peak with an unexpected banger interval block. The second half is decent, and the MGR-inspired touches land perfectly. Karthi's towering performance is the highlight of the movie. The tight runtime makes it a good watch, say the audience.
Here are some reviews and ratings for Vaa Vathiyaar shared on X:
Rajasekar @sekartweets
#VaaVaathiyaar first half - The MGR reincarnation angle works big. Man, the Makkal Thilagam is still relevant and his mass image super imposed on @Karthi_Offl and he does it with great ease. Brand Nalan mixed with the MGR angle and it also becomes our own subtle superhero film. Sterlite angle also gets a fictional take in a fictional twist. @Music_Santhosh 's music is a big plus . Works well
Mukil Vardhanan @Mukil_Vardhanan
#VaaVaathiyaar : No Logic, Only Magic It's Dedicated to All MGR Fans Interval Sequence and 2nd Half 's Karthi's Performance Genre is quietly surprising one.. Go with ur Family Enjoy this pongal with Vaa Vaathiyaar.. Aaalappikkkii Ummaakkk.. @Karthi_Offl Surprised me again.. Good Theatrical experience for this Pongal.. 3.5/5
AmuthaBharathi @CinemaWithAB
#VaaVaathiyaar [#ABRatings - 3.5/5] Superb First half followed by Decent second half Loved the way Nalan Kumarasamy included Fantasy element with MGR Karthi As MGR & Alter MGR delivered an extraordinary performance Santhosh Narayanan elevated the film well with his BGM Rajkiran characterization was good, Sathyaraj & KritiShetty delivered what they offered Second half has some flat moments here and there Interval was the Goosebumps moment Overall a Neat complete Commercial entertainer for this pongal
Rajasekar Russalayan @iamrajesh_pov
#VaaVaathiyaar - @Karthi_Offl's another Experimental Attempt. Initially starts With regular Template Cinema & Later On It Enter Into Alter Ego Concept,Social Msg Movie... @Music_Santhosh BGM Good
Antagonist Character Writing Could Have Been Better... #PuratchiThalaivar Fans Will Happy For Sure ,3.25/5 .@Karthi_Offl's Transformation As #Vaathiyaar Is Delight To Watch... Mix Of MGR Mannerism In His Style Is Wonderfully Captured... #VaaVaathiyaar
Laxmi Kanth @iammoviebuff007
#VaaVaathiyaar - A Simple, Short & Satisfying Superhero Entertainer with Alter-ego Concept from #NalanKumarasamy ..✌️ Second Half had a few entertaining stretches backed with Terrific performance of #Karthi as Vaathiyaar.. VaaVaathiyaar Second Half Review A Simple and Short Superhero Entertainer with an Alter-ego Concept..✌️ Plotline.. Literally a One Man show from #Karthi .. His performance as Vaathiyaar was the soul of the film.. Liked the Intro setup, Interval Block and two Vaathiyaar scenes in the second half.. A Better narration with a Stronger villain would've made this a solid one.. Other characters could've written well.. The film was engaging due to its very crisp runtime.. Overall it was a Watchable one due to its interesting concept, Karthi's Performance and some good Scenes of Vaathiyaar..⭐ Verdict : Watchable Entertainer Rating : 3.25/5 #VaaVaathiyaar - It's a One Man Show from #Karthi .. He literally carried the film on his shoulders..⭐ His Vaathiyaar Transformations and Mannerisms in the Second Half was.. Superb Performance..
Ramesh Bala @rameshlaus
#VaaVaathiyar [3.75/5] : A Fun Superhero Movie! MGR reincarnation as Vaathiyaar Superhero.. Fun , Quirky and Funky.. Total Entertainment.. @Karthi_Offl rocks as Police and Vaathiyaar.. His body language and mannerisms are perfect! @IamKrithiShetty looks gorgeous and a good debut in Tamil.. @Music_Santhosh music and songs amplify the movie.. MGR songs #GeorgeWilliams camera irector #NalanKumaraswamy has done an unique entertainer Go for MGR and @Karthi_Offl
