Super Star in & as LINGAA ♠Anushka ♠ARR ♠KS Ravikumar

[uruzalari]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXNiISGNvc

[hattori_hanzo]

This is what I can make out from all the tweets I read now...

Interesting flashback
Graphics in dam construction scene is good
Weak villains
Sothappal climax
Rajini has a 3rd look (as an old man)

Overall - Average

[hattori_hanzo]

Average/Below-Average reviews from many places. One person said Kochadaiiyaan was a way better...

This is another tweet saying its bad.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4mb-O0CYAA1b6A.jpg:large

[thamiz]

What is "flash black"??

Rajni template story?! :lol:

[thamiz]

Lingaa Movie Review

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Final Story : Lingaa is good a historical action entertainer, story surrounding the King Lingaa who sacrifices everything to build a dam. Mullaiperiyat Dam constructed in 1890 when British Rulling India.

Lingaa is the intresting story line with the two periods of pre-independence and post-independence. Directed by KS Ravikumar, written by Pon Kumaran.

Movie goes super duper hit. ( Verdict : Don't Miss Lingaa with Family and friends )

01:55am : Second half : Story Depth and Rajini Dialouges, Train Fights, Sonakshi are the hilights... Finally LINGAA GOES SURE SHOT HIT

01:50am : Movie ended with a father goal achieve...

01:45am : KS Ravikumar Guest role in this movie...

01:40am : Rajini Dialouge 'this is your feature, this is your child feature, this is your food every thing...

01:35am : Climax fight scenes are running.. Rajini shows his energy...

01:30am : Rajini started work for Dam and he talking to peopls about their feature...

01:25am : some of the other causes, he achieves his goals with a conditions of Gov...

01:20am : Rajini start to finish the dam work permissions.... but fails..

01:15am : Son started to achieve goals to finish Dam construction....

01:10am : British kills Rajini, and he shifted his goal to his son...

12:55am : marvellous dialouges delivery by Rajini in the court.... and See you soon..

12:50am : Rajini arrested and submitted to court....

12:45am : Another song is running... Rajini looking Mass with a good looking..

12:40am : Rajini to work every thing against on British gov... Lets begin....

12:35am : Rajini thinking about who loss every thing about dam construction...

12:30am : Jagapatibabu entered in to the scene....

12:20am : Train fight is running.. HILIGHT OF THIS MOVIE... Rajini shows his best fight scene...

12:15am : One more song running...

12:10am : Sonakshi likes rajini in a first look...

12:05am : comedy scenes are running with sonakshi and train driver is good....

12:00am : Sonakshi sinha introduction...

11:55pm : he is working for poor people to get their freedom and their benefits...

11:50pm : Seconhalf started with father Rajini....

11:40pm : First Half : Rajinikanth Dashing performance and Santhanam comedy, Anushka shetty support is good. Director moves the story with a good entertainment and suspense with an achievement of goal. Finally First Half is hit...

11:35pm : Interval...

11:30pm : Twist in the tale..... Rajini comes to know about his father...

11:25pm : Mona Mona song is rooling...

11:15pm : Comedy scenes between Anushka, Rajini and Santhanam

11:10pm : Another song is rooling....

11:00pm : Rajini enquiring about Dam....

10:55pm : Anything not easy in life, but will try to achive... Come on boys... Rajini rocking dialouges....

10:50pm : Intresting scenes are running... Rajini comes to know about him

10:45pm : Rajini and Santhanam are in jailed.... comedy scenes are running....

10:45pm : Rajini and Santhanam are in jailed.... comedy scenes are running....

10:40pm : Santhanam entrance.. Comedy scenes are running..

10:35pm : First song started with a stylish dance of Rajini....

10:30pm : Rajini introduction with a voice over...

10:25pm : Movie Started....

10:20pm : Hi APToday Viewers we are bringing SUPERSTAR Rajinikanth's Lingaa Movie Live Updates...

Story Base :

Lingaa story revolves around a dam, while construction of this dam is feeding factor to farmers, corporates companies oppose it due to their personal intention. Rajinikanth played dual roles in this film as father and son. Father Rajini going against British to finish the dam work but fails.

After that Son Rajinikanth takes his father goals, take charge as collector. He fails again and again to finish the dam project, how he tried to finish the dam work and where is his father is the rest of the story.

Movie starts first half with son Rajinikanth with current period. Second half starts flash back with father Rajinikanth episode. Finally movie ends with son Rajinikanth and he finish Dam work.

Hilights :

- Rajinikanth Performance and Dual Roles

- Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi sinha

- Story is the biggest asset for this movie

- A.R Rehman Musical Songs

- Jagapati babu

- Fights scenes in Train

- Intresting twist before Interval

- Climax


- See more at: http://www.aptoday.com/moviereviews/lingaa-movie-review/78/#sthash.Chosf8SX.dpuf

[Avadi to America]

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[thamiz]

May be Andhra audience like this movie better? :)

[Avadi to America]

I'm heading to theater now....

[thamiz]

I'm heading to theater now....

Enjoy!! :)

[hattori_hanzo]

Thamiz, that scene by scene review is a spoiler. Glad I skipped it after reading the first few lines ;)

Reviews aren't too good for Lingaa. Some say it is watchable but most of them call it disappointing, especially climax. Several tweets are pouring in & #Lingaa finally started trending at #5. But haven't seen many positive tweets yet.
Waiting for critics's reviews...

[thamiz]

Thamiz, that scene by scene review is a spoiler. Glad I skipped it after reading the first few lines ;)

Reviews aren't too good for Lingaa. Some say it is watchable but most of them call it disappointing, especially climax. Several tweets are pouring in & #Lingaa finally started trending at #5. But haven't seen many positive tweets yet.
Waiting for critics's reviews...

The spoiler is not as bad as the tweet review you have put on here. Anyway wait for critics' review and see! :)

[hattori_hanzo]

Ha ha, that was an hour or two back, when only few had seen the movie and posted reviews. Now the result is clear. Padam Pappadam :-)

[thamiz]

here is a review.

READ it. He does not say what you are claiming

http://ideas.harry2g.com/2014/12/lingaa-film-review.html


ரஜினி.. ரஜினி.. ரஜினி.. இந்த மாதம் நவரசங்களில் உபயோகிக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு பெயர். திகட்ட திகட்ட, குமட்ட குமட்ட மாறி மாறி மாறி மாறி எழுதி கொண்டு தான் இருக்கின்றார்கள். இன்னும் ஓய்ந்த பாடில்லை. வாழ்த்தி வரும் பதிவுகள் 100 என்றால் திட்டி வரும் பதிவுகள் 200 ராய் இருக்கின்றது. பக்கத்துக்கு வீட்டு பைப் பழுதானால் கூட ரஜினி 'கன்னடா'வில் இருந்து வந்தது தான் காரணம் என்று பொங்குகிறார்கள்..

லங்கையும், லிங்காவும்

இலங்கை பொறுத்த மட்டில் நாயக வழிபாடு என்பது "நாயகன்" படத்தை டிவியில் பார்ப்பது போல தான். "மயான" அமைதியோடு இருக்கும். ஆங்காங்கே சில வீனா. குனாக்கள் இருந்தாலும் அவர்களும் ரஜினி, கமலை வரலாறாக (legend) பார்த்து விஜய், அஜித் என்றே முட்டி கொள்கிறார்கள். அதுவும் பெரும்பான்மை பேஸ்புக்கில் மட்டும் தான்.

இங்கு நடிகனால் ரசிகனுக்கு, ரசிகனால் நடிகனுக்கு எந்த வித அரசியல் லாபமோ பொருளாதார லாபமோ (இரு தரப்பிலும்) இல்லை என்பது தான் உண்மை.அது தான் நாயக வழிபாட்டின் கம்மி தன்மைக்கு காரணம்.

இங்கே பெரும்பான்மை படங்கள் DVD களாக தான் பார்க்க படுகின்றன. காரணம் தமிழர் வாழும் இடங்களில் 2 திரையரங்கு, 2000 CD கடைகள் இருக்கும்.

ஆகவே இலங்கை தமிழ் மகன் 5IN1 DVDக்கு கொடுக்கும் 50 ரூபாய் எந்த விதத்திலும் நடிகனின் பொருளாதாரத்தை மாற்ற போவதில்லை. மேலும் ரஜினியோ, கமலோ முதல்வராவதால் இங்குள்ள மக்கள் யாருக்குமே எக்ஸ்ட்ரா 50 காசு கிடைக்க போவதில்லை.

ஸோ இங்கு ரஜினிக்கோ, கமலுக்கோ போராளியாக பேஸ்புக்கில் மட்டுமே இருக்க முடியும். வெளியில் பேசி விட வாய்ப்பு கம்மி தான். அந்த கம்மியும் பாடசாலை, கல்லூரி நாட்களோடு முடிந்து போகிறது.

என்னளவில் இப்போதெல்லாம் வெளியில் போனால் ரஜினி பற்றி பேசவே முடிவதில்லை. சிறு சந்தர்ப்பம் கூட இல்லை.நண்பர்களை ஆங்காங்கு சந்தித்தால் தான்.

இப்படி பட்ட சூழ்நிலையிலும் சினிமா ரசிகர்கள் என்ற ரீதியில் திரையரங்கை அணுகும் ரசிகனும் இருக்கின்றான். அதுவும் ரஜினி படம் என்றால் வரும் கூடும் கூட்டமும் இருக்கவே செய்கிறது, கொட்டும் மழையிலும் குடை பிடித்து கொண்டு வந்து இருப்பது நிச்சயம் ரஜினிக்கு பொருளாதார லாபத்தை கொடுக்கவோ, அரசியல் லாபத்துக்காகவோ இல்லை என்பது தான் நிதர்சனம்.

லிங்கா

ரெண்டு ரஜினி. தாத்தா, பேரன். ரெண்டு பேருக்குமே "லிங்கேஸ்வரன்" என்று தான் பெயர். தாத்தா இந்திய சுதந்திர போராட்ட காலத்தில் "சோலையூர்" என்னும் கிராமத்துக்காகவும் அதை சுற்றியுள்ள கிராமங்களின் தேவைகளுக்குமென தனது சொந்த பணத்தில் ஒரு "டாம்" கட்டி கொடுக்கிறார். கூடவே ஒரு கோயிலும் கட்டுகிறார். பிரிட்டிஸ் அரசாங்கத்தின் சில பகுதியினரை எதிர்த்தே இதை அவர் செய்கிறார். தொடர்ச்சியாக அவர்களிடம் இருந்து இவருக்கு நெருக்கடி வருகிறது. பிரிட்டிஸ் கலெக்டர் ஒருவனின் ஈகோ, இந்தியன் ஒருவனின் காட்டி கொடுப்புக்கு சிக்கி "தாத்தா லிங்கா" சொத்து அனைத்தையும் இழந்து போகிறார். அந்த நேரத்தில் நேசித்த கிராம மக்களாலும் விரட்ட படுகிறார். தனியாக போய் ஒரு தொழுவம் போன்ற ஒரு வீட்டில் வாழ தொடங்குகிறார். கிராம மக்களுக்கு சூழ்ச்சி தெரிய வர அவரை மறுபடி கிராமத்துள் அழைக்கின்றார்கள். பிடிவாதமாய் லிங்காவும் மறுக்கிறார்.

இப்போ பேரன் லிங்கா. அதே கிராம மக்கள். கிராமத்தில் நடக்கும் பிரச்சினைகளுக்கு கோயில் திறக்காமல் இருப்பதே காரணம் என்று நினைக்கின்றார்கள். கோயில் திறக்க லிங்கா பேமிலியில் இருந்து தான் யாராவது வர வேண்டும் (தாத்தா காலத்து சத்தியம் அது). பேரனை தேடுகிறார்கள். கண்டு பிடிகிறார்கள். கூட்டி வருகிறார்கள்.

பிரச்சினைக்கு காரணம் கோயில் அல்ல. அந்த ஊர் MP என்று அறிகிறார்கள். அந்த MP இடம் இருந்து கிராமத்தையும், டாமையும் காப்பாற்றினார்களா?? என்பதை திரையில் கண்டு மகிழ்க..

ரஜினி

சிவாஜி - அரசாங்கத்தால் ரஜினியின் சொத்து பறிக்க படும்
படையப்பா - மணிவண்ணன் சிவாஜியிடம் இருந்து சொத்தை பறிப்பார் .
அருணாச்சலம் - ரஜினியை வடிவுக்கரசி சொத்தற்ற அநாதையென விரட்டுவார், ரஜினியின் அப்பா வேதாச்சலமும் சொத்து ஏமாறுபவர் போலவே இருக்கும்.
முத்து - ரகுவரன் சொத்தை அமுக்க ட்ரை பண்ணுவார்.ரஜினி முற்றும் துறந்து எங்கோ எஸ் ஆகிடுவார்.

இந்த டிபிகல் ரஜினியை நீங்கள் இதிலும் காணலாம். தாத்தா லிங்கேஸ்வரன் சொத்தை இழந்து பரிதாபமாக நிற்பார். கூடவே கிராம மக்களாலும் விரட்ட படுவார்.தட் டிபிகல் ரஜினி மூவ்மென்ட்.

ரஜினியின் ஒபெனிங் பாடல் ப்பாஹ்.. என்னா ஸ்டைலு.. சிவாஜி "ஸ்டைல் பாடல்'' போல இருந்தாலும் அதை விட இதில் தலைவரின் துள்ளல் கலக்கல். ரஜினி துள்ளி துள்ளி ஓடி வருவதை பார்த்தால் இன்னும் 5 வருசத்துக்கு அந்த முதலிடம் முக்கினாலும் யாருக்கும் கிடைக்காது.

படம் நிச்சயம் 2.56 மணித்தியாலத்தில் இருந்து ஒரு 10 - 20 நிமிடம் குறைக்கப்படும்னு நினைக்குறேன்.

படத்தில்அனுஷ்கா, சொனாக்சிக்கு ஈக்குவலா நடன அழகிகளை சொல்லியே ஆகணும். இவ்ளோ அழகா.. இவ்ளோ அழக.. பார்த்து இருக்க முடியாது.. மோனா கசொலினா பாடல். செம. டான்ஸ் ஸ்டெப் கிராபிக்ஸ் எல்லாமே கலக்கல்.

ஹாரி லிங்கா டாப் டென் ரேட்டிங்

ரஜினி 1.0
ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் 1.0
திரைக்கதை 0.9
ரவிக்குமார் 0.7
அனுஷ்கா 0.7
இசை 0.6
கிராபிக்ஸ் 0.6
சந்தானம் 0.5
சொனாக்சி 0.5
டாம் சார் காட்சிகள் 0.4


ஹாரி ரேட்டிங் - 6.9 /10

டாப் 10-3 = 8 அலசல்

ரஜினி - இரண்டு ரஜினிகளுக்குமே அதி முக்கியத்துவம் கொடுக்க பட்டு இருக்கிறது. சிக்கல் இங்கு தான். 'டாம்'காக பழைய ரஜினி போராடி வென்று முடிய புது ரஜினியும் அதே மேட்டர்க்கு தான் போராட போரார்னதும் லைட்டா கண்ணு வேர்க்க தொடங்கிடிச்சு. காரணம் புது ரஜினியோட "டாம்'' பிரச்சினை அவ்ளோ அழுத்தமா சொல்ல படலை. இங்கு ஏதாவது ஒரு ரஜினிக்கு அதிகம் முக்கியம் கொடுத்து இருக்கலாம். [கோச்சடையான் கூட இருவருக்கும் முக்கியம் இருக்கும். ஆனால் அது பழி வாங்கும் சப்ஜெக்ட் புதுமையான விடயங்கள் இருக்கும். இங்கு அவ்வாறு இல்லை அது தான் சிக்கல்] அடுத்து க்ளைமாக்ஸ் பைக் டைவிங், பரசூட் ஜம்பிங் எல்லாம் "என்னா ராஸ்கலா" சொதப்பல் ரகம் தான்.

ரவிக்குமார் - "பிரமாண்ட" ஷங்கர் படத்துல பார்த்தோம்னா, ஒரு பாட்டுக்கு இரு நூறு பேர் வயுத்துல படமா கீறி இருப்பாங்க.. பல நேரங்கள்ல பார்த்தா எதோ ஒரு ஓரத்துல பிரேமை நிரப்ப மட்டுமே பயன் படுத்த பட்டு இருப்பாங்க. பிரமாண்டம் என்பதற்காக "காட்சி திணிப்பு" இருக்காது. இங்க நம்ம ரவிக்குமார் பண்ணது என்னதுன்னா தான் பயன்படுத்திய எல்லா பிரமாண்டத்தையும் முடிஞ்சவரைக்கும் நமக்கு காட்டு காட்டுன்னு காட்டி இருக்காரு. உதாரணமா மன்னர் வீட்டு ஒரே வாசலை ஒரு காட்சியிலையே மூணு நாலு முறை காட்டுறாரு.அதே போல பல காட்சிகளில் பிரமாண்டம் பல கோணங்களில் காட்டப்பட்டு ஒரு வகை அயர்ச்சியையே உண்டாக்கி செல்கிறது.

அனுஷ்கா - ஆறடி தேவதை.

ரஹ்மான் - மெனக்கெடலையோன்னு தோணுது. விடுகதையா இந்த வாழ்க்கை, ஆயிரம் அதிசயம் அப்படின்னுலாம் கண்ணு கலங்க வைச்சவர் இதுல...

ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் - நிச்சயம் இந்த ஒளி ஓவியரை பாராட்டியே ஆகணும். அவ்ளோ அழகு. முக்கியமா ரஜினி பல இடங்கள்ல ரொம்பவே இளமையா தெரிய காரணம.

FINALLY

படம் மோசமில்லை. ரஜினி நான்கு வருடங்களுக்கு பின் அட்டகாசமாய் உழைத்து இருக்கிறார்.ரசிகர்கள் கொண்டாட கூடிய படம் தான்.

FINALLY FINALLY

ரவிக்குமாரின் வழக்காமான ரஜினி படங்கள் + ஷங்கரின் வழக்கமான ரஜினி படங்கள் இரண்டையும் கூட்டி இரண்டால் பிரித்தால் லிங்கா ரெடி. அம்புட்டு தான்.

ஹாரி ரேட்டிங் - 6.9/10

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Here is a telugu review!

http://www.pallibatani.com/telugu/view-2862-tollywood-entertainment-reviews-lingaa-telugu-movie-review.html


rating 3.5/5



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లింగ రివ్యూ

చాన్నాళ్లుగా రజనీకాంత్ ప్యాన్స్ ఎంతో ఆశతో ఎదురుచూస్తున్న లింగ ఎట్టకేలకు ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చేసింది. కొచ్చడయాన్ డిసప్పాయింట్ చేయడంతో అభిమానులు లింగ సినిమాతో పండగ చేసుకోవాలని వెయిట్ చేస్తున్నారు. ఆ కల నెరవెరే సమయం ఆసన్నమైంది. భారీ ఖర్చుతో గ్రాండియర్ గా తెరకెక్కించిన ఈ చిత్రంలో రజనీ సరసన సోనాక్షిసిన్హా, అనుష్కలాంటి అందాల భామలుండడం, ఆస్కార్ అవార్డ్ గ్రహీత ఎ.ఆర్.రెహమాన్ సంగీతమందించడం, రత్నవేలు, సాభుసిరిల్ లాంటి టెక్నీషియన్స్ వర్క్ చేయడం ఓక ఎత్తయితే..స్టార్ డైరెక్టర్ కె.ఎస్.రవికుమార్ దర్శకత్వం వహించడంతో మామూలు క్రేజ్ దక్కలేదు. ఇక నిర్మాత రాక్ లైన్ వెంకటేష్ అత్యంత భారీ ఖర్చుతో ఈ చిత్రాన్ని నిర్మించాడు. ఇన్ని ప్రత్యేకతలున్న ఈ సినిమా ప్రేక్షకుల్ని ఏ మేరకు మెప్పించింది. రజనీ అభిమానుల అంచనాలని చేరుకుందా లేదా అనే విషయాలు తెలియాలంటే రివ్యూలోకి ఎంటర్ కావాల్సిందే.

కథేంటంటే

ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ ఎపిసోడ్ తో ఈ చిత్ర కథ ప్రారంభమౌతుంది. రాజలింగం (రజనికాంత్) ఆ ఊరికి దేవుడు. ఆయన ఏది చెబితే అదే వేదం. అక్కడున్న చాలా ఊర్లకు ఆయన మాటే చెల్లుబాటు. తనను నమ్ముకున్న ఊరికోసం రిజర్వాయర్ కట్టించాలనుకుంటాడు రాజలింగం. అయితే ఇంగ్లిష్ పాలకులు రాజలింగం ప్రయత్నాన్ని అడ్డుకుంటారు. అంతేకాదు ఊరు విడిచి వెళ్లాలంటారు. ప్రస్తుత కథలోకివస్తే....రాజ లింగం మనవడు తాత సొంత ఊరికి వెళ్తాడు. తన తాతకు జరిగిన అన్యాయాన్ని తెలుసుకుంటాడు. తన తాత ఆశయాన్ని ఎలా తీర్చాడన్నదే మిగిలిన కథ.

నటీనటుల పెర్ ఫార్మెన్స్

ఈ సినిమా వన్ మ్యాన్ షో అని ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పక్కర్లేదు. రజనీకాంత్ స్టీల్స్ ది షో. భారీ కథను తన భుజస్కాంధాలపై వేసుకొని మోసుకెళ్లాడు. రెండు పాత్రలకు పూర్తి న్యాయం చేసి తనలో స్టామినా ఏమాత్రం తగ్గలేదని నిరూపించాడు. అందాల ముద్దుగుమ్మలు...అనుష్క, సొనాక్షి సిన్హాతో రజనీకాంత్ తో కెమిస్ట్రీ బాగా వర్కవుట్ అయింది. అనుష్క స్మార్ట్ జర్నలిస్ట్ గా క్యారెక్టర్ కు పూర్తి న్యాయం చేసింది. ఇక సొనాక్షి సిన్హా సౌత్ ఇండియన్ హీరోయిన్ గా సెటిల్ అయినట్టే. విలేజ్ గర్ల్ గా సహజంగా నటించింది. జగపతిబాబుకి మరోసారి అద్భుతమైన పాత్ర దొరికింది. నెగిటివ్ క్యారెక్టర్లో అదరగొట్టాడు. రజనీకాంత్ లాంటి స్టార్ సినిమాలో జగ్గుకి ఓ మంచి పాత్ర దొరకడం దాన్ని బాగా ఉపయోగించుకోవడం ఆయనకే చెల్లింది. రజనీకి, జగపతిబాబుకు మధ్య వచ్చే సన్నివేశాలు సినిమాకు హైలైట్ గా నిలుస్తాయి. ప్రముఖ దర్శకుడు విశ్వనాథ్ కు మంచి పాత్ర దక్కింది.

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కథలో గొప్పదనం లేకపోయినా...కె.ఎస్.రవికుమార్ తనదైన టేకింగ్ తో కథను ముందుకు నడిపించాడు. రజినీకాంత్ స్టామినాను సరిగ్గా ఉపయోగించుకున్నాడు. ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్, ప్రెజెంట్ కథల్ని బాగా డీల్ చేశాడు. మెయిన్ గా ఎమోషనల్ సీన్స్ విషయంలో చాలా కేర్ తీసుకొన్నాడు. రజనీకాంత్ తో తనదైన స్టైల్లో డైలాగ్స్ చెప్పించాడు. స్టైలింగ్ విషయంలోనూ చాలా జాగ్రత్తలు తీసుకున్నాడు. టెక్నికల్ డిపార్ట్ మెంట్స్ ని తన టేకింగ్ కు తగ్గట్టుగా ఉపయోగించుకున్నాడు. ఎ.ఆర్.రెహమాన్ పాటలు ఆల్రెడీ సూపర్ హిట్టయ్యాయి. రిరికార్డింగ్ సినిమా లెవెల్ ను పెంచింది. రత్నవేలు సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ ఈ సినిమాకు స్పెషల్ ఎట్రాక్షన్. రజనీకాంత్ ను అందంగా చూపించాడు. అనుష్క, సొనాక్షి అందచందాల్ని ఆవిష్కరించాడు.

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గత కొంతకాలంగా రజనీకాంత్ సినిమాల్ని గమనిస్తే...సోషల్ ఇష్యూస్ ని బేస్ చేసుకొనే రూపొందిస్తున్నారు. లింగా కూడా ఆ తరహా కథనే కావడంతో రజనీకాంత్ విజృంభించాడు. టాలెంటెడ్ డైరెక్టర్ కె.ఎస్.రవికుమార్ ఈ చిత్ర కథకు తోడవ్వడంతో పరిపూర్ణత వచ్చింది. ఫక్తు కమర్షియల్ ఫార్ములాను ఎంచుకొనే ఈ చిత్ర కథను తయారు చేశారు. రజనీకాంత్ పూర్తి న్యాయం చేయడంతో...సినిమాకు నిండుదనం వచ్చింది. రజనీకాంత్ ఫ్రెష్ లుక్, పవర్ ప్యాక్ డ్ పెర్ పార్మెన్స్ తో అదరగొట్టాడు. ముఖ్యంగా రజినీకాంత్ డైలాగ్స్ తో అదరగొట్టాడు. రజనీకాంత్ ట్రేడ్ మార్క్ సినిమాగా నిలిచిపోతుంది. రివెంజ్ డ్రామాలు పండించడంలో రజనీకాంత్ తనకు తానే సాటి అని మరోసారి నిరూపించాడు. ఔట్ అండ్ ఔట్ రజినీకాంత్ సినిమా ఇది. కమర్షియల్ ఫార్ములాతో తెరకెక్కించిన సినిమా కాబట్టి అటు మాస్, ఇటు క్లాస్ ఆడియెన్స్ ను మెప్పిస్తుందనడంలో ఏమాత్రం డౌట్ అక్కర్లేదు. రజినీకాంత్ కెరీర్లో చెప్పుకోదగ్గ సినిమా ఇది. సో...ఈ ఇయర్ ఎండింగ్ లో మూవీ లవర్స్ కు రజనీకాంత్ ఓ మాంచి ట్రీట్ ఇచ్చి వెళ్తున్నాడు. సో...ప్రతీ ప్రేక్షకుడు రజినీకాంత్ అభిమానే కాబట్టి ఈ సినిమాకు కలెక్షన్ల పంట పండినట్టే.

Written by: vijay
vijay
Date published: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 07:32 PM
3.5 / 5 stars
Starring:
Rajinikanth
Anushka
Sonakshi
Jagapathibabu
K.Vishwanath
Music Director: A.R.Rehman
Producer: Rockline Venkatesh
Directed by: K.S.Rvikumar

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[SenGOEk]

Watched Lingaa - One time watchable for Rajini..mathapadi padam romba sumar thaan..

The team wanted to release the movie on 12/12, the same effort could have been put in making the film..

Rajini is the biggest saviour of the movie..His energy, style and his dialogue delivery just electrified the screen..KSR an excellent screenplay writer fails big with poor execution..BGM & RR is a average stuff from ARR..

The worst part is the climax..bayangra sothapal..:banghead:

[vithagan]

anyone from US wne for premiere show?? Here in NC, the show got cancelled :( potti varalayaaam :((

[cm123]

It is Thalaivar's show in whole film.

He is so energetic n

[ajaybaskar]

Behindwoods gives a 2.5/5.

Their reviews for other Rajni movies in the recent past..

Kochchadaiyaan - 3.5/5
Endhiran - 4/5
Kuselan - 2.5/5
Sivaji - 4/5

[faithiu11]

Despite of movie getting avg reviews...gonna be a record breaking weekend...can expect 100 crores (Tamil,Telugu)

[Russellmvr]

Sothappal..!!! KSR is to be blamed... ARR fails to impress :cry:

[hattori_hanzo]

Thamiz, no point in being so desperate. Max, we see average reviews. The expectations are huge & if it fails to satisfy, the fall will be too hard. Just have a look at the way ppl make fun of this movie in Twitter, after watching FDFS (One tweet said they could have made Powerstar to do the climax instead of Rajini).
HCRK fans still say "Superstarkaaga paakalam...etc...etc...Aana padam yeppidiyum odidum" :-) But if you are still thinking I'm the only person who doesn't have any positive things to say about Lingaa, you are mistaken. Already Muthalvan and Samajith have posted their comments. Lets see what others have to say.

[Chikatiloan]

Sothappal..!!! KSR is to be blamed... ARR fails to impress :cry:

You cant say "only KSR and ARR to be blamed"..Producers,eros and rajini also to be blamed..why??
They want to release the movie by dec 12 so they made it very fast..ARR usually takes time but very less time given to him..KSR in the audio launch said still lot of work left in PP but producers and eros are adamant to release by Dec 12..
By the way I look it KSR would have planned for grand climax with great VFX work like atleast half of enthiran climax but producers didn't give the freedom and forced him to complete by nov..that's the reason climax had become worst..
And all we know ARR is not giving his best nowadays and rajini fans already were fed up ARR music but he is continuously picking ARR..atleast for quickie like this he could have gone for other music directors..remember vidhyasagar made good music for CM
Atlast rajni fans need to accept that his health had taken its toll and KSR had lot many constraints..

[kumarsr]

You cant say "only KSR and ARR to be blamed"..Producers,eros and rajini also to be blamed..why??
They want to release the movie by dec 12 so they made it very fast..ARR usually takes time but very less time given to him..KSR in the audio launch said still lot of work left in PP but producers and eros are adamant to release by Dec 12..


May be we should start at Kochadaiyaan and Soundarya?
Let's hope that another movie is not started right away to be released by Tamil New Year.

[venkkiram]

அமெரிக்காவில் இருபது, இருபத்தைந்து வெள்ளிகள் ஒரு டிக்கட்டிற்கு.. இது ரஜினியின் ஒவ்வொரு பட வெளியீட்டிலும் மற்றப் படங்களுக்கான டிக்கட் விலையைக் காட்டிலும் கூடுதலாக விற்கப்படுகிறது. அதிக தியேட்டர்களிலும், அதிக எண்ணிக்கை கொண்ட திரைகளிலும் வெளியிடப்படும் ரஜினி படங்கள். என்னக் காரணம்? விநியோகஸ்தர்கள் பெரிய தொகை கொடுத்து வாங்குகிறார்களா? மற்ற அயல்நாடுகளுக்கும் இது பொருந்தும் என நினைக்கிறென்.. அப்படியானால் இது ரஜினிக்கும் தெரிந்திருக்கும். என்னோட படத்துக்கு இப்படி டிக்கட் விலையை உயர்த்தி மக்களிடம் பணத்தை கொள்ளை அடிக்காதீர்கள் என ரஜினி சொல்லலாமே! சொல்வாரா வருங்கால தமிழக முதலமைச்சராக வருவதற்கு அனைத்து தகுதிகளும் உண்டு என ரசிகர்களால் நம்பப்படுகிற அந்த எளிய, உயரிய மனம் கொண்ட மனிதருள் மாணிக்கம்?

[Chikatiloan]

Meanwhile its very bad time for KSR than anyone else..MA,policegiri,kochadaiyaan and now lingaa..Except policegiri he is not completely responsible for all other movies..MA we all know KH would have poked in and for last 2 its mainly producers/distributors poked in

[cm123]

Muthalla padatha parungappa.

[cm123]

Kamal padam ellam free a than papingala?

[cm123]

As a masala film it can be criticised easily. Don't complain without watching the movie.

[ajaybaskar]

USV,

Why blame ARR? His last three outings with Rajni are Sivaji, Enthiran and Koch. While the first two were instant chartbusters, Koch's only plus was its music. Especially the RR.

I cant comment on Lingaa though as I havent watched it.

[venkkiram]

Muthalla padatha parungappa. சார்.. நீங்க என்ன சொல்றிங்களா? ரஜினி படங்களை வெளியிடப்படும் வாரங்களில் நான் பார்க்கத் தவிர்ப்பதே இந்த கூடுதல் விலைதான். அதனால எப்போ விலை குறைந்து மற்ற படங்களுக்கான டிக்கட் விலையோடு சமமாக வருகிறதோ அப்போது பார்த்துக் கொள்கிறேன்..

[venkkiram]

Kamal padam ellam free a than papingala? கமல் படம் மட்டுமல்ல.. தற்போது நன்றாக ஓடிவரும் மற்ற அடுத்த தலைமுறை நட்சத்திர நடிகர்கள் படங்களும் இந்த அளவு டிக்கட் உயர்வினை சந்திப்பதில்லை..

[VinodKumar's]

Venki I watched Dasa for 25 dollars same as Endhiran ...

[venkkiram]

Venki I watched Dasa for 25 dollars same as Endhiran ... அப்படியா? நான் முதல்நாள் இரவுக் காட்சிக்கு பதினைந்து வெள்ளிகள் கொடுத்து பார்த்ததாக நினைவு. விஸ்வரூபம் உட்பட. இருபத்தைந்து வெள்ளிகள் என்பது யார் திரைப்படமாக இருந்தாலும் கொள்ளைதான்.

[selvakumar]

What is this வெள்ளிகள்? Is that the word for dollar in tamil or inspired from Ninaithaale Inikkum movie?. Have never seen anyone using that word. Kodumai ya irukku


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[Avadi to America]

I just came from theatre...

Excellent movie with strong emotional story... I haven't seen thalivar in such a character for long time....a true family entertainer.... The crowd in the theatre was vibrant.

[Avadi to America]

http://www.iluvcinema.in/telugu/lingaa-linga-telugu-movie-review-rating/

Rajalingeswaran steals your hearts!! Lingaa is rocking!!!

Movie Rating: 4/5
Director: K. S. Ravikumar
Producer: K. Karunamoorthy an A. Subhaskaran
Music Director: AR Rahman
Written by: K. S. Ravikumar, Pon Kumaran
Cinematography: R. Rathnavelu
Cast: Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Shetty

The moment of excitement has arrived. Millions of frenzied fanatic fans of Rajini across the world have been waiting in utter eagerness to watch Lingaa ! Now the D-Day has arrived! It is Lingaa and Lingaa renting the air silently all the way to the theaters! Rajini mania is just getting out of hands with theaters bursting at the seams with fans thronging the theaters.

Story: The movie begins in a village in an environment of pre-independence days. Raja Lingeswaran, maharaja to a dynasty that rules many states during during pre-independence days is an officer with authority an IAS who is honest and always at the service of people. To the people he is God. He is feared by the crooks and respected by people. Raja Lingeswaran has a dream that of building a dam. So he decides to build a reservoir solving both the problems water and employment in one shot. But his dream of building a reservoir fails as the British Government betrays him and kills his dream of building a dam. He leaves the town.

The movie moves forward and takes us to the present times where young Lingaa plays a happy-go-lucky-guy role with his friends always around him. By a quirk of fate, he goes to the same village where his granddad Lingeswaran was an officer and was worshipped by villagers as God. The problems in the village has worsened with people still suffering. The young Lingaa girds up his loins and wovs to fulfil the dream of his father that of building a dam for his villages. Will he build the dam? Has he succeeded in solving the problems in the village is all forms the rest of the story. This is the story in a nutshell.

Plus Points: Rajini’s performance is electrifying. Especially his intro scene when the theaters go bursting with the shrill catcalls and whistles. His one-liners and punchy dialogues are really rocking. The power of punches hasn’t faded in him. His stunt sequences are rocking and especially the train fight is just amazing. Thanks to Hollywood stunt master Lee Whitaker who superbly composed the fight; and Rajini performing the train stunt with aplomb and ease. The King Lingeswaran has really stole the show; and with that your hearts too. Rajini’s intro solo song was rocking and exciting. Costumes of Raja Lingeswaran were excellent and kudos to the costume designer. The costumes only enhanced the persona of King Lingeswaran. Anushka and Sonakshi Sinha only added spice to the movie with their wonderful performances. And his wry smile with a slight twisting of lips… Oh that’s just fantastic. “Thalaivar in Unmai Oru naal velum is priceless” !!

Lingaa Punch: “Mannarukku thevai makkal thunnai, athu aandhavan punyathule ennukku nereya irukku”

Minus Points: The storyline has a powerful theme. Yet it was dragging at places where Rajini’s presence isn’t there. Photography has captured pre-independent era and is good. Music is good. Especially a number with Sonakshi Sinha is just rocking. Re-recording is pretty bad.

Analysis: The entire movie was carried on the shoulders of Rajini and his one-liners and punches.

Verdict: This is out and out Rajini movie. A must watch !!!

[cm123]

Lot of punch lines throughout the movies for fans to whistle.

[paranitharan]

Thamiz, no point in being so desperate. Max, we see average reviews. The expectations are huge & if it fails to satisfy, the fall will be too hard. Just have a look at the way ppl make fun of this movie in Twitter, after watching FDFS (One tweet said they could have made Powerstar to do the climax instead of Rajini).
HCRK fans still say "Superstarkaaga paakalam...etc...etc...Aana padam yeppidiyum odidum" :-) But if you are still thinking I'm the only person who doesn't have any positive things to say about Lingaa, you are mistaken. Already Muthalvan and Samajith have posted their comments. Lets see what others have to say.

sari irukkattum but neenga romba aarvama irukkiringa. thirumba thirumba sonnathaiye sollittu irukkiringa.

[Avadi to America]

http://movies.chennaivision.com/tamil/review.php?id=1711

Story:
People in a village gather at a dam in their area, even as government officials start checking its safety, in the presence of MP (Jagapathi Babu).

That night, the MP and his men kills the chief engineer (Ponvannan). While breathing his last, the engineer tells the village chief (K Vishwanath) that the temple near the dam, which was closed for decades, should be opened to save the village.

The village chief feels the temple should be opened by the grandson of Raja Lingeswaran (Rajinikanth), a king-collector-engineer, who constructed the dam.

His granddaughter Lakshmi (Anushka) starts the hunt for Linga (Rajinikanth), and finds him and his friends (Santhanam, Karunakaran & Co) to be thieves.

She manages to bring them to the village, where Linga comes to know the hoary past of his grandfather and how he constructed the dam braving all odds.

Coming to know that the dam is under threat, he vows to save the giant structure and the village. Why the MP kills the engineer, why the engineer says the temple should be opened to save the village and how Linga saves the people forms the rest of the story.

ANALYSIS:

It's out and out Rajini show and Lingaa is a complete feast to his fans. The Superstar walks, jumps, fights, dances and flies, giving goosebumps to his fans.

Anushka is trendy as Lakshmi and helps the grandson Rajini to achieve his mission. While Sonakshi, who comes in flashback scenes, is traditional and a pillar of support to grandfather Rajini.

Jagapathi Babu and K Vishwanath perform well, but heavy Telugu accent in their dialogue delivery could have been avoided. others in the cast include Vijayakumar, Radharavi, R Sundararajan, JP, Nizhalgal Ravi and Ilavarasu (who has a meaty role and delivers solid performance).

Rathanavelu aka Randy deserves all appreciation for showing Rajini in a youthful avatar. A R Rahman's music and background score have done a magic off-screen.

There are many punch dialogues and messages in the movie and the way Rajini deliver them are wow-some. There are only two fights (one on the train and other during climax), but both of them are of James Bond quality.

Director K S Ravikumar has given a royal treatment to Pon Kumaran's story and has made Lingaa a treat to Rajini fans. And producer Rockline Venkatesh has ensured that it is a grand fete, by roping in 1000s of junior artistes in most of the scenes.

The statutory warning for Rajini films is not to look for logic and other loopholes, but to look for Rajini alone. If you are okay with that, Lingaa is for you.

Rating: Good
Director: K. S. Ravikumar
Producer: Rockline Venkatesh
Starrer : Rajinikanth, Sonakshi sniha, Anushka Shetty, Santhanam
Music : A.R.Rahman
Pro : RIAZ K AHMED

[Avadi to America]

http://www.galatta.com/tamil/reviews/lingaa/829679034/

Superstar Rajinikanth is back to rock the big screens with Lingaa, directed by KS Ravikumar. This movie presented by Vendhar Movies, is produced by Munirathna and Rockline Venkatesh and has music by AR Rahman and cinematography by Randy aka Rathnavelu. Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka play Superstar's heroines and are supported by an able and ensemble cast.
The movie opens to an engineer (Ponvannan) surveying a dam with the whole village of Solaiyur looking on. The village headman Karunakaran (K. Vishwanath) and the area's Member of Parliament (Jagapathi Babu) are also among the onlookers. That same night, the engineer is murdered and just before he passes away, he asks the elderly Karunakaran to open the Shiva temple located close to the dam. The engineer's death is believed to be an accident by the villagers. The temple has remained locked for over 70 years and when the villagers ask Karunakaran permission to open it, he reveals that according to his father's oath, only a successor of Raja Lingeshwaran should open it. He sends out emissaries to different parts of the country to search and find Raja Lingeshwaran's only remaining successor - his grandson (Rajinikanth). However, hating his grandfather for not leaving him any wealth, the grandson - who has also been named Lingeshwaran, has shortened his name to Linga and is a petty thief, who steals small objects along with his gang (Santhanam, Karunakaran, Balaji), for a living. Linga and his friends are caught by the Police and are in jail, when an unknown lady reporter - Lakshmi (Anushka) comes and rescues them. Lakshmi reveals that she is from the village of Solaiyur and wants Linga to come to the village, to reopen the temple. Though reluctant at first, Linga and his friends go to the village, to escape from the Police.
On reaching the village, Linga learns that the Lord Shiva sculpture in the temple is made of a rare precious stone and plans to steal it and settle down for life. It is here that he learns of his grandfather - Raja Lingeshwaran (Rajinikanth). Lingeshwaran, also a Cambridge graduated engineer, first came to the village of Solaiyur as a Collector, in the British era. On learning that the farmers of this village and the surrounding villages are facing severe floods for 3 months and complete drought for the remaining 9 months, he appeals to the British government to help build a dam in Solaiyur. His fellow British collectors and their chief ridicule him and refuse to help construct the dam. He resigns as a Collector and takes up the construction of the dam on his own. Being a very rich Maharaja, he puts in his own money and goes about constructing the dam with the help of the villagers (Radha Ravi, Vijayakumar, R. Sundarrajan, Sonakshi Sinha and many others), much to the chagrin of the Britishers, especially Collector Hunter. In an unfortunate turn of events. just when the dam is nearing completion and there are torrential rains endangering the dam and the village, Linga is forced to seek Collector Hunter's help. Hunter puts forth some conditions, sticking to which Raja Lingeshwaran loses all his wealth and is also disgraced by the villagers. The angry villagers chase him out of the village, asking him never to return again. What were the conditions put forth by the Britisher? Why did Raja Lingeshwaran lose all his wealth? What happens to the dam? Why are the villagers angry with Raja Lingeshwaran? What plans does the corrupt MP have for the present day dam? Watch Lingaa on the big screens to know...
Director KS Ravikumar has given us many super hits with the Superstar in the past and is all set to give another one with Lingaa. Known as the king of commercial entertainers, he has lived up to the name in his latest directorial too. The story is larger than life, just what the Superstar's fans would want to see him in on the big screens, after a big gap! The director has seamlessly woven the past and the present in this movie set in two different eras. The dialogues need a very special mention with Superstar getting to deliver some new punch dialogues. Some of the dialogues like, "I have not failed. I have just postponed my success... See you soon!" bring the theatre down. Putting together such an ensemble cast and above all completing a movie of this magnitude in just 6 months, is absolutely mindboggling and the producers deserve all the credit for this. Director Shankar is known for having one or 2 extravagantly made songs in his movies but KS Ravikumar has made all the songs in Lingaa on this scale. The Superstar is back with a bang and rocks with his acting, stunts, dialogue delivery and style. However, the biggest plus is the way he has gelled and shared the comedy sequences with youngsters like Santhanam and Karunakaran, He has brought out the differentiation in the two characters he has played and as Raja Lingeshwaran, steals the cake. Anushka is the show stealer and looks absolutely gorgeous on screen. Sonakshi Sinha as the village belle Manibharathi has made a stellar debut in Tamil. Her emoting and dancing are top-notch Anushka and Sonakshi, despite not sharing screen space in any scene, have vied with each other for acting honours and both have performed brilliantly. Santhanam is his usual comic self and his oneliners are ribtickling. Karunakaran does not have a meaty role but carries himself well in the scenes he appears in. Veterans Radha Ravi, Vijayakumar, K. Vishwanath and R, Sundarrajan breeze through their roles. Jagapathi Babu is apt as the corrupt politician. The actors who play Britishers, especially the stars playing Collector Hunter and his wife, excel.
AR Rahman's sound tracks are already topping the charts and the visuals take them to a totally new plane altogether. However, with so much being spent on the project, the graphics could have been better. The train sequences in the flashback and the climax sequences could have been better showcased in the graphics. Randy's cinematography is an absolute treat for the viewers. The way he has managed to film the outdoor shots especially the dam scenes and the one shot from the top angle when he covers an entire royal dining table with all the people seated on it are top class. Editing is crisp.
Lingaa has all the elements that a blockbuster project in the combination of Superstar Rajinikanth and KS Ravikumar would have and some more... Thalaivar fans, don't miss it!!!

[cm123]

Dialogues are really good and major plus point. Santhanam also scored well.
Sonakshian and Anushka also made their presense well.

[Avadi to America]

Dialogues are really good and major plus point. Santhanam also scored well.
Sonakshian and Anushka also made their presense well.

you are almost reflecting my views... I never get bored i was emotional in few scenes which did not happen to me for long time while watching thalivar movie.

[Avadi to America]

http://www.moviecrow.com/News/6701/lingaa-review

[cm123]

The theater crowd went mad when they saw birthday celebration scene for Thalaivar in the movie itself.

[cm123]

The sequence with Thalaivar in beard look is really awesome. It was missing for long time in his films.

[elsaen11]

BW has given only 2.5 :shock:
Mixed reviews in twitter

[Avadi to America]

I see a lot of -ve review from Vj fans... any particular reason?.

[cm123]

http://www.adrasaka.com/2014/12/blog-post_12.html review with lot of spoilers.

[cm123]

A2A, leave it.

[cm123]

The movie came after 4 years. Let's enjoy the moment.

[ajaybaskar]

I see a lot of -ve review from Vj fans... any particular reason?.
Come on bro. If that's the case, only SS fans are posting positive about Lingaa. Lets not get this into X vs Y. :(

[cm123]

Let's stop this here itself please.

[cm123]

Ajay, when are u watching the movie?

[ajaybaskar]

Let's stop this here itself please.
I second that.

[ajaybaskar]

Ajay, when are u watching the movie?
Didn't get tickets for today in any screen in Chennai. Managed to book for night show on Saturday.

[Cinemarasigan]

Lingaa is releasing very big way in Bangalore(Karnataka as well). Never seen these many shows getting allotted for a Tamil movie in PVR & INOX group halls.

[Avadi to America]

Come on bro. If that's the case, only SS fans are posting positive about Lingaa. Lets not get this into X vs Y. :(

ajay, Just look back, have i ever done in the past?

[leosimha]

I see a lot of -ve review from Vj fans... any particular reason?.

I had made a note of this. but lets not get there...otherwise....we will never be able to discuss the +ves of the movie....

[elsaen11]

ajay, Just look back, have i ever done in the past?

A2A, U mean my post? I just got surprised BW has given only 2.5. I am fan of Rajini and then vijay. If you feel i am against Linga, I will delete the post :)

[ajaybaskar]

A2A,

I didn't accuse you of anything. Even Hattori mentioned that the film is getting average reviews and he is not a Vijay fan. Couple of Vijay fans saw the FDFS and posted their views. Tats all. I am a Vijay fan too and like any other movie buff here, I can't wait to watch it tomorrow. All i request is lets not club a few as fans of another actor and hence they are posting bad about the film. :)

[Avadi to America]

A2A, U mean my post? I just got surprised BW has given only 2.5. I am fan of Rajini and then vijay. If you feel i am against Linga, I will delete the post :)

deepak, definitely not. I'm always open to criticism....

[Avadi to America]

Lingaa has high repeat & family audience value.

[thamiz]

I see a lot of -ve review from Vj fans... any particular reason?.

May be because Kaththi, one show was not filling houseful while lingaa 120 shows were houseful in Sathyam and co. It can bother them. :)

[thamiz]

All Rajini fans love this movie!!! :)

They all write +ve reviews!!

[Avadi to America]

IBNLive Movies
‏@IBNLiveMovies
A complete entertainer, #Lingaa could have benefitted with better editing.

[ajaybaskar]

May be because Kaththi, one show was not filling houseful while lingaa 120 shows were houseful in Sathyam and co. It can bother them. :)
Thamiz,

Why not bother about Lingaa alone instead of bringing other movies here?

[thamiz]

ரஜினியின் லிங்கா - சினிமா விமர்சனம்

http://senthilrailway.blogspot.com/2014/12/blog-post_11.html
மற்ற நடிகர்களின் படங்களுக்கு சூப்பர் ஹிட், ஹிட், அபொவ் ஆவரேஜ், ஆவரேஜ், பிலோ ஆவரேஜ், சுமார், மொக்கை, சூர மொக்கை என ரகம் ரகமாக பிரிக்கலாம். ஆனால் ரஜினி படங்களில் சூர மொக்கையாக இருந்தால் சுமார் படம் எனவும், மற்ற படங்கள் எல்லாம் சூப்பர் ஹிட் எனவும் ரெண்டே ரகம் தான். லிங்கா சந்தேகமே இல்லாமல் சூப்பர் ஹிட் படம் தான்.

லிங்காவைப் பற்றி வேறென்ன சொல்ல, ரஜினி ரஜினி ரஜினி மட்டும் தான் படமே. இந்த ஒரு வார்த்தை போதும் மனம் மகிழ. மூளைக்கு தெரிகிறது இதெல்லாம் அதிகம் என. ஆனால் என்ன செய்ய மனது இதைத்தான் விரும்புகிறது.


ரஜினி சந்தானம் அன் கோவுடன் சென்னையில் திருட்டு தொழில் செய்து வருகிறார். தாத்தா ராஜா லிங்ககேஸ்வரன் சொத்துக்களை இழந்து குடும்பத்தை நிர்க்கதியில் விட்டு விட்ட கோபத்தில் இருக்கிறார் பேரன் லிங்கா.

ஆனால் தாத்தா கட்டிய கோயிலை அவர் தான் திறக்க வேண்டும் என ஊர்க்காரர்கள் விரும்பி அனுஷ்கா மூலம் ரஜினியை ஊருக்கு அழைத்து வருகின்றனர். அங்கு மரகதலிங்கத்தை திருட முயற்சிக்கும் போது தாத்தாவின் கதை தெரிய வருகிறது.


ஆங்கிலேயர்களின் மறைமுக எதிர்ப்பை மீறி தன் சொத்து முழுவதையும் இழந்து மக்களுக்காக அணையை கட்டும் தாத்தா ஐசிஎஸ் லிங்கேஸ்வரன் சூழ்ச்சியால் மக்களாலேயே அந்த ஊரை விட்டு விரட்டப்படுகிறார். பின்னர் உண்மை அறிந்து மனம் திருந்தும் மக்கள் அழைத்தும் அந்த ஊருக்கு வர மறுத்து விடுகிறார்.

விவரம் தெரிய வந்ததும் பேரன் ரஜினி அந்த அணைக்கு தற்காலத்தில் ஏற்படும் பிரச்சனையை எப்படி சமாளிக்கிறார் என்பதே லிங்காவின் கதை.

ரஜினியின் அறிமுக காட்சியில் விசில்கள் பட்டையை கிளப்புகின்றன. மிக நீண்ட இடைவேளைக்கு பிறகு ரஜினியின் படம் வேறென்ன வேண்டும் ரசிகர்களுக்கு. திகட்ட திகட்ட விருந்து படைத்து அனுப்பியிருக்கிறார் இயக்குனர்.


கிராபிக்ஸ் என்று தெரிந்தும் ரயில் பைட் ரசிகர்களுக்கு விருந்தாக அமைந்துள்ளது. அந்த நடையிலும் உடையிலும் ஸ்டைலிலும் ரஜினி எல்லா நடிகர்களின் அந்தஸ்துக்கும் மேலே சிம்மாசனம் போட்டு அமர்ந்து விடுகிறார்.

படத்தின் ஆகப்பெரும் பலம் ப்ளாஷ்பேக் காட்சிகள் தான். பேரன் ரஜினியை விட தாத்தா ரஜினிதான் அதிகம் கவர்கிறார். தலைவா, தலைவா என்று பெரும்குரலெடுத்து அழைக்கத் தோன்றுகிறது.


வயசானாலும் தலைவனின் அழகும் ஸ்டைலும் என்னைக்கும் மாறாது. டைட் குளோப் மட்டும் தான் சற்று உண்மையை சொல்கிறது. அப்பவும் தலைவனுக்கு வயசாகி விட்டதே என்று வருந்தத்தான் தோன்றுகிறது. ஆனாலும் தலைவன் தலைவன் தான்.

ரஜினிக்கு அடுத்து கைத்தட்டல் பெறுபவர் சந்தானம் தான். எல்லா ரஜினியின் டயலாக்குக்கும் கவுண்ட்டர் கொடுத்து அப்ளாஸை அள்ளுகிறார். கருணாகரன் வருகிறார் அவ்வளவு தான்.

அனுஷ்கா சும்மா கும்மென்று இருக்கிறார். சோனாக்ஷியும் அப்படித்தான். ரஜினி படத்தில் அவரைத் தவிர மற்றவர்களை புகழ்வது தலைவனுக்கு செய்யும் இழுக்கு. அதனால் இவ்வளவு தான் சொல்ல முடியும்.

வில்லன்கள் தான் சற்று கவலையை ஏற்படுத்துகின்றனர். பலம் குறைந்த வில்லன்கள் எடுபடாமலேயே போகின்றனர். லெஜன்ட் படத்தில் பாலகிருஷ்ணாவுக்கு முன் கம்பீரமாக நின்று பெயர் வாங்கிய ஜெகபதிபாபு தலைவன் முன்னால் எடுபடாமலேயே போகின்றார்.

வெள்ளைக்கார வில்லனும் அப்படித்தான். நயவஞ்சகனாக வரும் சுந்தரராஜன் மட்டும் ஓகே. ரகுவரன் இல்லாத குறை இப்போது தான் தெரிகிறது. பாடல்கள் கேட்கவும் பார்க்கவும் நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.

முதல் ஒரு மணிநேர காட்சிகள் ரொம்பவும் லைட்டாக இருப்பது போல் எனக்கு படுகிறது. இருந்தாலும் தலைவனுக்காக ஓகே.

ஆரம்பம் முதல் இறுதி வரை ரஜினிக்காக மட்டுமே படத்தை எந்த வித சங்கடங்களும் இன்றி சந்தோஷமாக பார்க்கலாம். ரஜினி ரசிகர்களுக்கு செம விருந்து.

என்னடா படத்தில் குறைகளே இல்லையா என்று யோசிக்க வேண்டாம். அது இருக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கத்துக்கு. ரசிகனாக என்னதான் கைதட்டி விசிலடித்து படத்தை ரசித்து பார்த்தாலும் விமர்சகன் அவ்வப்போது எட்டிப் பார்த்து ரசிப்புத்தன்மையை குறைத்துக் கொண்டே வந்தான். அவன் கொன்றுதின்று ரசிகனின் பார்வையில் அமைந்த விமர்சனம் இது.

இன்று இன்னும் ஒரு காட்சி பார்க்க வேண்டியிருக்கிறது. அதனை பார்த்து விட்டு ரசிகனை உள் தள்ளி விமர்சகனாய் ஏகப்பட்ட சர்ச்சைகளோடு நாளை பதிவிடுகிறேன்.

இந்த ஒரு காட்சி பார்க்க 1200 ஓவா செலவு பண்ணது ஜீரணிக்க முடியவில்லை. ரூம் போட்டு மகாதியானத்துடன் புலம்பி விட்டு நாளை வருகிறேன்.

ஆரூர் மூனா

[Avadi to America]

someone wrote it. I too felt the villain was damn good....

#Lingaa The british actor who plays protagonist is like seeing Raghuvaran sir ...powerful villian helps elevate a superhero!

[Avadi to America]

http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/lingaa-movie-review-starring-rajinikanth-anushka-sonakshi-19129.html#.VIqKFmLRan4.twitter

[Dilbert]

All Rajini fans love this movie!!! :)

They all write +ve reviews!!

Seriously ? Maybe I entered wrong movie theater I think, Because what I saw was nothing short of "One of the Worst Movie of Rajini's Career"
Ofcourse I was happy to see me healthy and back in action. But out right this movie was not meant to be "Rajini Movie" No matter who says what.
It was a colossal waste of time nearly 3 hrs!! , with zero importance to story,screenplay.. BGM and the list goes on..

Verdict :
KSR's Padaiyappa Part II a very kiddish attempt to re-create the magic. Very disappointing.

[ArulprakasH]

Loved the movie very much except the climax part... Typical KSR movie with all ingredients perfectly mixed... Watching Rajini on screen is a delight... A sure shot winner :thumbsup:

[omega]

Loved the movie. Thalaivar looks awesome for most part.
Songs & BGM are big let off.
The movie had everything but the lack of good BGM didn't elevate certain scenes as it could have.
Movie will definitely be a hit.
Watching it again Sunday..

[omega]

The theater crowd went mad when they saw birthday celebration scene for Thalaivar in the movie itself.

Same here in Charlotte NC. Scene was a perfect fit for the occasion.

[omega]

The sequence with Thalaivar in beard look is really awesome. It was missing for long time in his films.

Dialogues during that sequence were top notch!!

[thamiz]

A2A,

I didn't accuse you of anything. Even Hattori mentioned that the film is getting average reviews and he is not a Vijay fan. Couple of Vijay fans saw the FDFS and posted their views. Tats all. I am a Vijay fan too and like any other movie buff here, I can't wait to watch it tomorrow. All i request is lets not club a few as fans of another actor and hence they are posting bad about the film. :)

HH was only focusing on -ve reviews and comments. He conveniently ignored all the +ve reviews! :lol:

[thamiz]

Seriously ? Maybe I entered wrong movie theater I think, Because what I saw was nothing short of "One of the Worst Movie of Rajini's Career"
Ofcourse I was happy to see me healthy and back in action. But out right this movie was not meant to be "Rajini Movie" No matter who says what.
It was a colossal waste of time nearly 3 hrs!! , with zero importance to story,screenplay.. BGM and the list goes on..

Verdict :
KSR's Padaiyappa Part II a very kiddish attempt to re-create the magic. Very disappointing.

You are unique Dilbert. Seriously Rajini fans love this one! :)

[thamiz]

கமல் படம் மட்டுமல்ல.. தற்போது நன்றாக ஓடிவரும் மற்ற அடுத்த தலைமுறை நட்சத்திர நடிகர்கள் படங்களும் இந்த அளவு டிக்கட் உயர்வினை சந்திப்பதில்லை..

அடேங்கப்பா! உங்களாள அஃபோர்ட் பண்ண முடியலைனா டாலர் தியேட்டர்ல போயி ஆங்கிலப்படம் பாருங்க. எதுக்கு இந்த லெக்சர் எல்லாம்? எங்களுக்கு உங்களத் தெரியாதா என்ன? :)

[ArulprakasH]

KSR+Rajini na Padayappa expect panrathu... KSR+Kamal na Dasavatharam expect panrathu... ithu thaan namma audience kitta irukka problem... Ithu vera kathainu paarkurathey illa.... compare panni udaney disappointment nu sollidarathu... :banghead:

[hattori_hanzo]

HH was only focusing on -ve reviews and comments. He conveniently ignored all the +ve reviews! :lol:

No more comments from me. I was a bit too enthusiastic in knowing the results & was going through the tweets for few hours. And I just posted what I saw in Twitter and the comments of some of my friends who saw FDFS...thassaal...RK fans, enjoy!

[ArulprakasH]

Ha ha, that was an hour or two back, when only few had seen the movie and posted reviews. Now the result is clear. Padam Pappadam :-)

Enna oru santhosam... Pappadam aagura alavukkellam illeenga... BO result paesum... :)

[Chikatiloan]

You are unique Dilbert. Seriously Rajini fans love this one! :)

Now you accepting rajni fans(not mentioning non-rajni fans) will love the movie..but when non-rajni fans say movie is average than people start scolding us..we are not criticizing rajni but mentioning views about the movie..Dilbert being a rajni fan didn't like the movie but people will not scold him..
Seriously tell me what is the there for non-rajni fans to say its excellent entertainer..screenplay,direction,songs,BGM,etc..b ut nothing is bad either..but its just flat..please note since its a rajni movie we went and watched,if its others movie apart from fav actor movie we would have waited for review and will decide to go or not..

[hattori_hanzo]

Enna oru santhosam... Pappadam aagura alavukkellam illeenga... BO result paesum... :)

:-) Paakalaam

[ALWAR_AJITH]

watched yesterday first day first show :victory:
a pakka family entertainer :happydance:
the movie have few - aspects but who cares we have real superstar there :smokesmirk:

some titbits about lingga release in malaysia
#no paper advertisement yesterday or before 2 days or 3 days ( usually rajini movie will have advertisement before 2 or 3 days with theatre listings)
#watched in pandan capital they just say the print is arrived and tickets sold like hot cakes even nobody knows the screening time
# 12 am 12.10 am 12.25 am 12.30 am 12.45am tickets sold out at midvalley

no words to describe this man BO power :bow:
i dont think so anybody can reach his place :notworthy:
only superstar can do this magic :smokesmirk: :shoot:
valthe vaythilai vangungeran thalaiva ... happy birthday to one and only superstar :-D

[Russellmvr]

KSR+Rajini na Padayappa expect panrathu... KSR+Kamal na Dasavatharam expect panrathu... ithu thaan namma audience kitta irukka problem... Ithu vera kathainu paarkurathey illa.... compare panni udaney disappointment nu sollidarathu... :banghead:


I guess... we can not simply put the blame on audience.. If you do not cater the customer your product has no value.. thats all. Its their responsibility give something that audience enjoy... otherwise they can make the movie as they like, but should not blame the audience for the result it gets :-)

[SenGOEk]

http://www.sify.com/movies/lingaa-review-tamil-15058734.html

Rajinikanth’s KS Ravikumar directed much hyped Lingaa was completed in record time but has arrived almost twenty years too late. It is a predictable old-fashioned entertainer that's a throwback to those mid-80’s mass masala films, and it’s hard to tell if there's anything original to this story at all.

Lingaa is a mixed bag. The star charisma of Rajinikanth is intact but the film is long with a weak storyline that flounders with a long drawn out climax. Rajini films are always well packaged and have powerful supporting cast, most importantly a deadly villain and a story with a foundation.

Lingaa follows the same tried and tested formula of KS Ravikumar with a typical Rajinikanth template. A comic first half leading to an emotionally charged flashback and a long drawn out climax. There are two Rajinikanth’s- Raja Lingeswaran a King who constructed a dam for his people against the machinations of the British and Lingaa his grandson a petty thief who does the unfinished job of his grandfather.

The vintage Rajinikanth is back with his style and dialogue delivery intact. The film is a treat for his die-hard fans who have not seen him in a live action for nearly four years. Among the two heroines Anushka has a better role while Sonakshi is wasted. The villains Jagapathy Babu and some unknown foreigners are the film’s biggest drawback. They do not match up to the hero in a single scene, which makes it lacklustre.

The music of AR Rahman is a big let down. Not even one hummable number and picturisation is very similar to earlier Rajinikanth films. Technically, Lingaa is just average except for the grand visuals of cameraman Rathnavelu, who has done a neat job. The VFX in the climax are tacky and clearly indicates that things were done in a jiffy.

The screenplay of Lingaa skittles from cliché to cliché, packing in every stereotype you can think of. What saves this film from complete disappointment is Rajinikanth the larger-than-life superstar. On the whole, Lingaa is a well-worn, formulaic fare that might appeal to viewers who find comfort in the familiar, and who are still excited by the age-old hackneyed stories about a mass hero turning savior to a village. If it's not entirely unwatchable, you have Rajinikanth to thank!

Verdict: Strictly for Thalaivar fans!

[SenGOEk]

Japan fans for Lingaa!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g08H-aN5tU

[SenGOEk]

Dhanush & Anirudh watching Lingaa!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4pIBwFCAAAtArZ.jpg

[ArulprakasH]

I guess... we can not simply put the blame on audience.. If you do not cater the customer your product has no value.. thats all. Its their responsibility give something that audience enjoy... otherwise they can make the movie as they like, but should not blame the audience for the result it gets :-)


I am speaking abt the people who are complaining that it is not like Padaiyappa... Expecting a Padaiyappa in Lingaa is the concern... Both are two different products... It is tasting maaza and complaining that it is not like coke...

[Anban]

Dhanush & Anirudh watching Lingaa!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4pIBwFCAAAtArZ.jpg


Japan la irunthu vanthaangannu aal setup pannathu mattum illaama , thannoda kudumbathoda husband nadichcha padatha paathu .. Hahaha .. Standing ovation :lol:

[Russellmvr]

I am speaking abt the people who are complaining that it is not like Padaiyappa... Expecting a Padaiyappa in Lingaa is the concern... Both are two different products... It is tasting maaza and complaining that it is not like coke...

Those are unavoidable.. even if you are giving different flavours.. the later one should be better than the last one to win..!!

[VinodKumar's]

Dhanush & Anirudh watching Lingaa!!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4pIBwFCAAAtArZ.jpg

:lol:.

[VinodKumar's]

I see a lot of -ve review from Vj fans... any particular reason?.

Yes A2A. Others are in hidden mode :).

[mareen]

I cant believe how some posts here show all spoilers. Please show coutersy to fellow hubbers who have not seen them yet. Some aspects of the movie has been ruined for me now.

[SenGOEk]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50
Lingaa - 2.75/5. A template #Rajinikanth film where superstar delivers but packaging & story does not live up to the expectations.
Lingaa – 2.75/5. 1st half is a jolly good ride, initial flashback scenes including train fight is terrific, 2nd half long drawn out climax.
#Lingaa -2.75/5. It is pure vintage @Rajinikanth in style & punch dialogues, but the story lacks emotional connect and weak villains.
#Linga 2.75/5. Highlights - #Rathnavelu's camera & #SabuCyril's production designs. C it for 1-man entertainment troupe called #Rajinikanth.

[Cinemarasigan]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50
Lingaa - 2.75/5. A template #Rajinikanth film where superstar delivers but packaging & story does not live up to the expectations.
Lingaa – 2.75/5. 1st half is a jolly good ride, initial flashback scenes including train fight is terrific, 2nd half long drawn out climax.
#Lingaa -2.75/5. It is pure vintage @Rajinikanth in style & punch dialogues, but the story lacks emotional connect and weak villains.
#Linga 2.75/5. Highlights - #Rathnavelu's camera & #SabuCyril's production designs. C it for 1-man entertainment troupe called #Rajinikanth.

Pillaivaal giving less marks for Rajini film :) can't believe.. I think he gave 3.5 for Kochadaan..

[Cinemarasigan]

In terms of BO, there will not be any problem I think.. In my office group of guys who watched the movie in the morning show came to the office and told that Movie is not good. Even then a bigger gang is going for the evening show..

[Russellmvr]

Villains were really weak too..!!

[ALWAR_AJITH]

going for second show today ..:yes: who cares about villain all

[PARAMASHIVAN]

going for second show today ..:yes: who cares about villain all

:thumbsup:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

USV,

Why blame ARR? His last three outings with Rajni are Sivaji, Enthiran and Koch. While the first two were instant chartbusters, Koch's only plus was its music. Especially the RR.



Ajay,

I agree Kochadaiyan had some wonder full songs, but in Linga it is a big let down!, I have not seen the film yet, hence can not comment on the BGM , but none of the songs stays in mind that easily ! Rajni + ARR +SPB songs Have always been Chartbusters , but "oh Nanba" (minus SPB), there is nothing to say about this song, it lacks the energy and kick of an opening song for Rajni !

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Villains were really weak too..!!

Yes they should have all pumped Iron prior to their scenes, lol . Joking aside Raghuvaran was and will be the best villain to match Rajni's Charisma !

[ajaybaskar]

Params,

For the opening song, ARR came up with few peppy numbers. But Rajni rejected those citing his health. :)

[yellow]

Params,

For the opening song, ARR came up with few peppy numbers. But Rajni rejected those citing his health. :)

By the way How do you know ? :confused2:

[ajaybaskar]

By the way How do you know ? :confused2:
During the audio launch, ARR was explaining about the creation of each song. There he said like he came up with few numbers which Rajni felt would suit only the next gen heroes. Finally, they selected Oh Nanba.

[Dilbert]

I see gang of usual suspects assembled great
@ Anban sir .....vai raaja vai un valadhu kaiyai vai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYXdlmqOpqI

[Dilbert]

Villains were really weak too..!!

Yep Villains mattum illa sir Hero also...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Params,

For the opening song, ARR came up with few peppy numbers. But Rajni rejected those citing his health. :)

Oh ithu veriya, the project both seems to have been completed in such a hurry !

[Dilbert]

I guess... we can not simply put the blame on audience.. If you do not cater the customer your product has no value.. thats all. Its their responsibility give something that audience enjoy... otherwise they can make the movie as they like, but should not blame the audience for the result it gets :-)


:lol: now you guys will teach us what to expect from what combo and how should we draw parallels with your experience?? hehe sabash

[PARAMASHIVAN]

All Reviews in this thread are rejected!

Wait for the Final verdict from "Annan" ! :lol2:

[Dilbert]

All Reviews in this thread are rejected!

Wait for the Final verdict from "Annan" ! :lol2:
you still did see ya? Still searching for 2 mangoes and a stone ya?

[kumarsr]

In terms of BO, there will not be any problem I think.. In my office group of guys who watched the movie in the morning show came to the office and told that Movie is not good. Even then a bigger gang is going for the evening show..

That's why they have max. number of screens for a week. They even start at 1 AM. Everyone is swept up in the excitement, good or bad. This seems to be the key. But, only a few actors can dream of getting this many theaters.

[kumarsr]

Tomorrow, we will hear that this movie did 100 Cr business in 2 days !!

[Dilbert]

That's why they have max. number of screens for a week. They even start at 1 AM. Everyone is swept up in the excitement, good or bad. This seems to be the key. But, only a few actors can dream of getting this many theaters.

small correction sir "NO other actor(s) can Dream to match this euphoria" Having said that they can continue to "try"

[Dilbert]

Tomorrow, we will hear that this movie did 100 Cr business in 2 days !!

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rajinikanths-lingaa-earns-80-crore-profit-before-box-office-debut-616866

[kumarsr]

Japan la irunthu vanthaangannu aal setup pannathu mattum illaama , thannoda kudumbathoda husband nadichcha padatha paathu .. Hahaha .. Standing ovation :lol:

Adhuvum avoroda payyan peyarla padam...kekkanuma.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

you still did see ya? Still searching for 2 mangoes and a stone ya?

Lol

I am watching it today, Xmas party cancelled!

[PARAMASHIVAN]

small correction sir "NO other actor(s) can Dream to match this euphoria" Having said that they can continue to "try"

:exactly: :thumbsup:

[srimal]

reviews and ratings are not going to alter the euphoria....

looks like everyone (including me) wants to watch the movie within the first few days... I'll watch it tomm morning and again catch a matinee next week with a group of friends.. :)

[uruzalari]

The movie was pretty decent. Only hope there could be someway out to remove the climax stunt portion. While the heroism was so underplayed throughout except for few political references this stunt plays a huge spoilsport. The overdone make up of Rajini in the initial portions was a dampener. Raja Lingeswaran Rajini was top notch in performance.

[ajaybaskar]

The movie was pretty decent. Only hope there could be someway out to remove the climax stunt portion. While the heroism was so underplayed throughout except for few political references this stunt plays a huge spoilsport. The overdone make up of Rajini in the initial portions was a dampener. Raja Lingeswaran Rajini was top notch in performance.
Heard the same from my bro who watched this morning. He liked it and said the movie is more on emotional quotient compared to mass elements. May pull more ladies to theatres.

[kumarsr]

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/rajinikanths-lingaa-earns-80-crore-profit-before-box-office-debut-616866

I like Aamir's response in this context...

http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/aamir-khan-i-dont-select-films-in-order-to-break-records/20141208.htm

Ghaijini was the first film to earn Rs 100 crore at the box office. How do you see this trend going forward?

It’s a very unfortunate trend. The moment people start thinking about numbers, it influences the kind of films that an actor will sign.

The moment I start choosing films which have a potential to do Rs 100 crore at the box office, my choice becomes limited. I don’t select films in order to break records.

If I only look at numbers, I would not have done a film like Lagaan or Rang De Basanti. That was the fifth remake of Bhagat Singh. It makes no sense to tell that same story again. Or I would never have done Taare Zameen Par. It’s a film about a dyslexic child. What potential does it have in terms of box office numbers?

My choice of films is dictated by my creative instincts. Numbers is the last thing on my mind when I’m listening to a story.

A lot of actors inflate the box office figures of their films and pass it on in trade circles and as press releases.

It's childish. For some reason, people in the film industry feel that by inflating the figures, they will convince people to watch the film.

You even get to buy editorial space in newspapers, and say how much business a film has made. It's extremely unfortunate.

It’s meaningless because when you go home, you know how much business the film has done. Even the industry knows exactly how much each film has done.

You can try and fool people but how many times will you fool them? Ultimately, you are just fooling yourself.

[omega]

Heard the same from my bro who watched this morning. He liked it and said the movie is more on emotional quotient compared to mass elements. May pull more ladies to theatres.

Exactly. Actually it had everything even for a normal fan, but like I said before music was a let down seriously. May be Rajini & KSR didn't pick the right tunes this time.
Other than that, haters are going to be very disappointed with the result. Never seen this huge release in US.

[paranitharan]

:lol: now you guys will teach us what to expect from what combo and how should we draw parallels with your experience?? hehe sabash

:lol:

[Raajjaa]

ரஜினியிடம் இருந்து மற்றும் ஒரு மொக்கை படம்.

ரஜினி ஏப்ரல் மாதம் தான் தன்னுடைய படத்தை ரிலீஸ் பண்ணுவார்.
எந்த தைரியத்தில் டிசம்பரில் ரிலீஸ் செய்தார் என்று தெரியவில்லை.

(ஷங்கர் இருக்கிற தைரியத்தில் சிவாஜியும், எந்திரனும் ஜூன்,அக்டோபரில் திரையிடப்பட்டது)

இப்போ ரஜினியை விட ரஜினி ரசிகர்களை பார்த்தால் தான் பாவமாக இருக்கு. 4 வருஷத்துக்கு 1 படத்தை ரிலீஸ் பண்ணிட்டு பார்த்தயா எங்க படத்துக்கு எவ்வளவு பெரிய கூட்டமுனு உதார் விடுறாங்க.

தெலுங்குல படம் ஊத்திக்கிச்சு போல. தமிழ்ல ரிசல்ட் அடுத்த வாரம் தெரிஞ்சிடும்.

[Raajjaa]

'Lingaa' Review: Double Disappointment

http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/lingaa-review-double-disappointment-62168.html

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Rajjja AnnE

Ungala thaan yaarume "serious" ah edukamaatangale, apuram yen intha pillaipU :lol2: Ungal kadamai unarchiya kaandu yam viyakirOm :thumbsup:


Please continue to Entertain us in this "yaarume illatha tea kadai, saary Hub kada"

You are the one and only "Saviour" of this GREAT hub !

:notworthy:

[faithiu11]

#Lingaa (Tam+Tel) USA (Thu) $405K (2.5Cr gross appx)....
Huge

[ajaybaskar]

Did anyone mention here that Lingaa has got tax exemption?

[Avadi to America]

#Lingaa (Tam+Tel) USA (Thu) $405K (2.5Cr gross appx)....
Huge

expecting 1.5M to 2.0M foe weekend...

USA #Lingaa Thursday Premiere Collections
(Tam+Tel) $405K (Close to 2.5cr)
Only reported screens.

[Avadi to America]

#Lingaa USA premiere gross at $404,566 from 118 scrns. Ended up #6 overall in USA for Thursday.

(Via - ATMUS Entertainment)

[Avadi to America]

http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/reviews/lingaa-movie-review/

Cast : Rajinikanth , Anushka Shetty , Sonakshi Sinha

Direction : KS Ravikumar

Producer : Rock Line Venkatesh

Music : AR Rahman

Lingaa marks the return of Superstar after Endhiran (2010) along with his favourite buddy, Director K.S.Ravikumar. Lingaa is no never near when compared to Endhiran because Director K.S.Ravikumar is not Shankar, but guys Lingaa as SUPERSTAR do we need anything else??

Storyline of Lingaa is neat and simple but not much effective as Muthu or Padayappa. Let’s dig into the story line more. Great Raja Lingeshwaran’s grandson was being searched by Solaiyur village people to reopen a temple near the Solaiyur’s dam. Typical Superstar intro song follows with usual racy screenplay of K.S.Ravikumar. Lingaa (Rajinikanth) hates to be called as grandson of Raja Lingeshwaran and but when he gets to know what Raja Lingeshwaran gone through to build a dam in Solaiyur, he starts to respect him. When a badiee wants to destroy the dam, Lingaa arrives to save it. Then usual climax follows with low CG work and no logic.

Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha did their job well and nothing much worth for mentioning. Big, big flop of Lingaa is A R Rahman’s music. His songs or BGM nothing is impressive. There are plenty of logic issues in make-up dept, art dept, no impressive music or camera work but who cares when we get to see our Superstar for 3 hours on-screen. Lingaa is a complete entertainer for Thalaivar fans. Forget all your logics, just go and enjoy Thalaivar’s darshan on theatres. Star…SUPERSTAR is back..!!!


Verdict – If you are a critic or a movie lover of logic & sensible films, then please don’t jump for Lingaa. It’s only for SUPERSTAR fans..

[ALWAR_AJITH]

First time in malaysia a tamil movie lingga screened in biggest screen in malaysia GSC MAXX TIMES SQUARE and tickets sold out !!!:happydance: :frightened::shoot:

it will easily break Enthiran records :shoot:

haters :bangcomp:

[Avadi to America]

#Lingaa thalaivar makes into 7th highest all time Tamil grosser of USA with just 1 day gross. Will enter top 5 today.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

#Lingaa thalaivar makes into 7th highest all time Tamil grosser of USA with just 1 day gross. Will enter top 5 today.

What was the 1st one ? Endhiran ?

[Avadi to America]

What was the 1st one ? Endhiran ?

Ofcourse....

It has a chance to break enthiran opening weekend collection....

[Avadi to America]

http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/lingaa-review-two-much-of-a-good-thing/20141212.htm

he Superstar turns 64 today, and his fans get a double birthday treat with Lingaa, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

At almost three hours Lingaa is perhaps a tad too long, but the producer and director’s compulsions are understandable.

THE Superstar, as Rajinikanth is known to his legion of followers worldwide, returns to the silver screen in flesh and blood after a three-year hiatus (Shankar’s Endhiran/Robot in 2011 was his last); in the meantime there was only that blink-and-you-miss-it animation Kochadaiyaan.

As if to make up for lost time, there are even two Rajinikanths in Lingaa, grandfather and grandson who are both called Lingeshwar/Lingaa, and you are thankful there was no father-mother in between to stretch the plot further.

Yeah sure, the film does test your patience at times, but Rajini papers over those moments with his trademark charm, witty dialogues, and not a bit of help from his gang of thieves.

Yes, you read that right, contemporary Rajinikanth is a petty thief living in near penury, who disowns his heritage, in particular his grandfather, a king in British times, for not leaving any wealth behind for the family. The erstwhile royal’s present-day subjects, meanwhile, need him back badly to deliver them from some evil that is about to befall the dam built by the king against all odds.

That, in short, is the story. Now imagine it stretched to three hours.

The film’s basic premise is clearly laid out right at the beginning with the murder of an unknown man on the dam and who flings a rudraksha into an old temple before he dies.

The villagers realise that something is amiss and the villager elder convinces them that the only way to save themselves is to get the unknown heir of the king back.

Enter the present-day Rajni to trademark whistles and frenzy in the auditorium. It is a blast to watch the petty thief and his friends, including the irreplaceable Santhanam, go about their trade. The first 20 minutes or so pass by breezily, before they are tricked by Anushka Shetty into returning to the village.

With that you know a flashback is just round the corner. It is, and when the king with his opulence is introduced as the original Rajnikanth, you know it is a matter of time before he is tricked/volunteers into giving away his wealth to the people.

Since that is a recurring theme in the Superstar’s films, of the raja turning into a fakir, it should come as no surprise. Another imperative in a Rajni filim are the few giveaway dialogues scattered throughout that allude to his popularity among the masses, his good heart, service before self philosophy etc.

The flashback into British times is the culprit that stretches the film interminably into boredom territory, and it could easily have been truncated by 30 minutes, which would have made the film taut and a lot more enjoyable.

Unusually for a Rajini film, there aren’t that many fight sequences; the grandfather has one before the interval, as does the grandson in the climax. The first one is spectacularly choreographed, including a duel on a running train. The final clash is shorter, and aboard a hot air balloon, both fights elevated to another level thanks to some amazing CG work.

Naturally, all is well that ends well, and in the here and now, though the grandson does get served his just desserts at the end. Wittily, of course.

The length is not the only jarring point about the film.

There is the voluptuous Sonakshi Sinha who, apart from being a glorified prop, is the antithesis of a people living in drought-hit land where people are shown committing suicide to escape their misery. Think about it, hardly anyone in that village looks famine-hit, though the aridity of the land is the reason for the dam to come up.

Of the two heroines, the bolder Anushka Shetty shares a better chemistry with the Superstar. Perhaps because she is from a conservative era, Sonakshi, although shown to be the epitome of Subramaniya Bharathi’s Modern Woman, doesn’t have much of a crackle with Rajinikanth, not even in the mandatory dream sequence in Mona Gasolina.

And I know it is sacrilege to criticise A R Rahman’s music, but of the five songs in the film, only one, Indianey Vaa, had the anthem potential, the others being just about fine. You are welcome to disagree, of course.

But even where the songs didn’t jump out and grab you by the throat, the set designs simply stood out. Talking about which, art director Sabu Cyril’s work throughout the film is top-notch, and after Rajinikanth is the only other thing to linger on in your mind.

But, Rajnikanth.

What can you say about his onscreen charisma, his star value, that hasn’t been said before! His regal gait, his mannerisms, his style, they are simply unmatched, leaving much younger stars behind and gaping. And to believe that he turned 64 today!

An indicator of his longevity and evergreen status: actor Vijay Kumar, who plays a key role in the flashback, began his film career along with Rajinikanth all those years ago; Vijay Kumar used to be the hero then, and Rajni the villain. Slowly Rajni morphed into an actor, a hero, a star and finally the Superstar, leaving everyone far behind.

Director K S Ravikumar’s last outing was the atrocious Hindi film starring Sanjay Dutt, Policegiri, and going by it he should be given a wide berth. But he does have some good films to his credit in Tamil, including Kamal Hassan’s Dasavatharam. He also directed Rajni in two films, both block-busters: Padaiyappa and Muthu.

Does Lingaa fall in the same category? If you are a Rajini buff, yes, it definitely does.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Ofcourse....

It has a chance to break enthiran opening weekend collection....

Ok, Where are you getting these info from please ?

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Sudhish Kamath @SudhishKamath · 7h 7 hours ago
Lingaa little longaa but DAM good. Super engaging social/period drama despite the length. Superstar rocks it with sheer presence. Thalaivaa!

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http://www.nripulse.com/lingaa-the-hero-with-a-thousand-faces/

Film: “Lingaa”; Cast: Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Shetty, K. Vishwanath, Jagapathi Babu, Vijayakumar, Radha Ravi, Santhanam, Karunakaran and Dev Gill; Director: K.S. Ravi Kumar; Rating: ***

In one of the scenes in “Lingaa”, Rajinikanth is seen reading Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero with A Thousand Faces’. The camera zooms in on the book’s title from different angles to emphasise that it was included for a very strong reason. According to director Ravi Kumar, his hero is Rajinikanth, and his thousand faces are that of a collector, a king, a civil engineer, a patriot, a socially responsible citizen, a leader, a communist, and finally, a common man. Rajini proves he could be anybody on screen. He could go from a king to a pauper in a scene and audiences won’t mind it because he’s the hero with a thousand faces.

All that you want in a Rajinikanth film is packed in abundance in “Lingaa”, which doesn’t disappoint his legions of fans. From his signature walk to bizarre stunts to philosophical touch in dialogues to his reluctance towards politics but interest in serving people — every scene illuminates with Rajini’s presence. In another scene, Rajinikanth jumps off a mountain on his sports bike to land on a hot air balloon (reminds you of the scene from Jackie Chan’s “Armour of God”). Any other actor in his shoes would’ve been subjected to ridicule and mockery.

“Lingaa” is a social period drama that unfolds in the pre-independence era. It follows the story of Raja Lingeshwaran (Rajinikanth), a collector during the British regime, who becomes instrumental in the construction of a dam in a village called Solaiyur. In the process, he loses everything but not his self respect and will power. When a group of villagers ask Lingeshwaran why he threw away a king’s life for the villagers, he replies that a person with a happy heart will remain happy forever.

The film is filled with such quintessential Rajinikanth dialogues, included in the story at the right junctures to give his fans an adequate dose of inspiration along with entertainment.

It’s always advisable to watch a Rajinikanth film with least expectations and that’s very much applicable to “Lingaa” as well. While it’s wonderful to see the superstar do what he’s best at in a live action film (after the disastrous “Kochadaiiyaan”), the wafer thin story of “Lingaa” is a letdown. The story gives us a flashback of several of Rajini’s own films and the most evident of all is “Sivaji”.

“Lingaa”, which released on the superstar’s 64th birthday, desperately tries to hide his age, and it succeeds at that. Rajini hasn’t looked so dashing in ages, and the swagger with which he carries his role, is a treat to watch. One of the best examples is the age-defying stunt sequence (choreographed by Lee Whittaker) atop a moving train. If you’re wondering how could he possibly pull it off (even with the help of VFX), you should remember it’s also one of his thousand faces.

If there’s one thing that really bothers in “Lingaa”, it is its running time. Agreed it’s a Rajinikanth film and that it comes probably once in a few years, so it shouldn’t be a problem to sit through three hours. But it seriously isn’t easy after getting used to shorter Tamil films in the last few months. Another area of concern is A.R Rahman’s music, which doesn’t quite touch the bar he had set with his previous collaborations with the superstar.

Both Sonakshi and Anushka don’t have much to contribute. The former has a lengthier role, yet there isn’t much scope for performance.

“Lingaa” gives Rajinikanth a ticket to entertain his fans and he doesn’t let them down.

[Raajjaa]

Lingaa Fails in Telugu, Entertains Tamil Fans.

http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/lingaa-fails-in-telugu-entertains-tamil-fans-62171.html

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Lingaa Fails in Telugu, Entertains Tamil Fans.

http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/lingaa-fails-in-telugu-entertains-tamil-fans-62171.html

Anne neenga ennatha mukkunaalum onniyum panna mudiyaathu....

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லிங்கா - ஒரு பார்வை!

ஊருக்காகவே தன் அத்தனை சொத்துக்களையும் இழந்து ஒரு சாதாரண வாழ்க்கையைத் தேடிக்கொள்கிறார் பல கோடிகளுக்கு அதிபதியான ராஜா லிங்கேஷ்வரன். ஆங்கிலேயர் ஆட்சிகாலத்தில் அவர்களை எதிர்த்து மக்களுக்கு நன்மை செய்யும் ராஜாவாக ரஜினி. மழை பெய்தால் வெள்ளம், வெயில் காலத்தில் வரட்சி என பசியால் அவதிப்படும் சோலையூர் மக்களுக்கு அணை கட்ட திட்டமிடுகிறார் ராஜாவும், கலெக்டருமான ரஜினி. ஆற்றின் குறுக்கே அணை கட்டுவதால் சோலையூரைச் சுற்றி உள்ள 32 கிராமங்கள் பயனடையும், ஆனால் பிரிட்டிஷ் அரசாங்கதுக்கு அதனால் எந்த பலனும் இல்லை. அணைக் கட்டுவதற்கு எதிர்ப்பு தெரிவிக்கிறது ஆங்கிலேய அரசு.



தன் கவர்னர் பதவியை ராஜினாமா செய்யும் ரஜினி, சோலையூர் மக்களை ஒன்றுதிரட்டி தன் சொந்த செலவில் அணையைக் கட்டித்தர முடிவு செய்கிறார். லண்டன் சென்று சிவில் இஞ்சினியரிங் படித்தவர் என்பதாலும் அணை கட்டுவதற்கான வேலைகளை தொடங்குகிறார். பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியில் ஒரு இந்தியன் அணை காடுவதா? எரிச்சலின் உச்சத்தில்... பல சதிகளைச் செய்கிறது ஆங்கிலேய அரசு!

அத்தனை தடைகளையும் மீறி அணையை கட்டி முடிக்கிறார் ராஜா லிங்கேஷ்வரன். சகுனி வேலைகள் செய்து அந்த அணைக்கு சொந்தம் கொண்டாடுவதோடு சோலையூர் மக்களை ராஜா லிங்கேஷ்வரனுக்கு எதிராக திசைதிருப்ப, மக்களுக்காக தன் சொத்துக்களை இழந்த அந்த மாமனிதன் அநியாய பழிகளை சுமந்துகொண்டு ஊரைவிட்டு வெளியேருகிறார்.

தற்போது 50 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பிறகு அந்த அணைக்கு அரசியல்வாதிகளால் ஆபத்து வருகிறது. 1000 ஆண்டுகள் ஆனாலும் அசையாமல் நிற்கும் இந்த அணை என அதைக் கட்டிய லிங்கேஷ்வரன் சொல்லிப்போக, புது அணையைக் கட்டும் சாக்கில் அதில் எத்தனைக் கோடி சுருட்டலாம் என திட்டம் போடுகிறார் அந்தப் பகுதியின் நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் ஜகபதிபாபு. அரசியல் சதிகளை தகர்த்து மக்களுக்கு நடக்க இருந்த ஆபத்தை தடுத்து நிறுத்துகிறார் மீண்டும் வரும் இன்னொரு ரஜினி (ராஜா லிங்கேஷ்வரனின் பேரன் லிங்கேஷ்வரன்).



ராஜா வேடத்தில் ரஜினி பளபளக்கிறார். வெள்ளைக்காரனிடம் சவால்விடும் காட்சிகள் அத்தனையும் அமேசிங். தற்கால ரஜினியும் கிட்டத்தட்ட அதே ஸ்டைலோடு வலம் வருகிறார். வயது தெரியாமல் சந்தானத்துடன் அவர் அடிக்கும் லூட்டிகள் ரசிக்கவைக்கிறது. ஐடியா வருவதற்கு ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் தலைமுடியை ஸ்டைலாக சுருட்டுவது காமெடி கலந்த ஹீரோயிசம். வழக்கம்போலவே சந்தானம் பல இடங்களின் சிரிக்க வைத்து சில இடங்களில் கடிக்கிறார். கருணா அப்பாவியாக வந்துபோவதோடு சரி, காமெடிக்கு வேலை இல்லை.

அதிகப்படியாக நம்மை அதிரவைப்பவர் அனுஷ்கா தான். தொலைக்காட்சி நிருபராக வந்து ரஜினிக்கு சில இடங்களில் ஷாக் கொடுக்கிறார். ஊருக்கு வரச்சொல்லி ரஜினியை அவர் ஸ்டைலாக மிரட்டும் காட்சியில் அனுஷ்கா அப்ளாசை அள்ளுகிறார். அனுஷ்காவின் கிளாமரில் ரசிகர்களுக்கு இன்னும் அதிகப்படியான எதிர்ப்பார்ப்பு இருந்தது என்னவோ உண்மைதான்!



சோனாக்*ஷி சின்ஹா, கொடுத்த வாய்ப்பை கச்சிதமாய் பயன்படுத்தி இருக்கிறார். பாரதி என்ற பெயருக்கு ஏற்ற வகையில் ஏதாவது ஒரு காட்சியை அவர் ஸ்கோர் பண்ண கொடுத்திருக்கலாம். சிறு பிள்ளையின் விளையாட்டுகளாய் வருவதும் போவதுமாய் முடிந்துவிடுகிறது அவரின் கதாபாத்திரம்.

படத்தின் முதல் மைனஸ் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான். ரஜினிக்கு ஏற்றமாதிரி ரஹ்மான் இசையமைப்பார், ஆனால் இதில் ரகுமானின் இசைக்கு ஈடுகொடுத்து துள்ளி குதிக்கிறார் ரஜினி. மோனா மோனா பாடலில் ராக் ஸ்டைலில் ரகளை செய்யும் ரஜினி அசத்துக்கிறார். பின்னணி இசையில் சில இடங்களில் பிரமிக்க வைத்திருந்தாலும் மற்ற பாடல்களில் ஏமாற்றமே மிஞ்சுகிறது.

ரஜினிக்கு ஈடுகொடுக்கும் அளவிற்கு வில்லன் இல்லை என்ற ஏக்கம் ஏற்படுவது என்னவோ உண்மைதான். வெள்ளைக்கார வில்லனானாலும் சரி, ஜகபதிபாபுவானாலும் சரி பவர்ஃபுல் இல்லாமல் சொதப்பலில் முடிந்திருக்கிறது இயக்குனரின் வில்லன் செலக்*ஷன்.



லிங்கேஷ்வர ராஜாவின் அறிமுகக் காட்சி அரங்கத்தை அதிரவைக்கிறது. ரயில் மேல் நடக்கும் சண்டைக்காட்சி தற்போதைய இளைய நடிகர்களும் சுலபத்தில் செய்துவிடமுடியாத ரிஸ்க். அதே போல க்ளைமாக்ஸ் காட்சியில் வரும் வானத்தில் ராட்சத பலூனில் ரஜினி சாகசம் செய்யும் காட்சி... கற்பனைக்கு எட்டாத ஒரு காட்சி. தமிழ் மட்டுமல்லாது தெலுங்கு திரையுலகமும் சேர்ந்து வாய்பிளக்க போவது உறுதி. ஜாதியால் மக்கள் பிரிந்துகிடக்கும் நிலையில், அவர்களை ரஜினி ஒன்றுசேர்க்கும் காட்சி மெய்சிலிர்க்க வைக்கிறது.

படத்திற்கு பெரிதும் துணை நிற்பவர் ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் ரத்னவேலு. எப்போதுமே ரஜினிக்கு ஏற்ற அரசல் புரசல் வரிகளை அள்ளிவீசுவார் வைரமுத்து. ஆனால், லிங்காவில் அப்படி எதுவும் இல்லாதது இன்னொரு ஏமாற்றம்.

படத்தில் பஞ்ச் டையலாக் என்று எதுவும் இல்லை. ஆனால் ஆழமான அர்த்ததோடு ரஜினி எதார்த்தமான பேசும் சில வசனங்கள் கவனிக்க வைக்கிறது. ‘எதுவும் ஈசி இல்லை, முயற்சி பண்ணா எதுவும் கஷ்டமில்லை..., ‘எனக்கு ஒரு வேளை சாப்பாடு இல்லைனா பரவாயில்லை, ஒரு வேளைக்கூட சாப்பிட முடியாத மக்கள் இருக்காங்களே...’, ‘யார் உடம்புல இந்திய ரத்தம் ஓடுதோ... அவங்க என் பின்னாடி வாங்க’.



ஒரு டவுட்டு... உனக்கு இருக்கிற மூளைக்கு நீ பார்லிமெண்ட் வரைக்கும் போக வேண்டியன் என்று அனுஷ்கா சொல்லும்போது ரஜினி மறுத்து பேசாமல் சைலன்டாக இருக்கிறாரே!

ரஜினிக்கு ஏற்ற ஒரு வெற்றிப்படத்தை கொடுக்க, அணைக்கட்டும் லிங்கேஷ்வரனைவிட அதிக கஷ்டங்களை அனுபவித்திருக்கிறார் கே.எஸ்.ரவிக்குமார். முடிவில் வெற்றியை அடைந்துவிட்டார் என்பது அவருக்கு கூடுதல் மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருக்கும். இதை கே.எஸ்.ரவிக்குமாரைத் தவிர வேறு யாரும் செய்திருக்க முடியாது என்பதும் உண்மைதான்!

அணையை உடைக்க நினைப்பது அப்பட்டமான அரசியல் சதி என்பதை துணிச்சலோடு படத்தில் சொல்லும் காட்சிக்கு ஒரு சபாஷ் போடலாம். மொத்தத்தில் வரலாறு படைத்த ஒரு நாயகனின் வரலாற்றை சொல்லும் விதத்தில் வசூலில் வரலாறு படைப்பான் ‘லிங்கா’!

லிங்கா - வரலாறு படைத்தவன்!
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[PARAMASHIVAN]

Vaanga Maam,

Annan irukaru Adaki vaseenga, illaina annaanukku kObam varum :lol2:

[arulraj]

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[arulraj]

Hope LINGAA will break many BO records ........:smokesmirk:

[arulraj]

Happy Birthday Thalaivaa ........:smokesmirk:

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[PARAMASHIVAN]

3/5 average rating is very good!

[Avadi to America]

http://www.cinejosh.com/tollywood-movie-reviews/611/lingaa-review.html

Lingaa Review
Behind the Movie Lingaa: Super Star Rajinikanth is offering a birthday treat for Fans with ‘Lingaa’ releasing worldwide today. Director KS Ravi Kumar is the best man to exploit the image of Rajini and he handled the project under production of Rockline Venkatesh with Anushka, Sonakshi Sinha as female leads. Let us get into review part now.

In the Movie Lingaa: Story sets off with introduction of Lingaa (Rajinikanth), a petty thief along with sidekicks (Santhanam and others). There is Lakshmi (Anushka), a TV reporter running behind Lingaa with a purpose to drive him for Singanuru, the ancestral village of Lingaa. With a diamond jewelry robbery, Lingaa is forced to shift Singanuru in order to escape from police.

Here comes the real substance in movie with Lakshmi’s grandfather (K Vishwanath) narrating glorious flashback of pre independence British era involved with Gadwal Province King Raja Lingeshwara (Rajinikanth) fought against colonial British rulers to construct a Dam in Singanuru providing livelihood to 36 villages. Although the task is finished with Raja Lingeshwara and support of Bharathi (Sonakshi Sinha), modern day corrupt politician and Singanuru MP Bhushanam (Jagapathi Babu) is set to destroy the dam. How Raja Lingeshwara’s great grandson Lingaa saves it is the climax.

Values of the Movie Lingaa: Basically, ‘Lingaa’ is not a typical canvas to showcase Rajini’s trademark stylish mannerisms. This is completely a story driven film with KS Ravi Kumar taking on a safe and tested template boosted with imperial flashback arranging a strong platform to touch human emotions, patriotism, innocent romance and philosophical touch. When Rajini is at center, the show gets different and it happened here. Writing by KS Ravi Kumar and Pon Kumuran is perfect for a Rajini film. Main pillar of ‘Lingaa’ is Rathnavelu’s cinematography. He captured the visual beauty of landscape at Dam construction spot with superb camera work. Most of the aerial shots imprinted a mark of grandeur while the Art Work of Sabu Cyril was spell-bounding. Train Action Episode introducing Raja Lingeshwara was a top quality CG work. Editing by Samjith was a superior quality work for flashback and inferior in dealing the first half younger Rajini episodes. AR Rahman’s BGM is unparalleled. He breathed real life to crucial scenes with outstanding BGM. Songs wise, Mona Gasolina and Indian Ayi Raa were the first catchers. Coming to production values, words aren’t enough to illustrate the luxurious standards of Rockline Venkatesh. Such a big project completed in less than six months of time needs special appreciations on the kind of planning went in background.

When we do analysis on performance, Rajini was more effective as Raja Lingeshwara in an impactful flashback. We have enjoyed Rajini’s flashbacks in Muthu, Arunachalam, Basha and other films. Apparently it’s the same stencil drawn yet Rajini is at very best. He delivers a majestic performance with evergreen screen presence. Younger Rajini wasn’t effective as old one. Anushka filled the glamour part of first half. Second half is completely dominated by Sonakshi Sinha who has fit into the role so perfectly bringing lot of freshness. Among others K Vishwanath, Jagapathi Babu and Nizhalgal Ravi were fine. Brahmanandam’s comedy failed. Santhanam and batch did their best to add the fun quotient. Rest of the village star cast suited to the core.

Out of the Movie Lingaa: When audience takes the exit door, character of Raja Lingeshwara is the only strong imprint to haunt them. Flashback portions of second half are the only to stand out. Take off wasn’t so great with younger Rajini and Anushka scenes getting prolonged in boredom. Only later is the story positioned for beginning the strong flashback. All the key scenes in second half are major strengths for ‘Lingaa’ to become a BO winner. Climax was a mere formality with action of Rajini on bike and hot air balloon looking out of this world.

All in all, ‘Lingaa’ is a tailor made film to attract Rajini Fans. The sketch is old and Rajini is forever new. It’s a typical Super Star package. Keep the expectations low and you might have good time in theater. For Fans, this can be a good meal to enjoy. Box Office is going to shake both in Telugu states and Tamil Nadu for next one week. ‘Lingaa’ is a safe one time watch for Rajini’s interminable charisma.

Cinejosh Verdict of Lingaa: The Show of Raja Lingeshwara.

Cinejosh Rating: 2.75/5

[ajaybaskar]

Even NDTV has given a good review

[Avadi to America]

https://twitter.com/andhrarajnifans/status/543445796310364160/photo/1

What a dialogue.... oru murai odanchutta atha otta vaika mudiyathu....

[thamiz]

It seems Dilbert did not like this movie that much

A2A and Omega are +ve!

I was worried that people will say bad about Rajini. But nobody complains about Rajini!

[thamiz]

Indiaglitz used to give 4 stars for all movies. Nowadays they become very stingy! :)

[Avadi to America]

#Lingaa Estimated Day 1 share in AP/Nizam: 6 crs. Highest for a dubbing film. #LingaaFever

[Mahen]

http://www.sify.com/movies/lingaa-review-tamil-15058734.html

The music of AR Rahman is a big let down. Not even one hummable number and picturisation is very similar to earlier Rajinikanth films. T
blaady nansens :evil:


First time in malaysia a tamil movie lingga screened in biggest screen in malaysia GSC MAXX TIMES SQUARE and tickets sold out !!!:happydance: :frightened::shoot:

it will easily break Enthiran records :shoot:

haters :bangcomp:
Thambi, kathi was screened there too..but it was abt 60% occupied that time..but wat Linga achieved is something that only rajni possible..even for English films its not easy to see 'sold out'..

[thamiz]

Everybody is complaining about the climax scene. How about Children? Will they like it? :)

[thamiz]

#Lingaa Estimated Day 1 share in AP/Nizam: 6 crs. Highest for a dubbing film. #LingaaFever

People starved for Rajini screen presence which they missed for 4 years. That's why you get his kind of opening. :)

[Mahen]

thought KAthi online booking was huge here but after seeing Lingaa online bookings, realised that the 'small boys' have long way to go..and their fans should never touch the 'mass' word anymore..

[thamiz]

thought KAthi online booking was huge here but after seeing Lingaa online bookings, realised that the 'small boys' have long way to go..and their fans should never touch the 'mass' word anymore..

Already Vijay fans are kind of upset here. Mahen is making that worse! :)

[Avadi to America]

thought KAthi online booking was huge here but after seeing Lingaa online bookings, realized that the 'small boys' have long way to go..and their fans should never touch the 'mass' word anymore..

In general, the overseas are different market segment...

yesterday, premier show was full in Virginia... i see first time premier show get filled, not even for endhiran, after releasing in six screens in close quarters....

[Avadi to America]

As usual desi theatre and distibutors are sothapifying in screening premier... show suppose to start at 6.00 PM but started around 7.30 PM... people went mad....if it had happened in India, theater would have been thrashed by people.... damn US we can not do it....they said KDM license was not issued to them. Unplanned and unorganized... it mostly happens for rajini movies..... Struggled a lot to see kochadiiyan premier....

[thamiz]

Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 · 8h 8 hours ago

#Linga 2.75/5. Highlights - #Rathnavelu's camera & #SabuCyril's production designs. C it for 1-man entertainment troupe called #Rajinikanth.
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Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 · 8h 8 hours ago

#Lingaa -2.75/5. It is pure vintage @Rajinikanth in style & punch dialogues, but the story lacks emotional connect and weak villains.
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Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 · 8h 8 hours ago

Lingaa – 2.75/5. 1st half is a jolly good ride, initial flashback scenes including train fight is terrific, 2nd half long drawn out climax.
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Sreedhar Pillai @sri50 · 8h 8 hours ago

Lingaa - 2.75/5. A template #Rajinikanth film where superstar delivers but packaging & story does not live up to the expectations.

[Avadi to America]

blaady nansens :evil:


Thambi, kathi was screened there too..but it was abt 60% occupied that time..but wat Linga achieved is something that only rajni possible..even for English films its not easy to see 'sold out'..

For me, ARR was excellent in both songs and BGM. I'm not expecting padayappa kind of music.... both Indane vaa and Unmai orunaal vellum songs aptly suit in the story.

[svaisn]

For me, ARR was excellent in both songs and BGM. I'm not expecting padayappa kind of music.... both Indane vaa and Unmai orunaal vellum songs aptly suit in the story.

Songs kooda ok.. but BGM was a big let down not sure if it was the theater in which I saw... but using Haricharan for the pathos was a big loser decision... Hariharan would have done magic...

[thamiz]

Andhraboxoffice says..

Rajini`s Lingaa has opened to Good Boxoffice all over AP/Nizam. The Numbers are especially good in Cities & Towns and are average in smaller centres. Lingaa is excellent in Multiplexes with most of the shows being Full for entire day. All `A` Centres have seen huge release, numbers will be good although it hasn`t seen fulls from afternoon after Largely full Noon. It is likely to be biggest ever opening for a Dubbed film barring any Big drops for Night shows. But it should have been better especially in Ceeded. And It is very early to estimate, but May touch 6 cr Share mark in AP/N on 1st day. But the big question is how it is going to fare from tomorrow with Public talk being `Average` at best.

[kumarsr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI13vhwNduQ

[thamiz]

Is she a professional reviewer?? Sounds very childish! :lol:

[venkkiram]

அடேங்கப்பா! உங்களாள அஃபோர்ட் பண்ண முடியலைனா டாலர் தியேட்டர்ல போயி ஆங்கிலப்படம் பாருங்க. எதுக்கு இந்த லெக்சர் எல்லாம்?

நான் என்னோட ஆதங்கத்தை பதிவு செய்தேன். இதை திரைப்பட வெளியீட்டின் ஆரம்ப நாட்களில் சூட்டோடு சூடாக சொன்னாதான் சரியாக இருக்கும் என நினைத்தேன். மற்றபடி உங்கள் அறிவுரைக்கு நன்றி.


எங்களுக்கு உங்களத் தெரியாதா என்ன? :) ரொம்ப சந்தோசம் :)

[kumarsr]

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/lingaa-why-cant-a-rajini-movie-be-a-better-movie/article6686290.ece

Lingaa: Why can't a Rajini movie be a better movie?

One question we ask of most Rajinikanth movies, as we exit them, is this: Why aren’t they better? As a star, he occupies a universe of his own, so budgetary issues can’t be the problem – you could ask for the moon and get it. With him on board, there’s going to be little trouble getting the best supporting actors, the best technicians – heck, you could hire the wizards who choreograph Bond movie stunts. And his films have become biennial events, if that. Lingaa marks his return to the screen four years afterEnthiran (the animated Kochadaiiyaan doesn’t really count). Isn’t that enough time to write a rock-solid script that does his stature justice while also satisfying his fans? Why, then, do these outings come off less like movies than a hastily put-together dispensing mechanism for a Rajini fix? Take a puff during the opening weekend. The effects will last two years.

But consider, also, director KS Ravikumar’s plight. It’s hard enough making a movie with any big star, with all the calculations that go into what the star’s on-screen character can be allowed to do. Imagine, then, accommodating all the must-haves of a Rajinikanth movie. You have to pay tribute to the past (here we have lyrics from Baasha, a snatch of the title song from Billa). You have to look forward to the future, which involves the inevitable speculation about a political career. (This film’s plot is about a dam that will irrigate the drought-stricken lands of Tamil Nadu’s farmers, and there’s a reference to a Supreme Court ruling. We’re told that Rajinikanth has behind him “makkal sakthi", people’s power. We’re also told he can become governor, or end up in Parliament.) You have to try and work in socially relevant issues as well. (This film, in one stretch, tackles the issue of caste.)

You have to think up punch dialogues that will outlive the movie. (It’s unlikely the ones here will. Sample: “Vaazhkayile edhuvume easy ille. Muyarchi panna edhuvume kashtam ille.”) You have to accommodate the actor’s interest in spirituality, which means weaving in lines that refer to God. (Yes, fans, there is apparently someone who Rajinikanth himself considers a higher power.) You have to have scenes where the Rajinikanth character gets emotional and ends up making great sacrifices for the well-being of the other characters, and, alongside, you have to have scenes where the other characters burst into tears and remark how great the Rajinikanth character is. And you also need a heroine or two. (Two, in this case, Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha.) No, this isn’t about Rajinikanth’s age. After all, if an ageing Sean Connery could play Bond in Never Say Never Again, there’s no reason to get worked up about Rajinikanth romancing much-younger actresses. But there’s the pesky problem about his image, which will not let him strike any real sparks with these heroines – he has to keep them at arm’s length. And this does the romantic tracks no favours.

With all this, it’s a small miracle that the person summoned to make a 'Rajini movie' doesn’t turn chalk-white with fear and flee to a foreign country under an assumed name. But that cannot excuse the films.Lingaa is talky and overlong (nearly three hours), plagued with pacing issues, and – worse – tells a story that lays no claims to our emotions. Rajinikanth plays two roles. In the present-day portions, he’s a thief, and a lot of time is wasted on this character’s doings (one of them a heist involving a tennis ball, balloons, and sticker pottu) till we get to a British-era flashback that is this film’s reason for being. Here, Rajinikanth plays a munificent king who’s also a Cambridge-educated civil engineer (weren’t they all?) who decides to build that dam.

Of course, there are people who don’t want that dam built, and the chief villain is a Brit whose name I never caught. That’s another problem. Rajinikanth’s films work best when he’s butting horns with a strong adversary – the deranged Neelambari in Padayappa, or Rajinikanth himself playing a robotic terror in Enthiran. The villain here is unintentionally hilarious (just watch him wrap his tongue around words like “nayavanjagam”). With the preordained outcome, the stakes are negligible.

It’s easy to overlook the inaccuracies (though with a production this big, you’d think they’d do more research) – at a palace ball, we hear symphonic music when the musicians on stage are playing guitars and drums; in the flashback, set in 1939, we see repeated references to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces, which wasn’t published until a decade later. But it’s harder to forgive the near-complete lack of entertainment, save for a late-in-the-day action sequence where Rajinikanth jumps on a motorbike and does what we pay to see Rajinikanth do. The theatre erupted at this point – out of sheer relief, it seemed to me, at finally having something worth cheering about.

Oh, there was one other scene that ushered in much excitement. It’s when we learn it’s the birthday of the Rajinikanth character in the flashback. A cake is wheeled out. People sing the birthday song. Fans watching Lingaa on its day of release, December 12 (Rajinikanth’s birthday), will enjoy being in the superstar’s vicinity as he cuts his birthday cake. But that’s just a temporary high. Next time, how about a film that leaves us with happy memories on other days as well?

[thamiz]

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/lingaa-why-cant-a-rajini-movie-be-a-better-movie/article6686290.ece

Lingaa: Why can't a Rajini movie be a better movie?

One question we ask of most Rajinikanth movies, as we exit them, is this: Why aren’t they better? As a star, he occupies a universe of his own, so budgetary issues can’t be the problem – you could ask for the moon and get it. With him on board, there’s going to be little trouble getting the best supporting actors, the best technicians – heck, you could hire the wizards who choreograph Bond movie stunts. And his films have become biennial events, if that. Lingaa marks his return to the screen four years afterEnthiran (the animated Kochadaiiyaan doesn’t really count). Isn’t that enough time to write a rock-solid script that does his stature justice while also satisfying his fans? Why, then, do these outings come off less like movies than a hastily put-together dispensing mechanism for a Rajini fix? Take a puff during the opening weekend. The effects will last two years.

But consider, also, director KS Ravikumar’s plight. It’s hard enough making a movie with any big star, with all the calculations that go into what the star’s on-screen character can be allowed to do. Imagine, then, accommodating all the must-haves of a Rajinikanth movie. You have to pay tribute to the past (here we have lyrics from Baasha, a snatch of the title song from Billa). You have to look forward to the future, which involves the inevitable speculation about a political career. (This film’s plot is about a dam that will irrigate the drought-stricken lands of Tamil Nadu’s farmers, and there’s a reference to a Supreme Court ruling. We’re told that Rajinikanth has behind him “makkal sakthi", people’s power. We’re also told he can become governor, or end up in Parliament.) You have to try and work in socially relevant issues as well. (This film, in one stretch, tackles the issue of caste.)

You have to think up punch dialogues that will outlive the movie. (It’s unlikely the ones here will. Sample: “Vaazhkayile edhuvume easy ille. Muyarchi panna edhuvume kashtam ille.”) You have to accommodate the actor’s interest in spirituality, which means weaving in lines that refer to God. (Yes, fans, there is apparently someone who Rajinikanth himself considers a higher power.) You have to have scenes where the Rajinikanth character gets emotional and ends up making great sacrifices for the well-being of the other characters, and, alongside, you have to have scenes where the other characters burst into tears and remark how great the Rajinikanth character is. And you also need a heroine or two. (Two, in this case, Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha.) No, this isn’t about Rajinikanth’s age. After all, if an ageing Sean Connery could play Bond in Never Say Never Again, there’s no reason to get worked up about Rajinikanth romancing much-younger actresses. But there’s the pesky problem about his image, which will not let him strike any real sparks with these heroines – he has to keep them at arm’s length. And this does the romantic tracks no favours.

With all this, it’s a small miracle that the person summoned to make a 'Rajini movie' doesn’t turn chalk-white with fear and flee to a foreign country under an assumed name. But that cannot excuse the films.Lingaa is talky and overlong (nearly three hours), plagued with pacing issues, and – worse – tells a story that lays no claims to our emotions. Rajinikanth plays two roles. In the present-day portions, he’s a thief, and a lot of time is wasted on this character’s doings (one of them a heist involving a tennis ball, balloons, and sticker pottu) till we get to a British-era flashback that is this film’s reason for being. Here, Rajinikanth plays a munificent king who’s also a Cambridge-educated civil engineer (weren’t they all?) who decides to build that dam.

Of course, there are people who don’t want that dam built, and the chief villain is a Brit whose name I never caught. That’s another problem. Rajinikanth’s films work best when he’s butting horns with a strong adversary – the deranged Neelambari in Padayappa, or Rajinikanth himself playing a robotic terror in Enthiran. The villain here is unintentionally hilarious (just watch him wrap his tongue around words like “nayavanjagam”). With the preordained outcome, the stakes are negligible.

It’s easy to overlook the inaccuracies (though with a production this big, you’d think they’d do more research) – at a palace ball, we hear symphonic music when the musicians on stage are playing guitars and drums; in the flashback, set in 1939, we see repeated references to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces, which wasn’t published until a decade later. But it’s harder to forgive the near-complete lack of entertainment, save for a late-in-the-day action sequence where Rajinikanth jumps on a motorbike and does what we pay to see Rajinikanth do. The theatre erupted at this point – out of sheer relief, it seemed to me, at finally having something worth cheering about.

Oh, there was one other scene that ushered in much excitement. It’s when we learn it’s the birthday of the Rajinikanth character in the flashback. A cake is wheeled out. People sing the birthday song. Fans watching Lingaa on its day of release, December 12 (Rajinikanth’s birthday), will enjoy being in the superstar’s vicinity as he cuts his birthday cake. But that’s just a temporary high. Next time, how about a film that leaves us with happy memories on other days as well?

Bharathwaj Rangan is an idiot!

He is yet to learn how to write a review!

He should go and act in a movie the way he wishes. Why is he expecting rajini to satisfy this guy's dream??

[thamiz]

நான் என்னோட ஆதங்கத்தை பதிவு செய்தேன். இதை திரைப்பட வெளியீட்டின் ஆரம்ப நாட்களில் சூட்டோடு சூடாக சொன்னாதான் சரியாக இருக்கும் என நினைத்தேன். மற்றபடி உங்கள் அறிவுரைக்கு நன்றி.

ரொம்ப சந்தோசம் :)

அதான் உத்தம வில்லன், பாபனாசம், விஸ்வரூபம் 2 னு வரிசையா வருதுல்ல? $8 டாலருக்கு டிக்கெட் கெடைக்கும், போயி பாருங்க! எதுக்கு இங்கே வந்துக்கிட்டு??? :)

[kumarsr]

Rajinikanth's new film is political to the core

http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/lingaa-review-rajinikanth-s-new-film-is-political-to-the-core/article1-1295871.aspx#sthash.3wogF7nX.dpuf

Much like the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MG Ramachandran, who used cinema to play a do-gooder, propagating Dravidian doctrine, Rajinikanth has often essayed characters with strong political overtones. Of course, there is a difference between these two men. While Ramachandran or MGR, as he was popularly known, believed in a certain political ideology and pursued his ambition to become part of a political system, Rajinikanth has no such ambition. At least, he has never spelt it out, though every time a film of his opens, the social saviour he portrays pushes both politicians and his huge, huge number of fans into a guessing game.

His latest movie, Lingaa directed by KS Ravikumar, which hit theatres on Friday, is probably the most political of his recent works. Essaying two characters (father and grandson, living in two different periods), who unfortunately look so much alike, Rajinikanth, on the one hand, is a civil engineer (with a British degree), a civil servant as well as a maharaja of a small southern principality - and on the other, a petty thief.

It is 1939, and the British are a harassed lot. The war in Europe and the growing movement for freedom in India under Gandhi are driving them nuts, and social welfare is the last thing on their mind. When the people of a parched land (who stop passing trains to collect water from the steam engines) ask for a dam to harness a river that will end both flooding and famine, the British brush them aside.

But Raja Lingeswaran (Rajinikanth) steps in, and with the help of his own money and expertise as well the labour from the land raises the dam. But like so many good men, Lingeswaran is forced out of the village and the temple he built there locked for all time when a village traitor schemes with the British and fools the people.

Cut to the present day, and we see the Raja's grandson, Lingaa (also Rajinikanth), as a petty thief who picks jewels off people's necks. Contrasting with this degeneration is the village, which has realised its folly and is bent on getting Lingaa back if only to reopen the temple, whose deity, Shiva Lingam, is worth a fortune. Lingaa arrives all right, but as a thief with an eye on the stone - and at a time when corrupt Indian politicians have replaced the British. One of them wants to destroy the same dam that the Raja built to last a thousand years, and Lingaa's change of heart and subsequent confrontation with the politician gets us a liberal dose of Rajinikanth's daredevilry -- interspersed as it is with an irritating number of songs and dances, some in dream sequences! AR Rahman's music does not help either to stop Lingaa from stumbling on its plot track.

Although, Lingaa arguably is one the better films of Rajinikanth in a long time, the actor remains a slave to his trademark mannerisms - which do not allow him to sink into the character. Here he does not flick a cigarette in the air (that will be politically incorrect now, will it not be?), but twirls his hair and moustache. And there is hardly a difference between Raja Lingeswaran and Lingaa.

And both Sonakshi Sinha, who abandons her home and village to be with the Raja as he is banished, and Anushka Shetty as a television anchor-girlfriend of Lingaa are characters on the periphery. Naturally, with a superstar like Rajinikanth in frame after frame, the others around shrink into inconsequential specks. Though Ravi Kumar appears to have taken pains to ensure that many of Sinha's shots are not close-ups, it will be apparent to any Tamil that her lip sync is far from perfect. The pitfall of doing a movie whose language is absolutely unfamiliar.

Santhanam remains the hero's (Lingaa) sidekick, portraying the same character for the zillionth time. But, yes, Radha Ravi (whose father, MR, Radha, was a great screen villain) in a small role - as the father of Sinha's Bharathi - caught one's eye.

[Dilbert]

Is she a professional reviewer?? Sounds very childish! :lol:

Why your honor !! She was spot on with the brilliant review , question did you watch this movie?

[Dilbert]

Everybody is complaining about the climax scene. How about Children? Will they like it? :)

No I didn't

[Avadi to America]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0rPn15CHOE

[Dilbert]

Mood in the theatre was nothing short of Indial ! Never in my USHA life so far I saw such a huge crowd and rage for an Indian movie like this one. Not even for Shivaji or Manthiran

[thamiz]

Mood in the theatre was nothing short of Indial ! Never in my USHA life so far I saw such a huge crowd and rage for an Indian movie like this one. Not even for Shivaji or Manthiran

It certainly opened big. :)

[Avadi to America]

http://www.apeveryday.com/tollywood/movie-reviews/rajinikanth-lingaa-movie-review/

Film: “Lingaa”; Cast: Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Shetty, K. Vishwanath, Jagapathi Babu, Vijayakumar, Radha Ravi, Santhanam, Karunakaran and Dev Gill; Director: K.S. Ravi Kumar; Rating: ***

In one of the scenes in “Lingaa”, Rajinikanth is seen reading Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero with A Thousand Faces’. The camera zooms in on the book’s title from different angles to emphasise that it was included for a very strong reason. According to director Ravi Kumar, his hero is Rajinikanth, and his thousand faces are that of a collector, a king, a civil engineer, a patriot, a socially responsible citizen, a leader, a communist, and finally, a common man. Rajini proves he could be anybody on screen. He could go from a king to a pauper in a scene and audiences won’t mind it because he’s the hero with a thousand faces.

All that you want in a Rajinikanth film is packed in abundance in “Lingaa”, which doesn’t disappoint his legions of fans. From his signature walk to bizarre stunts to philosophical touch in dialogues to his reluctance towards politics but interest in serving people — every scene illuminates with Rajini’s presence. In another scene, Rajinikanth jumps off a mountain on his sports bike to land on a hot air balloon (reminds you of the scene from Jackie Chan’s “Armour of God”). Any other actor in his shoes would’ve been subjected to ridicule and mockery.

“Lingaa” is a social period drama that unfolds in the pre-independence era. It follows the story of Raja Lingeshwaran (Rajinikanth), a collector during the British regime, who becomes instrumental in the construction of a dam in a village called Solaiyur. In the process, he loses everything but not his self respect and will power. When a group of villagers ask Lingeshwaran why he threw away a king’s life for the villagers, he replies that a person with a happy heart will remain happy forever.

The film is filled with such quintessential Rajinikanth dialogues, included in the story at the right junctures to give his fans an adequate dose of inspiration along with entertainment.

It’s always advisable to watch a Rajinikanth film with least expectations and that’s very much applicable to “Lingaa” as well. While it’s wonderful to see the superstar do what he’s best at in a live action film (after the disastrous “Kochadaiiyaan”), the wafer thin story of “Lingaa” is a letdown. The story gives us a flashback of several of Rajini’s own films and the most evident of all is “Sivaji”.

“Lingaa”, which released on the superstar’s 64th birthday, desperately tries to hide his age, and it succeeds at that. Rajini hasn’t looked so dashing in ages, and the swagger with which he carries his role, is a treat to watch. One of the best examples is the age-defying stunt sequence (choreographed by Lee Whittaker) atop a moving train. If you’re wondering how could he possibly pull it off (even with the help of VFX), you should remember it’s also one of his thousand faces.

If there’s one thing that really bothers in “Lingaa”, it is its running time. Agreed it’s a Rajinikanth film and that it comes probably once in a few years, so it shouldn’t be a problem to sit through three hours. But it seriously isn’t easy after getting used to shorter Tamil films in the last few months. Another area of concern is A.R Rahman’s music, which doesn’t quite touch the bar he had set with his previous collaborations with the superstar.

Both Sonakshi and Anushka don’t have much to contribute. The former has a lengthier role, yet there isn’t much scope for performance.

“Lingaa” gives Rajinikanth a ticket to entertain his fans and he doesn’t let them down.

[Adox]

Earns more than the latest Hunger Games movie at US box office - in today's hindu paper .. Link not available.

[Mr.GreyShirt]

Earns more than the latest Hunger Games movie at US box office - in today's hindu paper .. Link not available.

What...?

[Mahen]

he was trying to be sarcastic..:banghead:

[Mahen]

For me, ARR was excellent in both songs and BGM. I'm not expecting padayappa kind of music.... both Indane vaa and Unmai orunaal vellum songs aptly suit in the story.
exactly..the songs are actually enjoyable..not upto ARR standards but its nice..

[Dilbert]

he was trying to be sarcastic..:banghead:

director vikraman stop banging your thing here!!

[Avadi to America]

What...?

this is happened on Thursday (premier shows)

https://twitter.com/ATMUSent/status/543134401971113984

3PM EST, #Lingaa still at #1 rentrak, $206,850 91 scrns. 2 is #HungerGames $190K 1583 scrns! #HappyBirthdayThalaiva @superstarrajini rocks!

#Lingaa USA premiere gross at $404,566 from 118 scrns. Ended up #6 overall in USA for Thursday. @rameshlaus spot on in guessing that!

https://twitter.com/ATMUSent/status/543145128832299008/photo/1

[Avadi to America]

http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/thalaivars-lingaa-takes-mumbai-by-storm/article6686297.ece?homepage=true

Ecstatic fans of superstar Rajinikanth pour milk over his cut-out to mark the release of his latest movie
Ecstatic fans of superstar Rajinikanth pour milk over his cut-out to mark the release of his latest movie "Lingaa" that also coincides with his 64th birthday, at Arora theatre in Mumbai. Photo: Vivek Bendre
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Fans set the box office on fire around the world, not just Mumbai.

Apparently, Superstar Rajinikant wanted to release 'Lingaa' on Diwali. So fans pushed their Diwali to the release date, also his 64th birthday, and set the box office on fire around the world, not just Mumbai.

After a sleepless night following overwhelmingly positive Twitter buzz and reports from the late night shows around the world, many headed towards the single screen Aurora cinema in Matunga, headquarters for Rajinikanth fans for fireworks, nadaswaram accompanied festivities and larger than life cutouts of their “thalaivar.”

Late night reports from Rentrak, Hollywood’s tracking agency, revealed that director K.S. Ravikumar’s Lingaa had beaten popular franchise Hunger Games 2 at the US box office by grossing $206850 from just 91 screens compared to the $190000 the Jennifer Lawrence film collected from 1583 screens.

Encouraged by this opening, this reporter made his way to Fun Cinemas in Chembur which was the first among the 70 screens in Mumbai to open its ticket counters in advance for Lingaa to find a full house screaming their lungs out as the words 'Super Star' appeared on screen.

The screams continued all through the introduction shot – boots stepping out of a stretch limo, followed by the trademark swagger in slow-mo as Superstar burst into a jig for S.P.Balasubramaniam rendered-A.R. Rahman composed ‘Oh Nanba.’

Unlike Chennai where the audience drowns the punch dialogues with applause and screams, the multiplex audience in Mumbai saved up their energy for the action scenes and were quickly sucked into the social period drama about a King who resigns his job as a Collector under the British rule to build a dam on his own to save the flood and famine-hit villages in his province.

Punchlines

The template Rajinikanth film had all the familiar tropes – a present day narrative in contrast to a glorious past, a betrayal, personal loss and redemption played by familiar faces and lots of punchlines that once again teased the crowd about his political ambitions.

But the most politically loaded line came when he picks up the megaphone and announces to his caste and religion-divided striking workers to not come to work if they believed in their caste or religious identity.

Only Indian blood

“I don’t want people of this caste or that religion to come to work. Only those who have Indian blood flowing in their veins and believe they are Indians first may return to work,” he declares his brand of “gharwapsi” and had the audience applaud instantly.

The Superstar was reuniting with his old friend K.S. Ravikumar after a gap of 15 years and returning to do live action after four years, after being hospitalised in a critical condition for months in 2011.

It was largely feared that he may never act again. But going by the veteran superstar’s agility on screen and the response off screen, there’s nothing to stop him from beating his own box office records.

The king is back on his throne.

[Avadi to America]

http://m.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/lingaa-drama-minus-the-punch/article6686154.ece/


Cast: Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty and Sonakshi Sinha

Direction: K.S. Ravikumar

Music: A.R. Rahman

Genre: Social drama

The arrival of a Rajinikanth film is like a festival. Hardcore fans expect a whistle-clap fest and even serious film buffs look past gaping loopholes in the script and soak in inimitable fun. K.S. Ravikumar, who directed Muthu and Padaiyappa (Narasimha in Telugu), aims to draw more than claps and whistles. He puts Rajinikanth in the centre of a social, period drama set in 1939 and offers some interesting view points.

The first one hour rolls by with some fun, as Lingaa (Rajinikanth) and his motley gang of friends that include Santhanam and Karunakaran are involved in petty thefts. Lakshmi (Anushka Shetty) is a television reporter who at first cajoles and later arm twists Lingaa into coming to Singanoor village, where a dam and a Shiva temple stand as proud reminders to the work done by Lingaa’s grandfather, Lingeshwara.

When the film slips into flashback mode, flaky fun takes a backseat and we are introduced to Lingeshwaraa (Rajinikanth), a Cambridge educated civil engineer, now posted as collector of Kurnool. He makes it clear that while Gandhi follows a non-violent path and Subhash Chandra Bose the armed method of fighting against the British, he is trying to implement welfare schemes for people by being part of the administration. This segment opens with a neatly choreographed stunt sequence on the train, has its share of stylish sunglasses and vintage cars but Ravikumar wants the audience to focus on the story of a Samaritan than the superfluities.

Lingeshwara wants to build a dam to benefit drought-stricken villages. When faced with a stumbling block, he reveals his true identity — Maharaja of Gadwal — and constructs the dam with his own money and puts his engineering skills to use. A huge supporting cast, from Radha Ravi to Nizalgal Ravi, Manobala to Vijay Kumar, come into the picture. Sonakshi Sinha is endearing as Bharati, the spirited young woman who is the most educated in the village — she studied up to standard IV!

As you soak in the period drama, relishing the little flourishes that establish the mood of the early 1940s, you realise it is not without errors. Rajinikanth is shown reading Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces in 1939, whereas the book was first published in 1949.

The director narrates a tale of deceit, human spirit and triumph. The merits of the period drama come undone when the director, in a bid to emphasise the good nature of his hero, prolongs the flashback. It’s a template we’ve seen before, where Rajinikanth is maligned before getting his due.

Having spent far too much time in the 1940s, Lingaa returns to the present and hurtles towards a rushed end. The dam is now a political tool in the hands of Jagapati Babu. The climax is a huge disappointment. Suspension of disbelief in a Rajinikanth film is fun when the stunt packs in enough thrills. Here, mediocre visual effects play spoilsport.

Lingaa’s memorable moments lie in the social drama and the camaraderie between Rajinikanth and Santhanam. And there’s A.R. Rahman who makes a song with words like ‘Mona Gasolina’ sound edgy and good. Rathnavelu’s cinematography works in favour of the film. Though the romance between Rajinikanth and Anushka is flimsy, Anushka is appealing.

Lingaa is worth the watch for Rajinikanth but falls midway between being a gripping social drama and a full throttle entertainer. There are a few punchlines to take away too, for instance Rajinikanth says ‘I have not failed; I have only postponed my success’.

Bottom line: Thalaivaa doesn’t disappoint

[Avadi to America]

what a pathetic!

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Cops-turn-ticket-delivery-boys-for-Lingaa-release/articleshow/45500123.cms

[Avadi to America]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-kiBz9KorM&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

see the response from overseas family audience.... they simply love the movie...

[Avadi to America]

https://twitter.com/AndhraBoxOffice/status/543413590506487808
Superstar might break his own unbeaten #Robo Day1 (All Incl WW-South Film) record with #Lingaa

[vijeeshgovindhan]

http://i57.tinypic.com/2mqrtqu.jpg

[vithagan]

Just came back from watching Lingaa.. Friday 10 PM show.. Cary, NC. Theater was almost full with majority family audience.. Thalaivar is real crowd puller.. we can expect all box office records broken by Monday..

Regarding the movie.. I liked it except for the climax.. climax is a big joke.. other than that the movie is engaging, thalaivar's presence and santhanam's one liner really helped.. music is average..

Overall satisfied with Lingaa outing..

[thamiz]

Just watched it and LOVED IT!

$20! Every penny of it worth!

You have got to be a Rajini fan to love it!

[thamiz]

Family audience were there and ladies were more than guys! :)

[thamiz]

Anushkha-Rajini chemistry was GREAT! She has acted very closely. :)

[thamiz]

Honestly for me enthiran climax was boring with all those robotictoys. This was better than that! :)

[A.ANAND]

Mixed report-ta irukku,padam hit-ta enna?paakalama??

[ajaybaskar]

Will let you know tonight, Anand sir.

Meanwhile three scores of AR Rahman have made it to Oscars long list - The Hundred Foot Journey, Million Dollar Arm and Kochchadaiyaan

[A.ANAND]

Will let you know tonight, Anand sir.

Meanwhile three scores of AR Rahman have made it to Oscars long list - The Hundred Foot Journey, Million Dollar Arm and Kochchadaiyaan

thanks ajay,padam hit aanale pothum...ya, about oscar scores already post in thalaivar thread!

[srimal]

satisfied with the movie.... after all the comments, I dint mind the climax either - haven't we seen worse ??!! The first half could have been crisper. Anushka is getting old :(

I liked Sonakshi's role - had more dignity ( thalaivar did look a bit uncomfortable in the duet with her ) and the flashback did bring tears when it ought to :) Loved Raja Lingeshwaran part a lot...!!! Indianae vaa was apt and picturised well :)

I hope and pray someone will be creative enough to do a good script for our Superstar - I'd love to see him in an offbeat role for once :)

[mareen]

Watched the movie last night and posted my review here but not sure why it is not showing up. Anyways, i fall under the majority who will say that this is a total rajni show, the story was Ok but the screenplay was poor. One minute rajni is collecter, then king, then poor they wanted to show everything but in the end ksr threw his previous movie cliches.

Climax was a big let down. I am still hurt by vj jump scene in kuruvi and this jump onto ballon beats it, hands down.

[cm123]

Watched second time last night with office friends and going for third time now.

[cm123]

Climax fight is inspired or copied from Jackie chan's Armor of God, but not executed perfectly. I don't think someone will dislike the movie that too Thalaivar's movie just for this.

[cm123]

thought KAthi online booking was huge here but after seeing Lingaa online bookings, realised that the 'small boys' have long way to go..and their fans should never touch the 'mass' word anymore..

Same in Singapore. In fact, Golden Village website went down several times by Thursday afternoon after they opened online booking for Lingaa.

[cm123]

When I was waiting in queue for 3 hrs to buy Thursday night premier show tickets (Golden Digital Theatre), there were one boy and girl in 20+ near to me. After 2 hrs I realized that she was there to book tickets for Friday night show and I asked her why can't you book it in GV through online. She replied happily that she is big fan of Thalaivar and want to see the movie with her friends and all fans to get the that Feeling which they can't get in multiplexes. And I met the boy again in Food court after booking the tickets, he is a ardent Vijay fan and inspired by Thlaivar. He was non stop and keep on talking how he got inspired by Thalaivar, his speech in movies and real life, especially 'Un Valzkai Un Kaiyi and he was saying that particular dialogue was the reason for his successful career .

[Shanker]

When I was waiting in queue for 3 hrs to buy Thursday night premier show tickets (Golden Digital Theatre), there were one boy and girl in 20+ near to me. After 2 hrs I realized that she was there to book tickets for Friday night show and I asked her why can't you book it in GV through online. She replied happily that she is big fan of Thalaivar and want to see the movie with her friends and all fans to get the that Feeling which they can't get in multiplexes. And I met the boy again in Food court after booking the tickets, he is a ardent Vijay fan and inspired by Thlaivar. He was non stop and keep on talking how he got inspired by Thalaivar, his speech in movies and real life, especially 'Un Valzkai Un Kaiyi and he was saying that particular dialogue was the reason for his successful career .

Oh, another fan from Singapore! I caught it today, at City Square Mall. Cinema was about half full but that didn't stop the shouts and claps for the title tag and intro.

The movie itself was a pale shadow of previous KSR-Rajini combos. KSR used the tried and tested template which worked to some effect. SS was brilliant, especially during the flashback sequences which incidentally was my favourite part of the film. Comedy was pretty routine but it was nice seeing KSR incorporating pop culture like Kasu Panam Duttu Money inside. Can't fault the sets and the cinematography. They were perfect. ARR shines in the BGM but the songs were nothing to shout about. The climax, well, you will have to watch the film for that atrocity.

Prior to watching it, I heard comments that this was Rajini's Sura/Aalwar. The movie wasn't that bad, really, but if you're expecting a movie in the range of Muthu/Padayappa, be prepared to be disappointed.

[SenGOEk]

ATMUS Entertainment ‏@ATMUSent
#Lingaa continues to rock USA box office. $806190 in 2 days. Already in top 5. Will surely end in top 2.

[SenGOEk]

SIMoviesUSA @SIMoviesUSA
#Lingaa marginal drop from Thu.2 days BO $800K.Today is key for distributor & exhibitor to break even.Enters all time top 5

[Dilbert]

Anushkha-Rajini chemistry was GREAT! She has acted very closely. :)

Great Observation your honor ! I thought physics was free flowing.... Chemistry building blocks got tumbled in the process.

[thamiz]

the movie was long but it was not boring at all. Rajni was more stylish and natural than "Shankar movie hero"> I liked it very much. :)

[thamiz]

This movie is treat for Rajini fans on his birthday! :)

[thamiz]

Great andhra chnaged their story now in the latest review! :lol:

[Dilbert]

the movie was long but it was not boring at all. Rajni was more stylish and natural than "Shankar movie hero"> I liked it very much. :)

now you forcing me to watch it again !

btw where are those black sheeps, wolf got them all?

Birthday candle blowing scene turned theater in to a stadium, It really felt like I was watching it in India. All this for a below average movie,Imagine if it only had little better story line. I personally would have squashed few mosquitoes with my bare hands coming out of the theater.

[easygoer]

Just came back from the movie
It is a pretty decent entertainer to me though not on the level of padayappa/basha. I am completely impressed with ‘Raja Lingeswaran’s’ characterization. It is completely realistic for the most part with no overdone heroism anywhere but still thalaivar exhibited his dynamism. He is shown a person with Indian noble values like sacrifice, integrity, honesty, courage, fearlessness, greatness, magnanimity spiritual mindset etc., Personally, we can take a lot of learnings from this character. I have a strong belief that lingeswaran will add to his memorable characters. I liked sundarajan’s characterization and acting as well. It exactly fitted the movie. Even the british villan was more realistic. It was really a great feel to see Superstar in screen completely energetic and healthy with the same speed, dialogue delivery & style. Anushka is super hot and sonakshi coo to. Santhanam is rally good with his one liners. As many reviews said, definitely KSR needs to be given credit for completing this humongous task in 6 months. Randy and sabusyril needs special appreciation too.

Having said all these, still the movie has it’s own demerits
1.Few of the actors have been wasted. To name a few; karunakaran, Dev Gill, Jagapathy Babu.
2.In the first half, we get a feel that; three stories are being told parallel. We have a thief episode, then some episode relating to dam and finally the flashback but none of the episodes evoke a strong suspense or curiosity. This certainly causes discomfort. KSR should take responsibility for poor writing.
3.One strong expectation for thalaivar movies is the confrontation with villan. We have seen raghuvaran in baasha, arunachalam. Radharavi in Muthu, Ramya Krishnan is padayappa, Suman in Sivaji. But here we totally lack such confronation scenes.
4.There is not a even a single scene to show the mass effect or buildup of thalaivar. Instead of a poorly conceived climax, any scene where thalaivar with his sheer people support takes on powerful jagapathy’s babu’s political machinery would have raised the movie by several notches.
5.It is hard to believe that Rahman as the MD of this movie. Hardly there is no stand out BGM’s. Even baba had few. Songs too are average

Overall, the movie is truly an entertainer. No one will regret watching it and I felt entertained for most part of the movie. You expect a delicious meal, 50 % of what you expected is served. 25 % is not good as expected and rest 25 % what you expect has not been served.

I think KSR has lost his touch. All his recent movies are a clear example. Thalaivar should stay away from him in the future. KSR still deserves respect for having played a major role in building the brand Rajini.

[thamiz]

The issues I was concerned were..

Rajini looks and Rajini-young heroine chemistry. They came out fine.

Rajini looked great and his acting was natural and his chemistry with young girls worked. :)

[thamiz]

///Overall, the movie is truly an entertainer. No one will regret watching it and I felt entertained for most part of the movie.///

Very true. Everyone felt the same in general. :)

[thamiz]

sets a BO record without shankar in it!

http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=681&cid=6&fid=883

[thamiz]

other PEOPLE NEED TO SHUT UP claiming bo king and all It is Rajini and Rajini only

[SenGOEk]

MMMediaUSA ‏@GKMediaUSA
#Lingaa 800K 2 days collect puts US distr a difficult task to break even (need 2.2 million min). Sat is the key! @ATMUSent @SIMoviesUSA

[Russelldwp]

திருச்சியை பொருத்தவரை முதன் முதலாக 10 தியேட்டர்களில் வெளியிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதில் ரம்பா, கலைஅரங்கம், விஜய் மற்றும் LA சினிமாஸ்ஆகிய நாண்கு ு திரைகளில் 60 to 70% படம் பார்க்கிறார்கள். மீதி 6 தியேட்டர்களிலும் 200க்கும் குறைவான மக்கள் படம் பார்க்கிறார்கள். அதுவும் இன்று காலை காட்சி அநேக அரங்கங்களில் 100க்கும் குறைவான மக்கள் படம் பார்த்தார்கள். திங்கள் முதல் status பார்த்தால் தான் சரியான ரிப்போர்ட் தெரியும்.

மற்றபடி படம் சுமாரான ரிப்போர்ட் என வந்துள்ளது.

[easygoer]

One group is desperately trying to pull the movie down. But the sad fact is already the movie is having dream opening or dream run. Adding to it, the movie has its own entertainment value. No neutral fan or family audience will complain. All the group can do is to get rid off the reality and to live in their own world.

[kumarsr]

With Rajini, because of the huge fan base. one will have to let the dust settle after a day or 2 to know the exact picture. Preview shows and First day will all be booked up but that does not mean film is a super hit. Already it appears that it is not doing as well as expected in TN.

[cm123]

Padame parkama ethukku oppari vaikiringa?

[cm123]

Even Kamal wished grand success for the film.

[Dilbert]

With Rajini, because of the huge fan base. one will have to let the dust settle after a day or 2 to know the exact picture. Preview shows and First day will all be booked up but that does not mean film is a super hit. Already it appears that it is not doing as well as expected in TN.

Now Jatti boys will tell us the fortune / future of Rajini ??

[interz]

Lingaa - dam lengthy.

Watch this movie for Rajini and A R Rahman only, so I did. Partially ok movie, but definately not worst movie. Climax scene is so....I think KSR and his associate directors discussed how can we make a climax like never before, never mind if its unrealistic.... Those scenes in climax reminds of Balakrishna's telugu movie, I think he made a train go reverse just by staring at it in one scene.

what is good:
Rajini in flashback
Sonakshi Sinha
A R Rahmans BGM and Indiane Vaa song

What is bad:
Worst intro song for Rajini
KSR direction
Screenplay
Lenghth of the movie
scenes with huge crowd in almost each 2nd scene
and they blindly standing and looking in awe almost each time
weakest villains (inspired by Hari movies?)
comedy
editing (could have trimmed the movie a lot)

[Mr.GreyShirt]

he was trying to be sarcastic..:banghead:

It is hard to be sarcastic in text

[thamiz]

திருச்சியை பொருத்தவரை முதன் முதலாக 10 தியேட்டர்களில் வெளியிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதில் ரம்பா, கலைஅரங்கம், விஜய் மற்றும் LA சினிமாஸ்ஆகிய நாண்கு ு திரைகளில் 60 to 70% படம் பார்க்கிறார்கள். மீதி 6 தியேட்டர்களிலும் 200க்கும் குறைவான மக்கள் படம் பார்க்கிறார்கள். அதுவும் இன்று காலை காட்சி அநேக அரங்கங்களில் 100க்கும் குறைவான மக்கள் படம் பார்த்தார்கள். திங்கள் முதல் status பார்த்தால் தான் சரியான ரிப்போர்ட் தெரியும்.

மற்றபடி படம் சுமாரான ரிப்போர்ட் என வந்துள்ளது.

the same story was told for enthiran and for sivaji as well. :lol:

[thamiz]

Now Jatti boys will tell us the fortune / future of Rajini ??

Who is this kumarsr???

All this guy does is bringing the few worst reviews and giving only negative report. He ignores anything +ve comes out.

Seriously, He should get the hell out of here!!!

I dont want to see his nonsense here anymore!

[thamiz]

Lingaa - dam lengthy.

Watch this movie for Rajini and A R Rahman only, so I did. Partially ok movie, but definately not worst movie. Climax scene is so....I think KSR and his associate directors discussed how can we make a climax like never before, never mind if its unrealistic.... Those scenes in climax reminds of Balakrishna's telugu movie, I think he made a train go reverse just by staring at it in one scene.

what is good:
Rajini in flashback
Sonakshi Sinha
A R Rahmans BGM and Indiane Vaa song

What is bad:
Worst intro song for Rajini
KSR direction
Screenplay
Lenghth of the movie
scenes with huge crowd in almost each 2nd scene
and they blindly standing and looking in awe almost each time
weakest villains (inspired by Hari movies?)
comedy
editing (could have trimmed the movie a lot)

There was nothing wrong with the movie or story and long flash back. Your expectations are too high. Watch Kaththi one more time and enjoy!

[thamiz]

+ve review from a well-known blogger namely unmaithamizhan aka saravanan!

He writes honest reviews!! Never lies ever!

http://www.truetamilan.com/2014/12/blog-post.html

Spoilers are there in the review!

[thamiz]

+ve review from another thamizh blogger jackie sekar. He is indeed more Kamal fan than Rajini fan.

http://www.jackiesekar.com/2014/12/linga-2014.html

[Avadi to America]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUdR9qmXyKY

[thamiz]

Lingaa 2nd Day Collection in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka
By Neeraj Dumka | December 13, 2014
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Rajinikanth’s Lingaa has broken all the records set by other south Indian movies. As per reports, Lingaa has now not only become the best movie of 2014 in Tamil Nadu but also became best opener of all time. On it opening two days, Lingaa has collected approx 25 crores in the Tamil Nadu states only. The collection for the movie on Friday was around 13 and early reports are indicating a collection around 12 crores on Saturday too. Remember that Lingaa is released in only 750 screens in the state. So a massive collection for this masala entertainer in Rajinikanth’s own state. Take a look at the Saturday box office collection reports of Lingaa in other states like Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and rest of India as well as worldwide.

Lingaa 2nd day collection
Lingaa 2nd Day Collection - Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka

Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty starer Lingaa was released this Friday in 600 screens in Tamil Nadu, 750 in Andhra Pradesh, 215 in Kerala, 150 in Karnataka, 400 in North India and 1000 in overseas. The first day collection of Lingaa was the best collection which any movie get in Tamil Nadu. Before that “Kaththi” staring Vijay was at the number 1 position. Released early this year, “Kaththi” had collected 12.50 crores on opening day of release.

Not only movie has collected big numbers in Tamil Nadu, the collection figures in Andhra and Telangana are pretty impressive. In the first two days, Lingaa has collected approx 11 crores in Andhra and Telangana. The two day’s collection in these areas breaks 6 crores on Friday and 5 crores on Saturday. These are very impressive numbers because movie is released in a non holiday weekend. In the other states like Kerala and Karnataka, Lingaa has collected more than 6 crores in first two days. Overall, great performance by this most awaited movie of 2014 in southern film industry.

The worldwide collection of 2 days for Lingaa is currently not available but early trends are suggesting a collection around 55 crores in first two days on more than 3,000 screens worldwide.


- See more at: http://updatevilla.com/2014/12/lingaa-2nd-day-collection-in-tamil-nadu-andhra-kerala-karnataka.php#sthash.98VNmnw2.dpuf

[Dilbert]

Lingaa 2nd Day Collection in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka
By Neeraj Dumka | December 13, 2014
0 Comment

Rajinikanth’s Lingaa has broken all the records set by other south Indian movies. As per reports, Lingaa has now not only become the best movie of 2014 in Tamil Nadu but also became best opener of all time. On it opening two days, Lingaa has collected approx 25 crores in the Tamil Nadu states only. The collection for the movie on Friday was around 13 and early reports are indicating a collection around 12 crores on Saturday too. Remember that Lingaa is released in only 750 screens in the state. So a massive collection for this masala entertainer in Rajinikanth’s own state. Take a look at the Saturday box office collection reports of Lingaa in other states like Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and rest of India as well as worldwide.

Lingaa 2nd day collection
Lingaa 2nd Day Collection - Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka

Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty starer Lingaa was released this Friday in 600 screens in Tamil Nadu, 750 in Andhra Pradesh, 215 in Kerala, 150 in Karnataka, 400 in North India and 1000 in overseas. The first day collection of Lingaa was the best collection which any movie get in Tamil Nadu. Before that “Kaththi” staring Vijay was at the number 1 position. Released early this year, “Kaththi” had collected 12.50 crores on opening day of release.

Not only movie has collected big numbers in Tamil Nadu, the collection figures in Andhra and Telangana are pretty impressive. In the first two days, Lingaa has collected approx 11 crores in Andhra and Telangana. The two day’s collection in these areas breaks 6 crores on Friday and 5 crores on Saturday. These are very impressive numbers because movie is released in a non holiday weekend. In the other states like Kerala and Karnataka, Lingaa has collected more than 6 crores in first two days. Overall, great performance by this most awaited movie of 2014 in southern film industry.

The worldwide collection of 2 days for Lingaa is currently not available but early trends are suggesting a collection around 55 crores in first two days on more than 3,000 screens worldwide.


- See more at: http://updatevilla.com/2014/12/lingaa-2nd-day-collection-in-tamil-nadu-andhra-kerala-karnataka.php#sthash.98VNmnw2.dpuf


I am surprised your honor !! Mana telugu desam lo intha supportaa?

[thamiz]

இதே தினமலர் படம் வெளிவரும் முன்னால் லிங்காவுக்கு எதிரிபார்ப்பு இல்லை கூட்டம் இருக்காதுனு சொன்னானுக..


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[thamiz]

Nobody says the movie is bad. They say it is watchable. Rajini screen presence was great. The screen play could have been better. The climax is not impressive.

Nobody says, the movie is bad.

Even CM got worst reviews!! But it was a BB!

[Dilbert]

Nobody says the movie is bad. They say it is watchable. Rajini screen presence was great. The screen play could have been better. The climax is not impressive.

Nobody says, the movie is bad.

Even CM got worst reviews!! But it was a BB!

Once again I am saying its bad, you need to understand we defined the concept of "Commercial Tamil Cinema". When we defy the very rule we established to term a movie as a "good entertainer" (Which is what people expect from Thalaivar movies), it only gives others something to jab about.
This is over as far as I am concerned, I hope thalaivar doesn't rush make another movie.

I seriously want him to act in a dark subject with less of dancing, playing with chemistry subject for chewing on cameras etc his chewing days are long over. More importantly work with a new director with fresh set of ideas.

[interz]

When I paid 100 danish kroner= 1045 indian rupees to watch the movie in theatre, I expected something better than the outcome, I think KSR has let many down. He solely depended on superstars charisma.

[ajaybaskar]

Watched night show at Luxe. Almost all screens show Lingaa there.

Movie as a whole was ok only. A good story spoilt by poor screenplay. That was surprising from KSR, who made a three hour Padayappa look like a normal length movie. He is in awfully bad form these days. A good editor could've helped too. KSR normally uses a little known Thanikachalam for his movies. But if I am not wrong, this film has a different editor.

Rajni looked convincing as Raja Lingeshwaran but not very apt for the happy go Lingaa. While few reviewers felt that the flashback was lengthy, I felt only the flashback had some life in it. The emotional scenes post interval worked for me. But the manner in which story writer connected the dots between the present and history is nothing but a lesson for wannabe directors on how not to write a story. Also KSR also made some unintentional comedies like Vijayakumar playing the role of Naattaamai for the 97th time in his career, the kid's face turning into K Vishwanath, the whole supporting cast crying while eating a meal, etc. Climax was the pinnacle. :)

Both heroines had a reasonable role to play unlike other mass hero movies were they just romance the heroes and sing/dance for duets. And both have done a good job.

One major plus was Rathnavelu's cinematography. Terrific!!

I already started liking the songs before the release. But the song placement after interval was really bad. 3 songs in a span of 15 min. Also for someone who complimented Endhiran, Sivaji or Padayappa with his rocking bgm, this score was a huge letdown. He didn't get many opportunities to rock but whatever he got, he didn't make use of it.

Rajni has set the bar high in BO with Endhiran and Sivaji. Now he himself will find it difficult to surpass them. So he should not allow external factors like health or timeline to dictate his film's release. I still believe if KSR was not restricted to a timeline, he would've come with a far superior product.

[thamiz]

When I paid 100 danish kroner= 1045 indian rupees to watch the movie in theatre, I expected something better than the outcome, I think KSR has let many down. He solely depended on superstars charisma.

I think, the expectations are too high.

That's why Manirathnam is not able to satisfy his fans.

It is hard for KSR too!

They do try that but they fail. It is not that they want to let you or themselves down!

[Dilbert]

I think, the expectations are too high.

That's why Manirathnam is not able to satisfy his fans.

It is hard for KSR too!

They do try that but they fail. It is not that they want to let you or themselves down!

:lol:

[Dilbert]

When I paid 100 danish kroner= 1045 indian rupees to watch the movie in theatre, I expected something better than the outcome, I think KSR has let many down. He solely depended on superstars charisma.

lol and your honor did anyone forced or threatened YOU to watch this movie? paying whatever which so you dear to you, which you could have used for a good plate of nice dinner!

[thamiz]

Watched night show at Luxe. Almost all screens show Lingaa there.

Movie as a whole was ok only. A good story spoilt by poor screenplay. That was surprising from KSR, who made a three hour Padayappa look like a normal length movie. He is in awfully bad form these days. A good editor could've helped too. KSR normally uses a little known Thanikachalam for his movies. But if I am not wrong, this film has a different editor.

Rajni looked convincing as Raja Lingeshwaran but not very apt for the happy go Lingaa. While few reviewers felt that the flashback was lengthy, I felt only the flashback had some life in it. The emotional scenes post interval worked for me. But the manner in which story writer connected the dots between the present and history is nothing but a lesson for wannabe directors on how not to write a story. Also KSR also made some unintentional comedies like Vijayakumar playing the role of Naattaamai for the 97th time in his career, the kid's face turning into K Vishwanath, the whole supporting cast crying while eating a meal, etc. Climax was the pinnacle. :)

Both heroines had a reasonable role to play unlike other mass hero movies were they just romance the heroes and sing/dance for duets. And both have done a good job.

One major plus was Rathnavelu's cinematography. Terrific!!

I already started liking the songs before the release. But the song placement after interval was really bad. 3 songs in a span of 15 min. Also for someone who complimented Endhiran, Sivaji or Padayappa with his rocking bgm, this score was a huge letdown. He didn't get many opportunities to rock but whatever he got, he didn't make use of it.

Rajni has set the bar high in BO with Endhiran and Sivaji. Now he himself will find it difficult to surpass them. So he should not allow external factors like health or timeline to dictate his film's release. I still believe if KSR was not restricted to a timeline, he would've come with a far superior product.

Your review goes along with MOST- including most of the critics. :)

One thing about BO..

We dont have Shankar here and so, usual two-year delay and accumulated interest for the investment they made need to be eliminated. They recover their investment quickly and so even if they make 30% less they get the same profit. :)

[cm123]

super star title celebration. Can watch Thalaivar movie just for this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVHWFdX1RCs

[cm123]

Realized it is Sivaji music While watching 3rd time last night. ARR too busy ..?

[cm123]

one more, Thalaivar's picture at the end added more excitement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU_JAgrOqh8

[cm123]

Kerala response.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBXmRtF3bS8

[Avadi to America]

Kerala response.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBXmRtF3bS8

watch at 0.38 sec...

Rajini completely owns the word "thalivar".......

[Avadi to America]

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[kumarsr]

Review: Lingaa is buffoonery at its most old-school
http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-lingaa-is-buffoonery-at-its-most-old-school/20141212.htm

Lingaa can get tiresome, especially with the too-long fight scenes, but remains constantly watchable because of the miraculously light way in which Rajinikanth continues to wear his megastardom around him, says Raja Sen.

You can tell just how vintage a film aspires to be by the films it steals from.

KS Ravikumar's Lingaa may be set in today for the most part. But as an opening heist -- borrowed moronically yet loyally from Peter O'Toole and Audrey Hepburn's How To Steal A Million -- shows us, here is a new film that would prefer to rip off a 1966 comedy instead of one of these modern English movies. Simply because nothing out there today quite has the understated charm of old Hollywood.

That includes Rajinikanth.

Sure, that most iconic of our leading men is anything but understated, but watching him in action shows us not just the most old-school of swaggers but also a self-assured coolth missing from most heroes anywhere today.

Rajini's heroism comes with a grace that makes all the stereotyping bearable, he is always smilingly in on the gag -- the biggest punchline being that he's a parody of himself -- rather than an actor taking his screen image too seriously.

That said, Lingaa is a deliriously scripted film about Lingaa, a present-day thief (and engineer of Willism Wyler saluting heists, as mentioned) who enchants a young, hefty television news anchor to the point of pirate-fetishising dreams.

The song as the girl dreams of him is particularly priceless, with glorious subtitles reading (from him to her) "Mona, my catalyst gasoline darling" and her replying, as she invitingly unbuttons her blouse, "Your Mona is like Fort Knox treasury; shall I open so coins you can carry?"

It's all magnificent, stirring stuff, and Benny Lava ain't got nothing on these romantics.

But the cops are after Lingaa -- whose face is magically devoid of a single crease but whose hands often appear gnarled -- and he begins ducking from the cops while his sidekick brilliantly questions him, "Why hide like you saw your father in a wine shop?"

Like I said, old-school.

Soon enough, Lingaa and his gang (plus the smitten TV anchor) decide to hotfoot it to a small village where Lingaa's grandfather, Lingeswaran, was king.

Now, in keeping with saluting the vintage, this is the real dude, a highly educated Indian ruler who was so smart he read Joseph Cambell's The Hero With A Thousand Faces 10 years before it was written.

Now this original Lingaa is the true leading man, even though he falls for the most unteenagerly teenager of all, played by the younger, heftier Sonakshi Sinha, playing up her bovine ways in a desperate attempt to appear doe-like.

It's not a great move, but everything is worth watching Rajinikanth grin slyly as he says "naughty girl."

Plot-wise, Lingaa has a lot of meat, particularly the 1939 flashback wherein grandpa Rajini gets the better of our British overlords with impressive nonchalance and dignity, even as director KS Ravikumar amps up the film's giant scale with hundreds of extras and lavish sets.

It's a compelling watch of a man with unquestioned nobility falling from grace but never once doing what is less than ideal -- even if Sinha invitingly sings "from basics to base 4, let's have an encore," making her intentions rather clear. (I'd say naughty girl but what's the use when you can't say it the way Rajini can?)

The hero does it all, from obliterating caste barriers to daintily feeding British governors cake to frying up appalams for unannounced guests.

At 175 minutes, Lingaa can get tiresome, especially with the too-long fight scenes, but remains constantly watchable because of the miraculously light way in which Rajinikanth continues to wear his megastardom around him, like a chiffon cloak.

In it's own way the film tries to be progressive and forward-thinking, but this isn't about that. It's about a man who brings pleasure to his people. Much like its ridiculous hot-air balloon climax, then, Lingaa is a gas.

[Avadi to America]

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lingaa-making-60-crores-box-office-collection-hoax-617106

'Lingaa' Box Office Collection: "Rajini's Film Earns ₹ 60 Crores on Opening Day" is Hoax