(This article is authored by Alar)
In a much-anticipated release, the pan-India heist thriller 'Japan,' starring Karthi and directed by Raju Murugan of 'Joker' fame, has finally graced the silver screen. The film, made on a substantial budget, features Anu Emmanuel as the leading lady and has garnered attention with its impressive teaser, trailer, and soul-stirring songs.
Annapurna Studios has undertaken the release of 'Japan' in the Telugu states on November 10th, and the initial reviews suggest a warm reception from audiences. The film finds itself in competition with 'Jigarthanda double x,' directed by Karthik Subburaj, and 'Raid' starring Vikram Prabhu, directed by Karthik.
The director of 'Japan,' Raju Murugan, a journalist-turned-director and a national award recipient for 'Joker'.. Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, known for delivering memorable films like 'Joker,' 'Kaithi,' and 'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru,' 'Japan' boasts a captivating musical score by GV Prakash.
In a recent interaction with the media, director Raju Murugan revealed the inspiration behind the film, stating, "Karthi was the one who motivated me to write the story of Japan. There were no big heroes in my earlier films. Karthi is a good friend of mine. When I met him, he promised to do a project with me if I wrote a good story with good humor. He motivated me to do this film. When a film is made with big heroes like Karthi Garu, the message reaches the audience on a massive scale."
Describing 'Japan' as a character-driven film, Raju Murugan emphasized that he crafted the story with Karthi in mind. Producers Prabhu and Prakash, longstanding friends, who have been associated with the director since the movie 'Joker.'
β’ Excellent writing
β Abinesh (@SuriyaAbi6) November 10, 2023
β’ Ultimate Screenplay
β’ Banger Climax #Karthi steel the show π₯π₯
Pakka commercial mass action film for this festival π₯π₯π₯
My rating - 4/5#Japan #JapanReview
JapanMovie first half report - Disaster vibes!!
β ....VJ Tweets π₯π§ (@LeoMessiVj) November 10, 2023
Positives:
πNothing
Negatives:
πEverything till now πππ @prabhu_sr π€‘
#JapanMovie #japanreview
Doing unique characters doesn't guarantee success in a movie if the screenplay and story is poor #JapanReview #Japan #Karthi25
β Kevin Mario (@imkevmar) November 10, 2023
#Japan First Half : So far, the movie is okay, and Karthi entertains with his witty voice, actions, and dialogues. Music is bad. Not a rajumurgan style film. Need to see how the second half will be.#Karthi25 #JapanReview #Japanreview pic.twitter.com/vQToRFaj8h
β ππππ‘π’ πππ₯π€π’ππ¬ποΈ (@Manojmaahi01) November 10, 2023
#JapanMovie #JAPAN #Karthi #JapanReview #AnuEmmanuel #JapanDiwali
β TWR (@TrustWortreview) November 10, 2023
Japan Movie Review
=Chill Avvaleπ₯³
Over All π=3/5
Story=2.65/5
πΆ=2.75/5
-Touching
Bgm=3/5
π’=2.75/5
Interval=3/5π€
Performances=3.75/5β
Fights=3/5π₯
Flash Back=2.5/5
Dialogues=3/5π
Climax=3/5 pic.twitter.com/ZlLW0EgzNN
#JapanMovie - First Halfπ₯@Karthi_Offl na Acting Dhool Kelappittaaruπ₯΅π₯#JapanDiwali || #JapanReview pic.twitter.com/jFsR0UjZsY
β HBD MANI Mams ππππ β οΈπ (@GoldSfc007) November 10, 2023
#JapanReview πΏ#japan
β Appu aravind (@AppuKut04753647) November 10, 2023
Superb script selection karthi ππ
1st Half : Good and Engaging π€
2nd Half : decent ππ
+Ve : Karthi π₯ + BGM + Cinematography β€οΈ
One of the best theatre experience in this year
My Rating π : 8/10#JapanReview#Japan pic.twitter.com/0G3sZExWDO
#JapanReview
β Dinesh Ngr (@DineshNageshri) November 10, 2023
Top notch cinematography in recent tamil films..& #karthi is ahead of in experimenting and acting. Brilliant, fire, action, comedy, bgm cinematography.. π₯π₯
Excellent work from the technical side π₯°π₯°#Japan #JapanMovie pic.twitter.com/M8Ie5EAUh1
#JapanReview
β Sonu (@SonuNig23687482) November 10, 2023
Rating - βοΈβοΈβοΈπ
Pure fun entertaining movie filled with full of action comedy with well crafted script. Outstanding performance from #Karthi amazing bgm with impressive cinematography and colour grading#Japan #Japanmovie #JapanDiwali pic.twitter.com/UB1Ihh692r
Japan Review:β
β πππππ¦ π΅πΈ (@lord_spidy_07) November 10, 2023
Normal Story With Different Genre!π
Political Content Was Good~Purinjavangaluku Therium!π
Humour Sense Were Top Notch!π
Negative Story Length, Little Lag in First Half!
Must Watch Film!!!π«@Karthi_Offl#JapanDiwali #Japan #JapanReview #JapanFromToday pic.twitter.com/INC4zlHAr2
#JapanMovie (Tamil ) - Review π―π―
β TN72 (@chocoboy1434) November 10, 2023
Our rating - 1.5/5
Probably Karthiβs worst film in his career.π―
Positives:
πFew one liners from Karthi
Negatives:
πStory
πScreenplay
πDirection
πEverything#Japan #JapanDiwali #JapanFromToday #JapanReview #JapanMovie pic.twitter.com/aVnEJvuLHQ
#JapanReview:
β Movies4u Official (@Movies4u_Officl) November 10, 2023
Positives
- Japan Characterization β€οΈβπ₯
- Karthi Performance π₯π
- Cinematography π
- Some Funny Moments π
- Action Scenes π
Negatives
- Weak Writing and Screenplay
- Second Half and Climax
- BGM
- Emotionless
"Meeru Kanuka Expectations Pettukoni Cinemaaki⦠pic.twitter.com/zIDUnW0XVD
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