(This article is authored by Alar)
The much-anticipated Tamil movie "Jigarthanda DoubleX" starring Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah in lead roles, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, and featuring music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, has finally hit theaters, creating a huge fanfare among fans and critics alike.
This period gangster drama unfolds the story of Pandiyan, a notorious gangster in Madurai, who harbors dreams of becoming the first dark-skinned actor in Tamil cinema. To realize this unconventional dream, he enlists the help of Ray Dasan, a former assistant director to Satyajit Ray, eager to make his directorial debut. However, as the shooting progresses, Pandiyan finds himself hunted by rivals, leading to a series of complications for the film's production.
Released on 10th November 2023, coinciding with the week of Diwali, "Jigarthanda DoubleX" is a period action comedy film that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, "Jigarthanda" released in 2014. Produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, S. Kathiresan, and Alankar Pandian under Stone Bench Films, Five Star Creations, and Invenio Origin, respectively, the film has already captured the attention of cinephiles.
The film's creative team includes the musical prowess of Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by Tirru, and editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali, ensuring a visual and auditory treat for the audience. The cast boasts stellar performances by Raghava Lawrence as Pandiyan, the gangster with aspirations, and SJ Suryah as Ray Dasan, the ambitious film director and former assistant to Satyajit Ray.
Nimisha Sajayan, Naveen Chandra, Sathyan, Aravind Akash, Ilavarasu, and Bava Chelladurai contribute to the film's ensemble, adding depth to the narrative. As the movie creates waves in theatres, social media platforms are abuzz with fans and critics sharing their thoughts on this unique blend of period drama and action comedy on social media.
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#JigarthandaDoublex interval π₯π₯π₯
β Kolly Cinema π§π₯ (@jayesskay19) November 10, 2023
Very much convincing and this is Cinema π₯π₯π₯ pic.twitter.com/3zYQ3Yw6sH
This frame π₯π₯ That Jigarthanda Bgm π₯π₯ @offl_Lawrence @iam_SJSuryah screen presence π₯vera level intermission π₯π₯ came without a expectation and I was blowed away till now π₯π₯now bring it on the second halfπ₯π₯ @karthiksubbaraj fantabulous work so far π₯ #JigarthandaDoublex pic.twitter.com/gpivBEJ7z7
β Popcorn πΏ (@popcorn1903) November 10, 2023
. #JigarthandaDoublex getting homogeneous positive reviews congratulations dir , master especially MY fav @iam_SJSuryah na This year belongs to you π₯π₯ after Mark Antony JTxx scores more then 100c sure π₯π₯@karthiksubbaraj @offl_Lawrence pic.twitter.com/c30T5fzbQM
β οΌ³οΌοΌ©οΌ¬οΌ₯οΌΉ - π (@smileyboyoff) November 10, 2023
#JigarthandaDoubleX Interval - Bad, bold and mad - and still works !
β Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) November 10, 2023
What @karthiksubbaraj has done close to interval , you cannot do it without conviction !
A treat so far !!
#JigarthandaDoubleX core team watching fdfs at @VettriTheatres .
β Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) November 10, 2023
Interval block- T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C! pic.twitter.com/qvMTl9hYxt
#JigarthandaDoubleX 1st Half :
β Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 10, 2023
So far.. So good..
Faithful to what you expect from the franchise..
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Looking forward to how the story moves in 2nd half..
#JigarthandaDoublex first half - stylish, to the point, impressive and made with so much conviction. @karthiksubbaraj βs stamp written all over with class and mass moments mixed through out! Itβs a visual treat to watch @DOP_Tirru βs constantly changing colour tones andβ¦
β Rajasekar (@sekartweets) November 10, 2023
Best characterization for @offl_Lawrence Annan in a while ! He rules some scenes !#JigarthandaDoublex
β Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) November 10, 2023
" Ungala ooda vidaa oru karuppu hero varuvaandaa.. "
β Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 10, 2023
A dialogue.. Period 1975..#JigarthandaDoubleX
#JigarthandaDoubleX What a movie so far and nearing climax and if it ends well, this will be the one of the best movie, if not THE best movie of @karthiksubbaraj. BGM @Music_Santhosh wow, he creates his own genre. SJ Surya Sir and Lawrence Master top notch acting. BlockBusterβ¦
β Karthik (@meet_tk) November 10, 2023
FIRE FIRE FIRE. Roaring interval block. KS is well & truly back in this engrossing cat & mouse game which majorly works in the first half. On to the second half. If the momentum continues, BLOCKBUSTER!! ππ§π₯π#JigarthandaDoublex #KarthikSubbaraj. pic.twitter.com/yjZQPtDfXp
β Vigrat (@vignesh_vigrat) November 10, 2023
#JigarthandaDoubleX: I have many thoughts but I'll say this:
β Ram Venkat Srikar (@RamVenkatSrikar) November 10, 2023
The second half is Karthik Subbaraj's most passionate and heartfelt work yet. It simplifies serious themes, but it is hard to not be moved by the final 30 minutes, where it transforms into a completely different film.
Shocked to see the amount of detailing along with some multilayered storytelling that @karthiksubbaraj is attempting to do ππ½
β S Abishek Raaja (@cinemapayyan) November 10, 2023
The standoff between the two builds the tension that makes #JigarthandaDoublex an intense watch till now!
Waiting to know more π₯
#JigarthandaDoubleX Interval: Different yet immersive. @karthiksubbaraj is back in style, the film takes it time to speed up but does keep us engaged with its interesting ideas, twists and technical expertise. Very good first half!
β Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) November 10, 2023
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