Darbar Movie Review – Strictly For Rajini Fans

After a long wait, Darbar has finally hit the screens. The movie has got a good craze even before the release, not only just because it’s Superstar Rajinikanth’s film, but also because of the Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, who is playing the villain in the film. Let’s see if the film has lived up to the expectations of the audience.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Nayantara, Suniel Shetty, Nivetha Thomas, Yogi Babu

Director: AR Murugadoss

Darbar Story:

Aditya Arunachalam (Rajinikanth) is a powerful police commissioner who doesn’t go by rules. His superior officers order him to clean the Mumbai city of child trafficking, illegal drug deals, and other nefarious activities, that are on the rise. Aditya catches a young drug mafia head Ajay Malhotra (Prateik Babbar) and puts him in Nasik jail. He kills Ajay and later, he comes to know that Ajay is the son of the most wanted international criminal Hari Chopra (Suniel Shetty), who killed several policemen by burning them in a staged fire accident. The real game begins now. Aditya’s daughter Valli (Nivetha Thomas) is also killed in a planned accident. After this, Aditya plans for revenge. How he takes revenge forms the remaining story.

Darbar Review:

Rajinikanth has performed superbly as a powerful cop and as usual, his style will attract the audience. Nayanthara, as his wife, has also done a decent job. Nivetha Thomas, who plays the Rajni's daughter, fits her role. Prateik Babbar is good in his role and Suniel Shetty as a stylish villain looked good but kept a single expression throughout the film. Yogi Babu’s comedy could have been better. All other actors are okay in their roles.

AR Murugadoss has come up with a routine story that has nothing new to offer. He has also added many commercial elements that are not actually required at some places. Rajinikanth has saved the film with his style, mannerism and acting skills, despite the film having no story. The twists and turns are not so impressive. The storyline is predictable. BGM by Anirudh Ravichander elevates the scenes. Cinema work is awesome as it is colorful and impressive. Editing is tight and appreciable.

What’s Good?

Rajinikanth’s performance

BGM

Editing

Cinematography

Production values

What’s Okay?

Twists and turns

What’s Bad?

Storyline

Verdict: On the whole, Darbar has nothing new to offer. Rajini fans can go for it for his performance and style.