Waste of time

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Pretty complex storyline, but riveting nevertheless. There is a prolonged war sequence, after which the scene shifts back to the city. Sivaji's performance is the highlight, but you should also keep a few hankies ready. Definitely worth a watch.