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Critics Review
2.00
A hollow hype!
Kanthaswamy is largely overindulgent. After taking up a superhero subject, Susi's uncertainty in keeping that one on track makes the movie stoop to lower levels. The movie is unreasonably stretched, for no rhyme or reason. The choppy editing also makes one feel that any scene could be placed anywhere inside the movie. Vikram saves the movie to a larger extent. Devi Sri Prasad's songs are bang on, complemented with the neat picturization on screen.(more)
Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com
2.00
Slow death.
The 200-minute-long- 'Kanthaswamy' is a painfully slow narrative further slowed down with Are-You-Kidding-Me-Slow-Mos. This Superhero film is not for kids. Kanthaswamy is not a unique superhero or original by any stretch of imagination or spandex. Vikram as an actor, has nothing to do. It is Shriya who is the real super hero of this film, the one likely to draw crowds, given all the little clothes she's got to wear in the film. Take your kids along at your own risk. (more)
Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu
2.50
Check it out for the Vikram factor.
Kandhasamy should have been a riveting film. Running for 3 hours and 20 minutes, it is clear the director is laboring. You do not look for logic in a commercial film, only a gripping script. And with a star like Vikram, who is stylish and charming, never overplaying his role for even a fraction of a second, the film should have been racier and edgier. N K Ekambaram's camera is a treat and stands out amid all the gloss. (more)
Source: Bhama Ravi, Times Of India
3.00
Paisa vasool.
Chiyaan Vikram has a winner in Kandasamy. It is pure commercial masala entertainer that strikes a fine balance between style and substance, and also has a neat message. Susi Ganeshan has constructed an engrossing action driven adventure with panache. The innovative camera angles and lighting of cinematographer N.K.Ekambaram makes the film visually stunning. Thotta Tharini's set designs are fabulous. Music of Devi Sri Prasad blends with the mood of the film. (more)
Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com
3.50
Style & substance.
The duo of Vikram and Susi Ganeshan have come out with a project (though far from logic) that is laced with all commercial ingredients at right mix. It's an action extravaganza with technical finesse. The computer graphics and the breathtaking stunt sequences are captured well by cinematographer Ekambaram. Vikram looks charming and young with stunning costumes. Shriya Saran, the cool cat, plays a perfect foil to Vikram. Kanal Kannan's stunts are no doubt an asset for the film. (more)
Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com
3.50
Kudos to the entire cast and crew of Kanthaswamy.
Vikram entertains the audiences with his mind-blowing performance. Shriya Saran is at her best as far as looks are concerned. Susi Ganesan and his team have taken care to thrill audiences in each frame. Padmashri Thotta Tharani's art direction, along with the cinematography, gives an international look and feel to the movie. Kanal Kannan and 'Chatrapathi' Shakthi (stunts) have put in their best efforts with all the action grabbing our total attention. Devi Sri Prasad's music will serve as a major crowd puller. (more)
Source: Shailesh, galatta.com