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Magudam movie review: Vishal's directorial debut swings big, lands unevenly
Magudam is a brand-new movie made by the famous Indian actor Vishal, and it is the first movie he ever directed.
In the movie, Vishal plays three different characters: a young gangster, an old man full of violence, and a normal office worker.
The story is about a son who gets pulled into a dangerous revenge plot because of his father's secret past.
The movie takes place near the sea, where ships and cargo are moved.
It is very long - three whole hours, like watching three short films.
A movie critic watched it and gave it two stars out of five.
The critic's favourite part was the ending, which is one long, exciting action scene that never stops.
The critic said the movie is very ambitious, but it does not always work perfectly.
If you love action movies, this one might still be fun to watch.
Magudam is Vishal's directorial debut, in which he also stars in three avatars across multiple timelines.
The film is set against the backdrop of the coastal cargo and shipping business and revolves around a revenge-driven journey.
The 185-minute film received a 2-star review praising its ambition while noting uneven execution and editing issues.
The approximately eight-minute unbroken action climax was described as the film's strongest stretch.
The cast includes Vishal, Dushara Vijayan and Anjali, with music by GV Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Richard M Nathan and Abinandhan Ramanujam.
- Who
- Vishal, who directs and stars in Magudam, alongside actors Dushara Vijayan, Anjali, John Vijay and Jayaprakash.
- What
- Magudam, Vishal's directorial debut action drama, received a mixed 2-star review for its ambitious but uneven execution.
- Where
- The film is set against the backdrop of the coastal cargo and shipping business; no specific location is given.
- When
- Not stated in the article; no release date is mentioned in the review.
- Why
- Vishal's three-avatar revenge story follows a son forced to confront a violent family legacy, and the review assesses whether that ambition lands.
Key facts
- Movie
- Magudam
- Director
- Vishal
- Lead Cast
- Vishal, Dushara Vijayan, Anjali
- Rating
- 2 stars
- Runtime
- 185 minutes
- Music
- GV Prakash Kumar
- Cinematography
- Richard M Nathan, Abinandhan Ramanujam
- Climax
- Approximately 8-minute unbroken action sequence



