LIVE: Sivalinga (Shivalinga) Movie Review, story, synopsis, trailer, songs, cast & crew

Movie Name: Sivalinga
Cast: Raghava Lawrence, Ritika Singh, Shakthi, Vadivelu, Radharavi, Bhanupriya, Urvashi and Jayaprakash
Direction: P Vasu
Producer: R Ravindran
Music Director: SS Thaman
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Release Date: April 14
Genre: Horror Thriller
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Raghava Lawrence's previous outing Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva turned out to be a dud at the box office following a string of successful horror films. Now, he is back to the horror genre again in Sivalinga or Shivalinga directed by P Vasu, who  had helmed succesful movies like Chandramukhi and Aptharakshaka (Kannada).

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The latest film is a remake of the director's hit Kannada film of same name. In Sandalwood, Shivaraj Kumar and Vedhika had played the leads, while Raghava Lawrence and Ritika Singh are filling their shoes in the Tamil version. The first choice for the male lead was P Vasu's favourite actor, Rajinikanth, but the superstar could not commit as he was tied up with other projects. Vasu's son Shakthi will be seen in an important role and Vadivelu's presence will add to the overall effect of the movie.

Sivalinga Synopsis: Raghava Lawrence plays a CID officer named Sivalinga. A suicide case is reopened by him as he suspects it to be a planned murder. The case takes a turn when his wife Sathya played by Ritika Singh is possessed by a spirit. His work-life balance gets messed up even as he tries to solve the case. What follows next is the best part of the story.

Sivalinga Movie Review: Sivalinga follows the same format that most of the succesful horror-comedy films follow. The story is on the lines of Chandramukhi and Kanchana, but the audience will not complain as it keep them engaged. Raghava Lawrence fits the template well, while Ritika gets an image makeover. Vadivelu's comedy has been welcomed by the viewers and many feel that his performance is better than his previous outing Kaththi Sandai.

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Sivalinga Audience Review: 

Nk Pallavi‏ @nkpallaviSri: #sivalinga 1st half so far thoroughly Engaging & entertaining, with right mix of comedy & horror, Interesting investigating scenes..
#Sivalinga - Clean commercial entertainer. Families will definitely like it . A commercial winner from P. Vasu sir! Congrats !

Rajasekar‏ @sekartweets: #Sivalinga - horror comedy genre works well for @offl_Lawrence. Rehashed version of Chandramukhi and Muni series but still works...
#Sivalinga - @ritika_offl shines in this mainstream horror comedy. Image change over from classy #IrudhiSuttru and #AandavanKattalai
#Sivalinga - typical horror comedy with an investigation angle, sure to work with the target audiences . Comeback film for @Actor_Vadivelu

Sathish Kumar @sathishmsk: #Sivalinga It is Ragava Lawrence's pattern horror comedy along with #Ritika , #Vadivelu & #Pigeon

Surendhar MK @SurendharMK: #Sivalinga: @offl_Lawrence effortlessly fits into the horror space, courtesy #Kanchana series. Done to death scenes, but presented neatly.
#Sivalinga: @ritika_offl gets a good makeover and delivers a convincing performance as 'Sathya'. Sakthi Vasu is also equally good.
#Sivalinga: Conventional horror film with good old thriller treatment. #Vadivelu makes a good comeback; liked his jokes after a long time.

Prashanth Rangaswamy‏ @itisprashanth: #Sivalinga Interval - Pakka commercial , the vadivelu we all love is back ! So far so good. All set for a thrilling second half !!
#Sivalinga - Clean commercial entertainer. Families will definitely like it . A commercial winner from P. Vasu sir! Congrats !

Kaushik LM: #Sivalinga - #Vadivelu brings all his old tricks to the table and tries really hard to make us laugh. It's easily better than Kaththi Sandai
#Sivalinga -#Lawrence is heavily inspired by #Superstar's mannerisms, style, dialog delivery & his own Muni formula. Easily better than MSKS
#Sivalinga - @ritika_offl proves that she can convincingly portray any role. Physically demanding role, with glam shades. Plays it well
#Sivalinga -Extremely loud, over the top horror - masala - investigative film. Will be a safe & sound bet at the BO(possible B, C sensation)
#Sivalinga 1st half - Generic, typical mix of mass masala - horror comedy - police investigative. Good scope for @ritika_offl, Shakti Vasu

Sidhu‏: #Sivalinga is more like a fourth instalment in the Muni series. Will write more about it, time for #Kadamban now.
#Sivalinga: P. Vasu does have some spicy sequences, but the excitement is marred by the gore and the loudness. Technically just par.
#Sivalinga: Ritika Singh is the only one who gets a bag of scope in an otherwise pedestrian cast. Vadivelu's comedy is on and off.