Vivegam movie review: Live audience response

Ajith, Kajal Aggarwal and Vivek Oberoi-starrer Vivegam, which was released on Thursday, 24 August, has met with fairly positive reviews. Ajith's electrifying screen presence backed by brilliance music and cinematography have won the fans of the actor. 

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Vivegam marks the third collaboration of Ajith with Siruthai Siva after Veeram and Vedalam. The film has Kajal Aggarwal playing the female lead while Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi plays a key role.

Kamal Haasan's second daughter Akshara Haasan has made her Tamil debut with Vivegam, which is one of the major attractions of the film. The film has Vetri's cinematography and Ruben's editing. Also, Anirudh Ravichander's music is another advantage to the project as three songs -- Surviva, Thalai Viduthalai and Kadhalaada, have turned out to be chartbusters.

Vivegam Story:
AK (Ajith), once a respected head of a counter-terrorism squad, is plotted by a mastermind and all his good works have been overlooked by his own people and government. In fact, now, the intelligence agency is in hunt of AK (Ajith) as he possesses some secret information that is crucial to launch a nuclear weapon. His ex-team mates like Aryan Singha (Vivek Anand Oberoi), Mike (Serge Crozon), Rachael (Amila Terzimehic) and Shawn (Arav Chowdharry) are assigned the task of tracking him down.

A flashback tells that they had previously worked on a mission to capture Natasha (Akshara Haasan), a hacker who has the secret codes to launch deadly man-made earthquakes with the nuclear weapons. There is a twist in the story here and what follows next should be watched on-screen.

Vivegam Highlights:
Plus points: Ajith's screen presence, action sequences, bike stunt, Anirudh's music, visuals and
Minus points: Inconsistent narration and climax.

Vivegam Movie Reviews:
Going by the audience's response online, the film is high on action quotient and it is one-man show by Ajith. Thala stuns the viewers with his physical transformation and his performance remains one of the best in the recent years. 

Kajal Aggarwal, as Ajith's wife, has enacted her role with ease and it is easily her best outing till date, say netizens. Vivek Oberoi has come out with a brilliant performance and Akshara Haasan has an extended cameo role in Vivegam. 

The first half is almost flawless and a treat to the hardcore Ajith fans. Director Siruthai Siva has played to the gallery and Thala fans will not complain. However, the second half is little disappointing and the climax is a big let down. 

Coming to the technical departments, Anirudh's songs and background score are top notch. Vetri's visuals are treat to watch and Ruben's editing is good. Overall, the film has been easily watched once by all. 

An Average Rating Given by Audience: 3

Here, we bring to you the audience's response to the film: 

Sreedhar Pillai:

#Vivegam 3/5.Slickly made non-stop action film with a terrific #Ajith as a 1-man army. Awesome action scenes, adrenaline pumping bike chase.
#Vivegam 3/5. Action filled 1st half best, with some fab punchlines and a terrific interval block . @anirudhofficial music & BGM binds it.
#Vivegam 3/5 #Ajith & @MsKajalAggarwal (fab) romance is subtle & pivotal . @aksharahaasan1 does a neat job, @actorkaruna is a scream.
#Vivegam 3/5. @vivek_oberoi role is impressive but 2nd half gets compromised. Mounted lavishly, depends more on action & visuals than story

Priyanka:

Siva plays to the gallery, completely banks on #Ajith N squeezed every bit of him. Result - One man show by #Ajith. #Vivegam #VivegamReview
#Ajith physical transformation is inspiring and send a message out that age is just a number for him. #Ajith. #Vivegam #VivegamReview
Frankly speaking, mass elements N richness overpower story. Thumbs up for 1st Half, down for 2nd half #Vivegam #VivegamReview
Nonetheless, #Ajith's film is one-time watch. I give 2.75/5 #Vivegam #VivegamReview

Suganth: 

The 3rd film of Siva I have given 3 stars to! As much as I have issues with his loud filmmaking style, somehow his films remain watchable.
#Vivegam Over the top but engaging action thriller with a calculated mix of brawn & brain, action & sentiment, covering both fans & families

Bhargav Ram Jarugula‏:

Watched #Vivegam. Felt Thala's character as powerful as TERMINATOR until end of 1st half. Poor 2nd half and disastrous climax (1/2)
disappointed me. Loved Anirudh's Bgm. Good performance from Akshara Hassan as well. One man show by Thala Ajith. (2/2)

Haricharan Pudipeddi: 

Halfway through #Vivegam. Blown away by the action. Extremely well choregraphed and executed. The interval block assures a solid second half
@directorsiva proves again he has great taste for action. He takes it up a notch in #Vivegam. Bike chase sequence is truly exceptional
@directorsiva proves again he has great taste for action. He takes it up a notch in #Vivegam. Bike chase sequence is truly exceptional
#Vivegam. 3 on 5. #Ajith is a treat to watch. Majestic screen presence; shines as AK. Does full justice to his role & owns the action scenes
#Vivegam. 3 on 5. #Siva's attempt to go international, in terms of scale & making, is commendable but his writing is a let down.
#Vivegam. 3/5. If only the great action was well complemented by smart writing, this would've been a much better film. Predictable but fun

ChristopherKanagaraj‏: 

#Vivegam - 1st half | Its Thala all over, one man show. Interval block bike seq gud. Kajal irritating. Hope it vl b interesting in 2nd hlf.
#Vivegam - 1st half | Its Thala all over, one man show. Interval block bike seq gud. Kajal irritating. Hope it vl b interesting in 2nd hlf.
#Vivegam - Its strictly only for fans. 2nd half screenplay is not promising. Climax is the funniest part. Akshara just for 10 mins cameo. :(

Ramesh Bala‏: 

#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @directorsiva has mastered the art of utilizing #Thala #Ajith 's Full potential to satisfy fans & gen audience.. A Winner!
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @directorsiva deserves praise for executing an International level movie with Indian emotions.. Well-researched work..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @AntonyLRuben has kept the pace going from 1st to last.. Kudos.. Outstanding job by both the action choreographers..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: DOP @vetrivisuals deserves an award for his Top-notch cinematography.. Not an easy job to shoot in diff terrain.. Excelled
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @anirudhofficial is a major asset to the movie.. It's his hit songs and the awesome BGM that give da movie the Intl feel..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @actorkaruna takes care of the comedy portions in the movie.. His comedy worked big time.. He and #Thala - Combo is good!
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @aksharahaasan1 has a well-etched role.. Makes the most of what is given to her.. Wish her screen space was longer..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @vivek_oberoi makes a solid debut in Tamil.. Has the difficult task of standing up to #Thala 's char.. He has done well..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: @MsKajalAggarwal looks gorgeous.. She has a meaty role as the dutiful wife.. She delivers a convincing performance..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: #Thala #Ajith holds your attention from the beginning to end.. Both fans and general audience will like his performance
#Vivegam [3.5/5] : #Thala #Ajith has outdone himself in sheer physical effort and in action sequences.. A stupendous effort by him..
#Vivegam [3.5/5]: A Top-notch International level action thriller.. With right emotions.. Visuals and Grand Making.. A Mass Entertainer..

Prashanth Rangaswamy‏: 

#Vivegam Interval - all set , second half will decide the intensity of the movie. Vera level visuals !!
#Vivegam will be remembered for many things but the primary reason will be hard work and dedication of one man - Ajith Kumar !
Hey @MsKajalAggarwal - easily one of your best roles in your career so far. Your emotional connect with Ajith sir is the USP ! #Vivegam
Take a bow @vetrivisuals anna ! U deserve to work in a full scale international project ! ur frames speaks fr u ! World class !! #Vivegam

Rajasekar‏: 

#Vivegam - the best intro is for @aksharahaasan1, her revealing point is truly #Thala looks cool and confident
#Vivegam well staged action sequences steal the show so far. Well done @directorsiva, bike chase in the pre-interval
#Vivegam- Personally felt that the dialogues could've been much much better.Sounds too artificial
#Vivegam - just like Vedalam will be a treat for Thala fans. For general audiences, it's a watchable film. But kudos to the team's effort
#Vivegam - but the film ends up as a watchable action thriller. Climax is a big let down with clichéd confidence boosting song, 2nd half ok.
#Vivegam - kudos to @directorsiva and @vetrivisuals, the film is visually stunning and action sequences are

Abishek S: 

Having made an authentic action film, #Siva could have let go the tinge of regularity!
But, a landmark film for #Thala
Content 4 two films wrapped in 1! #Thala #Ajith at his juncture decides to take the giant leap! He has submitted himself to @directorsiva
1st half is just bang on! Not a single frame goes wasted! Expect for a bit of cliche's, #Vivegam will earn quite a bit of technical awards!

Kaushik LM‏: 

#Vivegam - @anirudhofficial is a main pillar. The film is completely in his 'happening' zone. His songs + BGM support #Thala #Ajith's mass!
#Vivegam - @MsKajalAggarwal adds the emotional, 'family angle' touch to the film as the determined wife. Her most weighty part in Tamil yet.
#Vivegam -@vetrivisuals will be the most in-demand DoP now. Stunning work & Hatsoff to the stunt masters, VFX team. Technically top notch!
#Vivegam - Edit @AntonyLRuben has handled so many elements & presented a film, high on geeky stuff alien to the native Tamil audience, well.
#Vivegam 2nd half - More theater moments with #ThalaiViduthalai, smart sniper action & the final 10 mins when #Thala #Ajith fans went wild!
#Vivegam -Sheer guts from @directorsiva to totally break his mass template. As he said he has delivered a hardcore international action film
#Vivegam 1st half - Has repeat value already! @anirudhofficial ..Now, the #Phoenix shall rise.. Bring on the 2nd half, @directorsiva & co.
#Vivegam 1st half -Has one of #Thala #Ajith's best intro sequences(don't go in late), then there is #Surviva, the bike chase segment etc etc
#Vivegam 1st half - Truly good Hard work, effort shows in all areas Packed with splendid theater moments. #Thala at his best #ReadyToRage

Prashanth Rangaswamy: 

#Vivegam Interval - all set , second half will decide the intensity of the movie. Vera level visuals !!
#Vivegam will be remembered for many things but the primary reason will be hard work and dedication of one man - Ajith Kumar !
Hey @MsKajalAggarwal - easily one of your best roles in your career so far. Your emotional connect with Ajith sir is the USP ! #Vivegam
Take a bow @vetrivisuals anna ! U deserve to work in a full scale international project ! ur frames speaks fr u ! World class !! #Vivegam
Thanks 2 all the Ajith fans for your hugs, your selfies,your nalam visarippu and everything at #VivegamAtRohini . Felt like family function!