Aambala (2015) Review in 2025
Aambala is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Vishal and Santhanam. The movie follows the story of a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to excessive violence and language.
CineReview Recommendation
Watch this movie if you enjoy action-comedies with a good mix of humor and action. However, if you're looking for a more original or memorable story, you might want to look elsewhere.
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The movie revolves around Arjun (Vishal), a young man who gets caught up in a series of events after he accidentally kills a corrupt police officer. He then teams up with a local don (Santhanam) to clear his name and take down the corrupt police officer's brother, who is trying to frame him for the murder.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging and entertaining, with a good mix of action and comedy. However, it is not particularly original or memorable.
acting7.00/10
The acting is good, with Vishal and Santhanam delivering solid performances. However, the supporting cast is somewhat underutilized.
characters6.00/10
The characters are well-developed and likable, but they lack depth and complexity. Vishal and Santhanam have good chemistry, but their characters feel somewhat one-dimensional.
direction7.00/10
Priyadarshan's direction is solid, with good pacing and editing. However, he fails to bring out the best in his actors and the story feels somewhat predictable.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is excellent, with good use of color and lighting. The action sequences are well-choreographed and visually appealing.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Engaging storyline, good mix of action and comedy, excellent cinematography.
Cons
Predictable story, underutilized supporting cast, excessive violence and language.
Notable Quotes
"Aambala aambala, aambala aambala!"
"I'm not a hero, I'm just a guy with a lot of guns."
