Lokesh Kanagaraj humanizes Vijay s character in Master. Vijay does not play a messiah in the film. That he has some personal demons make the character interesting. And, that Kanagaraj is not afraid of deviating slightly from commercial film formulas make Master worth watching, despite its flaws. Jan 15, 2021 By Sreejith Mullappilly
Master is a typical Vijay film on paper, but its director Lokesh Kanagaraj makes it different from many of the star s other movies. As far as the plot goes, it is a straightforward Vijay movie with clearly defined heroes and villains. Vijay is not playing his usual role of a savior of the masses here. His JD is a college professor, or the Director of Student Affairs as one of the characters describes him. That designation explains why Vijay s hero introduction scene has him bashing some amoral college students up. It is a matter of student affairs that JD must deal with.
Vijay s Master at the box office, and the good and bad in it
Vijay s Master at the box office, and the good and bad in it
Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi s Master released in theatres on January 13. Let us take a look at the five positives and negatives of the film.
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The good and bad of Vijay s Master.
After facing several hurdles since its inception, Master finally hit the theatres on January 13. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Master features Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. Theatres across India and in some parts of the world welcomed Master with open arms as it has the potential to revive the film industry.