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Vaa Vaathiyaar Opens With Praise for Karthi and Questions on Pacing

The Karthi–Nalan Kumarasamy collaboration introduces a grounded alter‑ego conceit that is drawing interest on opening day.

Overview

  • The Tamil-language film premiered in theatres on January 14 as a festive Pongal release under Studio Green.
  • Social posts from early shows highlight Karthi’s lead turn and an inventive alter‑ego premise with a grounded, comic‑action tone.
  • Opening-day reviews, including India Today’s, describe a loss of momentum in the second half and an underdeveloped core idea.
  • Viewers single out craft elements—Santhosh Narayanan’s background score, George C. Williams’s visuals, and overall production—for praise.
  • The project marks Karthi’s first collaboration with director Nalan Kumarasamy and features an ensemble cast led by Krithi Shetty, Rajkiran, and Sathyaraj.