Vidaamuyarchi Movie Reviews

Feature Film | 2025 | UA | Action, Thriller | 2h 30min

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Audience:

2.7

Critics

2.7

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CRITICAL RESPONSE

Vidaamuyarchi has received a mixed critical response, with praise for Ajith Kumar’s performance and the film's technical execution, but criticism for its generic narrative. Critics appreciate director Magizh Thirumeni’s attempt to craft a nuanced action thriller, yet opinions vary on its effectiveness. Some reviewers commend the film for subverting traditional action tropes, while others find it lacking in engagement.

Verdict:

The film shines in its action sequences and lead performances, particularly Ajith Kumar’s screen presence. However, its storytelling is divisive—while some admire the fresh approach, others find it uninspired. It remains an interesting yet polarizing watch for action and Ajith Kumar fans.

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Review by: Goutham S - Pinkvilla.com

Ajith Kumar’s magnetic screen presence elevates slow-burning actioner; Trisha shines in limited screen-time.
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Review by: Vishal Menon - The Hollywood Reporter India

Ajith and Trisha's 'Vidaamuyarchi' directed by Magizh Thirumeni, begins with a fascinating setup about a lost couple having to find their way back into love, but soon gets sidelined into a generic action movie
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Review by: Janani K - India Today

Director Magizh Thirumeni's Vidaamuyarchi, starring Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja and Trisha, is a technically sound action thriller. The film stays true to the genre without relying on star power.
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Review by: Gopinath Rajendran - The Hindu

An earnest Ajith Kumar shines in this generic yet genre-centric actioner.
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Review by: Sudhir Srinivasan - Cinema Express

In Vidamuyarchi, Magizh Thirumeni crafts a patient, subversive action drama that challenges our conditioned expectations of heroism.
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Review by: Bharathy Singaravel - The News Minute

Vidaamuyarchi has the effect of a bleak travel blog. You’re more likely to be looking up the stunning shooting locations and the Azerbaijan actors who have passing roles in the film, than be able to recall the actual plot of the big budget commercial movie you just watched.
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Review by: Avinash Ramachandran - Indian Express

Magizh Thirumeni moulds Ajith into a different kind of star in a different kind of a film.
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Review by: Ganesh Nadar - rediff

When we put 'Thala' Ajith and 'Action King' Arjun in the same frame, you can expect fireworks and they don't let you down.
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Review by: Sridevi S - Times Of India

A dull outing for Ajith and his fans.
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USER REVIEWS

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hero ajith and heroine thrisha were kidnapped by a mob and how hero saved heroine and himself is the story. the director tried a big star, who did not do any magic and director tried to do a non heroic story with him. music, stunt, twist, bgm, ajith acting, songs, all are good. some said its adaptation of hollywood movie, break through. its a centre movie and above average film.