Movie Name: Madha Gaja Raja
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Vishal, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Anjali, Santhanam, Manobala, Sonu Sood and others
Director: Sundar C
Produced By: Gemini Film Circuit, Sathya Krishnan Productions
Release Date: 31st January 2025
After a long delay of over 12 years, Kollywood actor Vishal’s Tamil comedy entertainer, Madha Gada Raja was released during the Pongal 2025. The film has been released with the same title in Telugu on January 31st, i.e. today.
Story:
In the village of Araku, Madha Gaja Raja, referred to as MGR and portrayed by Vishal, lives with his father, a police inspector. He operates a Satellite TV Cable business and falls in love with Madhavi (Anjali) while helping her dad, who is involved in crimes because of his funny behavior. But MGR’s father disapproves of their marriage. MGR receives invite his schoolmaster (Sarath Saxena), for himself and three friends to join celebrate his daughter’s wedding. He learns that a corrupt industrialist/Political kingmaker named Kakarla Vishwanath (Sonu Sood) troubled his friends. The rest of the story is how MGR tackles Viswanath, and brings him down.
Performances:
Vishal was fine in the titular character. Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Anjali were okay and added the glamorous dose. Santhanam is the show stealer of the film. He provides many laughs with his one-liners. Late Manobala also entertains well. Sonu Sood, Manivannan and others were alright.
Analysis:
Madha Gaja Raja is a routine commercial entertainer. It is widely known that the film has been released after 12 years, so it is natural that the story and proceedings look outdated. Even a routine storyline can be made as an engaging film if it is narrated interestingly. Director Sundar C did you try to evoke the emotions and put them just for namesake. The love track of Vishal, Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is completely devoted to engage the mass audiences. The only thing that works for the film is Santhanam’s comedy. He is present for most of the parts and brings laughs some or the other way. The pre-climax episode of Manobala also entertains properly.
Positives:
- Santhanam’s Comedy
- Few Hero Elevation Scenes in the Second Half
- Pre- Climax
Negatives:
- Routine Story/Characters
- Zero Emotions
Madha Gaja Raja Movie Review and Verdict:
Madha Gaja Raja is a routine commercial entertainer. Santhanam’s comedy, heroines glamour and a few mass moments work well for the film, while the outdated setup and lifeless emotions work against it.
