Movie Name: Return of the Dragon
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Gautam Menon, Mysskin, George Maryan and others
Director: Ashwath Marimuthu
Produced By: AGS Entertainment
Release Date: 21st February 2025
Return of the Dragon (Dragon) is the latest coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, from a story he co-wrote with Pradeep Ranganathan, and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film had a good pre-release craze which resulted in good advance bookings, and let’s see whether the film impressed audiences.
Story:
Raghavan aka Dragon (Pradeep Ranganath) is a college dropout who did not pass 48 subjects. His girlfriend Keerthy (Anupama Parameswaran) leaves him for good. In order to get back at others, he employs forged certificates to attain a good job and settle in life. Right when he is ready to find stability in life alongside Pallavi (Kayadu Lohar), his principal returns and throws down a challenge. What challenge does the principal present to Dragon? What approaches did Dragon take to win the challenge? Forms the basic story of the film.
Performances:
In the lead role, Pradeep Ranganathan delivers a convincing performance. His amusing reactions during funny scenes cause uproarious laughter. The principal character aligns perfectly with Mysskin, who brings the required intensity. Anupama Parameshwaran along with Kayadu Lohar shines, as Mariam George asserts his presence. KS Ravi Kumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vj Siddhu, Harshath Khan, Indhumathy Manigandan, Thenappan, and others fit well.
Analysis:
In the lead role, Pradeep Ranganathan delivers a convincing performance. His amusing reactions during funny scenes cause uproarious laughter. The principal character aligns perfectly with Mysskin, who brings the required intensity. Anupama Parameshwaran along with Kayadu Lohar shines, as Mariam George asserts his presence. KS Ravi Kumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vj Siddhu, Harshath Khan, Indhumathy Manigandan, Thenappan, and others fit well.
This film intends to communicate a significant lesson: there are no simple paths in life, and achieving success requires effort. The film blends this message with entertainment, intensifying its emotional impact in the last half hour.
Positives:
- Main Plot
- Pradeep Ranganathan’s Performance
- Entertainment
- Last Half an Hour
Negatives:
- Dull Feel in the First Half
- Convenient Narration/Taking
Return of the Dragon Movie Review and Verdict:
Return of the Dragon is a neat entertainer with a good message. Despite some minor flaws, Ashwath Marimutthu successfully directs the narrative and keeps it interesting for the audience.
