Madharasi X review: Netizens call Sivakarthikeyan starrer a typical 'AR Murugadoss film'

New Delhi: AR Murugadoss’s directorial, Madharasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan has finally released in theatres on Friday (September 5, 2025). The film has been receiving positive reviews so far from the critics and audiences, alike. The movie also stars Rukmini Vasanth and Vidyuth Jamwal in pivotal roles.

As several movie goers have already watched the film in theatres, they took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reviews. Dive inside to know what netizens are saying about the movie.

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According to netizens, the first half of Madharasi is fast-paced and reflects the style of the director AR Murugadoss. However, some scenes seem to be “cringe and old-fashioned”. The cine-goers even called it a “typical Murugadoss movie” filled with love, action, and light moments.

One user wrote, “Besides few old fashioned or cringe scenes, mostly engaging and entertaining 1st Half. @anirudhofficial is the backbone of the movie. Typical #ARM style of screenplay. Love, crime, few laughable moments. #SK acting is impressive #Madharaasi #Madharaasireview #Madharasi.”

Other shared, “1st half done - #Madharaasi Enga annanuku thuppaki kathi mari venunu keta sikandera vida mosama kuduthurukan @ARMurugadoss punthamagane @Siva_Kartikeyan anna acting thavira ethume nalla illa @anirudhofficial thevidiua paiya muthugula kuthitan #MadharaasiReview.”

One more netizen opined, “#Madharaasi 3.5/5 A watchable commercial entertainer! It has balanced Love ActionDrama.Villain @VidyutJammwal Shines. @rukminitweets @Siva_Kartikeyan Dance & fight @ARMurugadoss comeback. #MadharaasiReview.”

Another wrote on X, “#MadharaasiReview Good 1st half Emotions click in parts, few logic loopholes here & there. Overall a decent big star entertainer of the year  @Siva_Kartikeyan.”

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The movie Madharasi revolves around an aggressive gun-smuggling syndicate which flood Tamil Nadiu with illegal weapons, prompting a relentless hunt by an uncompromising police officer. However, caught in the middle of this is an ordinary man  who is unwillingly drawn into the world of crime. The movie also features Biju Menon and Vikrant in important roles.