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Master
மாஸ்டர்
2021 179 min India 12+
★7.3
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
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Description
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities.
Starring
Joseph Vijay
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Vijay Sethupathi
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Malavika Mohanan
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Awards
2 wins & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
Master is a stylish crime thriller that successfully pits a charismatic, flawed protagonist against a formidable, menacing antagonist. While the film follows traditional genre conventions, it is elevated by strong performances and Lokesh Kanagaraj's distinct directorial voice.
| Acting | Vijay Sethupathi’s performance provides a chilling and memorable presence as the primary antagonist. | |
| Direction | Lokesh Kanagaraj effectively implements his signature directorial style, defined by a gritty, high-stakes crime narrative. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure relies heavily on established genre tropes, with some viewers finding it a predictable 'superhero vs. super-villain' clash while others appreciate the emotional stakes of the teacher-vigilante arc. |