‘Angikaaram’ Review X: Netizens praise KJR’s performance; Prabhudeva says: “What a movie!”
‘Angikaaram’ releases in theaters across the world on June 26, offering audiences a sports courtroom drama inspired by real-life events. The film is directed by Theinpathian and stars Kotapadi J.
Rajesh (KJR) in the lead role alongside Mansoor Ali Khan and Rangaraj Pandey.Shortly after the premieres, viewers began sharing their reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
The film follows an athlete’s fight for justice
The story revolves around Athiran, a talented runner from a slum in Chennai who gets a chance to represent India in the Commonwealth Games. However, his selection was allegedly canceled after powerful individuals interfered in the process.The setback pushes Atharan into a legal battle against a minister portrayed by Mansoor Ali Khan.
The film explores corruption within the sports system.
KJR’s debut performance was praised by netizens
A viewer shared a detailed review on
He is ideally supported by Vasundhara Kashyap, who provides excellent support as his dedicated coach.”
The review added: “In the second half, the story turns into a quiet courtroom battle. It cleverly points out how officials rely too much on numbers and basic testing, ignoring the real, raw talent that exists at the local level. While it offers a thoughtful look at the problems in sports administration, the film mostly explains these problems through spoken dialogue rather than showing them naturally in the story.”
However, it remains a poignant film about the player’s quiet battle for a fair chance against an uncaring system.
A decent one.”
Another social media user wrote: “#Angikaram is a bold political sports film that talks about corruption in the sports department. What an amazing physical transformation for KJR Rajesh, and his performance is good too. The courtroom dialogues are strong. Actress Rama and other cast have given great performances.”
A good political sports film with a strong message…”
Prabhudeva congratulates the team
Actor-choreographer Prabhudeva also watched the film and shared his thoughts on social media.He wrote, “Watched Angikaaram last night. What a movie! Absolutely loved it. The dedication and hard work put in by the entire team is unbelievable. Great performance, @KJRuniverse. Congratulations to the entire team!”
‘Angikaaram’ starts with modest numbers at the box office
According to Sakneelek, the film collected a net collection of Rs 5 lakh in India on its opening day. India’s GDP also reached the same numbers. The total global collection currently remains at Rs 5 lakh.
