‘Angikaaram’ hit theaters across the world on June 26, introducing the reality-based action drama. Directed by Thenpathiyan, the film stars Kotapadi J. Rajesh (KJR) in the lead along with Mansoor Ali Khan and Rangaraj Pandey.Soon after the premiere, viewers started sharing their reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
The film follows the athlete’s fight for justice
The story revolves around Aathiran, a talented athlete from the slums of Chennai who gets a chance to represent India at the Commonwealth Games. However, his appointment was canceled after powerful people interfered with the project.This comeback pushes Aathiran into a fight against a minister portrayed by Mansoor Ali Khan. The film examines corruption within the sports industry.
Netizens praise KJR’s performance
One viewer shared a detailed review on X, writing, “#Angikaaram REVIEW!! Angikaaram is a solid sports and court drama about a poor athlete who fights a case to represent India. The film does a good job of exposing the broken system and unjust laws within our governing bodies. Vasundhara Kashyap, who gives excellent support as her dedicated coach.”
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The review added, “In the second half, the story turns into a peaceful battle on the court. It cleverly shows how officials often rely too much on numbers and preliminary tests, ignoring the real, raw talent that can be found at the grassroots level. Although it offers a deep look at the problems of sports management, the film tells more of the story through spoken dialogue instead of showing it naturally in the story. However, it’s still a touching film about the players’ silent fight for an advantage against a careless system. VERY GOOD. “
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Another social media user wrote, “#Angikaram A bold sports political film that talks about corruption in the sports department. Amazing body transformation by KJR Rajesh, His acting is also good. The court room dialogues are powerful. Actress Rama and other actors have given good performances. A good political sports movie with a strong message. “…
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Prabhudeva appreciates the team
Actor and music producer Prabhudeva also watched the film and shared his thoughts on social media.He wrote, “Watched Angikaaram last night. What a movie! I loved it. The dedication and hard work of the entire team is incredible. Superb performance, @KJRuniverse. Congratulations to the entire team!”
‘Angikaaram’ opens with low numbers at the box office
According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 5 lakhs nett in India on its opening day. In India its gross also stood at the same figures. The current worldwide collection is still around Rs 5 lakhs.