There's
no
denying
the
fact
that
2017
was
not
a
particularly
good
year
for
Ajith
Kumar.
He
suffered
a
setback
when
Vivegam
underperformed
at
the
box
office
despite
opening
to
a
good
response.
The
film
also
failed
to
impress
a
vast
section
of
the
critics.
Now,
with
2017
in
the
past,
'Thala'
is
in
the
limelight
because
of
his
latest
release
Viswasam.
The
action-drama
hit
the
screens
today
(January
10,
2018)
amidst
much
fanfare.
So,
is
the
film
worth
a
watch
let's
find
out.
Plot
Viswasam
revolves
around
a
heartthrob
named
Thookku
Durai
who
lives
with
his
family
and
is
their
pride.
He
is
a
cool
person
and
lives
life
on
his
own
terms.
One
fine
day,
he
meets
a
lady
doctor
who
visits
his
area
to
participate
in
a
medical
camp.
Thookku
Durai's
life
changes
post
this
meeting.
The
rest
of
the
movie
deals
with
what
the
protagonist
goes
through
when
the
doctor
leaves
him
after
a
misunderstanding.
Performances
Viswasam
features
Ajith
in
a
massy
and
desi
avatar.
Needless
to
say,
he
has
done
full
justice
to
the
role
and
proved
that
he
is
Kollywood's
biggest
mass
hero.
His
confident
body
language
is
one
of
the
highlights
of
his
act
and
it
elevates
it
in
a
big
way.
He
is
good
in
the
romantic
scenes
and
even
better
in
the
intense
ones.
This
is
indeed
a
good
comeback
from
him.
Nayanthara
looks
beautiful
and
her
chemistry
with
Ajith
is
quite
cracking
to
say
the
least.
Her
natural
elegance
ups
the
impact
of
her
performance
big
time.
Robo
Shankar
and
Vivek
too
are
quite
decent
in
his
role
and
deliver
what
is
expected
from
them.
Script
And
Direction
Siva
is
someone
who
knows
how
to
handle
Ajith's
stardom
and
elevate
him
on
the
big
screen.
Viswasam
truly
bears
testimony
to
his
abilities.
The
film
features
a
good
flashback
block
and
it
adds
a
new
dimension
to
the
viewing
experience.
The
entry
scene
and
the
rain
fight
sequence
are
a
delight
for
the
mass
audience.
While
the
viewing
experience
is
good
on
the
whole,
the
pace
drops
a
it
a
certain
points.
Moreover,
the
film
really
does
not
offer
anything
fresh.
However,
these
drawbacks
are
covered
up
by
the
superb
father-daughter
track.
Technical
Aspects
D
Imman's
tunes
are
in
synch
with
the
festive
spirit
of
Pongal.
They
are
foot-tapping
and
have
a
distinct
desi
favour.
The
background
score
elevates
the
impact
of
the
on-screen
action
especially
during
the
action
scenes.
The
other
technical
aspects
too
have
been
handled
quite
competently.
Positives
Ajith's
screen
presence
Solid
BGM
Father-daughter
angle
Negatives
Pace
drops
in
a
few
scenes
A
bit
predictable
Verdict
With
its
mass
appeal
and
strong
emotional
connect,
Viswasam
makes
for
a
good
watch.
The
Thala
army
is
bound
to
love
it.
Viswasam
is
a
captivating
film
and
it
has
plenty
to
offer
the
viewers.