Watching superstar Rajinikanth sizzle on screen despite how cliched
it appears, as some may call it, is an experience worth a million smiles
and the thumping of as many hearts.
Now, watching him recreate the magic in 3D, closer to
hands-reach, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Released five years
after its original release in 2007, 'Sivaji 3D', with shorter running
time, cut down by half an hour, is highly entertaining and three times
visually enthralling.
Rajinikanth plays a US-returned software systems architect in the
film, named Sivaji, with the sole purpose to give something back to the
society. He aspires to build a non-charitable trust through which he
wants to set up schools and hospitals for the underprivileged.
However, he's faced with illegitimate and corrupt government
officials demanding bribe at every juncture. To add to the woes, he
earns the wrath of a local, well-reputed businessman Adiseshan, played
by Suman, who becomes his biggest obstacle.
The rest of the story is about one man's fight against corruption to create an equitable society in true 'Rajini' style.
The impeccable conversion from 2D to 3D is truly amazing and at
par with Hollywood standards. All those who've always cribbed about the
poorly executed Indian 3D films should not miss 'Sivaji 3D' at any cost.
Had it not been for the successful collaboration between AVM
productions, Prasad EFX and Real Image, this visual wonder wouldn't have
been possible.
The opening song 'Balleilakka', featuring Nayanthara, is a treat
to watch and so are scenes involving Shriya, who appears prettier than
she was originally. It doesn't matter if you're a Rajini fan or not,
you're sure to leave the theatre with sore throat from screaming.
Tharani's sets come alive in 3D, while KV Anand's cinematography,
originally done using 4k scan, a very high video format resolution, has
certainly helped the film look superior in the converted version.
And to top it all, you have moments of Rajinism that you can
guiltlessly celebrate with everybody. Be it his trademark walk or the
dialogues that he mouths with ease and style or even scenes where he
pounds baddies to pulp with one punch may appear cliched, yet
entertaining.
And all this happens just few inches away from your eyes and
probably with a wave of the hand; you might probably touch the
superstar.
Finally, to watch the film in Dolby Atmos, an object-based audio
platform, will truly give the audiences a life-like, sensory experience.
With 'Sivaji 3D', the Tamil film industry is sure to garner a lot of
attention from the rest of the world.
But the biggest question that needs answering is will 'Sivaji 3D'
pave the way to the re-conversion of many successful films into 3D? If
yes, how many will succeed in the process?
