Ajith Kumar’s latest action-packed outing, Good Bad Ugly, hit theatres on April 10, and fans have wasted no time flooding social media with their first reactions. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film marks yet another collaboration between Ajith and actress Trisha Krishnan, alongside a star-studded supporting cast that includes Arjun Das, Sunil, Yogi Babu, Rahul Dev, and Prabhu.
Alongside the first-day-first-show reactions, and followed by detailed Twitter reviews, Good Bad Ugly is talking equal good and bad about it. While many fans have called it an old-age Ajith Kumar festival, many fans say it fell short of expectation, with a rather average screenplay and inconsistent pacing.
Ajith Comes Back as a Retired Gangster
Ajith plays a retired gangster in Good Bad Ugly but finds himself needing to return to the world because conditions demand that he return to this dark past. The film is stuffed to the brim with the mass thundering of high-octane action, punchy dialogues, and grand mass-entry sequences to make an ecstatic fan of Thala.
The trailer, which was released days before the film opened, hinted at fiery action and stylish visuals amidst emotionally charged confrontations-but that now seems to form just about all expectations. The background score and remix tracks by GV Prakash have garnered appreciation for further enhancing bigger-than-life moments of the film.
Mixed Reviews: Some Lovers, Some Disappointed
Barely hours after its release, the hashtag #GoodBadUgly occupied the trending places on Twitter as viewers turned fans.
“Best entertainer from #AjithKumar sir in the last 14 years. Maybe even better than Mankatha. First 5 minutes are slow, but after that — it’s just mass, mass, mass!” wrote one excited fan.
Another user commented, “A mass-loaded fan feast with vintage Ajith vibes, but weighed down by a thin plot.”
Some fans praised director Adhik Ravichandran’s unapologetic fan service approach:
“OMG! What a screenplay @AdhikRavi Maamey! Thala fans surrender in your feet. You are the OG fanboy! Celebration guaranteed,” posted a user.
The film’s styling, visuals, and Ajith’s screen presence have also received applause. One fan shared:
“MASS feast for AK fans. Our vintage AK sir is back. Most stylish look in years. Proper elevations, powerful BGM, and great remixes.”
Criticism: “Mass Over Substance”
Despite the loud applause from fans, not everyone walked away impressed. A section of the audience expressed dissatisfaction, calling out the film’s weak story structure and over-reliance on fan moments.
“Best Cringe of the Year Award officially goes to Good Bad Ugly. That fight scene was peak unintentional comedy — couldn’t stop laughing,” read one sarcastic tweet.
Another added, “Aadhik needs to mentally grow up. Just another Ajith fanboy project. Not a single original scene. Money wasted on and off screen.”
Many viewers pointed out that the film lacks depth, stating that it’s a fan-service-heavy film with little substance.
“Looks and music were the best. But overall, it felt slow. Forced mass scenes. Too noisy. Doesn’t connect with the general audience. Strictly for hardcore Thala fans,” read another review.
Family Audience Reactions: Mixed Yet Hopeful
Interestingly, a few viewers had a more balanced take. One fan wrote, “As an AK fan, I expected more. Some parts worked, some didn’t. But my wife enjoyed the entire movie. Overall, a decent one-time watch.”
Another summed it up as, “Simple plot. Overall, a mass commercial entertainer dedicated to Thala fans.”
Criticism also extended to the editing and secondary character arcs:
“Not satisfied with the editing and music. Some supporting actors were underutilized. Ajith Kumar holds the entire movie on his shoulders,” said one review.
Final Verdict
Good Bad Ugly may not be the most polished film in Ajith’s career, but it certainly delivers a nostalgic dose of vintage Thala-style action and energy. For fans, it is an occasion; for others, it was an average affair that could have found immeasurable strength in a better-scripted story.
Adhik Ravichandran, who relies on the music of GV Prakash, has made this film into a mass entertainer despite glaring mistakes. Whether you are an ardent follower of Ajith or an unnoticed passerby, Good Bad Ugly will offer certain moments that deserve appreciation — just don’t think of a solid storyline. Source- News18
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