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New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ace Movie Review: Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu deliver the laughs in this chaotic and convenient caper
The same holds good for Rukku and Kannan's romantic track, which is solely reliant on the actors being convincing. There is something alluring about Vijay Sethupathi doing romance, especially when he is asked to just be stoic and let his eyes do all the talking. There are just intense stares with a hint of a smile here, and a semblance of a laugh there. Interestingly, he is the more lively one in the equation, as Rukku is a character more burdened by life. Points to Arumugakumar for writing a character who is hapless but isn't exactly waiting for a saviour. This lends a lot of credence to her role, and Rukmini plays it with quiet dignity. It is wonderful to watch Rukku fall in love with Kannan simply because it might have been love at first sight for him, but she takes her time, and it is nice to see her get comfortable with him before falling in love. Considering the genre of Ace, it is nice to see the writing spend so much time in establishing this quaint and understated romance. But they soon enter into heist territory, and there is no place for such moments. It is just a series of chaotic and convenient occurrences. There is a poker game. There is a loan shark. There is a bank. There is a perverted police officer. There is coercion. There is an ailing mother. There is a heist. There is a home that needs to be bought back. There is a chase. There is another chase. There is one more chase. There is a henchman who is quite the challenge for the hero on more than one occasion. There is a police team on the chase. Oh, and there is also a random lottery and a jackpot. And in between all of this, there are various attempts to make us laugh, which meet with varying results.
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Pooja Hegde Says Playing ‘Rukmani' In Retro Was The ‘Most Fun Thing'
Pan-India sensation Pooja Hegde and South star Suriya's Retro released in theatres on May 1. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the gangster drama has been receiving widespread appreciation from both audiences and critics. Basking in the glow of the positive responses, the actress took to social media to share some unseen behind-the-scenes glimpses from the sets. Her post was accompanied by a touching note dedicated to her character, Rukmani, and the experience of portraying such an authentic role. In her heartfelt message, Pooja described portraying 'Rukku" as the most fun thing she has ever had to do. She added, 'Rukmani, The purest of souls. Innocent but intelligent… protective and fierce when it comes to her loved ones and the kindest and most hopeful, even in the darkest of times. May we all strive to be you. Becoming Rukku was the most fun thing I've ever had to do. I leave behind a piece of my heart with her, and from today she is yours as much as she is mine. RETRO time."
