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Saala Khadoos Movie Review 46 mins ago by Indicine Team 8 Comments 4 min read R Madhavan has unwittingly been a part of some of the biggest Blockbusters of Bollywood (Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu series) but unfortunately he never seems to get the credit he deserves. None of those films would be such big hits without Madhavan’s characters. He is trying to set things straight with Saala Khadoos, where he gets main billing. He’s given this movie his everything for the past 2 years and that makes us eager to see how the film has turned out. Also Rajkumar Hirani’s name as the producer gives the film an extra impetus. Does it continue Hirani’s extraordinary success? Does it finally give Madhavan the solo success he deserves? Story: Adi (Madhavan) is a retired boxer who now works as a coach. His wife has left him and his playing career didn’t work out that well. Coaching is his only redemption. He has a beef with the head of the boxing federation (Zakir Hussain). Thus, he is transferred to Chennai which is supposed to work as a punishment posting. He begins training Laxmi (Mumtaz Sorcar, Bengali actress and also world famous magician PC Sorcar’s daughter). This is when Laxmi’s sister Madhi catches Adi’s eyes. She is a firecracker and has raw boxing talent. Adi starts training her as well. Things get complicated when Madhi falls in love with Adi which impedes her boxing career. Does Adi succeed in making Madhi a successful boxer? Do they end up together? Watch the movie to find out! Saala Khadoos Review Screenplay and Direction: Sudha Kongara, the director, touches upon a lot of issues in dealing with the script. Relationship between a male coach and a female sportsperson, relationship between the more successful boxer and her left in the shadow sister, the dynamics in sports federations and the rampant corruption and bias are all shown. There’s a subtlety in the proceedings but Saala Khadoos deals with a bit too much in terms of story. The loose ends are all tied up by the end but the climax feels a little undercooked. Having said that, Saala Khadoos is still a good entertainer with some good moments and a realistic portrayal of a female sportsperson’s life in India. The one thing that is sure to catch everyone’s eyes while watching Saala Khadoos is the gorgeous cinematography. Every frame is delightfully shot, every shot is immaculately framed without losing touch with realism. It shows the rugged charm of this country. The editing is decent and the action scenes are alright but they could have been better. The background music is good, and the songs are fine with no standout songs. Acting: Madhavan is the heart and soul of Saala Khadoos. He lives the character of Adi and becomes on with it. He went through a great transformation for the character and it’s a shame that the movie couldn’t do justice to his hard work fully. However, that shouldn’t stop him from getting applauded all over. Boxer turned actor Ritika Singh is a jhalli patakha and she’s phenomenal. She feels like a natural fit and we can’t wait to see more of her. Mumtaz Sorcar also does a great job in whatever scenes she’s in. Zakir Hussain is the annoying boxing federation chief and as always he does well. Nasser is good. Conclusion: Saala Khadoos could and should have been better but it is unable to get past the lofty goals it set for itself. It is still however a damn good entertainer and an even better character study. The pace doesn’t drop off completely at anytime during the movie. And with its brand of realism and goodness, Saala Khadoos ends up being a feel good movie which should bring a smile to your face even with all its ruggedness. Give it a try. Pros: Madhavan and Ritika Singh’s acting Gorgeous cinematography The realism of the film The music and background score Cons: The clichéd story of a disgruntled coach The script delves into too many social issues A predictable climax Rating:
Rajeev Masand Saala Khadoos Rating: January 29, 2016 Cast: R Madhavan, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar, Zakir Hussain, Nasser, MK Raina Director: Sudha Kongara Sports movies by their very nature tend to be predictable, formulaic affairs. They seldom deviate from such traditional narratives as the rise of the underdog, the comeback of the temporarily waylaid, the transformation of the rebel star into a team player, and the redemption of the tireless, committed coach, himself a failed professional. Saala Khadoos, written and directed by Sudha Kongara, fails to rise above the timeworn clichés of the genre, but nevertheless succeeds in creating a credible world and, thanks to affecting performances from its principal players, gives us characters that we can care about. Former boxer and disgraced coach Adi (R Madhavan) is exiled to Chennai by corrupt boxing federation big-shot Dev Khatri (Zakir Hussain), who has an old axe to grind. Now stuck coaching below-average female boxers, Adi finds a potential champion in firebrand fish-seller Madhi (Ritika Singh), whose sister Laxmi (Mumtaz Sorcar) is part of the local boxing team. In Madhi, our cantankerous coach seems to have to met his match, a pigheaded rebel with little regard for protocol. It’s a recipe for melodrama, and the film falls right into that trap. Clashes between coach and pupil get tiresome after a point, but unlike Mary Kom whose screenplay merely glossed over the struggle of becoming a champ, real issues are addressed more honestly here. From the politics involved in selections, to corruption, sexual harassment at the hands of officials, and even the tendency to become romantically involved with mentor figures, Kongara’s script doesn’t skimp on uncomfortable truths. It’s the little details, however, that stay with you. A crackling confrontation scene between Madhi and her sister Laxmi cuts close to the bone, and scenes in which the girls’ mother is revealed to be more broadminded and encouraging than their father are particularly refreshing. The chemistry between Adi and his protégé is combustible stuff, and acting across the board is impressive, with credible turns from such reliable players as MK Raina and Nasser in supporting roles. Of the central cast, Zakir Hussain is terrific as the slimy official, and Mumtaz Sorcar is very good as Laxmi. R Madhavan does a solid job as the shaggy haired, bulky built coach who refuses to give up on his troubled star, but the knockout performance is delivered by real-life boxer and acting debutant Ritika Singh who is wholly convincing as the untamable Madhi. She has an arresting presence on screen, and you’re genuinely moved by her plight. Saala Khadoos sticks to familiar ground as far as a sports film goes, although the climatic bout is genuinely thrilling. Amidst all the faux sentimentality, we still get a protagonist that we can’t help rooting for. That is the film’s real success. I’m going with three out five.
