The two hour thirty two minutes runtime becomes noticeable as the pace of the screenplay drops many a time. Uttaman’s get up and the eighth century episodes remind one of Vadivelu‘s ‘Tenaliraman’ and makes us wonder whether a superstar would choose such a story to be his swan song.
Some films you applaud, some you whistle and hoot , but audience’s appreciation of ‘Uttama Villain’(read Kamal Haasan) is expressed through the tears in their eyes as they leave the theatre. A question does arise whether Kamal Haasan’s ingenuity would reach all sections of the audiences, but still for the lovers of cinema ‘Uttama Villain will find a place in their hearts as one of Ulaganayagan’s best efforts.
Verdict: 3.75/5