We get a flesh-and-blood star wife in Varalakshmi played brilliantly by Urvasi. Watch her in that hospital scene as she blurts out her frustrations and insecurities of being the wife of a superstar. Kamal Haasan is riveting, and he sinks his teeth into the role of a superstar. Late veteran director K Balachandar in his last film has a very apt role.
Ghibran’s songs and background score is a major plus for the movie. On the whole, its shortcomings notwithstanding, Uttama Villain is a good example of an entertaining commercial film that didn’t need to be lazy or senseless.
