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It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that director Lokesh Kanagaraj Master has taken Tamil film lovers by storm. Malaysian fans were disappointed after the implementation of MCO just days before the release of the film as they couldn't catch the star on the big screens. However, the film made its way to OTT platforms for its worldwide premiere recently. 

Master is a unique film by Thalapathy Vijay,  It features the superstar’s willingness to reinvent himself to remain appealing to the younger generation of the movie-going audience. Much as Vijay nailed his character with his amazing performance, many seem to feel that Vijay Sethupathi’s character has overshadowed Vijay’s character in the film. 

In the film, Vijay’s role doesn’t always come out on top. He suffers beatings, humiliation, guilt, and personal loss. On the other hand, Vijay Sethupathi’s Bhavai always maintains a top position. While Bhavani gets some of the best punchlines and a strong backstory, JD’s past is left puzzled.

In a recent interview  director Lokesh Kanagaraj has revealed his take on the film:
“A powerful villain, especially in terms of physical prowess, has become a rarity in Vijay films in recent years. The last film, in which Vijay faced a serious adversary, was Prakash Raj’s Muttu Pandi in Ghilli (2004). And Lokesh understands the importance of an all-powerful villain to make the hero’s character more appealing and necessary in a story.” 

“If you feel Vijay’s character got a raw deal compared to Sethupathi’s in Master, Lokesh has a piece of advice for you. “When you watch the film, if you see Vijay, not as superstar, just as a character named JD, you may not feel like that,” he added 

Lokesh strongly believes that if he had underplayed the villain role, it would have greatly affected the intensity of the narration.

Have you watched the movie? What do you think?

Info via The Indian Express