'Good Bad Ugly' first review: A “One Man Show” from Ajith promises to be a blockbuster

'Good Bad Ugly,' directed by Adhik Ravichandran, marks a high-profile Tamil action comedy that brings together an impressive cast led by Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan. The highly anticipated film also features a strong supporting lineup, including Prabhu, Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, Jackie Shroff, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Raghu Ram. With such a dynamic ensemble, the film promises a mix of mass appeal and performance-driven moments.
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Good Bad Ugly Movie Review
An early review calls it a “One Man Show” by Ajith Kumar
Ahead of its big release, 'Good Bad Ugly' has already caught attention with an early review from overseas. Umair Sandhu, who claims to be part of the Overseas Censor Board, shared his first impressions after a special screening. Taking to social media, he called the film “MINDBLOWING” and described it as a “CRAZY ACTION Thriller.” According to him, the performances across the board are impressive, with Ajith Kumar stealing the spotlight as the ultimate showman.

High-octane action, a racy screenplay, and a messy climax
Umair Sandhu went on to praise the film’s energetic screenplay, intense background score, and massy dialogues, noting that the interval and climax blocks are particularly crowd-pleasing. He highlighted how the fast-paced narration keeps the audience hooked and how Ajith’s new avatar will be a delight for fans. Wrapping up his review, he awarded the film a solid four-star rating, further heightening anticipation for what could be a summer blockbuster.
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Filmed across continents with top-notch technical craft
Originally referred to as AK63, the project was officially titled Good Bad Ugly in March 2024. Principal photography began in May, with grand schedules taking place in Hyderabad and Spain. The shoot wrapped up by early December, and post-production has been completed in record time. G.V. Prakash Kumar composed the music, while Abinandhan Ramanujam handled the cinematography and Vijay Velukutty took charge of editing. The film is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on April 10, 2025, in both standard and premium EPIQ formats.
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film marks a major collaboration between mass appeal and stylish storytelling, with Ajith Kumar portraying three distinct shades of a single character. With high-octane action, emotional depth, and a stylish narrative, 'Good Bad Ugly' is expected to be one of the biggest releases of the year, generating immense buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. On the other hand, Ajith's previous outing was the hogh-octane thriller movie 'Vidaamuyarchi'.
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