Blast movie story:
Blast follows Nila (Preity Mukundan), her father, karate master Rajaram (Arjun Sarja), and mother Neelaveni (Abhirami) and their happy-go-lucky family. The movie opens with Nila’s childhood, her pranks at school, and her dad’s teachings about standing up for herself when schoolmates fight with her; lessons that she continues to follow in life. What happens when a criminal syndicate involved in a mining crosses paths with Nila’s family forms the crux of the movie.
Blast movie review:
Subhash K Raja’s Blast is quite literally a family action entertainer, with every member of the Rajaram family adept at using karate to fight their way out of trouble. Preity, for instance, gets an introductory fight sequence; something that is usually reserved for the male protagonist in a commercial film. What’s even more interesting is that Abhirami too gets a fair share of the action, in a film that stars Action king Arjun Sarja.
Arjun Sarja in Blast
The action blocks are, no doubt, a major source of entertainment in Blast, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing else to it. It highlights the need for women’s self-defence in a world that isn’t always safe for them and addresses various issues faced by women.
The performances are, undoubtedly, a major highlight. Arjun delivers an energetic, intense performance, while, Preity and Abhirami get their fair share of space in this stereotype-breaking film. Vivek Prasanna, who plays Nila’s uncle, gains prominence toward the end. The antagonist, Varun Dhayalan, played by John Kokken, gives a subtle performance, while Arjun Chidambaram excels in a negative role.
Abhirami in Blast
Technically, Blast is impressive on many levels. Arun Radhakrishnan’s cinematography is striking, while Ravi Basrur’s songs and background score add to the experience. Phoenix Prabhu’s action choreography is another standout, blending martial arts with conventional fighting techniques.
Blast movie verdict:
Blast is a thoroughly entertaining film that successfully balances action, emotion, music, and performances. However, there are some glitches in the script, especially in the introduction of negative characters and a few related scenes, though the film’s pace helps manage these issues.
