The Tamil film Bison Kaalamaadan, starring Dhruv Vikram, has officially hit the screens on October 17. Written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, the sports drama draws inspiration from the life story of a real-life kabaddi player, offering audiences an engaging mix of athleticism and emotion.
Released alongside Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude, Bison Kaalamaadan has received positive early reactions from viewers.
On social media platform X, several netizens shared their impressions, with the majority praising the film for its impactful storytelling and highlighting Dhruv Vikram’s performance as ‘powerful’ and compelling.
Here is what the viewers have to say about Bison Kaalamaadan.
A user on X praised Dhruv's flawless performance.
"#BisonKaalamaadan Review- An Excellent Piece of Work by @mari_selvaraj. He has clearly eliminated the mistakes from his previous films, and has penned a wonderful story. All the characters are neatly written, and the actors have brilliantly excelled. #DhruvVikram excels with flawless performance. #AnupamaParameswaran essays a unique and never-before role. Such an amazing performances and characterisations by Lal, Ameer, and #RajishaVijayan. The film's screenplay has been done with perfection. Overall, it's a Good Film. Rating: 3.5/5."
Netizens can’t stop talking about Dhruv’s commanding presence on screen and director Mari Selvaraj's storytelling.
"Many Tamil films have revolved around caste and sports, but #Bison stands apart. Director #MariSelvaraj presents caste from a unique perspective — highlighting its issues while beautifully conveying that humanity and compassion can transcend caste and religion. The kabaddi sequences are filmed brilliantly from a fresh angle. Actor #DhruvVikram delivers a powerful performance that will surely earn him a strong place in Tamil cinema. #Pasupathi adds immense strength to the film, and #MariSelvaraj once again proves he’s one of the finest directors. The dialogues are a major highlight."
Several users on X are also impressed with [Actor/Actress]’s powerful portrayal.
"Bison First Half Review Dhruv Vikram nails it with a powerful performance!
Mari Selvaraj’s signature storytelling blends sports, caste & politics beautifully.A gripping, emotional, and impactful first half!"
A user also pointed out that Bison Kaalamaadan managed to leave a strong impact on the viewers.
"#Bison - 3.75 stars. Mari Selvaraj’s most accessible film since PP that touches upon all his favourite tropes and yet manages to leave a solid impact. A sports drama that strongly discusses caste politics, uprising and without making the treatment too evident. #DhruvVikram was good and you see him literally come of age through his performance as he presents himself as someone with a lot of potential. But for me #Pasupathi stole the show."
X users have flooded timelines with praise for Dhruv’s exceptional acting as well as the film's excellent portrayal of several nuances of the society.
"#Bison- Review.! @mari_selvaraj strikes again with a story that hits deep power, politics & passion collide on the field. #DhruvVikram’s performance is fire throughout.! One of the most impactful films of the year.!!!"
Another user shared, "#KcReview 4/5 #Bison by #Azhar #Dhruv delivers a powerhouse performance in Bison! His raw intensity, silent pain, and fierce physical transformation speak louder than words. He lives the role completely, reflecting passion, control, and emotional depth throughout."
The film’s ensemble cast also features Anupama Parameshwaran, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, and Ameer, among others, adding depth and nuance to the narrative.
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