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RDX Review: A delight for action enthusiasts

'RDX', starring Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav, is fundamentally a family drama brimming with high-voltage fistfights and brawls. It's not quite on par with 'Thallumaala.' The narrative unfolds in a linear fashion, chronicling clashes among a group of rugged men. RDX carves a distinct niche for itself in Malayalam cinema's action genre, thanks to its impeccable close-combat fighting sequences. Our protagonists waste no time, elegantly showcasing their karate prowess whenever the opportunity arises.

The backdrop and combat sequences might evoke memories of Lijo Jose Pellissery's 'Angamaly Diaries', as the brawls ensue in a festive setting with multiple characters becoming embroiled. However, the similarities end there, as the plot takes a different trajectory. In RDX, director Nahaz Hidayat prioritises delivering the right 'punches', which might explain the straightforward storyline – a devout father, his young adult children, a church festival, an attempted assault on a politician, and one of the sons finding himself in the midst of the turmoil.

The stunts by Anbariv and Irfan Khan elevate the film's quality. Yet, it's the actors who deserve credit, having executed punches and kicks with finesse. Shane Nigam dominates much of the screen time. Antony's role is equally well-developed, though Neeraj's character, Xavier, appears somewhat underwhelming. Only the squeaky wheel gets the grease!

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Amidst all the machismo, the female characters in the film are relegated to mere supporting roles. The film aptly portrays the challenges faced by Dony and Xavier's family during a confrontation with the hooligans. The music and background score effectively enhance the film's overall atmosphere.

In conclusion, the film will likely resonate more with audiences seeking a cinematic experience with high-octane and high-voltage fight sequences this Onam season.

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• ONE WORD: RDX is a must-watch film with high-octane actions, a brilliant action treat. 
• REVIEW BY ARUNJYOTHI R  

•Language: MALAYALAM 

•Duration: 02 Hours 31 Minutes. 

•Genre: Action Thriller. 

•POSITIVES: 

1: ACTION SEQUENCES  

2: DIRECTION 

3: STUNTS CHOREOGRAPHY BY THE DUO ANBARIV 

4: SCREENPLAY & DIALOGUES 

5: PERFORMANCE OF ACTORS  

6: MUSIC AND BACKGROUND SCORE 

7: EDITING 

• NEGATIVES : 

1: The Story is predictable

• •STORY IDEA: 

The movie RDX commences with a Palli Perunnal, during which an altercation arises when Dony (Antony Varghese) comes across a group that engages in a dispute with his father, Philip (Lal). In response to this matter, the aforementioned group proceeds to assault Dony and his family during the late hours of the night, resulting in significant harm. This occurrence prompts Robert (Shane Nigam) and Xavier (Neeraj Madhav) to take action, leading to the reformation of the RDX team in order to seek revenge for this heinous act.

•DETAIL REVIEW : 

The film RDX was written and directed by the debutant Nahas Hidayath. Along with the director Nahas Hidayath, Adarsh Sukumaran wrote the screenplay and Shabas Rasheed wrote the dialogues for the film. The movie is produced by Sophia Paul under the production company of Weekend Blockbusters. Stunt choreographer duo Anbariv does the action sequences and Alex J. Pulickal does the cinematography. Chaman Chakko was hired to do the editing and Sam C.S. composed the music and background score for the film. With a running time of 151 minutes the film RDX is currently running in theatres as an Onam release with a U/A censor certificate. 

When the Onam movie lineup was announced, I initially had low expectations for RDX. I even questioned whether it could hold its own against the King of Kotha and Ramachandra Boss & Co. However, I was proven wrong and learned the valuable lesson of ‘never judging a book by its cover’. RDX is a must-see film that demands to be experienced on the big screen. Even an hour after leaving the theater, I am still under its spell. This movie is simply incredible, and I enjoyed every single moment of it. RDX has undoubtedly given me one of the most unforgettable and awesome theater experiences in recent memory. 

The film in question is a masterful execution of cinematic artistry because RDX has an exceptional direction, a brilliantly crafted screenplay, and dialogue that is capable of eliciting a thrilling response from viewers. The performances of each actor are characterized by a high level of energy, and the fight sequences are a veritable feast for action enthusiasts. While the story may be predictable, that’s the only minor flaw. Despite this, the predictability of the plot does not detract from the overall viewing experience, as the film possesses a commanding power that captivates every single viewer from beginning to end. The atmosphere in the theater was electric, with the audience fully engaged and expressing their enthusiasm through loud whistling, cheering, and clapping. The success of RDX can be attributed to its exceptional production values and well-crafted script, which effectively engage and captivate the audience.

The direction of Nahas Hidayath was exceptional, characterized by a passionate approach and a filmmaking style that exhibited a commendable level of quality. The direction maintained a consistent momentum throughout the film, without any instances of imbalance. The director’s vision was evident in his well-planned execution of the movie, which was tailored to the preferences of the audience. With the release of mass action movies in Tamil and Telugu, I had often wondered when the Malayalam film industry would produce such commercially successful films. The director Nahas Hidayath has answered this question through his film RDX.

The screenplay of RDX is an absolute masterpiece, deserving of thunderous applause. Every single scene was crafted with precision and adhered to the proper format, resulting in a fully immersive experience that kept me engaged from start to finish. The screenplay flowed seamlessly, following the story’s natural progression without a single moment of lag or boredom. The reasons behind each scene were expertly explained, leaving no room for doubt or confusion. The emotions conveyed in the screenplay were flawlessly executed, allowing me to connect with the characters and their experiences on a deep level. 

The relationship between the father and sons was particularly well-written, with actor Lal delivering a powerful performance as the father figure. Antony Varghese and Shane Nigam also shone in their roles as the sons, navigating through various challenges with authenticity and heart. The emotional bond between the three characters was palpable, and director Nahas Hidayath captured their love and affection in a way that truly resonated with me. Furthermore, the element of friendship was a crucial factor in RDX, with the characters played by Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav sharing a deep connection that was beautifully portrayed on screen. The way they united to solve their problems was executed with finesse, leaving me hooked and engaged throughout the film. So, RDX is a triumph of storytelling, with a screenplay that is both compelling and authentic. 

The movie’s first half is a masterful blend of present-day scenes and flashbacks. Right from the start, the film packs a punch with Antony Varghese’s first action sequence at the church festival. The story takes an unexpected turn, and the flashback scenes are revealed, all while we witness the romantic chemistry between Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar. I was worried that these scenes would drag on, but the director and writers expertly maintained the perfect flow. Nahas Hidayath and the scriptwriters portrayed the romantic scenes in a fair way, using them to propel the movie forward. The fight between the heroes and villains had a convincing and valid reason, making it more engaging. The characters were brilliantly written, with each one given ample space to perform. Vishnu Agasthya’s villainous character was exceptionally well-written and stands out as one of the best in recent Malayalam cinema.

The first half of the film concludes with a series of high-octane action scenes, which serve as a prelude to the main plot. The second half of the film is characterized by a mood of revenge, as the heroes seek to avenge themselves against their adversaries. The standout scene of the film is undoubtedly the confrontation between Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav against the villainous gang in the colony. The use of karate skills and the confidence of the three heroes in their ability to fight back against their foes is truly breathtaking. The tension of the action sequences is palpable, and I found myself biting my nails in anticipation at many moments. The boat fight sequences featuring Shane Nigam are particularly impressive, and the climax of the film is filled with captivating moments. I was literally getting goosebumps during the climax, which is characterized by massive and terrific actions. The moment in which Babu Antony enters the fray is particularly noteworthy, as his martial arts skills are truly spectacular and a treat to watch. I would like to extend my thanks to Nahas Hidayath and the writers for giving Babu Antony the much-needed screen space he deserves. The ending of the film is completely satisfying, and the tail-end action sequences left me doubly happy. 

•PERFORMANCE OF ACTORS : 

RDX has the casting of Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam, Neeraj Madhav, Babu Antony, Lal, Vishnu Agasthya, Mahima Nambiar, Maala Parvathi, Baiju Santosh Kumar and many more. All the actors in the film did a great job, there are many actors in the film and I don’t know their names but everyone did an incredible performance especially the actors in the villain gang. Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam and Neeraj Madhav are the three heroes of RDX and three of them gave their best for their characters. Among the three of them personally, I loved Antony Varghese more. His way of fighting and the style he had in his punch was awesome. The dialogue delivery and expression of Antony Varghese was also notable. The facial expressions of Antony Varghese during the fight sequence and emotional scenes were intense. Shane Nigam also did a brilliant job. I was having doubts about whether he would be able to do the action sequences but he nailed it. His karate skills and the way he fights were impressive and the heroic feel was all over seen in his performance. Neeraj Madhav looked stylish with his long hair and did a terrific job of doing the action sequences. His Karate moves were so fast and his fighting style was so amazing to watch. The way Neeraj Madhav used Nunchuks (karate sticks) was shocking and it was like a really trained one. Three of them performed magnificently and it’s the best in their career. Lal as the father was a perfect choice and he did honestly. The emotional scenes were safer in his hands and the combination of scenes with Antony Varghese and Shane Nigam was touching. Vishnu Agasthya shined as the villain. I didn’t think he would perform in a flawless way, his intense look and the shades of villain were beautiful to watch. His character had given a tough fight and I’m sure in future he will get many good notable roles, he is such a talented actor. Mahima Nambiar as the heroine also performed well and the combination scenes with Shane Nigam worked well to set the romantic mood. Babu Antony in the climax portion delivered a massive action sequence and it’s one of the major highlights of RDX. Aima Rosmy Sebastian, Nishanth Sagar, Maala Parvathi and Baiju Santosh Kumar had crucial roles and everyone did justice to their respective characters. 

• MUSIC AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS : 

The musical work for the film is composed by Sam C.S. which includes the background score. The film has two songs and both songs are really good. The song “Halaballo’ sung by Benny Dayal, Ranjith K Govind, Naresh Iyer and Sam C.S. was powerful with stunning beats. The vocals of the singers were also matching for the song and the visuals of heroes doing action set the premise of a heroic feel. The lyrics of Manu Manjith were also fair and the words had the power to showcase a mass appeal. The song “Scene Mone” sung by Neeraj Madhav emphasizes the atmosphere of a rap vibe with a catchy tune and lyrics. The lyrics by the singer Neeraj Madhav had meaningful words and the spirit to give motivation. The way Neeraj sang the song is brilliant and the video released on YouTube with the visuals is a treat to watch. The song ‘Neela Nilave’ was an unexpected romantic track and loved the dance and combination scenes of Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar. 

As an action movie, the importance of the background score is crucial to set the impact and in RDX the composer Sam C.S. had given the right set of appropriate background tunes. Whenever the important scenes are taking place it has the backup of provoking tunes to give the right impact. In action scenes, the striking background score helps to lift the mood of the scene and while watching we will feel additional energy. All the background score used in the climax portion was impressive and helped to build the mood of tension and excitement. Emotional scenes had also the support of a good background score especially in the scenes of father-sons. 

The choreographer duo Anabriv also known as Anbumani and Arivumani was hired to do the action sequences and they gave the right thrilling and brilliant action sequences. I was stunned by seeing the action sequences in the film and I’m sure they can only choreograph such massive action sequences. They are the backbone of this film and it’s one of their best and finest works. The cinematography by Alex J. Pulickal was also tremendous because the camera movements and the placement of the camera had no single kind of error. The way the camera angles shift to another side was shocking and the sudden movements that were used in action sequences will blow your mind. The various camera angles, the closeup shots and the wide-angle frames were beautiful to watch. For every action movie a cameraman like Alex J. Pulickal is needed, great impressive work. The editing of Chaman Chakko was also crisp and clear, no sort of mismatches were felt and the transitions of scenes were also perfect. The running time of 151 minutes didn’t feel long and the proper editing helped for a smooth engaging watch. 

• CONCLUSION :

So overall, the film RDX gave me a massive and unforgettable theatre experience and I loved watching every single bit of the film. RDX is crammed with high-octane actions and I’m sure one will be engaged within the film. The direction of Nahad Hidayath was excellent and the script of the movie has the right components to attract anyone. Without any doubt, I will surely recommend RDX to everyone and kindly watch this energetic must-watch film on the big screen. RDX is a real example of an action treat and it’s one of the best commercial movies of this year, please don’t miss it. The real Onam winner is here, RDX 🔥

• VERDICT: MUST- WATCH 

• RATING : 4/5

• A REVIEW BY ARUNJYOTHI R  

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ആർഡിഎക്സ്. തുടക്കം മുതൽ ഒടുക്കം വരെ അടിമുടി അടിപ്പടം. റോബർട്ട്, ഡോണി, സേവ്യർ എന്നീ കൂട്ടുകാരുടെ ‘ഇടിക്കഥ’യാണ് നഹാസ് ഹിദായത്ത് എന്ന നവാഗത സംവിധായകന്റെ ‘ആർഡിഎക്സ്’. പെരുന്നാളിനിടെ പള്ളിമുറ്റത്ത് നടക്കുന്ന ചെറിയൊരു കശപിശ. വഴക്കിനും ബഹളത്തിനുമിടെ അപ്പനെ കൈവയ്ക്കുന്നതു കണ്ട ഡോണിക്കു നിയന്ത്രണം വിട്ടു. ആദ്യ ഇടി അവിടെ തുടങ്ങുന്നു. തല്ലുകൊണ്ടവന്മാർ തല്ലും വാങ്ങിയത് കണക്കുതീർക്കാൻ ഒരുങ്ങിത്തന്നെയായിരുന്നു. ആർഡിഎക്സിന്റെ ആദ്യ അരമണിക്കൂർ ഗംഭീരമാണ്. ഒരു പക്കാ ആക്‌ഷൻ എന്റർടെയ്നറിനു വേണ്ട എല്ലാ ചേരുവകളും ഒരുക്കിയ തുടക്കം. 

സഹോദരന്മാരാണ് റോബർട്ടും ഡോണിയും. സേവ്യറിന്റെ അച്ഛൻ ഒരു മാർഷ്യൽ ആർട്സ് അക്കാദമി നടത്തുകയാണ്. മൂവരും അവിടെനിന്നു പഠിച്ചിറങ്ങിയവരും. അതുകൊണ്ട് ഇടിക്കു കുറച്ച് വെയ്റ്റ് കൂടും. ഒന്ന് ഉരസിയാൽ എതിരാളികളുടെ വെടിയും പുകയും കണ്ടു പോരുന്ന ടീംസ്. ‘‘കൂട്ടത്തില്‍ ഒരുത്തനെ തൊട്ടതിന്റെ പേരിൽ കൊച്ചിൻ കാർണിവൽ വരെ നിർത്തിച്ച ടീംസ് ആണ്. ഇപ്പോ അവന്റെയൊക്കെ കുടുംബത്തിൽ കയറിയാണ് തൊട്ടേക്കുന്നത്.’’ എന്ന ഡയലോഗിലുണ്ട് സിനിമയുടെ ‘ഇടി’മുഴക്കം.

പടം നിറയെ അടിയാണെന്ന് ഉറപ്പായതിനാൽ കഥയിലേക്കു കാര്യമായി നോക്കണ്ട കാര്യമില്ല. മേക്കിങ്ങിൽ ഒരുവിട്ടു വീഴ്ചയ്ക്കും തയാറാകാത്ത സംവിധായകനും ആക്‌ഷൻ കൊറിയോഗ്രഫിയിലെ കേമന്മാരായ അൻപറിവും ചങ്കിടിപ്പേറ്റുന്ന ബിജിഎമ്മുമായി സാം സി.എസും ഒന്നിച്ചപ്പോൾ വെടിക്കെട്ടിനു തിരികൊളുത്തിയ അവസ്ഥയായിരുന്നു. 

തല്ലിന്റെ കാര്യത്തിൽ ആന്റണി വർഗീസിനെപ്പറ്റി പ്രത്യേകിച്ച് പറയേണ്ട കാര്യമില്ല. പക്ഷേ ഞെട്ടിച്ചത് ഷെയ്ൻ നിഗവും നീരജ് മാധവുമാണ്. നഞ്ചക്ക് ഉപയോഗിച്ചുള്ള നീരജ് മാധവിന്റെ ആക്‌ഷൻ രംഗങ്ങൾ അത്യുഗ്രൻ. ഒരു ബോട്ടിലുള്ള ഷെയ്‍ൻ നിഗത്തിന്റെ ഫൈറ്റ് രംഗം ചിത്രീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന രീതി എടുത്തു പറയേണ്ടതാണ്. പ്രണയരംഗങ്ങളും ഡാൻസുമൊക്കെ ഒരു ‘സ്റ്റാർ മെറ്റീരിയലാ’ണ് ഷെയ്ൻ എന്നതിന് അടിവരയിടുന്നു. ക്ലൈമാക്സിൽ പ്രേക്ഷകർക്കുവേണ്ടി ഒരു സർപ്രൈസ് സീനും സംവിധായകൻ ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. 

പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് കഥയോട് വൈകാരിക അടുപ്പമുണ്ടാകുന്നില്ല എന്നതാണ് ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ചെറിയൊരു പോരായ്മ. ആദ്യ അരമണിക്കൂറിൽ തരുന്നൊരു പിരിമുറുക്കം ഫ്ലാഷ്ബാക്ക് രംഗങ്ങൾ എത്തുന്നതോടെ അയയുന്നുണ്ട്. തൊണ്ണൂറുകളുടെയും രണ്ടായിരം കാലഘട്ടത്തിന്റെയും ഇടയിലുള്ള കഥയാണ് പറയുന്നത്. കലാസംവിധാനത്തിൽ‌ അൽപം കൂടി ശ്രദ്ധിക്കാമായിരുന്നു. എങ്കിലും പ്രൊഡക്‌ഷൻ ഡിസൈൻ തെറ്റില്ലാതെ അവതരിപ്പിക്കാൻ അണിയറ പ്രവർത്തകർക്കായി. സമൂഹമാധ്യമങ്ങളിൽ ചെറിയ വിമർശനങ്ങൾക്കിട വരുത്തിയ ഫ്ലാഷ്ബാക്ക് രംഗത്തിലെ ഒരു ഡാൻസ് സോങ് ചിത്രത്തിൽനിന്ന് ഒഴിവാക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്.

അനാവശ്യമായി തിരുകിക്കയറ്റിയ ഫൈറ്റ് രംഗങ്ങൾ ഒന്നും തന്നെ സിനിമയില്ല. കഥയ്ക്ക് ആവശ്യമായ സ്ഥലത്ത് കൃത്യമായ രീതിയിലാണ് ആക്‌ഷൻ സീക്വൻസുകൾ ഉപയോഗിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്. പതിനഞ്ച് മിനിറ്റ് നീണ്ടുനിൽക്കുന്ന ക്ലൈമാക്സ് ഫൈറ്റ് പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് ആവേശകരമായ തിയറ്റർ അനുഭവമാകും നൽകുക. കെജിഎഫിനും വിക്രത്തിനുമൊക്കെ ആവേശകരമായ സംഘട്ടനരംഗങ്ങളൊരുക്കിയ അൻപറിവ്, അതിൽനിന്നു വ്യത്യസ്തമായ ആക്‌ഷൻ കൊറിയോഗ്രഫിയാണ് ആർഡിഎക്സിനായി ഒരുക്കിയിരിക്കുന്നത്.

ലാൽ, ബാബു ആന്റണി, ഐമ റോസ്മി സെബാസ്റ്റ്യന്‍, മഹിമ നമ്പ്യാര്‍, മാലാ പാര്‍വതി, ബൈജു സന്തോഷ് എന്നിവരാണ് മറ്റ് അഭിനേതാക്കൾ. സംവിധായകന്റെ കഥയ്ക്ക് ആദര്‍ശ് സുകുമാരന്‍, ഷബാസ് റഷീദ് എന്നിവർ തിരക്കഥ രചിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. അലക്സ് ജെ. പുളിക്കലിന്റെ ഛായാഗ്രഹണവും എടുത്തു പറയേണ്ടതാണ്. ബോട്ടിൽവച്ചുള്ള സംഘട്ടന രംഗത്തിന്റെ ഛായാഗ്രഹണവും ചമൻ ചാക്കോയുടെ ചടുലമായ എഡിറ്റിങ്ങും ജോസഫ് നെല്ലിക്കലിന്റെ ആര്‍ട് വർക്കും ശ്രദ്ധേയമാണ്.

വിഷ്ണു അഗസ്ത്യ, സുജിത് ശങ്കർ, സിറാജുദ്ദീൻ (അവിയൽ ഫെയിം), ദിനീഷ് പി., ഹരിശങ്കർ, നിഷാന്ത് സാഗർ എന്നിവരാണ് വില്ലന്മാർ. നായകന്മാർക്കൊപ്പം കട്ടയ്ക്കു നിൽക്കുന്ന പെർഫോമൻസ് ആണ് ഇവരെല്ലാവരും കാഴ്ച വച്ചത്. ആവറേജ് അമ്പിളി പോലുള്ള വെബ് സീരീസുകളിലൂടെ ശ്രദ്ധേയനായ വിഷ്ണു അഗസ്ത്യയുടെ ‘പോൾസൺ’ മലയാളത്തിലെ ഈ അടുത്തിടെ കണ്ട എണ്ണം പറഞ്ഞ വില്ലന്മാരിൽ ഒരാളാകും.

അന്യഭാഷാ ആക്‌ഷൻ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ അരങ്ങുതകർക്കുന്നതിനിടെ, മലയാളത്തിൽ‌നിന്ന് അത്തരം സിനിമകളുടെ വെടിക്കെട്ടിനു തിരികൊളുത്താൻ കയ്യിൽ ‘മരുന്നുള്ള’ സംവിധായകനാണ് താനെന്ന് നഹാസ് ഹിദായത്ത് തെളിയിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു.

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RDX Movie Review: Nahas Hidayath's ‘RDX’, on Netflix, has okayish stunts backed up by solid emotional beats and appealing protagonists, and the result is a not-bad action movie

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If RDX is an explosive novel, the romance between Robert and Mini is a lovely little short story. The characters are played by Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar, and in the little time they get together, we see the blossoming of love. We get a nice scene that says the direct approach is the best approach. We get the reasons that could drive Robert and Mini apart: caste, as well as the fact that he'd rather spend time at karate class than work in his father's mill. It is at this mill that the cutest moment unfolds, when Robert indirectly attempts to solve the issue of getting married to Mini. (This “scheme” has to do with his older brother Dony, played by Anthony Varghese.) This little love story – this short story – has both joy and sadness. Mini enters the film, saying that she wants to rough up a man. She leaves the film with this wish fulfilled. The arc is complete. It’s a good bit of writing, and more importantly, it’s just enough writing that such a film needs.

Nahas Hidayath's non-stop action movie opens with words uttered by Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." The quote could instead be something like this: "The present belongs to those who believe in the power of their fists." Like the more elegantly written, elegantly made Thallumaala, RDX is a series of brute action sequences. These are choreographed by Anbariv, and these are the reasons for the film's existence. But there is the backbone of an emotional story. Lal and Maala Parvathi play the parents of Robert and Dony. Early on, as they prepare to leave for a church festival, we see her weeping that their son isn't home. We think that she is talking about Dony, who we have just seen near the church, and we think there is some father-son problem there. But what we don't yet know is that she is referring to Robert, who we have not met yet, and who will eventually come back home thirsting for revenge.

This is not exactly the world's newest story. But these small tweaks in the plot and the characters give the clichéd storyline enough intrigue to make RDX more than just a bunch of Insta-reels of fights. For instance, the writers Adarsh Sukumaran and Shabas Rasheed split the screenplay into two timelines. This gives us an indirect sense of how long certain feelings have festered. The indirect way the primary villain (Paulson, played by Vishnu Agasthya) is brought in – as someone’s brother – is interesting. All the performances are solid, and it helps that – apart from the central scene of home invasion that’s intended to make us side with one set of characters over another – nothing else is treated with melodrama. Even a big twist in a romantic angle is presented in the most matter-of-fact manner. This is a very sensible decision by the writers, because the emotions bind us to this story, but this is not an emotional story.

It’s an action story – and look at the indirect way the first fight begins. It has nothing to do with the principal characters. It is about a small-time political party worker named Peter. There are many names like this in the film, and at one point, when the name “Seban” is mentioned, the editor has to insert a cut of this character so that we recall who this Seban is. But if “Seban” and “Ratheesh” and “Davis” are unmemorable as individual characters, their presence adds texture and density to this story of war between a “colony” of troublemakers and the relatively upper-class trio of R and D and X. R and D, of course, stand for Robert and Dony. Neeraj Madhav plays X: as in, Xavier. His character is the most underdeveloped of the three, and you get the feeling he’s there simply so that the acronym of these three names can form a big blast of a title. (“RD” doesn’t quite have the same ring, or the same impact.)

The Anbariv duo stage the fights in a variety of locations and scenarios, from a church festival to a carnival to a boat to the streets of the colony. The latter is the highlight, not just because it is staged so well but because for a large part, it avoids the use of the most overused trope of Indian stunts: the slo-mo shot. When a man on a bike approaches another man and takes a swing at him, the real-time of the action leaves us a visceral thrill. The rest of the fights aren’t as powerful because they follow the pattern of “mass” movies: apart from the slo-mo that reduces tension, there’s the constant “swagger music” to inflate the importance of the central characters. Had the fights been given the same kind of consideration as the emotional beats, RDX would have been a much better movie. But at least, it’s not boring, and I think that counts for something these days.

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National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, former deputy editor of The Hindu and senior editor of Film Companion, has carved a niche for himself over the years as a powerful voice in cinema, especially the Tamil film industry, with his reviews of films. While he was pursuing his chemical engineering degree, he was fascinated with the writing and analysis of world cinema by American critics. Baradwaj completed his Master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations through scholarship. His first review was for the Hindi film Dum, published on January 30, 2003, in the Madras Plus supplement of The Economic Times. He then started critiquing Tamil films in 2014 and did a review on the film Subramaniapuram, while also debuting as a writer in the unreleased rom-com Kadhal 2 Kalyanam. Furthermore, Baradwaj has authored two books - Conversations with Mani Ratnam, 2012, and A Journey Through Indian Cinema, 2014. In 2017, he joined Film Companion South and continued to show his prowess in critiquing for the next five years garnering a wide viewership and a fan following of his own before announcing to be a part of Galatta Media in March 2022.

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The life of three mysterious individuals take a turn as their faces gets exposed. The life of three mysterious individuals take a turn as their faces gets exposed. The life of three mysterious individuals take a turn as their faces gets exposed.

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അ ടിമുടി ഒരു ഇടിപടം, ഒപ്പം നല്ലൊരു കുടുംബകഥയും. ഒറ്റവാക്കില്‍ അതാണ് 'ആര്‍ഡിഎക്സ്'. ഷെയ്ന്‍ നിഗം, ആന്റണി വര്‍ഗീസ്, നീരജ് മാധവ് എന്നിവര്‍ പ്രധാന കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളാകുന്ന ചിത്രം സംവിധാനം ചെയ്തിരിക്കുന്നത് നഹാസ് ഹിദായത്താണ്.

ഒരു പള്ളിപ്പെരുന്നാളിന് ഉണ്ടാവുന്ന പ്രശ്‌നങ്ങളും അതേ തുടര്‍ന്നുള്ള സംഭവവികാസങ്ങളുമാണ് ചിത്രം പറയുന്നത്. കൊച്ചിയുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിലാണ് ചിത്രം കഥപറയുന്നത്‌. പൊടിപാറുന്ന ആക്ഷന്‍ രംഗങ്ങളാണ് ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ഹൈലൈറ്റ്. മാസ് പടം ഉഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്ന പ്രേക്ഷകര്‍ ഇരുകൈയും നീട്ടിയാണ് ചിത്രം സ്വീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്.

റോബര്‍ട്ട്, ഡോണി, സേവ്യര്‍ എന്നീ പേരുകളുടെ ചുരുക്കരൂപമാണ് ആര്‍ഡിഎക്‌സ്. റോബര്‍ട്ട് ആയി ഷെയ്ന്‍ നിഗം എത്തുമ്പോള്‍ ഡോണിയായി എത്തുന്നത് ആന്റണി വര്‍ഗീസാണ്. നീരജ് മാധവാണ് സേവ്യര്‍ എന്ന അതിപ്രധാനമായ വേഷം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തിരിക്കുന്നത്.

ഒരു മാസ്സ് ആക്ഷന്‍ ഫാമിലി ഡ്രാമ എന്ന ലേബലില്‍ പുറത്തിറങ്ങിയ ചിത്രം പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ ഹര്‍ഷാരവങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് വിധേയമാക്കുന്നതിനാണ് തിയേറ്ററുകള്‍ സാക്ഷ്യം വഹിക്കുന്നത്.

ഒരേ കുടുംബത്തിലെ രണ്ട് അംഗങ്ങളാണ് റോബര്‍ട്ടും ഡോണിയും. സേവ്യര്‍ ആകട്ടെ ഇവരുടെ അടുത്ത ചങ്ങാതിയും. ഇവര്‍ മൂന്ന് പേരും ഒരു കരാട്ടെ പഠനകേന്ദ്രത്തില്‍ ട്രെയ്‌നിങ് നടത്തി പോരുകയാണ്. പെട്ടെന്നാണ് റോബര്‍ട്ടിന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് മിനി കടന്നുവരുന്നത്.

കോളേജ് വിദ്യാര്‍ഥിനിയായ മിനി കടന്നുവരുമ്പോള്‍ റോബര്‍ട്ടിന്റെ ജീവിതത്തിലും ധാരാളം മാറ്റങ്ങളുണ്ടാകുന്നു. ഒരു നിര്‍ണായക ഘട്ടത്തില്‍ റോബര്‍ട്ടിനെ കുറച്ചുനാള്‍ മാറ്റിനിര്‍ത്തുകയാണ്. സേവ്യറും ഡോണിയും ഇത് മൂലം വിഷമത്തിലാവുന്നു.

ഏറെ നാളുകള്‍ക്ക് ശേഷം റോബര്‍ട്ട് നാട്ടിലെത്തുമ്പോള്‍ വീട്ടിലും മാറ്റങ്ങളുണ്ടാവുന്നു. ഇവിടെ രക്ഷകന്റെ രൂപത്തില്‍ റോബര്‍ട്ട് അവതരിക്കുകയാണ്.

ബാബു ആന്റണി, ഐമ റോസ്മി സെബ്യാസ്റ്റ്യന്‍, മഹിമ നമ്പ്യാര്‍, മാല പാര്‍വതി എന്നിങ്ങനെ വന്‍താരനിരയാണ് ചിത്രത്തില്‍ അണിനിരക്കുന്നത്. അന്യഭാഷാ ചിത്രങ്ങളോട് കിടപിടിക്കുന്ന തരത്തിലാണ് സംഘട്ടന രംഗങ്ങള്‍ ചിത്രീകരിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്.

കെ.ജി.എഫ്, ബീസ്റ്റ്, വിക്രം എന്നീ ചിത്രങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് സംഘട്ടനം ഒരുക്കിയ അന്‍ബറിവാണ് ആക്ഷന്‍ രംഗങ്ങള്‍ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തിരിക്കുന്നത്. കൊച്ചിക്കാരുടെ സ്വന്തമായ കൊച്ചിന്‍ കാര്‍ണിവല് പോലുള്ളവയും ചിത്രത്തില്‍ കാണിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്.

കുടുംബപ്രേക്ഷകരെയും മാസ് ആക്ഷന്‍ ചിത്രങ്ങള്‍ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്നവരെയും ഒരേ തരത്തില്‍ ത്യപ്തിപ്പെടുത്താന്‍ ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ അണിയറപ്രവര്‍ത്തകര്‍ക്ക് സാധിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.

ഷെയ്ൻ നി​ഗം, ആന്റണി വർ​ഗീസ്, നീരജ് മാധവ് എന്നിവർക്ക് തുല്യപ്രാധാന്യം നൽകിയാണ് തിരക്കഥ ഒരുക്കിയിരിക്കുന്നത്. ഇവരുടെ താരമൂല്യം വേണ്ട വിധത്തിൽ വിനിയോ​ഗിക്കാൻ അണിയറപ്രവർത്തകർക്ക് സാധിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.

ആദര്‍ശ് സുകുമാരന്‍, ഷബാസ് റഷീദ് എന്നിവരുടേതാണ് തിരക്കഥ. സോഫിയ പോളിന്റെ ഉടമസ്ഥതയിലുള്ള വീക്കെന്‍ഡ് ബ്ലോക്ക്ബസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സിന്റെ ബാനറിലാണ് ചിത്രമെത്തുന്നത്. ഈ ഓണക്കാലത്ത് നിങ്ങളെ നിരാശപ്പെടുത്തില്ല, ധൈര്യമായി ടിക്കറ്റെടുക്കാം 'ആര്‍ഡിഎക്‌സി'ന്.

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RDX review: A high-octane action entertainer with stylish fights

'RDX' has a plot that's laced with revenge, romance, and songs besides beautifully choreographed fight scenes that form its soul.

Published:Aug 25, 2023

A poster of the film 'RDX'. (Twitter)

Paisa-vasool entertainer!

RDX (Malayalam)

• Cast: Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam, and Neeraj Madhav
• Director: Nahas Hidhayath
• Producer: Weekend Blockbusters
• Music: Sam CS
• Runtime: 2 hours 31 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

The title of a movie plays an important role as the audience has expectations of the film. RDX is such a movie which created hype with its title before its release.

Robert, Dony, and Xavier (RDX) are the three major characters in the movie. And it’s a pretty smart move to finalise this title.

RDX is a movie that is aimed as an action entertainer. Action choreography and the way it’s executed are some of the elements that keep the audience watching the movie.

RDX has a plot that has revenge, romance, and songs — some of the common ingredients for a mass entertainer. It also has the background of Perunnal (Church festival) where fights happen.

Movies such as Angamaly Diaries (2017) and Porinju Mariyam Jose (2019) also have these festivals in their plot, and the core story revolves around this.

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‘RDX’ has Antony Varghese, Shane Nigam and Neeraj Madhav. (Supplied)

In RDX , the story starts with a Perunnal where a fight happens when Dony encounters a gang that picks up a quarrel with his father Philip (Lal).

In retaliation to this issue, the same gang attacks Dony and his family in the middle of the night. Damage is done in this scene as Robert and Xavier are alerted.

The RDX team unites again to take revenge for this brutal attack.

The camera now pans to the past of the trio who get well-trained in martial arts, especially Karate. The three-man gang have a lavish lifestyle as they belong to wealthy families.

Dony and Robert are brothers and Xavier is the son of their martial arts teacher Antony (Babu Antony). They are good friends, too, and the director creates enough and more fight sequences for the actors.

However, the issues created by the trio become a headache for the families.

To make matters worse, the RDX gang gets involved in a brawl with a group of people in a colony during the Carnival in Kochi. After this incident, the three men aren’t much involved in street fights. But they have an enemy who wants to take revenge.

This story is all about his revenge and how the RDX team tackle the situation.

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Actions scenes are highlight.

Nahas Hidhayath’s directorial ‘RDX’. (Supplied)

Debutant director Nahas Hidhayath pens a usual revenge story. But the screenplay by Adarsh Sukumaran and Shabhas gave it the comical elements.

RDX has beautifully choreographed fight scenes that form its soul.

Even though the family story, the flick moves forward with the swag of three main actors — Antony Varghese, Neeraj Madhav and Shane Nigam.

It also has a song sung by Neeraj Madhav, which gives momentum to the action scenes directed by Anbarivu.

The composition by Sam CS gives a rhythm to the movie and the background music gives goosebumps to the youngsters.

Since the plot is based on fights, the film has 6-8 action sequences.

The Carnival fight and the climax fight scenes are exceptional ones. The actors did their part well in here.

Antony Varghese already has a fanbase with his action films like Angamaly Diaries and Ajagajantharam (2021).

But Babu Antony, who himself is a martial arts specialist, should have been given extra action sequences.

Interestingly, a fight sequence has been given to Mahima Nambiar who plays the role of Mini. She has a good role as the pair of Robert.

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Performances.

The music of ‘RDX’ is composed by Sam CS. (Supplied)

Performance-wise, Neeraj Madhav has an interesting role — with both serious and comical moments. A dancer himself, the actor shines as a fighter too, in RDX .

Antony Varghese can be the next bankable actor. His admirers can be seen cheering inside the theatre for his action scenes. He did a decent job.

Shane Nigam, who is also a dancer, did well in the action scenes.

Each actor has been given equal importance in this action entertainer.

Vishnu Agasthya is at his best as the main antagonist Paulson. Earlier, he proved his mettle in offbeat films and even the recent movie O Baby .

Being an action film, female actors don’t have much to do. However, Mahima Nambiar as Mini delivers a good performance.

Lal as Philip gets nothing much to perform, but his character is relevant to the plot.

Babu Antony too is good in action scenes.

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RDX is a paisa-vasool action entertainer targeting youth and family audiences this festival season.

(Views expressed here are personal.)

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RDX Malayalam Movie Review: Gripping Action Drama

RDX Malayalam Movie Review: RDX is a captivating Malayalam film that delves into the lives of three enigmatic characters, each of whom experiences a significant transformation when their true identities are revealed.

RDX Malayalam Movie Review: Shane Nigam’s portrayal of Robert, Antony Varghese’s embodiment of Dony, and Neeraj Madhav’s depiction of Xavier contribute to the film’s powerful performances. As their faces are exposed, their characters undergo a riveting journey that showcases their complexities and inner conflicts.

RDX Malayalam Movie Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4/5

RDX Malayalam Movie Cast: Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, Neeraj Madhav

RDX Malayalam Movie Director: Nahas Hidayath

RDX Malayalam Movie Review

RDX is a captivating Malayalam film that delves into the lives of three enigmatic characters, each of whom experiences a significant transformation when their true identities are revealed. Under the skillful direction of Nahas Hidayath and the creative pens of writers Nahas Hidayath, Shabas Rasheed, and Adarsh Sukumaran, the narrative unfolds with intrigue and depth.

Shane Nigam’s portrayal of Robert, Antony Varghese’s embodiment of Dony, and Neeraj Madhav’s depiction of Xavier contribute to the film’s powerful performances. As their faces are exposed, their characters undergo a riveting journey that showcases their complexities and inner conflicts.

Director Nahas Hidayath guides the story’s progression with finesse, keeping the audience engaged in the suspenseful unveiling of secrets. The pacing of the film allows for gradual character development and revelation, maintaining a sense of anticipation throughout.

The collaboration between the writers brings depth to the storyline, crafting an intricate narrative web that ties the characters’ fates together. As the layers of their lives are peeled back, the film offers a blend of emotion, action, and introspection that resonates with the viewers.

RDX tands out not only for its gripping plot but also for its technical execution. The direction captures the essence of the characters’ journeys, while the cinematography and sound design enhance the overall cinematic experience.

The choice of cast is commendable, with Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav delivering performances that breathe life into their respective characters. Their chemistry and authenticity contribute to the film’s realism and emotional impact.

To sum up, RDX is a thought-provoking Malayalam movie that navigates the realms of mystery, identity, and transformation. Under the direction of Nahas Hidayath and the creative talents of the writing team, the film offers an engaging and compelling cinematic journey. With its strong performances and intriguing narrative, RDX leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

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RDX is a 2023 Indian movie directed by Nahas Hidayath starring Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese, Neeraj Madhav and Mahima Nambiar. The feature film is produced by Nahas Hidhayath and the music composed by Sam C S.

Director: Nahas Hidayath Producer: Nahas Hidhayath Music Director: Sam C S Song Lyrics Writer: Manu Manjith Sound Designer: Sync Cinema Cinematographer: Alex J. Pulickal Editor: Chaman Chakko Art Designer: Joseph Nellickal Screenplay Writers: Shabas Rasheed, Adarsh Sukumaran Dialogue Writers: Adarsh Sukumaran, Shabas Rasheed Original Story Writer: Nahas Hidayath Action Choregrapher: Anbariv Song Choregrapher: Sandy