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23. Good Bad Ugly
30:35||Ep. 23Ajith Kumar goes full throttle on the fan service pedal in Good Bad Ugly and we’re here to break it all down. In this episode of Paisa Vasool, we dive into the chaos that is Adhik Ravichandran’s latest film – from the endless intro scenes and John Wick cameos to the questionable logic and over-the-top villains. Is it bad? Is it ugly? It sure ain't good. Tune in as we unpack what might be the most absurd Tamil film we’ve reviewed yet.📣 Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next poll or episode!Watch on YouTube: ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Coming up in this episode1:08 – Intro music1:31 – Welcome to the episode + poll results2:18 – Director Adhik Ravichandran & cast rundown4:09 – Good? Bad? Ugly? – First impressions5:59 – The Ajith Kumar slow-mo hype montage7:01 – Tala references & Easter eggs we missed8:16 – Plot breakdown (if you can call it that)10:27 – The attempt at emotion – does it land?11:33 – Chase scene fever dream: dancing prisoners & truck chaos12:54 – Spoilers: girlfriend fake-outs & cliff logic14:20 – Final fight & headphone-powered showdown15:01 – Cameo city: John Wick, Money Heist & Dong Lee16:23 – The few positives: age-appropriate role, no forced romance17:46 – Gangsters with WhatsApp & more surprise cameos18:51 – Pointless fight scenes & background brawlers20:00 – All hype, zero tension21:01 – Our theatre experience & clapping aunties22:29 – Ajith as a Mary Sue23:07 – Box office talk & sequel rumors24:13 – Would we have liked it more if it starred Pawan Kalyan?25:05 – What’s next for Ajith Kumar? (Maybe nothing?)26:38 – Ajith vs. Vijay – the fan service comparison27:16 – Upcoming releases: Hit 3, Thunderbolts, Retro29:29 – Final thoughts – was this all a prank?🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#PaisaVasoolPodcast #AjithKumar #GoodBadUglyReview #AdhikRavichandran #TamilCinema #AjithFans #KollywoodReview #SouthIndianCinema #MoviePodcast #IndianMovieReview #FanServiceOverload #TamilMovie2025 #GoodBadUglyAjith #AjithMass #KollywoodMadness
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22. Robinhood
27:59||Ep. 22You asked. We watched. And now we’re here to break it down — Robinhood starring Nithiin, Sreeleela, and... David Warner?!We talk through the film's story, comedy hits (and misses), and that unforgettable final sequence featuring Warner. Plus, we give a shout to the indie film Court, chat Nithiin’s long-running career, and tease what’s next for our reviews!📣 Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next poll or episode!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjLFWckXb7A⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Poll Results 1:31 - Robinhood Cast, Director & Budget 3:40 - The Curious Case of Nithiin’s Career 6:07 - First Impressions of Robinhood 7:22 - Comedy Style & Audience Reaction 9:44 - David Warner’s Cameo: Scene Breakdown 13:00 - Spoiler Territory: Plot & Logic Gaps 15:16 - Action, Songs & Editing Issues 17:00 - Melbourne Scenes & Sequel Tease 19:06 - Smaller Film Spotlight: Court (2024) 21:21 - Sivaji’s Performance & Cast 22:52 - Court vs. Robinhood: Tone & Impact 24:21 - Upcoming Films: L2: Empuraan, Mad², etc. 26:58 - Where to Find Us & Closing Remarks🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#RobinhoodTelugu #PaisaVasool #DavidWarner #TeluguCinema #SouthIndianMovies #FilmReview #PodcastIndia #CourtMovie #Nithiin21. Chhaava
28:13||Ep. 21We finally watched Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava—but did it live up to the hype? With A.R. Rahman’s music, historical battles, and intense drama, this Maratha epic has been a huge box office success. But is it worth the 2h 40min runtime?How historically accurate is Chhaava?Does the film suffer from pacing issues?Why is the final act so divisive?Where does it stand among Indian period dramas?🔥 Deep dive into the history, cinematography, and whether Chhaava is worth the watch!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Udvbdsp045c👇 Timestamps:0:00 - Podcast Intro & Welcome Back!0:30 - Why We Took Time to Process Chhaava1:39 - Director, Cast & Background on the Film2:50 - Vicky Kaushal’s First Period Film4:12 - Box Office Success: Chhaava is 2024’s Highest Grossing Indian Film!4:45 - Our First Impressions: Did We Like It?5:28 - Strengths: Costumes, Cinematography & Historical Accuracy7:11 - Pacing Issues & Too Many Characters?9:06 - The Action: Did the Budget Constraints Hurt the Film?12:23 - Chhaava vs. Ponniyin Selvan – A Fair Comparison?14:19 - Music by A.R. Rahman: Repetitive or Effective?15:38 - The Last 40 Minutes: Brutal & Difficult to Watch18:17 - Historical Accuracy: How Much is Real?20:24 - Aurangzeb’s Story & Mughal History23:19 - Upcoming Films: Should We Review Mad² or L2: Empuraan?27:43 - Audience Thoughts & Where Chhaava Stands in Indian Cinema🎧 Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!📲 Follow us: @PaisaVasoolPodcast on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube📧 Email: CognitiveRecalibrationPodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Chhaava #VickyKaushal #IndianCinema #HistoricalDrama #MarathaHistory #Bollywood #ARrahman #PeriodDrama #PaisaVasoolPodcast #MovieReview20. Vidaamuyarchi
15:12||Ep. 20We’re back after a brief break to discuss Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi! Sravan and Tarun break down the action, performances, and whether this genre-driven film delivers.Is this a different side of Ajith Kumar?Does Vidaamuyarchi break away from typical mass films?How does it compare to other Tamil thrillers?🎧 Join us for a spoiler-filled discussion, a look at Ajith’s career, and thoughts on the future of Tamil cinema!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rIXX-feNNHY👇 Timestamps:0:00 - Podcast Intro & Welcome Back!0:29 - Background on Vidaamuyarchi (Director, Cast & Music)1:22 - Story Breakdown: A Thriller, Not a Mass Movie?3:05 - First Impressions: Tarun’s First Ajith Movie4:18 - What Worked: Story & Cinematography6:38 - Action & Unexplained John Wick Vibes9:01 - The Future of Tamil Cinema: Lack of Young Superstars?11:00 - Final Verdict: Worth Watching?12:26 - Spoiler Discussion: Villain Backstories & Unnecessary Scenes14:44 - Closing Thoughts & Upcoming Reviews (Chhaava, War 2 & More)🎧 Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!📲 Follow us: @PaisaVasoolPodcast on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube📧 Email: CognitiveRecalibrationPodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Vidaamuyarchi #AjithKumar #TamilCinema #TamilMovies #Kollywood #IndianCinema #ThrillerMovies #Anirudh #PaisaVasoolPodcast #MovieReview19. Daaku Maharaaj
23:03||Ep. 19In this episode, we discuss Daaku Maharaaj starring God of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Bobby Kolli. Despite a power outage cutting the film short, they share their thoughts on whether this mass action flick lived up to its hype. From punch dialogues to electrifying action, we break it all down!YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/BeBy9YvlKY4Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Daaku Maharaaj0:24 - Power Outage Story & Missing the Ending1:43 - Director Bobby Kolli’s Filmography3:07 - Balakrishna's “God of Masses” Persona3:31 - Bobby Deol as the Villain & Cast Overview4:41 - First Impressions: Mass Action Done Right?6:24 - Cinematography, Music & Mass Appeal8:05 - Comparing to Game Changer9:28 - Positives: Entertaining & Engaging Beats11:34 - Negatives: Redundant Characters & Dubbing Issues13:27 - Balakrishna’s Age-Appropriate Role for a Change15:13 - Spoilers: Predictable Plot but Well-Executed18:39 - Final Thoughts & Sankranthi Film Rankings21:56 - Upcoming Revisited Episodes & Listener Suggestions🎧 Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!The equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: paisavasoolpodTikTok: @paisavasool6Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:Instagram: 5smallPaisa Vasool Theme Song composed by Jos Jossey:Instagram: josjossey or JJmusicstudioz#DaakuMaharaajReview #Balakrishna #GodOfMasses #MassAction #PaisaVasoolPodcast #Tollywood #BobbyKolli #BobbyDeol #SankranthiReleases #MovieReview #IndianCinema #MassEntertainer18. Game Changer
34:05||Ep. 18In this episode, Sravan and Tarun dive into Game Changer, the much-anticipated political thriller starring Global Star Ram Charan and directed by Shankar. With a massive budget and years in production, did the film deliver on its promise or fall flat? Join us as we explore the performances, music, plot, and Shankar’s filmmaking evolution.YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Z5pwzlVt6igTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Game Changer0:23 - Ram Charan’s “Global Star” Transformation1:40 - Shankar’s Filmography Overview3:53 - Production & Budget Breakdown5:33 - Initial Thoughts and Reactions6:47 - Acting Performances8:42 - Music and Background Score9:29 - Cinematography and Visual Elements11:46 - Plot Structure and Story Issues14:55 - Logical Flaws and Inconsistencies17:40 - Are Big Set Pieces Still Effective?19:09 - Comparing to Shankar's Previous Work22:31 - Final Thoughts and Verdict23:35 - Upcoming Review: Daaku Maharaaj32:14 - How to Reach UsThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: paisavasoolpodTikTok: @paisavasool6Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:Instagram: 5smallPaisa Vasool Theme Song composed by Jos Jossey:Instagram: josjossey or JJmusicstudioz#GameChangerReview #RamCharan #Shankar #PaisaVasoolPodcast #Tollywood #IndianCinema #MovieReview #RamCharanFans #Thaman #SJSurya #KiaraAdvani #PoliticalThriller #SankrantiReleases #SouthIndianCinema #FilmDiscussion17. Best of 2024 & Most Anticipated for 2025
24:53||Ep. 17🎙️ 2024 Year in Review! 🎬Sravan and Tarun share their personal picks for the best, worst, and most anticipated films. Tune in for an exciting wrap-up of 2024 and a look ahead to 2025!YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/DlNSQAjYLs4Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:10 - Best Films of 20241:28 - Tarun’s honorable mentions and #3 pick (Amaran).3:08 - Tarun’s #2 pick (Kalki).4:35 - Tarun’s #1 pick (Lucky Baskhar).4:44 - Sravan’s honorable mentions and top picks: Lucky Baskhar, Amaran, Kalki.9:13 - Box Office Highlights10:06 - Pushpa 2 shattering records.11:29 - Telugu cinema’s dominance and unexpected successes.12:29 - Worst Films of 202412:45 - Tarun’s worst: Mr. Bachchan, Viswam, Kanguva.13:28 - Sravan’s least favorites: Kanguva, Indian 2.16:48 - Anticipated Films of 202517:02 - Tarun’s picks: Hit 3, Rajasaab, Mirai.18:35 - Sravan’s picks: OG, Coolie, Vijay 69.23:17 - Closing Notes💬 We’d love to hear from you! Share your favorite films, least favorites, and most anticipated 2025 releases.The equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:Facebook Page: Cognitive RecalibrationInstagram: paisavasoolpodTikTok: @paisavasool6Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:Instagram: 5smallPaisa Vasool Theme Song composed by Jos Jossey:Instagram: josjossey or JJmusicstudioz#PaisaVasool #2024YearInReview #IndianCinema #Tollywood #Bollywood #Kollywood #MovieReviewPodcast #BestMovies2024 #WorstMovies2024 #Anticipated2025