{"id":28507,"date":"2026-04-04T08:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=28507"},"modified":"2026-04-04T08:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:30:40","slug":"leader-movie-review-by-mathioli-rajaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=28507","title":{"rendered":"Leader Movie Review by MATHIOLI RAJAA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28510\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0013-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Leader&#8221; movie produced by Legend Saravanan under the banner of Legend Saravana Stores Productions Directed by R.S. Durai Senthilkumar, Music by Ghibran Vaibodha, Starring by Legend Saravanan, &#8220;12B&#8221; Sham, Andrea Jeremiah &#8211; Santhosh Prathap, Payal Rajput, Lal, \u201cBahubali\u201d Prabaharan, Amirtha Aiyer, VTV Ganesh, Baby. Iyal, Aishwarya, Mariam George, Aranthanki Nisha, \u201cAdithya\u201d Kathir, Badava Gopi &amp; Others<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7654\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"43\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sakthivel, a car mechanic in Thoothukudi port, lives with his daughter Irene. Meanwhile, an international smuggling gang, &#8216;Devil,&#8217; plots nefarious activities in the port. Honest police officer Indra Sathyamoorthy seeks Sakthivel&#8217;s help to infiltrate the smuggling gang. Initially hesitant, Sakthivel gets drawn in when Indra uses his daughter as a pawn.<\/p>\n<p>Sakthivel, a seemingly ordinary mechanic, hides a secret spy past that intimidates international mafias. Who is he, why does he conceal his identity, and how does he lead the fight against Devil?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28511\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0016-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Legend Saravanan shines as Sakthivel, a silent, action-packed hero with a secret past. His transformation, from a mechanic to a commanding officer, is impressive. The beard look adds maturity to his character. His fight scenes are top-notch, with no doubles. As a devoted father, his emotional depth shines through. Saravanan proves he&#8217;s more than just a upcoming actor; he&#8217;s a performer who understands his character. His mass hero persona will carve a niche in Tamil cinema.<\/p>\n<p>Sham shines as a sharp police officer with a military background, unraveling the hero&#8217;s mystery. He&#8217;s another standout. Santhosh Prathap impresses as a stylish yet ruthless international villain, bringing plenty of twists and surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Payal Rajput shines in the hero&#8217;s flashback, bringing romance and action, adding a crucial twist to the story. Andrea Jeremiah elevates the film with her commanding performance as honest and fearless Police Inspector Indra Sathyamoorthy.<\/p>\n<p>Iyal as Legend Saravanan&#8217;s daughter, Lal in a supporting role, &#8220;Bahubali&#8221; Prabhakar as the port-controlling villain, VTV Ganesh as a mechanic shop owner, Amritha Aiyer, Aishwarya, George Maryan, and Arandhangi Nisha all deliver standout performances, adding crucial twists to the story.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28512\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0008-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cinematographer Venkatesh S&#8217;s camera work showcases Thoothukudi and international locations with Hollywood-level grandeur. Music Composer Gibran&#8217;s songs and background score are a major strength, with his action-packed BGM adding an extra punch.<\/p>\n<p>Editor Pradeep E Ragav has cut the action scenes with precision, showcasing Saravanan as a mass hero. Art director G. Durairaj&#8217;s sets and gangster hideouts are impressively realistic. Stunt Director Mahesh Mathew&#8217;s action scenes are the backbone of the film, crafting Saravanan&#8217;s mass image. The train fight scene is international standard.<\/p>\n<p>Director R.S. Durai Senthilkumar proves he&#8217;s a master of making commercial films entertaining, successfully showcasing Legend Saravanan as a full-fledged action hero.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28513\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260404-WA0014-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first half focuses on father-daughter bond and Thoothukudi port politics, with the hero&#8217;s transformation at intermission being a huge surprise. The second half shifts to an international mafia and secret agent narrative, moving at a fast pace. The director effectively showcases the protagonist&#8217;s journey from an ordinary man to a leader.<\/p>\n<p>The dialogue is perfect sharp and adds punch to the mass scenes. The twists in the narrative and international-level production quality provide an engaging cinematic experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Leader&#8221; movie is a mass commercial entertainer packed with father-daughter bond, intense action, grand production, apt cast choices, and unexpected twists.<\/p>\n<p>Overall Our Rating : 3.5 Out of 5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20230513_161633.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26110\" src=\"https:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20230513_161633-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20230513_161633-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20230513_161633.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>MATHIOLI RAJAA<\/p>\n<p>LEADER MOVIE CAST :<\/p>\n<p>Legend Saravanan \u2013 Sakthivel (A.K.A) Ponmaran<\/p>\n<p>Sham &#8211; Bakthavachalam<\/p>\n<p>Andrea Jeremiah \u2013 Indra Sathyamoorthy<\/p>\n<p>Santhosh Prathap \u2013 Devil<\/p>\n<p>Payal Rajput &#8211; Meera<\/p>\n<p>Lal \u2013 Sathyamoorthy<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBahubali\u201d Prabaharan &#8211; Salt<\/p>\n<p>Amirtha Aiyer &#8211; Renuka<\/p>\n<p>VTV Ganesh &#8211; Thangapazham<\/p>\n<p>Iyal &#8211; Irene<\/p>\n<p>Aishwarya \u2013 Durga<\/p>\n<p>Mariam George \u2013 Father<\/p>\n<p>Pathmen \u2013 Vinoth<\/p>\n<p>Yogiram \u2013 Yogi<\/p>\n<p>Velarunchalam \u2013 Velu<\/p>\n<p>Niranjan Thomas &#8211; Niranjan<\/p>\n<p>Aranthanki Nisha &#8211; Devi<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdithya\u201d Kathir \u2013 Ferrari<\/p>\n<p>Badava Gopi \u2013 Government staff<\/p>\n<p>Ashok Pandiyan \u2013 IG (Arunagiri)<\/p>\n<p>Shoban Babu \u2013 DSP (James Kannan)<\/p>\n<p>Vijayalakshmi \u2013 Fathima<\/p>\n<p>Murugan \u2013 Constable (Indra Sidekick)<\/p>\n<p>Jayasmirtha \u2013 Anusha<\/p>\n<p>Kumar Natarajan \u2013 Team Lead<\/p>\n<p>CREW :<\/p>\n<p>Writer &amp; Director : R.S. Durai Senthilkumar<\/p>\n<p>Producer : Legend Saravana Stores Productions<\/p>\n<p>Music: Ghibran Vaibodha<\/p>\n<p>Director Of Photography: Venkatesh S<\/p>\n<p>Editor : Pradeep E Ragav<\/p>\n<p>Art Director: G. Durairaj<\/p>\n<p>Stunts: Mahesh Mathew<\/p>\n<p>Costume Designer : Deepthi RJ (Legend Saravanan) , Poorthi Pravin (Andrea)<\/p>\n<p>Dubbing Studio : Knack Studios<\/p>\n<p>Dubbing : G.Kothandan B.Sc, D.F.Tech, G.VishnuvardhanM.sc.<\/p>\n<p>VFX: PhantomFX<\/p>\n<p>DI: LV Prasad Studios<\/p>\n<p>COLOURIST: Ranga<\/p>\n<p>Sound MIXING : T.Udaykumar<\/p>\n<p>Mixing Studio : Sound Vibe<\/p>\n<p>Sound Design : A. Sathish Kumar<\/p>\n<p>Sound Studio : Bang Studios<\/p>\n<p>Publicity Designer : Prathool NT<\/p>\n<p>Titles and Animation : Aaradhana Studios, Chennai<\/p>\n<p>Songs : Kabilan, Viveka, Mohan Rajan<\/p>\n<p>Dance : Sankkaraiyya D<\/p>\n<p>PRO : Nikil Murukan<\/p>\n<p>Digital Marketing: Digitally Powerful<\/p>\n<p>Stills: SP Suresh<\/p>\n<p>Costumer: P.Rangasamy<\/p>\n<p>Make Up: N.Sakthivel<\/p>\n<p>Audio Label : Think Music<\/p>\n<p>#Leader #LeaderMovie #LeaderReview #LeaderMovieReview @thelegendoffl #LegendSaravanan #\u0bb2\u0bc0\u0b9f\u0bb0\u0bcd<\/p>\n<p>#LeaderFromToday @yoursthelegend<\/p>\n<p>@Dir_dsk @GhibranVaibodha<\/p>\n<p>@starlingpayal @andrea_jeremiah @ActorShaam @ilan_iyal @ActorSanthosh @laldirector #AmrithaIyer @prabhakalakeya @vtvganeshoff #AranthangiNisha #Jeyasmirtha @Venkatesh7888 @Gdurairaj10 @PradeepERagav @MaheshMathewMMS @deepthi_r_j__ #Poorthi @ks_rajasekaran #SathishKumar @Udaykumar_Mix #Kabilan @Viveka_Lyrics #Ambikapathy @prathool @thinkmusicindia @onlynikil @digitallypower @legendsaravanastoresproduction #LegendSaravanan #LeaderFromToday @yoursthelegend @dir_dskofficial @ghibranofficial @rajputpaayal @therealandreajeremiah @actor_shaam @ilan_iyal @santhoshprathapoffl @lal_director @amritha_aiyer @prabhakalakeya @vtvganeshnj @aranthainisha @sam_samridha151016 @venkateshselvaraaj @pradeeperagav @g_durairaj_art @maheshmathew_stuntdirector @deepthi_r_j__ @poorts_20 @ks_rajasekaran @sathish_aaraa @udaykumar_mix #Kabilan @viveka_lyricist Ambikapathy @prathool @thinkmusicofficial @onlynikil @digitallypowerful<\/p>\n<p>#fdfs #theatre #audience #theatreresponse #audienceopinion #response #opinion #tamilmoviereview #movie #review #moviereview #film #cinema #flick #boxoffice #MovieRelease #BestMovies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Leader&#8221; movie produced by Legend Saravanan under the banner of Legend Saravana Stores Productions Directed by R.S. Durai Senthilkumar, Music by Ghibran Vaibodha, Starring by Legend Saravanan, &#8220;12B&#8221; Sham, Andrea Jeremiah &#8211; Santhosh Prathap, Payal Rajput, Lal, \u201cBahubali\u201d Prabaharan, Amirtha Aiyer, VTV Ganesh, Baby. Iyal, Aishwarya, Mariam George, Aranthanki Nisha, \u201cAdithya\u201d Kathir, Badava Gopi &amp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28510,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,25,11,27,41,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cinemas","category-entertainment","category-new-hopes","category-news","category-review-cinemas","category-value-added-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28507"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28514,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28507\/revisions\/28514"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}