The Times of India
TNN, May 28, 2026, 2:07 PM IST4.0
Blast Movie Synopsis: In Blast, there are several intro sequences, an action block every five minutes, three main villains, and a family of karate fighters played by Arjun, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan – yet every scene is stitched together neatly, resulting in a blast of a theatrical experience.Blast Movie Review: Arjun plays a karate master who trains his daughter, Nila (an impressive Preity Mukhundhan), to be independent and fearless. So much so that she fights not just for herself, but for anyone who needs help. Come to think of it, Preity essentially plays our typical Tamil hero role. Yet, it feels refreshing to see a woman carry it with such conviction on screen, and also have a character arc that’s well-written to support it.When all that bravery lands her in deeper trouble, the family bands together to fight back. And from there on, it’s a nonstop riot of action. Apart from all the punches that landed, what feels more addictive is how the film stayed away from all the drama but managed to be an entertaining family film, all credit to the layered father-daughter dynamic.The biggest win of debutant director Subash K Raj is knowing exactly when enough is enough. From a stunning heroine-introduction action sequence to English tracks flooding the background and villains appearing one after another, the film constantly tries something new and comes dangerously close to becoming redundant. Yet, just when things threaten to become repetitive, it swerves away at the perfect moment.