Common Sense Media Review
By Sakhi Thirani
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Gory Indian action thriller has terrorism, intense violence.
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Beast
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What's the Story?
In BEAST, after an unfortunate mishap, Veeraraghavan (Joseph Vijay) steps away from his post as an intelligence agent. But when a mall is hijacked and civilian lives are at stake, he must spring back into action and prevent the release of a deadly criminal. Will Veeraraghavan -- accompanied by his romantic interest, Preethi (Pooja Hegde) -- be able to save everyone and spoil the terrorists' plans?
Is It Any Good?
This action thriller directed by Nelson Dilipkumar is a repetitive montage of gory action sequences. Beast attempts to entertain through its sexualized songs and intense combat, ignoring any need for a cohesive narrative. The film clearly stars a renowned and much celebrated cast. Yet their banal characterization, poor dialogue, and bizarre -- often silly -- violence, exposes the movie's flimsy writing. A thriller that doesn't really thrill and is rather predictable from the outset, the film tells the all-too familiar macho story of an all-encompassing, indestructible hero yet without even the slightest nuance. Hegde's character barely contributes to the plot and literally every person in the film, apart from Vijay's character, is forgettable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Beast. How did it make you feel? Did you find it over the top? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
Was Preethi's representation problematic in the film? Did she contribute to the plot in any capacity or was she just a romantic interest? How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?
What are the film's messages about courage and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
Movie Details
- In theaters : April 13, 2022
- On DVD or streaming : May 11, 2022
- Cast : Joseph Vijay , Pooja Hegde , K. Selvaraghavan
- Director : Nelson Dilipkumar
- Studios : Hamsini Entertainment , Ahimsa Entertainment
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Adventures , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Run time : 155 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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