Overview
A man returns to his roots, only to find himself ensnared in a web of corruption and betrayal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- bombastic
- witty
- energetic
- mass movie night
- action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, technically lavish Rajinikanth vehicle whose anti-corruption message is weakened by implausibility and vigilantism.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sivaji's charisma, transformations, songs, and confrontations are built around Rajinikanth's iconic star image.
Sivaji confronts bribery, political obstruction, and bureaucratic failure, with the plot presenting vigilantism as an answer.
The film opens with Sivaji held in a cell, then moves into his recollection of the arrests, betrayals, and corruption that led there.
Sivaji's plans for accessible colleges and hospitals are repeatedly blocked by officials, politicians, and Adisheshan.
Films like Sivaji: The Boss, and why
Indian
larger-than-life anti-corruption action, political critique, and star-driven Tamil masala spectacle
Anniyan
socially conscious vigilante action, corruption themes, and heightened commercial filmmaking
Nayak
charismatic star performance, political antagonism, and grand-scale action melodrama
Mersal
Tamil action spectacle combining romance, humor, social reform, and an iconic hero persona
Movie Details
- Director
- Shankar
- Release Date
- 2007-06-08
- Runtime
- 189 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (151)
Cast
- Rajinikanth
- Vivek
- Suman
- Shriya Saran
- Manivannan
- Vadivukarasi
- Raghuvaran
- Cochin Haneefa
- Solomon Pappaiah
- M. S. Bhaskar
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sivaji: The Boss about?
- A returning philanthropist wages a flamboyant, increasingly personal war against the corruption strangling his dream of public education and healthcare.
- What is Sivaji: The Boss like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sivaji: The Boss as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sivaji: The Boss violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sivaji: The Boss as moderate.
- What did critics think of Sivaji: The Boss?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, technically lavish Rajinikanth vehicle whose anti-corruption message is weakened by implausibility and vigilantism.
- Which films are like Sivaji: The Boss?
- Films with a similar feel include Indian, Anniyan, Nayak, and Mersal.
- How long is Sivaji: The Boss?
- Sivaji: The Boss runs 189 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sivaji: The Boss?
- In United States, Sivaji: The Boss is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
