# Vishal’s Magudam flops; Arun Matheshwaran’s DC wins critics 2026-08-14T16:41:03+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Actor Vishal's directorial debut Magudam has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics panning its weak storytelling and bloated three-hour runtime. Cinemaexpress rated the film 2/5, calling it "a crown too heavy for weak storytelling", while Binged described it as "strictly avoidable" and Vishal as "woefully out of form" in a double role. The film follows a medical representative whose quiet life is upended when he reconnects with his gangster father. In contrast, Arun Matheshwaran's DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut, has earned praise as a "slick and stylish" road thriller. Binged highlighted its unconventional vibe, strong performances by Wamiqa Gabbi and the ensemble cast, and assured debut by Kanagaraj. Separately, the horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju has been called a "no-brainer premise packed with laughs", with Binged noting its unique India-Korea link but criticising its overlong climax. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com - binged.com - binged.com - binged.com Tags: Dushara Vijayan, GV Prakash, Magudam, Vishal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vishals-magudam-gets-poor-reviews-called-heavy-crown/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vishals-magudam-gets-poor-reviews-called-heavy-crown/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.