What is bigil?

Bigil: A Whirlwind of Sports and Social Commentary

Bigil is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language sports action film written and directed by Atlee and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram, S. Ganesh, and S. Suresh under the banner AGS Entertainment. The film stars Vijay in dual roles as Michael Rayappan (Bigil), a local gangster, and Rayappan, his deceased father, who was a football coach.

The story revolves around Michael, who gives up his promising football career due to unforeseen circumstances. Years later, he is persuaded to coach a women's%20football%20team and overcome various challenges, both on and off the field. He aims to fulfill his father's dream of seeing them win a national championship.

Key themes explored in Bigil include:

• Women's%20empowerment: The film highlights the struggles and triumphs of women in sports, challenging societal norms and promoting gender equality.
• Father-son%20relationship: The bond between Rayappan and Michael forms the emotional core of the story, driving Michael's actions and motivations.
• Gangsterism: The film explores the themes of gangsterism through Michael Rayappan's past and how he strives to use his influence for good.
• Sports%20drama: The thrilling football sequences and the team's journey to victory contribute to the overall excitement and emotional impact of the film.

The film also stars Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Vivek, Yogi Babu, and Daniel Balaji in prominent roles. Bigil received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Vijay's performance, the visual effects, and the film's social message, but criticized its length and predictability. It was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.