Arjun Das and Anna Ben’s ‘Con City’ is all set for its worldwide theatrical release on June 26. Ahead of its arrival in cinemas, the Tamil crime comedy has generated good buzz after its early screenings. Directed by debutant Harish Durairaj, the film blends crime, humour and suspense around a scam-based storyline.
First reviews for ‘Con City’
The first reactions shared on X suggest that the film has left a positive impression on early viewers.One of the earliest reviews praised the film’s writing and the way it handled its central premise. The critic wrote, “#ConCity – 3.75/5. An Engaging Crime-Comedy Slow-Burn Thriller. All Four Lead Characters Are Well-Written & Delivered Solid Performances. Film Revolves Around A Unique Scam And While Stories In This Genre Often Suffer From Logic Loopholes, The Strong Writing Cleverly Masks Them Here. Humour Works Very Well In Some Places, The Interval Block Is Staged Effectively And The Entire 2nd Half Revolves Around One Massive Scam That Keeps The Narrative Engaging. Though A Few Portions Slow Down The Pace Here And There, The Overall Film Remains Interesting Throughout. Overall, A Good Watch.”
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Arjun Das wins praise
Another early review described ‘Con City’ as a complete commercial entertainer. It praised Arjun Das for stepping away from his familiar on-screen image and delivering a refreshing performance.
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Another critic wrote, “#ConCity ( 4/5) Pakka commercial family drama with a strong 1st half followed by an entertaining 2nd half ‣A film about scams, how people get involved in them and how they find a way out. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 • EB Office Scene • Pre-Interval & Interval Block • 2nd Half Planning Scene • Feel-Good Climax • #CMVijay & Superstar References 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 • Arjun Das comes out of his comfort zone and delivers a refreshing performance with a different dimension • Yogi Babu & Vadivukarasi combo works really well • Surprise appearances by Anna Ben and Satha add value to the film 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭 : Winner A complete entertainer for all types of audiences, especially Scam/Heist movie lovers.“Apart from the cast, director Harish Durairaj has also got much adulation for his execution style.The early response hints that ‘Con City’ could enjoy a promising start at the box office.
