Shamitabh : Subhash K Jha gives 5 out of 5

Shamitabh: Nothing prepares you for the astonishing Shamitabh. Its absolutely original plot and spellbinding aesthetics make compulsive viewing.The delicacy and dynamism of structure and movement are indicative of R Balki's mastery of the medium.The 3 principal performances lift the work to another plane.

Amitabh Bachchan rages and towers over the proceedings as only he can.Is there no end to his brilliancy? Dhanush's synchronicity with the Big B,so crucial to the plot,proves him to be an actor of remarkable resources.

As for Akshara,she holds her own between the two seething co-stars,never allowing us to know this is her first..This is the third time that Balki has stunned us. He's spoiling us silly.'