Viduthalai Part-1 is a crime drama with a focus on police brutality, separatist movements, and politics. The movie features impressive cinematography and background scores by Ilaiyaraaja. While the dubbing and lip syncing could have been better, and the editing is a bit uneven in some places, the film is a filmmaking masterpiece. The movie is engaging and leaves a strong message for society, with a great screenplay and powerful performances by actors such as Soori, Chetan, VJS, and Bhavani Sre. The film is 2h 36m long, but it is well worth the time spent watching it. Vetrimaaran's direction, combined with the story by Jeyamohan, and the technical aspects of the movie, make it a must-watch for fans of hard-hitting cinema.