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The Daily Catch-Up: Exclusive investigation, NEET probe and politics

August 07, 2026 10:01 pm

An Indian Express investigation reveals questions over a government technology fund, the CBI details how the alleged NEET paper leak worked, Political Pulse tracks the BJP's Bihar challenge after Bankipur, and more of the day's biggest developments.

Thudakkam movie review: Vismaya Mohanlal makes a solid debut in the Jude Anthany Joseph directorial, but shoddy writing holds the action drama back from reaching its full potential.

Thudakkam review: Vismaya Mohanlal shines, but Mohanlal's cameo can't save this flawed film

August 07, 2026 7:42 pm

Thudakkam movie review: Vismaya Mohanlal makes a solid debut in the Jude Anthany Joseph directorial, but shoddy writing holds the action drama back from reaching its full potential.

Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas and Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra in DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran

DC movie review: Lokesh Kanagaraj-starrer is a moody, visually rich drama that falls short

August 08, 2026 4:50 pm

DC movie review: Arun Matheswaran's action romance marks Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in a blood-soaked world of grey where two broken people decide that violence is the only protection left.

Unmadham movie review: Just when I thought Shahi Kabir couldn't impress us with yet another police story, he has proven me wrong.

Unmadham review: Kunchacko Boban's psychological thriller is let down by uneven writing

July 31, 2026 6:30 pm

Unmadham Movie Review: Just when I thought Shahi Kabir couldn't impress us with yet another police story, he has proven me wrong, underscoring that there's enough behind the khaki that's unexplored.

Bhai Tera Star Hai movie review: Raghav Juyal film is a comedy with scant laughs

July 31, 2026 10:27 am

Bhai Tera Star Hai movie review: Raghav Juyal is let down by a gormless script which doesn’t know quite what to do with its ensemble after a point.

Pluto Movie Review: Adithyan Chandrashekar's Neeraj Madhav-Althaf Salim starrer fails to turn its novel idea into real laughs.

Pluto movie review: Neeraj Madhav, Althaf Salim's quirky sci-fi comedy is short on laughs

July 30, 2026 5:24 pm

Pluto Movie Review & Rating: Adithyan Chandrashekar's Neeraj Madhav-Althaf Salim starrer fails to turn its novel idea into real laughs.

Maharaja Hostel movie review: If the comedy is bad, the horror is far worse.

Maharaja Hostel movie review: This horror comedy is the worst Malayalam film of 2026 till now

July 24, 2026 5:52 pm

Maharaja Hostel Movie Review & Rating: If the comedy is bad, the horror is far worse, and Maharaja Hostel would make one develop a newfound respect for many of director Vinayan's horror films.

Max, Min & Meowzaki movie review: Adil Hussain holds warm dramedy together

July 24, 2026 4:14 pm

Max, Min & Meowzaki review: Sidharth Menon is a constant presence, and does well as the coming-of-age young man. It is Adil Hussain, as the man who takes the longest, most difficult steps towards self-awareness, who holds this film.

Heartstopper Forever is streaming on Netflix

Heartstopper Forever review: A heartfelt farewell to a generation's defining queer romance

July 17, 2026 7:58 pm

Heartstopper Forever retains the Alice Oseman-created series Heartstopper's trademark warmth and optimism as the protagonists navigate love, mental health and the uncertainties of adulthood.

The Invite review: Penelope Cruz steals the show in Olivia Wilde's relationship drama

July 10, 2026 5:41 pm

The Invite movie review: Pina could easily be insufferable, particularly in the ease with which she dispenses advice, from perimenopause to desire. However, Penélope Cruz injects warmth and charm to make Pina a guest you want to host – and impress.