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HIT 3 movie review: An effective Nani sees red in this bloody but rocky action dramaSubscriber Only
May 01, 2025 21:40 IST
HIT 3 movie review: It is clear where the HIT franchise is moving, and the third part had to be mounted on a certain scale to ensure this becomes into a pan-Indian franchise like no other.
Thu, May 01, 2025
Retro movie review: Suriya powers an entertaining, layered, but slightly shaky Karthik Subbaraj filmSubscriber Only
May 01, 2025 16:03 IST
Retro Movie Review: Suriya and Pooja Hegde are compelling in Karthik Subbaraj's entertaining star vehicle that is made to serve a higher purpose, even if it goes around in circles.
Thu, May 01, 2025
Tourist Family movie review: Sasikumar, Simran headline a heartwarming and beautiful film about loving thy neighbourSubscriber Only
May 01, 2025 09:27 IST
Tourist Family Movie Review: The Sasikumar-Simran starrer scores heavily on the humour front, and these moments also make you think of how willing audiences are just to forget everything and laugh with a film that also makes them think a lot.
Thu, May 01, 2025
Sumo movie review: Comic talents are squandered in this comedy that needed more absurdity, less dramaSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 17:39 IST
Sumo Movie Review: With the strength of the film seemingly lying in comedy, the detours into emotional zones, and some serious zones are distracting at best, and infuriating at their worst.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Gangers movie review: An in-form Vadivelu and Sundar C keep this light-hearted, simplistic yet trite film afloatSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 19:27 IST
Gangers Movie Review: There are more than a few kinks that need to be straightened out, but full points to Sundar C for giving Tamil cinema its Vadivelu back.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Netizens turn back time to rekindle Simran-Jyotika feud, but do they really deserve all of this?Subscriber Only
April 21, 2025 16:09 IST
In a viral video, Simran talked about taking offense at a co-star's message about choosing not to do 'aunty' roles, and social media was abuzz with speculations that she was talking about Jyotika.
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Odela 2 Movie Review: Tamannaah Bhatia shoulders a shaky sequel that needed more sensitivity and sensibilitySubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 05:25 IST
Odela 2 movie review: The first part was compelling simply because of its shock value and the fact that most of us are kinder to direct-to-OTT films, the second part doesn't even have that excuse.
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
Agnyathavasi Movie Review: An atmospheric investigative drama that revels in its complex simplicitySubscriber Only
April 11, 2025 21:27 IST
Agnyathavasi Movie Review: Some films are meant to be savoured not devoured, and no points for guessing how this film, headlined by an excellent Rangayana Raghu, should be consumed.
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Maranamass Movie Review: Basil Joseph leads an effective ensemble in this dark comedy with both hits and missesSubscriber Only
April 11, 2025 02:05 IST
Maranamass Movie Review: The film pulls us in right from the first frame, and even when there are moments when the grip loosens, it gets a hold back at just the right times.
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Good Bad Ugly Movie Review: An unhinged Ajith Kumar powers an outlandish and fun ‘fanboy sambavam’Subscriber Only
April 10, 2025 15:05 IST
Good Bad Ugly Movie Review: Even if the writing is shallow, and most of the performances, except an Ajith showreel for the ages, are functional, the film is gloriously engaging
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Allu Arjun at 43: The ‘Icon Star’ who proved that time and tide will wait for the one who preparesSubscriber Only
April 08, 2025 08:48 IST
On the occasion of Allu Arjun's birthday, we look at how he didn't succumb to pressure, and bid his time to ensure the world willingly go on any ride he wants to take them.
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
Robinhood movie review: Nithiin, Sreeleela headline a tepid comedy that needed more highs and laughsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 19:06 IST
Robinhood movie review: The biggest problem with the Nithiin, Sreeleela-starrer is that it merely goes through its motions, and ends up as a rather tepid affair.
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Veera Dheera Sooran Movie Review: A terrific Vikram anchors a gritty actioner that walks the tightrope between realistic and masala elementsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 11:58 IST
Veera Dheera Sooran Movie Review: Arun Kumar has risen up to this challenge of making a Vikram film that will appeal to all, and even when he falters, there are a lot of positives
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Ram Charan at 40: Unshackled and raring to prove the world wrong, the ‘Mega Power Star’ knows how to stage a comebackSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 14:58 IST
Coming back after a crushing defeat is always sweeter… even if it comes a decade later, and if there's one thing that Ram Charan has always proved to the world is that the echoes of his victories after a defeat always sound the loudest.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Court – State vs A Nobody Movie Review: Priyadarshi anchors an entertaining legal drama that settles for lessSubscriber Only
March 14, 2025 14:30 IST
Court - State vs A Nobody Movie Review: Strong performances and emotional beats do the heavy lifting in this familiar legal drama.
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Gentlewoman movie review: Lijomol and Losliya anchor a chilling and compelling tale that is rough around the edgesSubscriber Only
March 08, 2025 08:59 IST
Gentlewoman Movie Review: Gentlewoman might have been a lot of things, could have been a lot more things, but ends up being a film that reminds people that societal expectations, set by some random people, cannot become the norm for a woman, or for anyone.
Sat, Mar 08, 2025
Kingston movie review: A promising sea creature feature watered down by its embellishmentsSubscriber Only
March 07, 2025 17:19 IST
Kingston Movie Review: When things go right, the film makes you feel like reading one of those fascinating pulp fiction stories that are not just radical and intriguing, but also knew never to overstay its welcome.
Fri, Mar 07, 2025
Yennai Arinthaal to Vidaamuyarchi: When Ajith Kumar, the father, took over from AK, the superstarSubscriber Only
March 04, 2025 08:05 IST
Ajith Kumar's decision to change the tide of his films started with the release of Yennai Arinthaal, which hit the screens in February, 2015, a month before the birth of his son, Aadvik, and a month after the seventh birthday of his daughter, Anoushka.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
Dragon Movie Review: This Pradeep Ranganathan-Ashwath Marimuthu film passes with flying coloursSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 16:56 IST
Dragon Movie Review: With a terrific Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, director Ashwath Marimuthu and his team have delivered a heavily preachy yet immensely entertaining film that knows its audience.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam Movie Review: A pleasant no-frills love story that mixes old school with new coolSubscriber Only
February 21, 2025 10:03 IST
Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam Movie Review: Dhanush's third directorial, featuring a bunch of sprightly young actors is a rather simple and enjoyable film that doesn't aim for the moon while attempting to create stars
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Is Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam, actor-filmmaker Dhanush’s repayment of a 23-year-old loan?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2025 18:28 IST
Dhanush's Nilavukke Enmel Ennadi Kobam features a bunch of young actors — Pavish, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, Venkatesh Menon, Ramya Ranganathan, Rabiya Khatoon, and Mathew Thomas.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Director Ashwath Marimuthu on making the ‘socially responsible’ Dragon: ‘You might hate me or Pradeep Ranganathan, but…’Subscriber Only
February 20, 2025 13:57 IST
Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who has made Dragon, talks about the negativity surrounding the film, how everything will change after the release, and more.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Laila movie review: An unimaginably unfunny tale with crass comedy and churlish charactersSubscriber Only
February 14, 2025 22:13 IST
Laila movie review: The whole idea of Laila isn't explored enough, and for lengthy stretches of the film, the character is objectified, and never allowed a moment of honesty.
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
Kadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai Movie Review: Lijomol Jose, Rohini anchor a poignant coming-out tale of alliesSubscriber Only
February 14, 2025 15:53 IST
Kadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai Movie Review: A much-needed normalisation of a beautiful love between two women that delves into the psyche of allyship as much as it talks about queer romance
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Thandel movie review: Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi shoulder a layered romance but get bogged down by superficial dramaSubscriber Only
February 07, 2025 16:30 IST
Thandel Movie Review: When the film focusses on the ups and downs of Sai Pallavi-Naga Chaitanya relationship, it sails quite smoothly, but the moment the film enters the murky waters of Pakistan, Thandel turns into a heroic tale of unlikely heroes, whose sorrow gets lost in the heroism
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
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