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Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetrimaaran’s sprawling revolutionary saga that needed more balance
December 20, 2024 18:22 IST
Viduthalai Part 2 movie review: This Vetrimaaran-Vijay Sethupathi film is mostly grim that drives home the weight of a decision, and the weight of choosing a path, and how it is the path that makes a revolutionary decide their weapon.
Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Rifle Club movie review: Aashiq Abu returns all guns blazing in this eclectic, explosive, and entertaining hunt
December 19, 2024 17:14 IST
Rifle Club movie review: This Aashiq Abu film is like a Varathan on steroids, and it helps that the team didn't rely on someone with a superstar stature to be at the centre of things, and allows every actor to play a superstar character.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Miss You movie review: Ashika Ranganath, Siddharth anchor this predictable but palatable self-aware masala romcom
December 13, 2024 22:49 IST
Miss You Movie Review: The Siddharth-Ashika Ranganath film definitely delivers by keeping the smiles coming even if the emotional connection goes missing for stretches of time.
Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Soodhu Kavvum 2 movie review: Even Shiva and Karunakaran can’t salvage this disappointing disservice to the original
December 13, 2024 14:54 IST
Soodhu Kavvum 2 movie review: The film serves as a prequel, a standalone film, and a sequel at the same time, and the end result is as confusing as it reads
Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: Tracing the superstardom of ‘Thalaivar’ through Tamil films where multiple Rajinis elevated the masala broth
December 12, 2024 11:31 IST
On the occasion of Rajinikanth's 74th birthday, here's tracing his career through the double-action roles he has played in his stellar 49-year journey in Indian cinema.
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Family Padam movie review: A breezy and bittersweet tale about dreams and aspirations that is a bit rough around the edges
December 06, 2024 17:25 IST
Family Padam Movie Review: Debutant director Selvah Kumar Thirumaaran brings to screen a no-frills take on filmmaking that focusses on human relationships rather than the struggles of making a film
Fri, Dec 06, 2024
The unbearable weight of massive stardom: Drawing parallels between Pushpa 2 and KGF Chapter 2 Subscriber Only
December 06, 2024 08:01 IST
Parallel Cinema: The protagonists of Pushpa 2 and KGF 2 are like two sides of the same coin who were deprived of the same thing by the world, and would go to any extent to win it... But which approach was more effective?
Sun, Dec 08, 2024
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 The Rule ushers in wildfire level of promotions: Is it a one-off or a glimpse into the future?
December 04, 2024 08:03 IST
With Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and team Pushpa 2 The Rule defining the way of promotions for big-ticket films, we look at whether this would pave the way for the future or it is a one-time opportunity that is being used to its fullest.
Wed, Dec 04, 2024
Bhairathi Ranagal movie review: A fiery Shivarajkumar anchors Narthan’s Mufti prequel that needed to slow down
December 01, 2024 19:41 IST
Bhairathi Ranagal Movie Review: With so much care going into the elevation of the titular character played by Shivarajkumar, it is slightly disappointing that Narthan rushes through the last act
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Sorgavaasal movie review: Terrific performances keeps this meandering prison thriller within its boundaries
November 29, 2024 14:55 IST
Sorgavaasal movie review: In this Virumaandi meets Vada Chennai narrative, it is the characters and their effective portrayal that ensures the film doesn't crash and burn in the tepid final act.
Fri, Nov 29, 2024
The box-office upsets of Kanguva, Vettaiyan, and Indian 2: Demand for ban on YouTube reviews and who created this monster?
November 26, 2024 15:52 IST
With voices blaming the audience for being part of negative campaigns to bring down the business of films like Kanguva, Vettaiyan, and Indian 2, we look at how this is a manufactured chaos that is now too loud for the creators of this system
Tue, Nov 26, 2024
Zebra movie review: Satyadev, Dhananjaya, Sathyaraj power an intriguing but convoluted cat-and-mouse game
November 22, 2024 21:59 IST
Zebra movie review: Satyadev and Dhananjay in their milestone 25th film deliver convincing performances as the cat and mouse in a thrilling but convoluted tale about banking, frauds, scams, and of course... dreams.
Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Jolly O Gymkhana movie review: Prabhudeva, Abhirami-lead ensemble shoulder this slightly funny but sloppy comedy
November 22, 2024 16:00 IST
Jolly O Gymkhana movie review: While director Sakthi Chidambaram asks us to not question the logic, it would have been better if more time was spent in structuring the narrative instead of throwing one random scene after another.
Mon, Mar 24, 2025
Nirangal Moondru Movie Review: Sarath Kumar, Rahman, Atharvaa anchor a trippy tale about fatherhood with middling results
November 22, 2024 08:53 IST
Nirangal Moondru Review: The Karthick Naren film, headlined by Atharvaa, Sarath Kumar and Rahman, builds everything to a technicolour explosion of emotions, only to end up as a gentle nudge in black and white
Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Nayanthara – Beyond the Fairytale Documentary Review: Moments of vulnerability shine the brightest in this quest for true love
November 18, 2024 09:28 IST
Nayanthara - Beyond the Fairytale Review: In more ways than one, this is more a movie than a documentary because everything is staged to too much perfection, and turns into something real very rarely, but is beautiful when it does
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Matka Movie Review: Varun Tej anchors a meandering film that says a lot but conveys little
November 15, 2024 22:09 IST
Matka Movie Review: Varun Tej is the epicentre of this sprawling saga that wants to be a lot but ends up becoming a middling shadow of what it could have been
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Kanguva Movie Review: An earnest Suriya gives his all for a Siva film that doesn’t give him enough
November 14, 2024 11:28 IST
Kanguva Movie Review and Rating: Suriya-Siva's film revels in its familiarity, impresses in its visuals, but leaves a lot to be desired in the execution of it all.
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Are we what we say on the internet? Drawing parallels between Khel Khel Mein, CTRL, and I am Kathalan
November 13, 2024 17:24 IST
Parallel Cinema: Khel Khel Mein, CTRL and I am Kathalan sashayed around with three different conceits, three different approaches, but one common question... What happens when you are caught in the world wide web of lies?
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Kamal Haasan at 70: Ten filmmakers who best collaborated with the vision of the multi-hyphenate talent
November 07, 2024 13:07 IST
From K Balachander and Bharathiraja to K Vishwanath and KS Ravikumar, here are ten frequent collaborators of Kamal Haasan, who knew the potential of the generational talent.
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Lucky Baskhar ushers in Dulquer Salmaan’s name in lights in Telugu cinema
November 03, 2024 16:19 IST
Here's tracing the journey of Dulquer Salmaan in Telugu cinema through the titles of his films — Mahanati, Sita Ramam and Lucky Baskhar
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
When SRK debunked the dream man myth built by Shah Rukh Khan
November 02, 2024 12:29 IST
Through the 90s and 00s, Shah Rukh Khan sold 50 shades of romance to an easily influenced audience, who grew up wanting their partner to be like Rahul, Amarkant, Aryan, Aman, Veer, and Dev, among others. But was it that simple?
Sat, Nov 02, 2024
Brother movie review: Jayam Ravi, Rao Ramesh are the saving grace in this outdated family drama
November 01, 2024 17:16 IST
Brother movie review: Director Rajesh knew what worked and what didn't with his comedies. However, over the past few years, he is just attempting to regain past glory, and this is just a disappointing addition to that list.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Aishwarya Rai @ 51: Tracing the seven stages of love through the Tamil films of Indian cinema icon
November 01, 2024 09:40 IST
Through her seven Tamil films, Aishwarya Rai’s characters have lived an entire life, and on the occasion of her birthday, here's how she has constantly been the epitome of all things love.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Bloody Beggar review: Kavin powers an ambitious and quirky madcap ride that hits a few bumps
November 01, 2024 01:12 IST
Bloody Beggar Movie Review: Kavin and Redin Kingsley are effective in a film that is high on quirks, higher on weirdness, but just about crosses the bridge with its execution.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Amaran movie review: Sai Pallavi, Sivakarthikeyan stand tall in this tale of timeless love
October 31, 2024 17:22 IST
Amaran Movie Review: With wonderful performances by Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, Amaran is a poignant yet powerful tale about Major Mukund Varadarajan's love for India, and his wife Indhu.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024Journalism of Courage
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