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Goutham VS
Goutham VS is based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and reviews Malayalam and Tamil films.
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Bheeshmaparvam review: Mammootty exudes quiet power in Amal Neerad’s GodfatherPremium Story
March 03, 2022 17:16 IST
Bheeshmaparvam review: Though the Mammootty-starrer borrows its broad strokes from The Godfather, the movie still makes for a refreshing watch.
Fri, Mar 04, 2022
Jan E Man movie review: The Basil Joseph-starrer is an emotional rollercoasterPremium Story
March 02, 2022 21:29 IST
Basil Joseph as the senseless Joymon is one of the best comedy characters written in the recent past.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan movie review: Tale of a messy weddingPremium Story
February 27, 2022 12:56 IST
Gunda Jayan plays a typical patriarch who doesn't bother about his niece's choices and forces marriage upon her. The wedding and the drama around it forms the crux of the film.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Saiju Kurup on Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan: I hope Gunda Jayan will be a role modelPremium Story
February 25, 2022 20:34 IST
Actor Saiju Kurup will be seen playing the titular role in Arun Vaiga directorial Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Veyil movie review: Shane Nigam excels yet again in this slow-burning dramaPremium Story
February 25, 2022 17:53 IST
Veyil movie review: Shane Nigam again portrays the role of a damaged hero with conviction. His omnipresent melancholic expression goes well with the many shades of his character Sidharth.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
KPAC Lalitha: An unmatchable narratorPremium Story
February 23, 2022 19:35 IST
There's another aspect of KPAC Lalitha as an artiste that was exploited by Malayalam filmmakers. Her ability to narrate backstories in movies was as good as visualising them.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
RIP KPAC Lalitha: Malayalam cinema loses one of its finestPremium Story
February 23, 2022 14:07 IST
Apart from acting, Lalitha's voice modulation and dialogue delivery is so special that she did the iconic voice of Narayani, the unseen lover of Basheer in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's movie Mathilukal.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Aaraattu review: A complete Mohanlal moviePremium Story
February 18, 2022 16:39 IST
Aaraattu movie review: Mohanlal plays the character of Neyyatinkara Gopan, which is a mix of many of his past characters, convincingly.
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Kallan D’Souza review: The Soubin Shahir movie falls flatPremium Story
February 14, 2022 15:06 IST
Kallan D’Souza movie review: There are no humour elements, memorable moments or engaging factors in Kallan D’Souza other than the curiosity to know whether Asha and her child get a relief from the hands of Manoj.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Freedom Fight’s Asangadithar and Prajapathiku Thooran Muttiyapol: On the politics of human excretaPremium Story
February 11, 2022 20:27 IST
Asangadithar and Prajapathiku Thooran Muttiyapol are two segments from the anthology Freedom Fight which can displace viewers from their comfort zone due to it's uncompromising narratives.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Archana 31 not out review: Aishwarya Lekshmi shines in tiring watchPremium Story
February 11, 2022 17:54 IST
As the plot is as minute as a grain of sand, the director's efforts to enlarge it into a feature length film make Archana 31 not out a tiring watch after a point.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
The ‘homely’ shift in Malayalam cinemaPremium Story
February 08, 2022 15:28 IST
Many widely discussed Malayalam movies released in the past two years have been plotted around what's happening inside a home. They have looked at home as a character itself or reinvented the place called home as a part of the narrative.
Tue, Feb 08, 2022
Freedom Fight talks about individual’s right to freedom: Jeo BabyPremium Story
February 03, 2022 19:16 IST
We talk against fascism but we're not ready to confront the fascist tendencies inside ourselves, says Jeo Baby in this interview with indianexpress.com
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
Neymar The Perfect Chaos review: The swag and flair of Brazilian footballPremium Story
February 01, 2022 20:56 IST
Directed by David Charles Rodrigues, the documentary Neymar: The Perfect Chaos tries to find the balance between the public image of Neymar versus Neymar in real life.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Bro Daddy movie review: An advertisement for elitismPremium Story
January 26, 2022 17:52 IST
After a long time, Mohanlal’s performance felt a bit more free and easy on the eyes.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
How Bhoothakalam marks a progression in psychological horror genre in MalayalamPremium Story
January 26, 2022 17:10 IST
In Bhoothakalm, the realistic portrayal of characters who are affected by mental disorders like clinical depression and substance abuse delivers a hard reality check on the gravity of such mental issues.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
This Republic Day, 9 most poignant and patriotic movies from South cinemaPremium Story
January 26, 2022 15:36 IST
On this Republic Day, we handpick nine most poignant, sensible and heartfelt movies from the south that explore the love for one's country at a very personal level and from multiple perspectives.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Revathy on Bhoothakalam: Shane Nigam and I were practically behaving like mother and sonPremium Story
January 22, 2022 15:04 IST
Revathy opens up about Bhoothakalam, her preparations for the movie and her experience working with Women in Cinema Collective (WCC).
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Hridayam movie review: Overwhelming emotions in an underwhelming story linePremium Story
January 21, 2022 19:46 IST
Hridyam movie review: Pranav Mohanlal-Kalayani Priyadarshan-Darshana Rajendran star in a predictable film with romance at its heart.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022
Krishnendu Kalesh’s debut Prappeda chosen for Rotterdam: ‘It’s an anti-war film, but doesn’t preach’Premium Story
January 20, 2022 21:45 IST
As Prappeda is all set to premiere at Rotterdam later this month in the 'Bright Future' category , Krishnendu Kalesh talks about his first movie and his vision as a filmmaker.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022
Meppadiyan movie review: Unni Mukundan-starrer disappointsPremium Story
January 14, 2022 19:34 IST
Meppadiyan movie review: The movie gives Unni Mukundan enough scope to perform, but he fails to rise up to the challenge.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
‘Not only about sexual harassment, industry’s work culture doesn’t maintain gender equality’: Anjali MenonPremium Story
January 12, 2022 20:20 IST
Director Anjali Menon, part of Women in Cinema Collective, demands implementation of POSH and release of Hema commission report.
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
The melody of a Malayali: Revisiting Yesudas on his birthdayPremium Story
January 10, 2022 20:57 IST
A vocal marvel who could render even the complex of compositions with ease, Yesudas had once recorded songs in eleven different languages on the same day.
Mon, Jan 10, 2022
Super Sharanya movie review: Why is Sharanya Super?Premium Story
January 07, 2022 18:43 IST
Super Sharanya movie review: A few narrative flourishes notwithstanding, the film tells the same love story all over again. It never explains its title either.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
How Karikku transformed the sense of humour of Malayali audiencePremium Story
January 06, 2022 19:28 IST
Karikku in many ways has grown into a major web content creating brand in Malayalam without being offensive or misogynistic.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022