Manoj Kumar R began writing for The Indian Express in 2016. He writes reviews and opinion pieces about movies and TV shows. His main focus is everything that happens in South India's vibrant pop cultural scene. He speaks Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and writes in English. Before joining us, he worked with other publications such as The Week and Deccan Herald. Follow Manoj on Twitter: @ImMKR

May 07, 2021 20:24 IST
François Truffaut’s The 400 Blows, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy and Claire Maurier in the lead roles, is streaming on Mubi.
Sat, May 08, 2021
May 04, 2021 13:38 IST
On Trisha's 38th birthday, we look at the top 10 films from her career that made her a force to reckon with:
Tue, May 04, 2021
April 30, 2021 17:18 IST
Vakeel Saab is the remake of the Hindi film Pink. Director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and writers Shoojit Sircar, Ritesh Shah would have never imagined that even a sober subject such as Pink could be turned into an exercise in hero adulation.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
April 28, 2021 13:44 IST
Baahubali 2 united India, cutting across the barriers of language and culture. It was a power that so far remained within the confines of the cricket.
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
April 27, 2021 18:03 IST
One movie review: Despite its several follies, Mammootty's One is a pleasant movie to watch. It feels good for a change when a powerful person uses his power to help the weak and fix problems of the poor with a single swing of his pen.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
April 20, 2021 18:17 IST
The second wave has hit the country at a time when the Tamil film industry was bustling with a lot of energy.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
April 17, 2021 11:12 IST
Vivek never missed an opportunity to promote critical thinking, create awareness about social issues or plug the teaching of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
April 16, 2021 18:18 IST
Anniyan revolved around a perfectionist named Ambi (Vikram). A small-time lawyer fighting pro bono cases for the underprivileged is unrelenting and uncompromising in his mission to rid the public of negligence. The film will be remade in Hindi with Ranveer Singh.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021
April 14, 2021 08:20 IST
Films of some of the big star have already been postponed this month as Covid-19 surge continues, including Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's Love Story and Nani's Tuck Jagadish.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
April 13, 2021 08:57 IST
From Mohanlal's Lucifer to Mammootty's Unda, here is a list of the best Malayalam political films that released in the last 10 years.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
April 12, 2021 17:11 IST
Major teaser: Adivi Sesh who plays the decorated NSG commando, has also written the film. Its teaser was launched by Mahesh Babu, Salman Khan and Prithviraj.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
April 09, 2021 21:21 IST
Karnan, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, needs to be experienced emotionally and visually. It is an approximation of generations of sufferings of people, who have been subjected to unspeakable atrocities owing to where they belong in the caste hierarchy.
Fri, May 14, 2021
April 09, 2021 20:11 IST
Actor Shankar Ashwath opens up about his experience and challenges he faced as an elderly contestant on the eighth season of Bigg Boss Kannada.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
April 09, 2021 15:07 IST
Vakeel Saab review: Director Venu Sriram and Pawan Kalyan also honour the main subject and the message of the original film, which says ‘no means no’.
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
April 08, 2021 12:18 IST
Besides Allu Arjun, Pushpa also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Dhananjay, and Sunil in supporting roles. The film is due in cinemas on August 13.
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
April 07, 2021 13:09 IST
Parvathy is not just known for her outspokenness and courage to speak truth to power. She is also a gifted actor and has given us several memorable strong female characters. Here are the top films of Parvathy.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
April 06, 2021 15:15 IST
Mandela movie review: This political satire is direct and obvious in its messaging. And that adds to the movie's strengths and makes the narration more effective.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
April 02, 2021 18:07 IST
Wild Dog review: Cinematically, this Nagarjuna starrer is average at best. More or less it feels like a television film.
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
April 02, 2021 13:43 IST
Sulthan review: Karthi starrer comes with high production values and strong emotional beats, making it an engrossing watch.
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
April 01, 2021 18:24 IST
Written and directed by R Madhavan, Rocketry stars the actor himself in the lead role. The film is scheduled to release in the summer of 2021.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
April 01, 2021 16:46 IST
Yuvarathnaa movie review: The film may be a star vehicle for Puneeth Rajkumar but it has its moments.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
March 31, 2021 16:55 IST
Yuvarathnaa stars Puneeth Rajkumar, Sayyeshaa, Sonu Gowda, Dhananjay, Prakash Raj, Sai Kumar and others. It is due in cinemas this Thursday.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
March 31, 2021 12:02 IST
Joji is directed by Dileesh Pothan and it stars Fahadh Faasil, Baburaj, Shammi Thilakan, Alistair Alex and Unnimaya Prasad.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
March 31, 2021 10:34 IST
Yuvarathnaa, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, Sayyeshaa Saigal, Dhananjaya, Prakash Raj, Diganth and Sonu Gowda, is due in cinemas on April 2.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
March 30, 2021 14:46 IST
Chandrakala Mohan was popular among the Kannada television audience for her breakout role as Ajjamma in a popular daily soap, Puttagowri Made. She noted that her popularity has grown significantly after her stint on the Bigg Boss Kannada 8 show.
Tue, Mar 30, 2021





