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Manoj Kumar R
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
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Vakeel Saab trailer: Pawan Kalyan leads the fight in justice for women
March 29, 2021 18:52 IST
Vakeel Saab, which marks Pawan Kalyan’s return from a two-year sabbatical after Agnyaathavaasi (2018), will also star Shruti Haasan, Nivetha Thomas and Anjali in pivotal roles. The film is due in cinemas on April 9.
Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Rang De review: Nithiin, Keerthy Suresh deliver a delightful romantic film
March 26, 2021 18:18 IST
Rang De review: Nithiin and Keerthy Suresh film feels like a comforting blanket in these unpredictable times. It provides much-needed warmth and allows you to delight in a sense of nostalgia.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
Aranya review: Rana Daggubati and a worthy cause let down by a sub-standard film
March 26, 2021 15:41 IST
Aranya review: Aranya is redeemed by its soothing cinematography, Resul Pookutty's sound design, and, of course, Rana Daggubati's acting.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
Prakash Raj: The greatest movie villain, comedian, character artist and storyteller
March 26, 2021 13:04 IST
Prakash Raj is not just one of the all-time greatest movie villains but also a brilliant comedian. And that's just barely scratching the surface of his talent.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Malik trailer: Fahadh Faasil promises a gripping political thriller
March 25, 2021 18:57 IST
Malik is due in cinemas on May 13. The film will release along with Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham and Nivin Pauly's Thuramukham.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Ahead of Aranya, Prabhu Solomon films that explored nature
March 25, 2021 18:57 IST
Prabhu did not fall in love with nature and discovered his responsibility as a filmmaker while making Aranya. He has professed his love for jungles in almost every film that he has made.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Bigg Boss Kannada 8’s evicted contestant Geetha Bharathi Bhat: Staying sane amid all the negativity was my biggest challenge
March 24, 2021 13:36 IST
In an exclusive conversation with indianexpress.com, singer Singer Geetha Bharathi opens up about her experience as a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada season 8.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Karnan teaser: Dhanush plays the saviour of the oppressed
March 23, 2021 20:02 IST
Starring Dhanush, Karnan is the second directional venture of Mari Selvaraj, who made his debut with Pariyerum Perumal in 2018.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
There may be nepotism in south but no bullying: Thalaivi star Kangana Ranaut
March 23, 2021 15:20 IST
Besides Kangana Ranaut and Arvind Swami, Thalaivi also stars Prakash Raj, Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah and others. The film is due in cinemas on April 23.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
67th National Film Awards: From Best Actor to Best Film, south Indian films make a record haul
March 22, 2021 21:02 IST
As many as 15 films from south India won top honours in various popular categories, including non-feature films at the 67the National Awards.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
The Priest movie review: Mammootty’s horror thriller fails to deliver on its promise
March 20, 2021 10:37 IST
The Priest movie review: The film follows the adventures of Mammootty's Fr Carmen Benedict as he tries to solve a slew of paranormal mysteries.
Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Mosagallu review: This Vishnu Manchu, Kajal Aggarwal film is superficial, half-baked
March 19, 2021 20:44 IST
Mosagallu review: The Vishnu Manchu, Kajal Agarwal film wastes a good plot with half-baked treatment.
Sun, Mar 21, 2021
Happy Birthday Karthik Subbaraj: Every film of Jagame Thandhiram director ranked
March 19, 2021 08:23 IST
Karthik Subbaraj has so far made five feature movies, excluding the short segments he helmed for anthologies Bench Talkies and Putham Pudhu Kaalai. And his latest movie Jagame Thandhiram is yet to release, so it is not taken into account.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Irul trailer: Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir, Darshana Rajendran’s murder mystery to release on Netflix
March 18, 2021 12:45 IST
Irul trailer: A cat-and-mouse game ensues as a stranded couple meets with an unknown man in a strange house. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir and Darshana Rajendran.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
On Puneeth Rajkumar’s 46th birthday, we look at the star’s hits and misses
March 17, 2021 11:21 IST
As Puneeth Rajkumar truns a year older, we look at his choices that made him a force to reckon with in the Kannada film industry.
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Teddy movie review: Arya, Sayyeshaa and the teddy bear are let down by Shakti Soundar Rajan
March 12, 2021 18:21 IST
Teddy review: We get a water-down love story that squeezes all excitement and tension out of big ideas like international human organ racket, out-of-body experience, eidetic memory and a walking and talking teddy bear.
Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Roberrt movie review: This Darshan film is agonisingly unoriginal
March 11, 2021 14:52 IST
Roberrt movie review: Darshan and Asha Bhat starrer is yet another unsuccessful attempt at remaking Rajinikanth’s Baasha.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Arya plays a loner with obsessive-compulsive disorder: Teddy director Shakti Soundar Rajan
March 11, 2021 08:32 IST
Besides Arya, Teddy also stars Sayyeshaa, Sakshi Agarwal, Sathish, Karunakaran and Magizh Thirumeni.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
One trailer: Mammootty promises an electrifying political nail-biter, watch
March 10, 2021 19:51 IST
Mammootty starrer One is directed by Santhosh Viswanath, from a script penned by screenwriter duo Bobby and Sanjay.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Bigg Boss Kannada 8’s first evicted contestant Dhanushree: I don’t think my votes were properly counted
March 09, 2021 13:25 IST
Dhanushree has said that she never expected to get evicted from the Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. The TikTok star blames her ouster on her lack of connections in the showbiz.
Tue, Mar 09, 2021
Nenjam Marappathillai movie review: Selvaraghavan delivers an entertaining and trippy ride
March 05, 2021 16:37 IST
Nenjam Marappathillai movie review: Selvaraghavan takes us on a trippy journey to show how an empty heart is devil's workshop.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Top 5 Selvaraghavan films that made him a force to reckon with: where to stream them
March 05, 2021 10:11 IST
On Selvaraghavan's birthday, we pick his top five movies that made him a force to reckon with in the south Indian film industry.
Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Kaadan trailer: Rana Daggubati fights humans invading the homes of wild animals
March 03, 2021 13:17 IST
Kaadan trailer: Rana Daggubati plays a man who is one with the nature. The film, also starring Pulkit Samrat, will simultaneously release in Telugu as Aranya and Hindi as Haathi Mere Saathi on March 26.
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Karnan song Pandarathi Puranam: Dhanush, Mari Selvaraj, Santhosh Narayanan deliver a heartfelt oppari
March 02, 2021 18:43 IST
Pandarathi Puranam from Karnan is an 'oppari' song. Starring Dhanush in the lead role, the film will open in cinemas on April 9, 2021.
Tue, Mar 02, 2021
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 8 Launch: Highlights
February 28, 2021 15:01 IST
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 8 Launch: Sudeep welcomed Dhanushree, Shubha Poonja, Shankar Ashwath, Vishwanath Haveri, Vaishnavi Gowda, KP Aravind, Nidhi Subbaiah, Shamanth, Geetha Bharathi Bhat, Manju Pavagada, Divya Suresh, Chandrakala Mohan, Raghu Gowda, Prashanth Sambargi, Divya Uruduga, Rajeev and Nirmala Chanappa as the contestants.
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