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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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SS Rajamouli retrospective: Eega – a housefly’s fascinating revengeSubscriber Only

November 24, 2022 08:11 IST

In the fifth edition of our retrospective series, we take a look at SS Rajamouli's 2012 fantasy movie Eega.

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Anel Meley Pani Thuli film review: Andrea Jeremiah stars in an unambiguous study on rape cultureSubscriber Only

November 18, 2022 17:19 IST

Anel Meley Pani Thuli movie review: This Andrea Jeremiah starrer explores this profound rot in our society without taking on the responsibility of being artistic.

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

Wonder Women review: Anjali Menon’s pretentious take on parenthood is underwhelmingSubscriber Only

November 18, 2022 14:11 IST

Wonder Women movie review: It seems as if Anjali Menon has reached a plateau in her ability to psychoanalyse the problems of modern city dwellers. She repeats the obvious facts about human suffering and deliverance, with little to no perception.

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

After Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Kantara success, production houses are scouting South India for the next big pan-India hitSubscriber Only

November 18, 2022 08:04 IST

As Bollywood is in a state of flux, regional film industries are fast gaining ground outside their traditional markets. The majority of 2022's biggest hits, including RRR, KGF 2, Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Kantara, originated in the country's southern states.

Fri, Nov 18, 2022

SS Rajamouli retrospective: Maryada Ramanna – a star is bornSubscriber Only

November 17, 2022 08:42 IST

In the fourth edition of our retrospective series, we take a look at SS Rajamouli's 2010 action comedy Maryada Ramanna.

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Yashoda movie review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s good performance weakened by mindless narrationSubscriber Only

November 11, 2022 16:00 IST

Yashoda movie review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu brings grace to the role. But, the film's grindhouse treatment negates the impact of Samantha's performance which has a lot of conviction.

Fri, Nov 11, 2022

Ahead of Yashoda, look at Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s career-defining choices: Super Deluxe to Pushpa 1Subscriber Only

November 10, 2022 12:10 IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been making unconventional choices in the past few years. She played by the industry rules at first and after gaining enough clout over the last 12 years, she seems to be making her own rules.

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

SS Rajamouli retrospective: Magadheera – beginning of a new eraSubscriber Only

November 10, 2022 08:29 IST

In the third edition of our retrospective series, we take a look at SS Rajamouli's path-breaking film Magadheera.

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Naane Varuvean: A blot on Dhanush-Selvaraghavan collaborationSubscriber Only

November 09, 2022 17:40 IST

Naane Varuvean was not the reunion of Dhanush and Selvaraghavan we hoped to see.

Wed, Nov 09, 2022

Samantha Ruth Prabhu breaks down as she speaks about battling myositis: ‘I’m in a difficult position, I hope to survive this’Subscriber Only

November 08, 2022 11:49 IST

Samantha Ruth Prabu broke down while talking about her struggle with an auto-immune disease called myositis. 'There are days when I feel like I can't take one more step further. And there are days when I look back, I feel surprised that I have come so far,' she said.

Tue, Nov 08, 2022

Saturday Night movie review: This Nivin Pauly starrer is a huge disappointmentSubscriber Only

November 04, 2022 16:43 IST

Saturday Night movie review: This Nivin Pauly-starrer is overtly melodramatic, deluded, indifferent and judgemental. Try not to fall asleep while watching this movie.

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

SS Rajamouli retrospective: Sye – A bolder filmmaker takes generous amount of inspiration from Any Given SundaySubscriber Only

November 03, 2022 08:07 IST

In the second edition of our retrospective series, we take a look at SS Rajamouli's sports drama Sye.

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Puneeth Rajkumar was supposed to do Kantara, Rishab Shetty recounts why it didn’t happenSubscriber Only

November 02, 2022 13:37 IST

Rishab Shetty recalled that he had offered Kantara to Puneeth Rajkumar, who was ready to go the extra mile for the film.

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

Rajinikanth, Jr NTR at Karnataka Ratna event: ‘Puneeth Rajkumar is God’s child, great human being’Subscriber Only

November 01, 2022 18:51 IST

On the occasion of the 67th Karnataka Rajyotsava, Puneeth Rajkumar was posthumously conferred with Karnataka Ratna, which is the highest civilian honour given by the state of Karnataka.

Tue, Nov 01, 2022

Aishwarya Rai-Mani Ratnam movies, rankedSubscriber Only

November 01, 2022 08:09 IST

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is in her element when she is in a Mani Ratnam film. She has so far worked with the master filmmaker in four movies, including Ponniyin Selvan 1.

Tue, Nov 01, 2022

Postponing Adipurush could be right move for Prabhas and producers for these reasons: Waltair Veerayya, Varisu, teaser-induced PR crisis and moreSubscriber Only

October 31, 2022 15:50 IST

It won't be wrong to assume that the producers must have decided that holding back the release of Prabhas' Adipurush was for the best owing to many reasons. One, the box office is quite crowded with several big-star movies for the Sankranti/Pongal holiday.

Tue, Nov 01, 2022

Gandhada Gudi review: Puneeth Rajkumar’s journey into the wild is immersiveSubscriber Only

October 28, 2022 15:02 IST

Gandhada Gudi review: Puneeth Rajkumar's docudrama comes wrapped in a strong sense of nostalgia.

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

SS Rajamouli retrospective: Simhadri – a story of a fledgling director and actor (Jr NTR), and its obvious inspiration BaashaSubscriber Only

October 27, 2022 07:54 IST

In the first edition of our retrospective series, we take a look at SS Rajamouli's breakthrough film Simhadri.

Fri, Oct 28, 2022

Monster movie review: This Mohanlal film is outright offensiveSubscriber Only

October 21, 2022 16:19 IST

Monster movie review: It's time Mohanlal stops signing every film that comes to his reading table. Instead, he has to pick the projects that honour his formidable body of work spanning over four decades.

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Ammu review: This movie on domestic abuse lacks maturity and perspectiveSubscriber Only

October 19, 2022 17:31 IST

Ammu movie review: Ammu could be described as a movie that serves its purpose. There is nothing more to this movie beyond its use on creating awareness about certain aspects of domestic abuse.

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

Revathi: WCC is trying to change the attitude of people in power, it’s not easySubscriber Only

October 13, 2022 18:05 IST

Three-time National Award-winning actor Revathi is confident that her latest movie Aye Zindagi will connect with the audience.

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Kantara review: Rishab Shetty’s retelling of folklore is highly imaginative and immersiveSubscriber Only

October 12, 2022 14:42 IST

Kantara movie review: Rishab Shetty, who has also written and directed this film, narrates this conflict of ignorance and misunderstanding in a colourful and visually engrossing manner.

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Happy Birthday SS Rajamouli: A retrospective to understand his work, RRR, Baahubali and beyondSubscriber Only

October 10, 2022 08:25 IST

SS Rajamouli is fast becoming the most celebrated Indian filmmaker globally. It's hard to recall when was the last time Indian filmmakers struck such a chord with the mainstream audience worldwide.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022