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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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Danish Sait: Puneeth Rajkumar had enjoyed One Cut Two Cut, felt proud
February 02, 2022 19:08 IST
One Cut Two Cut will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video on February 3.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
Priyamani on Bhamakalapam: ‘Expect the unexpected’
February 01, 2022 15:49 IST
Priyamani's Bhamakalapam will premiere on Aha on February 11.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Mahaan teaser: Vikram is no Gandhi, five key takeaways from this Karthik Subbaraj’s gangster drama
January 31, 2022 14:22 IST
Starring Vikram and Dhruv, Mahaan is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on February 10.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022
This Republic Day, 9 most poignant and patriotic movies from South cinema
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
Pushpa actor Dhananjaya on Badava Rascal: I will never fall into the image trap
January 25, 2022 18:21 IST
Dhananjaya's Badava Rascal will premiere on Voot Select on January 26.
Tue, Jan 25, 2022
What’s scandalous about Suriya’s Jai Bhim paying to feature on the Oscars’ YouTube channel?
January 25, 2022 17:26 IST
With more than 1.6 million views within a week of it being featured on Academy's YouTube channel, Jai Bhim stands as the most popular movie on the Oscars' YouTube channel.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Pushpa The Rise, KGF, RRR: As South India emerges as the new centre of tentpole movies, what is ailing Bollywood?Subscriber Only
January 25, 2022 09:17 IST
The success of Allu Arjun's latest movie Pushpa The Rise in north India was not a fluke. It is a sign of fast-evolving dynamics, which has put mainstream Hindi filmmakers on the backfoot.
Tue, Jan 25, 2022
Bhoothakaalam review: Revathy, Shane Nigam deliver a physiological doozy
January 21, 2022 14:16 IST
Bhoothakaalam movie review: The house that mother-son duo of Revathy and Shane Nigam inhabit is a manifestation of a mind that is haunted by past regrets and negative emotions that they are unwilling to let go of. Overtime, it takes the shape of a monster that eats them up from the inside.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022
Desi superhero Tovino Thomas reveals the toughest part of Minnal Murali: ‘It would have been a failure if…’
January 21, 2022 12:09 IST
As Tovino Thomas turns 33, in an exclusive conversation with indianexpress.com, opens up about his career, fears, and challenges of playing a superhero in Minnal Murali.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022
EXCLUSIVE | Tovino Thomas wanted to play villain in Minnal Murali, says film has characters more evil than Shibhu
January 20, 2022 21:59 IST
While Tovino Thomas is glad Guru Somasundaram's supervillain stole the thunder in Minnal Murali, he also underlined that playing a came with its own challenges.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022
Why Ranveer Singh’s 83 deserves our love and awe
January 18, 2022 08:47 IST
1983 was a historic feat and it deserved a celluloid nod. Ranveer Singh has conviction in his performance, as Kabir Khan delivers elevating emotional scenes, making 83 a powerful knock.
Tue, Jan 18, 2022
Bangarraju review: Naga Chaitanya plays a man child, Nagarjuna his guardian angel in this sorry excuse of a movie
January 14, 2022 17:21 IST
Bangarraju review: This movie, starring Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna, makes one wonder what kind of lies some actors have to tell themselves to sign such mediocre movies? But, those lies must be more fascinating than the stories they approve of.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa review: Amazon Prime anthology is breezy, timely and young
January 14, 2022 10:48 IST
Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa review. The theme of this edition is about coming out (of the closet). It is about removing the masks we wear, acknowledging our own vulnerabilities, and forgiving ourselves and others.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa: Balaji Mohan, Madhumita, Halitha Shameem and others reveal their silver linings during lockdown
January 12, 2022 21:11 IST
Amazon Prime Videos' Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa is a follow-up to the 2020 anthology Putham Pudhu Kaalai.
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
What Kamal Haasan would say about Ranveer Singh-starrer 83’s underwhelming box office performance
January 05, 2022 17:50 IST
While Ranveer Singh's latest sports drama 83 failed to meet the box office expectations, Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise outperformed all predictions.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Why Allu Arjun’s Pushpa is yet to break even in its home Andhra Pradesh: How cinema theatre ticket prices are affecting industrySubscriber Only
January 04, 2022 09:27 IST
Film industry stakeholders and theatre owners say they are fighting for survival due to the Andhra Pradesh government setting caps on cinema ticket prices. They cite the earnings of Allu Arjun's Pushpa in its home state as example.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Meet Minnal Murali’s supervillain Guru Somasundaram: ‘Shibu was a 40-year-old baby for me’Subscriber Only
January 03, 2022 10:15 IST
Guru Somasundaram opens up about his life, acting career and playing a supervillain in his latest movie Minnal Murali. The actor also opens up on director Basil Joseph and actor Tovino Thomas.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Minnal Murali, The Great Indian Kitchen, Malik: Malayalam cinema gave us some gems, see the best of 2021
December 30, 2021 08:22 IST
Here's a list the best movies that Malayalam cinema offered us in 2021.
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Pushpa The Rise, Shyam Singha Roy, Cinema Bandi: The best of Telugu cinema in 2021
December 27, 2021 11:52 IST
2021 was rather a slow year for the Telugu film industry when it came to experimenting with themes and storytelling techniques. It was particularly disappointing given that Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada industries upped the ante in expanding the definition of mainstream entertainment.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
Salute trailer: Dulquer Salmaan promises an intriguing cop drama
December 24, 2021 20:33 IST
Judging by the trailer, Rosshan Andrrews' Salute, starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, seems like a grounded procedural drama.
Sat, Dec 25, 2021
Shyam Singha Roy review: Nani, Sai Pallavi ooze charm in this revolutionary romantic tale
December 24, 2021 18:52 IST
Shyam Singha Roy movie review: The period portions of the film is a sight for sore eyes. The retro look of Nani and Sai Pallavi oozes charm. Pallavi's classical dance performance draped in a red saree is a sight to behold.
Fri, Dec 24, 2021
Rocky movie review: A bold, relentless depiction of senselessness of violence
December 23, 2021 12:36 IST
Rocky review: None before Arun Matheswaran had dared to graphically depict violence in such a way. The film's setup innately compromises the separation between good versus evil. It is a demon versus demon and we have to root for the lesser evil.
Fri, Dec 24, 2021
Minnal Murali: Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph on challenges of creating a Malayali superhero, comparisons with Flash
December 23, 2021 08:26 IST
Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph open up about the challenges, and pleasures of doing a home-grown superhero movie, Minnal Murali.
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Jai Bhim, Sarpatta Parambarai and Master: Best and worst of Tamil cinema in 2021
December 22, 2021 08:15 IST
Many Tamil movies in 2021 premiered directly on OTT platforms and only a handful of films were released in theatres. Some were just brilliant, some felt like a breath of fresh air, and some were outright stale.
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Mohanlal on why it took 20 years to make Marakkar Lion of Arabian Sea: ‘Totally dependent on water’
December 21, 2021 08:31 IST
Mohanlal opens up about playing Marakkar in Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, his friendship with Priyadarshan and his newfound love for fitness.
Wed, Dec 22, 2021Journalism of Courage
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