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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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Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam movie review: It’s a genuinely funny drama

October 29, 2021 10:35 IST

Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam movie review: Director Senna Hegde has infused every frame with a lot of energy and original thinking, giving a fresh perspective on a very familiar premise.

Fri, Mar 21, 2025

Minnal Murali trailer: Tovino Thomas’ superhero avatar draws inspiration from DC hero and MCU’s humour

October 28, 2021 12:32 IST

Minnal Murali trailer: Director Basil Joseph of Godha fame has helmed Minnal Murali from a script written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew.

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

Revisiting the spine-chilling Ezra ahead of Dybbuk: Can Emraan Hashmi film capture the chills of Prithviraj’s original?

October 28, 2021 08:35 IST

Ezra had its flaws but it was still a solid spine-chilling horror drama to come out in Malayalam cinema after a long time. Can Emraan Hashmi-starrer Dybbuk fix its flaws to deliver even more chills?

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Annaatthe trailer: Rajinikanth promises a no-holds-barred performance

October 27, 2021 18:58 IST

Annaatthe trailer: Written and directed by Siva, Annaatthe stars Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushboo and Prakash Raj.

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

What is the political statement Vijay is trying to make with this viral photo?

October 27, 2021 14:33 IST

That Vijay nurtures a career in politics is an open secret. Although, he has not openly acknowledged it. Taking a cue from Superstar Rajinikanth, he is keeping his political plunge in suspense.

Wed, Oct 27, 2021

Suriya on Jai Bhim: It is important to know our past to have a beautiful future

October 26, 2021 10:19 IST

Jai Bhim, starring Suriya, Rajisha Vijayan and Prakash Raj, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video ahead of Diwali on November 2.

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

Oh Manapenne! movie review: This remake reminds us why we loved Pelli Choopulu

October 22, 2021 20:06 IST

Oh Manapenne! review: Harish Kalyan and Priya Bhavani Shankar are easy on the eyes. And also, they bring a sleek, modern and refreshing appeal to the movie, something similar to what Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma achieved in Pelli Choopulu.

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Jai Bhim trailer: Suriya plays a firebrand lawyer who rattles the cage of the powerful, watch

October 22, 2021 18:41 IST

Jai Bhim, starring Suriya, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Rajisha Vijayan, Manikandan and Lijo Mol Jose, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 2.

Sat, Oct 23, 2021

Rathnan Prapancha movie review: Dhananjay, Umashree shine in this relationship drama

October 22, 2021 15:12 IST

Rathnan Prapancha movie review: This Dhananjay-starrer is a solid feel-good movie that holds a mirror to our flaws as individuals and as a society.

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

I can play both a gangster and common man, says Rathnan Prapancha actor Dhananjay

October 22, 2021 10:48 IST

For Dhananjay, Rathnan Prapancha offered a much-needed change from the kind of characters he had been playing in Kannada cinema.

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Jai Bhim teaser: Suriya leads a high-voltage courtroom drama on social discrimination, watch video

October 15, 2021 14:59 IST

Suriya's Jai Bhim will premiere on Amazon Prime Video ahead of the Deepavali festival on November 2.

Sat, Oct 16, 2021

Annaatthe teaser: Siva promises a vintage Rajinikanth movie, watch

October 14, 2021 18:41 IST

Annaatthe teaser: Written and directed by Siva, Rajinikanth's Annaatthe is set to open in cinemas on November 4

Sat, Oct 16, 2021

Aranmanai 3 movie review: The dumbest film of the year yet

October 14, 2021 18:37 IST

Aranmanai 3 movie review: Sundar C, who has written, directed and even acted in this film, draws heavily from Superstar Rajinikanth's Chandramukhi, which was the remake of Malayalam hit Manichitrathazhu.

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Udanpirappe movie review: Jyotika starrer not just another tear-jerker

October 14, 2021 12:05 IST

Udanpirappe movie review: Jyotika, Samuthirakani and Sasikumar effortlessly fit into their respective roles and deliver a realized performance.

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Doctor: From Redin Kingsley to Yogi Babu, 6 actors who shine in Sivakarthikeyan-starrer

October 12, 2021 18:52 IST

Nelson Dilipkumar understands that just because Sivakarthikeyan is the star of Doctor, that doesn't mean other actors can't shine in the movie.

Tue, Oct 12, 2021

Can Sivakarthikeyan’s Doctor benefit from all the excitement around Vijay’s Beast?

October 08, 2021 15:23 IST

Fans of Vijay are likely to be thrilled to see what Nelson Dilipkumar is capable of doing. The first look posters of Vijay from Beast has already ramped up expectations of fans and Doctor is likely to reap some benefits out of it.

Sat, Oct 09, 2021

Bhramam review: Prithviraj delivers an enjoyable remake of Andhadhun

October 07, 2021 09:48 IST

Bhramam review: Bhramam doubles down on the amorality of the protagonist, reinvigorating the narration with some much-needed freshness.

Fri, Oct 08, 2021

Prithviraj: Bhramam is funnier, more wicked than Andhadhun

October 05, 2021 19:27 IST

Directed by Ravi K Chandran, Prithviraj's Bhramam is the remake of Bollywood hit Andhadhun.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Lift review: Kavin starrer is a refreshing horror movie on the corporate trap

October 01, 2021 17:54 IST

Lift movie review: The most terrifying idea in Lift is not the vengeful ghost in the office but the corporate office itself. Vineeth wants to talk about a toxic work culture that treats employees like commodities and discards them after use.

Sat, Oct 02, 2021

When Kamal Haasan asked Sivaji Ganesan for a second take in Thevar Magan

October 01, 2021 13:40 IST

Kamal Haasan had once revealed how Sivaji Ganesan was capable of effortlessly switching the range of his performances between two extremes.

Sat, Oct 02, 2021

Aranmanai 3 trailer: Sundar C seems to have made a devotional film

September 30, 2021 19:22 IST

Aranmanai 3, starring Arya and Raashi Khanna in the lead roles, will be released in theatres on October 14.

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Bhramam trailer: Prithviraj, Mamta Mohandas promise an enjoyable crime caper in Andhadhun remake, watch

September 28, 2021 13:10 IST

Bhramam trailer: In the Andhadhun remake, Prithviraj as a blind musician reprises the role of Ayushmann Khurrana, while Mamta Mohandas and Raashi Khanna step into the shoes of Tabu and Radhika Apte respectively

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Raman Aandalum Ravanan Aandalum movie review: The social commentary lacks panache and punch

September 24, 2021 13:47 IST

Raman Aandalum Ravanan Aandalum review: Arisil's understanding of certain political and social issues lacks maturity. His take on the issue of Hindi imposition almost borders on chauvinistic.

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

Suriya immediately liked Raman Aandalum Ravanan Aandalum, says Arisil Moorthy

September 23, 2021 19:47 IST

Arisil Moorthy directorial Raman Aandalum Ravanan Aandalum, starring Mithun Manickam and Ramya Pandian in the lead roles, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday.

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Sunny movie review: The Jayasurya starrer is deeply shallow

September 23, 2021 14:39 IST

Sunny has a few redeeming qualities and these come in the vocal performances of Siddique and Innocent. They are the opposite forces dictating Sunny's moves.

Fri, Sep 24, 2021