S Subhakeerthana
An armchair philosopher. Procrastinator. Fledgling screenwriter. Subhakeerthana is a Copy Editor at Indian Express. She spends her time watching Tamil classics and listening to Ilaiyaraaja. Moved by films, characters and books.
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Dharala Prabhu movie review: A good time-pass watchSubscriber Only
March 13, 2020 20:24 IST
Dharala Prabhu movie review: Though Dharala Prabhu ends on a sentimental note, it is fairly entertaining.
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Walter movie review: Unremittingly dullSubscriber Only
March 13, 2020 18:18 IST
Walter movie review: Sibiraj fails to make this poorly-written script watchable.
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Gypsy movie review: A slice of harsh realitySubscriber Only
March 06, 2020 18:22 IST
Gypsy movie review: Gypsy is an important film that has good storytelling with the right intent.
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal review: An easy, fun watchSubscriber Only
February 28, 2020 17:49 IST
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal review: This Dulquer Salmaan-starrer is a wholesome entertainer.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Gautham Vasudev Menon: Writing Jessie was easier because I am JessieSubscriber Only
February 25, 2020 15:15 IST
Gautham Vasudev Menon observes people around him and creates beautiful stories on screen—be it Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram or Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
No one better than Kangana Ranaut to play madam Jayalalithaa: Thalaivi directorSubscriber Only
February 24, 2020 08:36 IST
We talk to director Vijay, the brain behind the official Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi, on the occasion of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s 72nd birth anniversary.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Mafia movie review: Stylish but hollow gangster dramaSubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 20:31 IST
Mafia Chapter 1 movie review: The biggest problem is that Mafia: Chapter 1 is so randomly written.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
Baaram movie review: A necessary filmSubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 17:20 IST
Baaram is a necessary film that underlines the age-old heinous tradition, Thalaikoothal.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
I wanted Baaram to be dark and intense: Priya KrishnaswamySubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 09:49 IST
National Award-winning director Priya Krishnaswamy discusses Baaram, and her approach towards filmmaking.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chancesSubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 13:41 IST
Oh My Kadavule review: This Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh film largely works because of the fantasy spin and the fun treatment to the subject matter—but the writing is problematic.
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Vijay Sethupathi said yes to Oh My Kadavule even before asking for the story: Ashok SelvanSubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 11:20 IST
Ashok Selvan talks about stepping into the new role of a producer with Oh My Kadavule, which is releasing today.
Fri, Feb 14, 2020
Kangana Ranaut gains 10 kilos for Jayalalithaa biopic ThalaiviSubscriber Only
February 10, 2020 13:39 IST
Thalaivi director Vijay lauds Kangana Ranaut as a 'thinking actor'.
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Seeru movie review: Too much fizz, too little substanceSubscriber Only
February 07, 2020 21:38 IST
Seeru movie review: Jiiva tries too hard in this utterly disappointing film.
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
Vaanam Kottattum movie review: A family drama that doesn’t know what to do with the excellent castSubscriber Only
February 07, 2020 18:21 IST
Vaanam Kottattum review: Sarathkumar, Radikaa and Vikram Prabhu star in a film that needed better writing.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
Will Rajinikanth compensate for Darbar’s box office loss?Subscriber Only
February 04, 2020 19:38 IST
No relief for Darbar distributors; they demand compensation for the losses from Rajinikanth.
Tue, Feb 04, 2020
Aditi Rao Hydari: Don’t like to compare Mani Ratnam and MysskinSubscriber Only
February 01, 2020 11:51 IST
Basking in the success of Mysskin's Psycho, Aditi Rao Hydari discusses film choices, how she approaches her craft and more.
Sat, Feb 01, 2020
Mysskin treats his actors like a baby: Udhayanidhi StalinSubscriber Only
January 28, 2020 20:18 IST
Udhayanidhi Stalin chats about Psycho, and how it was a hugely satisfying experience.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Psycho movie review: An insightful film that’s not profoundly movingSubscriber Only
January 24, 2020 18:11 IST
Psycho movie review: Psycho, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nithya Menen and Aditi Rao Hydari, is part psychological thriller, part social commentary.
Mon, Jan 27, 2020
I don’t separate myself from my films: MysskinSubscriber Only
January 24, 2020 09:09 IST
Mysskin discusses Psycho, Ilaiyaraaja and his love for books.
Fri, Jan 24, 2020
I don’t settle for mediocrity: Radikaa SarathkumarSubscriber Only
January 24, 2020 08:39 IST
Radikaa Sarathkumar of Kodeeswari fame on the many hats that she dons and more.
Fri, Jan 24, 2020
I never thought I’d win: Kodeeswari winner Kousalya KharthikaSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 12:43 IST
Kousalya Kharthika, who suffers from speech and hearing impairment, won Rs 1 crore on Kodeeswari.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Malavika Mohanan to display her Parkour skills in MasterSubscriber Only
January 20, 2020 09:49 IST
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vijay will play the lead role in Master. The film also includes Andreah Jeremiah, Gouri Kishan of 96 fame, Shantanu Bhagyaraj and Arjun Das.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Prasanna to play a key role in Valimai?Subscriber Only
January 20, 2020 09:49 IST
Touted to be a commercial entertainer, Valimai will see Ajith donning the khaki after Gautham Menon's Yennai Arindhaal. The film is slated for a Diwali 2020 release.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Pattas review: Dhanush is excellent in this formulaic filmSubscriber Only
January 15, 2020 17:16 IST
Pattas movie review: Pattas, starring Dhanush, Sneha and Mehreen Pirzada, has "style", but less substance.
Wed, Jan 15, 2020
2020 Pongal belongs to Rajinikanth and DhanushSubscriber Only
January 15, 2020 13:58 IST
While Rajinikanth's Darbar, which was released on January 9, is maintaining its stronghold—today, Pattas, starring Dhanush, has hit the screens.
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