S Subhakeerthana

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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.

Dharala Prabhu movie review: A good time-pass watch

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Dharala Prabhu movie review: Though Dharala Prabhu ends on a sentimental note, it is fairly entertaining.

Walter movie review: Unremittingly dull

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Walter movie review: Sibiraj fails to make this poorly-written script watchable.

Gypsy movie review: A slice of harsh reality

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Gypsy movie review: Gypsy is an important film that has good storytelling with the right intent.

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal review: An easy, fun watch

Sat, Feb 29, 2020

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal review: This Dulquer Salmaan-starrer is a wholesome entertainer.

Gautham Vasudev Menon: Writing Jessie was easier because I am Jessie

Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Gautham Vasudev Menon observes people around him and creates beautiful stories on screen—be it Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram or Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa.

No one better than Kangana Ranaut to play madam Jayalalithaa: Thalaivi director

Mon, Feb 24, 2020

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.

Mafia movie review: Stylish but hollow gangster drama

Fri, Feb 21, 2020

Mafia Chapter 1 movie review: The biggest problem is that Mafia: Chapter 1 is so randomly written.

Baaram movie review: A necessary film

Fri, Feb 21, 2020

Baaram is a necessary film that underlines the age-old heinous tradition, Thalaikoothal.

I wanted Baaram to be dark and intense: Priya Krishnaswamy

Fri, Feb 21, 2020

National Award-winning director Priya Krishnaswamy discusses Baaram, and her approach towards filmmaking.

Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chances

Sat, Feb 15, 2020

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.