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Rahul Ravindran on casting Rashmika Mandanna in The Girlfriend: ‘I wanted an actor with very transparent eyes to play Bhooma’
November 17, 2025 21:05 IST
In an interview with SCREEN, The Girlfriend director Rahul Ravindran talks about working with an A-lister like Rashmika Mandanna, feeling a personal need to share this story, and the empathetic foundation of his writing.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
The Girlfriend review: Rashmika Mandanna elevates the film with grace and vulnerability
November 07, 2025 17:01 IST
The Girlfriend movie review: Rahul Ravindran’s Rashmika Mandanna-starrer pivots from the ordinary and comes across as a resonant tale to new-age India.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
Mass Jathara review: Ravi Teja’s film is defiantly outdated
November 01, 2025 01:20 IST
Mass Jathara movie review: Bhanu Bhogavarapu’s film borrows something small from all ‘mass’ cinema swirling in the air today, only to put together an experience that is as unappealing as it is tedious.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
Srinidhi Shetty: ‘I wouldn’t cross that line of getting too involved in a film’Subscriber Only
October 16, 2025 18:29 IST
In a recent conversation with SCREEN, Srinidhi Shetty spoke about her Telusu Kada character Raaga and her interpretation of the role, as well as her experiences working with superstars and her dream roles.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Inside the making of Kantara Chapter 1: Cinematographer Arvind S Kashyap on building worlds, facing challenges, and pushing boundariesSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 17:01 IST
Cinematographer Arvind S Kashyap talks about the many facets of Kantara: Chapter 1's making, and how Rishab Shetty & co operated as one tight unit to get the job done.
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Manchu Manoj on the praise for playing Black Sword in Mirai: ‘This feels like a Jersey moment’Subscriber Only
September 28, 2025 07:45 IST
Actor Manchu Manoj talks to SCREEN about his preparation for the role in Mirai, working with new-age talent like Karthik Gattamneni, and the sense of catharsis he feels at the moment.
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
OG movie review: Pawan Kalyan delivers entertaining film for hardcore fans, made by a hardcore fanSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 13:28 IST
OG Movie Review and Rating: Although the risk-averse writing in this Pawan Kalyan-starrer becomes a blip in the experience, the film's technical brilliance and Thaman's thumping soundtrack save the day.
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Sarthak Hegde tackles interfaith romance and moral policing in Green Girl: ‘I have seen friends endure this kind of bullying’Subscriber Only
September 16, 2025 19:17 IST
Despite its partial viewpoint, Green Girl emerges as a compelling effort that doesn’t mince words. It is scathing in its discourse and empathetic in its depiction of love and humanity, making it a film that goes beyond its experimental cadence.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Mirai movie review: Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj deliver a generic yet engaging filmSubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 16:07 IST
Mirai Movie Review & Rating: As much as Teja Sajja puts his best foot forward and impresses with his commitment, it is Manchu Manoj who steals the show with his nonchalance and on-screen charisma.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Little Hearts review: A madcap comedy that hits the right notesSubscriber Only
September 07, 2025 16:45 IST
Little Hearts movie review: The jokes start rolling from the word go, the gags are kept in perfect check to never drop the beat, and each character that comes our way is precisely trained to put fun on the screen, and nothing else.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
Ghaati Movie Review: Anushka Shetty wields vintage power in Krish’s compelling effortSubscriber Only
September 05, 2025 17:12 IST
Ghaati Movie Review & Rating: With Vikram Prabhu delivering a strong performance, Ghaati shines despite its many blemishes.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
Paradha movie review: Praveen Kandregula orchestrates a nuanced, refreshing social dramaSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 18:38 IST
Paradha movie review: Anchored by Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran and Sangeetha Krish, Paradha never goes shrill despite being high-pitched.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Su From So director JP Thuminad: ‘Raj B Shetty taught me how to engage with cinema’Subscriber Only
August 07, 2025 17:11 IST
Director JP Thuminad discusses the love and frenzy around his film Su From So, its making, and also his own journey to reach this point of glory.
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Kingdom review: Vijay Devarakonda bleeds and broods in this emotionally distant epicSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 14:08 IST
Kingdom movie review: Despite the painstaking setup, Kingdom never truly tethers us emotionally to its story. Though the film juggles many elements, it never settles on a central thread to bring them into harmony.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Hari Hara Veera Mallu review: Pawan Kalyan’s epic is a long, loud misfireSubscriber Only
July 24, 2025 14:12 IST
Hari Hara Veera Mallu review: Hari Hara Veera Mallu lets off the opportunity to create a fascinating folk hero for our times, and ends up being a misguided revisionist project.
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Junior movie review: Kireeti’s launchpad buckles under sentimentality and sloppy logicSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 23:23 IST
Junior movie review: Though Radha Krishna Reddy's film boasts a few emotionally resonant scenes, it lacks focus or nuance to make a dated idea tick.
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Hebbuli Cut movie review: A deeply perspective caste allegory disguised as teen romanceSubscriber Only
July 04, 2025 17:59 IST
Hebbuli Cut movie review: Hebbuli Cut has lots of insights to offer as it bats defiantly for the underdog/marginalised, and still manages to be thoroughly entertaining.
Fri, Jul 04, 2025
3BHK movie review: Siddharth-starrer is a contrived yet resonant family dramaSubscriber Only
July 04, 2025 16:27 IST
3BHK movie review: Sri Ganesh's film, starring Siddharth, R. Sarathkumar, Devayani and Yogi Babu, is steadfastly sentimental and dense, leaving little room for the mundanities of life to breathe on their own.
Fri, Jul 04, 2025
Kannappa movie review: Vishnu Manchu’s ambition cannot fully save this tediously long sagaSubscriber Only
June 27, 2025 15:47 IST
Kannappa Movie Review & Rating: Kannappa remains incoherent for most parts, and the disjointed storytelling leaves a lasting dent in it.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Kuberaa movie review: Dhanush and Nagarjuna shine bright in Sekhar Kammula’s mindful ‘massy’ filmSubscriber Only
June 20, 2025 14:12 IST
Kuberaa movie review: While the Dhanush and Nagarjuna-starrer is not without its share of missteps, the film still holds its own because of a discerning filmmaker and his sincere ensemble cast.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025Journalism of Courage
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