Love

2020, Malayalam, 7/10 IMDB, Netflix, Directed by Khalid Rahman The disagreements, the resentments and the inner turmoil, that swirl around unfaithful relationship, resulting in regrettable deeds- beautifully woven in a black comedy premise, speaks the bitter reality. It leaves the viewers spellbound in ‘pity’ for the wrong choices made in life in the name of … Read moreLove

Ponniyin Selvan I

2022, Tamil, 8.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Mani Ratnam The Tamilar’s veneration for the literary work that they take pride in, vehemently documented through adept marshalling of unprecedented ‘closer to life aesthetic’. Expedition of ‘real-life historical structures’, capturing their cultural milieu and a persuasive casting, leaves the audience enchanted. Despite few narrative tweaks and creative liberties … Read morePonniyin Selvan I

Malayankunju

2022, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 7.5/10 IMDB, Directed by Sajimon Prabhakar An arduous survival drama spun around native discrimination, keeps the viewers invested in the mental and physical ordeals of the protagonist. The film is a compelling watch for its promising positivity, terrific performance by Fahad, exceptional cinematography and brilliant screenplay. Survival dramas are tricky to … Read moreMalayankunju

Vikram

Tamil, 2022, 9.1/10 IMDB, Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj An astounding ‘male-dominated’ multi-story world, convincingly spun, in an intriguing premise. The ‘multi-starrer’ demands an undivided attention to every ‘star’ onboard, with its holistic approach of inclusion and belonging. The unerring screenplay, propels the daring journey, making it a memorable vigilante thriller of Kamal Haasan’s. For any … Read moreVikram

Pada

2022, Malayalam, Amazon, 8/10 IMDB, Directed by Kamal. K.M An enthralling work that jolts the viewers with its presentation and grippy narration. The thriller backed by true incidents, leaves the viewers utterly astonished through its edgy screenplay and impressive performances. The opening sequence of the film, hints the real life incident that the film intends … Read morePada

RRR

2022, Telugu, IMDB 9.1/10, Directed by S.S.Rajamouli A wholesome entertainer, fascinatingly incorporates Hindu Mythology to the racy action epic, showcasing talents at par global standards. The metaphor establishment of elements of nature, intensifies the saga, keeping the audience invested in its heroic achievements. The fictitious story that is spun around the two real life characters … Read moreRRR

Kadaseela Biriyani

2021, Tamil, Netflix 7.6/10 IMDB, Directed By Nishanth Kalidindi A ‘Pulp Fiction’ inspired attempt- ‘To begin the story almost at the end of the narration’, validates the compelling pursuit of something unattainable in the preceding hour and a half of the film. The skilfully carried out ‘morbid humor’ of taboos, initially awakens discomfort, gladdens the … Read moreKadaseela Biriyani

Hridayam

2022, Malayalam, 8.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan A visual chronicle, from the hearts of the makers to the viewers. The common denominator being, the ever-abiding enticement and the most exploited word – ‘Love’. A restorative nexus that either reminisces personal experiences or familiar sequences of iconic movies across industries. A fresher’s life in a … Read moreHridayam

Operation Java

2021, Malayalam, Zee5, IMDB 8.2/10, Directed by Tharun Moorthy An illustrative modus operandi of the cyber crime department that ingeniously encompasses a serious socio economic problem of the employable workforce. The narrative succeeds in accentuating the dejected educated youth’s mental attitude and positively parallels with their coherence in handling the ups and downs with equanimity. … Read moreOperation Java

Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal

2022, Tamil, Directed by Vishal Venkat A tale that beautifully unravels the sensitive dependence of a ‘small cause’ that result in a ‘large effect’. It echoes the ‘reluctant retrospection’ in the lives of young adults, four to be precise and more promisingly attempts to establish that there is a solution to every man-made chaos. We … Read moreSila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal

Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam

2021, Malayalam, SonyLiv, 8.6/10 IMDB, Directed by Senna Hegde A subtle comedy that leaves you smiling for its satirical elements and distinctive making. The film dwells on regular familial emotions but turns to be a compelling watch, when it addresses societal and political issues, carefully wrapped in its comical facade. As the name suggests, the … Read moreThinkalazhcha Nishchayam

Navarasa

2021, Tamil, Anthology, Netflix, 6.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Priyadarshan, Karthick Naren, Vasanth, Karthik Subbaraj, Arvind Swami, Rathindran R Prasad, Sarjun KM, Gautham Vasudev Menon The finest craftsmen of the industry coming together to present the deliberately designed series of short stories to evoke the nine states of emotions in the viewers, ends up … Read moreNavarasa

Kuruthi

2021, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 7.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Manu Warrier A petite daring sample that addresses the perspectives of the socio-political issues of the large population of the country. The home invasion thriller tauntingly questions and clarifies the beliefs, finding its parallels to the country’s long invasion history from where the issues had rooted many … Read moreKuruthi