April 2023, Tamil, IMDB 8.4/10, Directed by Manirathnam Documenting visuals to the largest selling novel of the Tamil community, is an arduous task in itself. But the ace team manages to draw the curtain down on the part II, with a bang. In the process it elevates the novel to newer heights, amidst few creative … Read morePonniyin Selvan II
23rd April 2023, Salem A comedy show that doesn’t stop at the run of the mill school and family comedies, but makes an effort to broaden its horizon in addressing, ‘Feminism’, ‘Article 377’, ‘LGBTQ’, statutory waring of alcohol and smoking. A welcoming deed, for its audience are young adults and adolescents in spite of the … Read moreVikkals of Vikram
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
Viduthalai Part 1 – ’80’s period’ premise on armed revolution of the coerced tribes, leaves the audience reminisce the films of that decade.
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
2022, Tamil, Sony Liv, 8.2/10IMDB, Directed by Gautham Ramachandran Another awakening plot that dwells in to the inner realms of its characters and navigates through the spaces of higher consciousness of the viewers. A narration of a sensitive premise of a young woman’s fight with the society and within, through emotional style of expression backed … Read moreGargi
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
2022, Tamil, 8.7/10 IMDB, Directed by R. Parthiban A disturbing storyline that is written in a complex intertwining timeline, is challengingly captured in a single shot, after ‘n’ number of attempts, as the making compilation claims. The director managed to create history for being the first in the non-linear category and surprisingly managed to play … Read moreIravin Nizhal
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
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
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
2021, Tamil, SonyLiv, 8.8/10 IMDB, Directed By M. Manikandan An earthy premise that explores the placid livelihood of the gullible villagers and how the coercion of a simple law, topples their lives big time. The subtly in creating the awakening screenplay, an unique feature in all of Manikandan’s films, is yet another captivating experience. The … Read moreKadaisi Vivasayi
1965, Bengali, YouTube, IMDB 7.4/10, Directed by Ritwik Ghatak Article Authored by POOJA MITTRA The movie is part of the trilogy, the last in line by director Ritwick Ghatak concerning the partition woes, the natural calamities and the onset of the refugees in Bengal from the time period between 1938 and 1948 precisely. Bengal was … Read moreSubarnarekha
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
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
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
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
2021, Malayalam, Netflix, 8.6/10 IMDB, Directed by Basil Joseph A borrowed story from the western marvel series that had been conveniently layered with abundant nativity and dolloped with some tender moments to make it ‘a true to the soil’ movie that leaves you warm at your heart. The down to earth superhero movie takes its … Read moreMinnal Murali
2021, Tamil, Amazon Prime, 9.7/10 IMDB, Directed T.J. Gnanavel Yet another story in the lines of Mari Selvaraj’s Karnan, that rips the masks off the brutal bureaucratic faces with an authentic real event to back it up. Any attempt to bring to light, the plight of the marginalized is noble. The sequencing of the nearly … Read moreJai Bhim
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