Review of “Blast”
The trailer of Arjun’s latest action film Blast showed a great deal of promise. This was augmented by reports of the film’s strong showing at the box-office, so it’s release on Netflix this weekend was eagerly awaited. Unfortunately, the film fails to live up to its hype, despite an excellent premise and good intentions. Written […]
Review of “KARA”
Dhanush’s 54th film is an unusual combination of family drama and heist thriller set in the 1990s and featuring a talented cast that includes Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, K.S. Ravikumar, Jayaram, Prithvi Rajan, M.S. Bhaskar, Karunas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sreeja Ravi, Aadukalam Naren, Ravi Mariya, Sashikumar Subramani, Anbu Salim and a special guest appearance by producer P.L. […]
Film Review: “Karuppu”
Suriya’s 45th film, Karuppu, has become the biggest hit of 2026 and looks set to become one of Suriya’s best performing films in recent times – but it’s success at the box-office and the many positive reviews it has attracted will come as a surprise to many who see the film. R.J. Balaji has chosen […]
Film Review: “29”
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Karthik Subbaraj come together as producers in the film 29. Rathnakumar, who made his directorial debut with Meyaadha Maan and directed Amala Paul’s Aadai, was signed on to direct the film. Rathnakumar has also co-written Master and Leo with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Vidhu, whose previous film credits include Jigarthanda Double X and Retro, […]
Review of “Kaalidas 2”
Bharath’s Kaalidas 2 is a stand-alone sequel to the hit 2019 film by the same director, Sri Senthil. Bharath plays the lead role opposite Bhavani Sre. 90s actress Sangitha Madhavan Nair plays an important supporting role with Prakash Raj, Kishore and Suresh Chandra Menon playing guest roles. The rest of the cast includes Ajay Karthi, […]
Review of “LIK – Love Insurance Kompany”
Pradeep Ranganathan tasted his first box-office failure with his last release, LIK – Love Insurance Kompany, a film written and directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Nayanthara for The Rowdy Pictures. Pradeep Ranganathan plays the lead role opposite Krithi Shetty. The supporting cast includes S.J. Surya, Gouri G Kishan, Shah Ra, Seeman, Yogi Babu, […]
Review of “Oh Butterfly”
Crafting a thriller with a circular narrative is always a challenge. While debutante writer and director Vijay Ranganathan does fall into the trap of digressing between the introduction and conclusion, the end result lingers with the viewer long after the film ends. Gouri (Nivedhitha Sathish) is fighting the ghosts of her past and trapped by […]
Film Review: Happy Raj
The trailer of Happy Raj did not promise a hit film although it marks the return to the screen of former heartthrob of the screen Abbaas. With G.V. Prakash Kumar heading the cast, George Maryan to play a major supporting role and helmed by a debutante director in Maria Raja Elanchezhiyan, there was little enthusiastic […]
Film Review: Mr X
A film with a star-studded cast, breakneck pace in the screenplay, an innovative story and helmed by a director who has directed an impressive thriller, ought to ensure that the film becomes this year’s number 1 box-office hit. However, Mr X – despite having all these ingredients – struggles to keep itself alive. It is […]
FILM REVIEW: “Fourth Floor”
Big Boss 4 Title winner, Aari Arjunan, plays the lead role in the psychological horror thriller, Fourth Floor. Directed by L.R. Sundarapandi, the film’s female leads are played by Deepshika and Pavithra. The supporting cast includes Director-turned-actor Subramaniyam Siva, Thalaivaasal Vijay, Athithya Kathir and child actress Srivarshini. The group of YouTubers arrive at a remote […]