“Maareesan” Film Review
Despite a painfully slow-paced first half, Maareesan stands out as a memorable and hard-hitting film that has multiple messages for society. While the core story is clear enough – eventually, the film deals with a myriad of emotions of ordinary people, often holding up mirrors to the audiences at the most awkward times. These are […]
“Thalaivan Thalaivi” Film Review
Pandiraj’s latest directorial – Thalaivan Thalaivi brings together Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead roles, supported by Kaali Venkat, Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, Deepa Shankar, Myna Nanthini, Chemban Jose Vinod, Saravanan, R.K. Suresh Aruldoss, Vinod Sagar, Sendrayan and Chithra Lakshmanan. Thalaivan Thalaivi is a family story infused with lots of comedy and a […]
“Oho Enthan Baby” Film Review
Vishnu Vishal’s home production, Oho Enthan Baby marks the acting debut of his younger brother, Rudra opposite Mithila Palkar in her Tamil debut. Vishnu Vishal and Director Mysskin both play themselves in extended cameos, while the supporting cast includes Karunakaran, Redin Kingsley, Balaji Sakthivel, Geetha Kailasam (daughter-in-law of K. Balachander), Kasthuri, Anju Kurian, Singaporean actress […]
“Phoenix” Film Review: Vijay Sethupathi’s son makes a magnificent debut
Vijay Sethupathy’s son – Surya Sethupathi – makes his adult debut and debut as lead actor in the film Phoenix, the directorial debut of stunt director Anl Arasu. Surya made his acting debut in Naanum Rowdy thaan. The second lead is played by J. Vignesh, the former child star who played the elder brother in […]
“Paranthu Po” Film Review
Paranthu Po is the sixth directorial of director Ram and his third consecutive film to premier at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film was initially intended for release directly on OTT, but the positive response at the Film Festival led Ram to release it on the big screen. Paranthu Po is a delightful and […]
“3BHK” Film Review
Sri Ganesh’s third directorial, 3BHK is much more than just a moving family story. It is also a raw look at the many challenges facing middle class families. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Siddharth, Meetha Raghunath and Chaithra J Achar head the cast, supported by Vivek Prasaana, Subbu Panchu, Yogi Babu, Thalaivaasal Vijay and Dileepan Krishnamurthy. Vasudevan (Sarathkumar) […]
“Paramasivan Fathima” Film Review
The oddly titled Paramasivan Fathima is the fourth directorial of Esakki Karvannan and the 34th feature film of actor Vimal. The female lead is played by Chaya Devi, with M.S. Bhaskar, Sriranjini, Cool Suresh, Aruldoss, Veerasamar, Kadhal Sukumar and the film’s writer and director, Esakki Karvannan playing a police inspector. Paramasivan Fathima is a brave […]
“DNA” Film Review
Nelson Venkatesan, the director of Monster and Farhana returns to films with a tense thriller titled DNA with Atharva and Nimisha Sajayan heading an impressive cast. The supporting cast includes Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Chetan, Ramesh Thilak, Balaji Sakthivel, Viji Chandrasekar, Riythvika, Bose Venkat, Subramaniam Siva, Maanasa Choudhary, Thendral Raghunathan and special guest appearances by Karunakaran […]
“Kuberaa” Film Review
Dhanush’s latest film, Kuberaa is an attempt to make a bold statement about how governmental corruption and corporate greed overlooks the poorest of the poor. With these noble intentions, one would expect a memorable film, but director Sekar Kammula has taken a very casual and simplistic approach to the project that leaves the viewer feeling […]
“Ace” Film Review
Vijay Sethupathi’s last two releases were Maharaja and Viduthalai Part 2 – both landmark films that extended his already impressing acting range. The fact that these two films were followed by a film like Ace –his latest release – is a major blight on the filmography of this truly talented actor. Ace is produced, written […]