VAAZHAI Review
Mari Selvaraj’s latest film is based on an unforgettable incident from his childhood that went on to shape his world views as an adult. The film stars child actors Ponvel as Sivanaindan and Rahul R as Sekar. The supporting cast includes Kalaiyarasan as Kani, Dhivya Duraisamy, Nikhila Vimal, Karnan Janaki, J Sathishkumar and Niveditha Rajappan. […]
INDIAN 2 Review
Indian 2 was in the making for about five years and beset by numerous challenges and even tragedies. The film was finally released worldwide on 12 July to largely negative reviews but positive takings at the box-office. Kamalhaasan and Siddharth head the cast, supported by Priya Bhavani Shankar, Rakul Preeth Singh, Bobby Simha, Samuthrakani, SJ […]
MAHARAJA Review
Vijay Sethupathy’s 50th film is a well-crafted and intelligently scripted film with a non-linear story that is rich in visual imagery. Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan after his successful directorial debut in Kurangu Bommai, Maharaja became Vijay Sethupathy’s first 100-crore hit. The film also stars Anurag Kashyap, Abirami, Mamta Mohandas, Nadarajan Subramaniam (Natty), Singampuli, […]
THANGALAAN Review
Pa. Ranjith’s first time collaboration with Vikram, Thangalaan, is an experimental film that attempts to combine fantasy adventure with historical drama. Set largely in the 19th century when India was under British rule, the film takes a brave look film and complex issues boasts an impressive cast headed by Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan, Pasupathy, […]
KURANGU PEDAL Review
Dispensing with the usual ingredients of a mass entertainer is always a huge risk, but actor Sivakarthikeyan was brave enough to back a film like Kurangu Pedal which is a heart-warming and relatable tale of a young boy and his friends whose biggest aim in their school holidays is to learn how to ride a […]
GARUDAN Review
Soori’s transition from comedy actor to lead actor in Vetrimaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 was a stunning revelation to most people. With his performance in his second lead role in Gardudan he has proved beyond any doubt that his performance in Viduthalai was not a one-shot wonder. Garudan stars Soori in the lead role along with […]
AYALAAN Review
Ayalaan is a film that was plagued with many setbacks and it is important to take this into context when watching the film. The film commenced shooting in 2018 and was beset with multiple challenges that included call sheet issues, a change Of producer, financial challenges, the Covid-19 Pandemic and a legal battle. Overcoming these […]
RAAYAN Review
Dhanush’s second directorial, which is also his 50th film, is a multi-layered film disguised as an action entertainer. The film has an ensemble cast that includes Dhanush, Selvaraaghavan, Prakash Raj, SJ Surya, Kalidas Jayaram, Sandeep Kishan, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, Illavarasu, Saravanan, Devadharshini, Dileepan and a special guest appearance by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. On the surface, […]