SABA NAYAGAN Review
It is a sign of a positive market when debutante directors are bold enough to move away from the formulaic approach to films to introduce fresh elements to commercial entertainers. C.S. Karthikeyan who worked as an assistant writer and assistant director in Viswaroopam 1 and 2, makes a remarkable debut in Saba Nayagan which has […]
STAR Review
Former TV actor Kavin found fame with his third lead role in the 2023 film Dada. He plays the lead role in the second film of writer-director Elan, the director of Pyar Prema Kaadhal. The supporting cast includes Lal, Geetha Kailasam, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Kaadhal Sukumar and a special guest appearance by director, Vettrimaran. Kalaiyarasan […]
ARE YOU OK BABY? Review
Lakshmi Ramakrishnan’s directorial debut is an intense, deeply emotional and often moving story of the complications associated with adopting a child. Samuthrakani, Abirami and Mullai Arasi head the cast, supported by Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Kavidhalaya Krishnan, Kalairani, Adukallam Naren, Ashokkumar Balakrishnan and special guest appearances by director Mysskin, Robo Shankar and Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan. Balan and Vidhya […]
LAL SALAAM Review
Lal Salaam marks the 3rd feature film directed by Aiswharya Rajinikanth – elder daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth and former wife of actor Dhanush. Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth play the lead roles with an extended cameo by Rajinikanth. Nirosha, Thambi Ramiah, Vivek Prasanna, Jeevitha, Senthil and Vignesh are in the supporting cast, with guest appearances by […]
IRUGAPATTRU Review
One would think that there can be nothing new to be said in a romantic drama, but director Yuvaraj Dhayalan presents a fresh perspective on the relationship challenges facing three modern couples in his latest film Irugapatru. Vikram Prabhu plays the lead opposite Shraddha Srinath. The supporting cast includes Viddharth, Shri, Sania Iyappan and Abarnitha. […]
ANNA POORANI Review
Nayanthara’s 75th film is an unpretentious feel-good family entertainer written and directed by debutante Nilesh Krishna. The supporting cast includes Jai, Sathyaraj, KS Ravikumar, Karthik Kumar. Achyuth Kumar, Veteran actress Sachu, Redin Kingsley and Parvathi T. Born with a heightened sense of taste, Anna Poorani – played initially by Ovi Bandarkar and then by Nayanthara, […]
VIKRAM Review
Watching Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller Vikram makes it easy to understand why the film has enjoyed such phenomenal footfalls across the globe. It traverses new ground for Indian commercial cinema and is a fitting tribute to one of India’s most versatile and talented actors, Kamalhaasan. The film has a complex webbing of interrelated plots that […]
VEETLE VISESHAM Review
In his third directorial venture, RJ Balaje has chosen a solid family entertainer. Titled Veetla Visesham, the film sees RJ Balaje once again in the lead role opposite Soorarai Pottru-fame Aparna Balamuralli. The supporting cast includes Sathyaraj, Oorvasi, Shivani Narayanan, Mayilsaamy, Pugazh, George Maryan and 80s actresses Seema and Kamala Kamesh. Balaje plays Elango, an […]
VASSANTHA MULLAI Review
After three weeks of reviewing mediocre films, it felt good to watch a film that was engaging, creative and well made. Vassantha Mullai is the first film of director Ramanan Purushottaman and stars Bobby Simha opposite Kashmira Paradeshi and the late Malayalee actor Kochi Preman who passed away in December 2022. There are also special […]
THIRUCHITRAMBALAM Review
In a period when action thrillers or horror thrillers have increased in popularity, director Mithra Jawahar has braved a complete breakaway in his latest film, Thiruchitrambalam. It is the simplest of stories with the simplest of plots, featuring only a few characters but the effect of watching Thiruchitrambalam lingers long after the end credits role. […]