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Arjun Ramachandran is a film journalist with over a decade experience, covering Malayalam and Tamil cinema primarily.
Directed by June Anthany Joseph, Thudakkam, which hits theatres on September 7, has Mohanlal in a pivotal cameo.
What happens when an alien enters the life of an ordinary man struggling to get his life back on track? Pluto attempts to combine science fiction, comedy and emotions into a family-friendly entertainer. The concept has potential, but the execution and screenplay leave room for improvement.
I'm Game is Dulquer Salmaan's much-awaited Onam release. The trailer was meant to be out on his birthday, earlier this week, but it was then postponed.
Directed by debutant Charu Wakan, Maharaja Hostel features social media stars Akhil NRD, Akhil Sha, and Sharath Babu in the lead roles.
Pallichattambi succeeds as an engaging period action drama that balances history, commercial elements and emotion
Jana Nayagan marks what is expected to be Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's final outing as an actor. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film was clearly conceived as a launchpad for Vijay's political journey. Ironically, delays in obtaining the censor certificate meant the film hit theatres only after Vijay assumed office as the Chief Minister.
Theatre artiste Farzana Palathingal made the transition to the big screen with Balan The Boy, by director Chidambaram, playing a troubled mother, whose disappearance drives the narrative
Varavu review: Senior filmmaker Shaji Kailas returns with "Varavu", an action-packed revenge thriller that follows a familiar commercial template.
DQ41, which is Dulquer's next in Telugu, has a name. The film also stars The Girlfriend and Dasara fame Dheekshith Shetty in a pivotal role
Idhayam Murali also stars Fahadh Faasil, Nataraj SubramaniamPreity Mukundan, Kayadu Lohar Thaman, Niharika NM, Rakshan, Sudhakar, Dravid Selvam and Angelin.
Kireedam re-release: More than three decades later, the Mohanlal-starrer is returning to theatres in a beautifully restored 4K version with Dolby Atmos sound, giving audiences an opportunity to relive one of Indian cinema's greatest tragedies on the big screen once again
Pritam and Pedro embraces the conventions of a mainstream entertainer, blending comedy, investigation, and social messaging into an easy-going thriller.