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Prathibha Joy is a Bengaluru-based entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over two decades experience in print and digital journalism. South Indian cinema is the primary beat.
Athiradi, directed by Arun Anirudhan, which follows Basil’s character Samkutty’s efforts to revive a defunct college event, released in theatres on May 14, 2026
The Punisher One Last Kill: There's a bounty on the Punisher and every assassin worth his salt is out to get him. How will he react, given that he is ready to give up his days as the vigilante?
From decent one-time watch, to average and cringe fest – the reviews for Athiradi on social media are vastly divided.
Despite good advance bookings, the first day first shows of Suriya’s Karuppu were cancelled owing to financial issues. The buzz is that the issue maybe solved only later in the day
After the penultimate episode that’s just streamed, netizens are convinced that the finale will be as bad as that of Game of Thrones. And if a viral list of spoilers is anything to go by, they are justified
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil was a Vishu theatrical release and received mixed response. Directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, the film also stars Dileesh Pothan, Sajin Gopu, among others.
Drishyam 3 is the third instalment in the franchise and sees Mohanlal as Georgekutty still dealing with the fallout of the disappearance of Varun. The film releases in theatres on May 21, 2026
Cup on OTT: The Tamil-dubbed version of the 2024 sports drama directed by Sanju V Samuel and starring Mathew Thomas, Basil Joseph, Guru Somasundaram and Riya Shibu, is on YouTube
The Punisher One Last Kill will focus on Frank Castle after his escape from the prison Mayor Wilson Fisk put him in as part of his Safer Streets initiative to capture all vigilantes
Patriot, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, also starring Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and Mohanlal, among others, released in theatres on May 1, with satellite and digital partners firmly in place
Patriot movie review: Director Mahesh Narayan sets up a decent spy thriller in the first half, but then messes up the second act
Mollywood Times, directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, is a coming-of-age comedy drama about a youngster from small-town Kuttikkanam, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker and winning an Oscar award