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Mookuthi Amman 2 is a disappointment, particularly for those who expected the sequel to recreate the charm of the first part. It may find some appreciation among audiences who enjoy traditional mythological entertainers
Scene is a good entertainer that brings together Suriya's star power and Jithu Madhavan's distinctive filmmaking style. The combination of crime, investigation, humour and quirky characters makes it an engaging theatrical experience.
Ramayana Part 1: While Ranbir Kapoor is sincere in his portrayal as Lord Rama, the rough edges are evident. Sai Pallavi is effective as Mata Sita, despite limited screentime.
Akka review: Despite an intriguing premise and compelling performances from Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, Netflix's five-episode women-led gangster drama barely explores the possibilities of its matriarchal world.
#Cult review: Cult is a disappointing attempt at making a survival action thriller, despite Vishwak Sen's decent performance
Wicker movie review: It is definitely is one of the better romantic dramas exploring the makings of a good marriage.
Aadarsha Kutumbam: A fairly entertaining family drama that has enjoyable comedy sequences and a reasonably engaging crime backdrop. But the predictable storyline and inconsistent emotional writing stop the film from becoming a memorable entertainer
Ayyana Mane 2: Writer-director Ramesh Indira’s follow-up season to Ayyana Mane doesn’t have thrills or chills, but rounds up at least one character arc.
Sreenath Bhasi’s Orijinal combines time travel with the world of filmmaking. What makes it intriguing is its attempt to explore not just the possibilities of travelling through time but also the moral conflicts that arise when a person gets an opportunity to change his past.
Director Salam Bukhari's Udumbanchola Vision revolves around the functioning of a local television news channel and the challenges it faces in an increasingly commercialised media landscape.
Sumo Didi: Although the film relies on familiar sports-drama conventions, its subject and the relatively unexplored world of sumo wrestling give it a distinctive identity.
Titans review: What could have been acompelling moral clash infused with dark humor, falls flat in its execution
Prahaar: Directed by Avinash Arun of ‘Killa’ and ‘Paatal Lok’ fame, the film looks at chronicling the events that led to the eventual conviction of the sole terrorist captured alive, who was involved in one of the deadliest terror attacks in Mumbai, featuring India’s most accomplished public prosecutor.
Ranabaali review: Despite a strong premise, sincere performances and impressive production design, a familiar narrative, uneven emotional impact and a lengthy runtime are the film's undoing.
Jailer 2 movie review: Nelson Dilipkumar had his work cut out for him; present an entertaining and apt sequel to the 2023 Jailer. He succeeds to a large extent
The Hindi film Reporting Live explores the world of journalism through the lives of enthusiastic reporters working in a newsroom. The film highlights how corporate media houses can be influenced by powerful industrialists and business tycoons, often compromising their responsibility to report the truth.
Summer H. Howell and Alison Thornton lead Mike Flanagan’s unsettling adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie, a series that examines how religious abuse, social cruelty and a world increasingly desensitised to violence can push a kind teenager towards catastrophic rage.
Eyes series: Written by Bobby-Sanjay, the 7-episode show directed by Manu Ashokan blends investigative procedural with the impact of crimes on the victims and perpetrators
Comrade Kalyan: A Sree Vishnu film naturally comes with certain expectations, especially regarding entertainment. This film does not quite reach that level
#Love has a promising compatibility-versus-chemistry premise and a well-cast lead pair, but its thin writing and stretched-out storytelling keep this modern rom-com from finding its spark.