In-depth movie and show reviews
RJ Balaji and Suriya’s Karuppu blends courtroom drama, satire and divine intervention, but its compelling conflict gets overshadowed by mass-heavy spectacle
Exam series review: Despite an intriguing premise surrounding exam scams and identity theft, Exam struggles to fully realise its layered themes. The investigative drama offers moments of promise but fizzles out midway
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?
Athiradi review: Despite slick tech and meta-humour, the central ego clash in Athiradi feels thin and messy
Dridam is the directorial debut of Martin Joseph, who has earlier collaborated with Drishyam maker Jeethu Joseph on Neru and 12th Man
Patriot movie review: Director Mahesh Narayan sets up a decent spy thriller in the first half, but then messes up the second act
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a biting, empathetic look at journalism's survival, anchored by a masterful, vulnerable Meryl Streep
Vignesh Raja, after Por Thozhil, comes up with a gritty rural heist drama that powers through with strong performances and emotional core, making it a worthwhile watch
KD The Devil: A simpleton driven to take up arms to protect his loved ones is a trope that several films have exploited in the past. Prem tries it again, but fails to excite with his version.
The Nivin Pauly-led political drama dropped on OTT recently, after a brief theatrical run. The film also stars Balachandra Menon, Harisree Ashokan, Neethu Krishna, Vishnu Agasthya, and Sabitha Anand
Jerax series review: Daali Dhananjaya and director Srinidhi Bengaluru put Zee5 on the right track as far as Kannada original content goes. It’s not entirely a smooth ride, but it’s miles ahead of earlier offerings.