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Directed by veteran filmmaker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Sing Geetham released on June 12. But is the fantasy drama worth a watch?
While threading fragments from ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and ‘War of the Worlds’ together, the almost 80-year-old filmmaker explores his favourite subject in a not-so-thrilling narrative.
Parimala and Co aims for the suspense of a whodunit and the humour of a crime comedy, but lands awkwardly in between, squandering a promising premise with uneven storytelling
Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, Mollywood Times also stars Sangeeth Prathap, Sharaf U Dheen, Roshan Shanavas, Jagadish and Rajesh Madhavan, among others
Mango Pachcha review: Debutante director Viveka’s crime drama set in Mysuru of the early 2000s is the launchpad of Sanchith, the nephew of Kichcha Sudeep.
Bandar Movie Review: While the movie delves into the repercussions following false allegations of sexual assault, the treatment and the gaze is scarily one-sided.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a regressive, dated 90s comedy where Varun Dhawan deceitfully hides simultaneous pregnancies from his wife and girlfriend, wasting the leading ladies in an unoriginal plot.
Maa Behen is a triumphant dark comedy. Madhuri Dixit shines as a mother hiding a corpse with her daughters, brilliantly subverting patriarchal scrutiny with sharp wit and chaos
Among the most eagerly anticipated releases of recent years, Peddi arrived with tremendous expectations. Headlined by Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi combines sports, emotion, and social commentary into a compelling cinematic experience. Does it live up to the hype? Here's our detailed review.
Kattalan, produced by the team behind the hit film Marco, hit theatres on May 28, 2026. Antony’s action-packed film revolves around syndicates involved in the ivory trade
Blast, directed by Subhash K Raja, is an action entertainer that Arjun Sarja said he decided to be part of the movie because of its woman-centric plot. Does the film live up to its title?
Karakam, the horror comedy directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, released in theatres on May 28, 2026. Is it worth a trip to the theatres?
Spider-Noir stars Nicolas Cage as a gritty 1930s detective. The actor's superb performance and moody visuals elevate the series, but the plot suffers from slow filler and predictable superhero tropes.
Warrant, a new Tamil web series, is now streaming on Zee5. The series was released in two instalments
Drishyam 3 movie review: The third and, hopefully, last chapter in the Drishyam franchise released in theatres on May 21, 2026. Does Jeethu manage to stick the landing?
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