Magudam (2026), a tiring disappointment
Magudam starring Vishal is a movie best missed. A familiar story, weak characters and a screenplay that keeps dragging for over three hours. John Vijay and Jayaprakash are the saving…
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Vishwanath & Sons (2026), works because of Mamitha Baiju
Watched Vishwanath & Sons. Mamitha Baiju is excellent and carries the entertaining first half. The film slows down in the middle and gets a little cringe, but recovers towards the…
DC (2026), Lokesh Kanagaraj shines in action
Watched DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran. It delivers exactly what the trailer promised, relentless action, good performances and an understated romance. Lokesh and Wamiqa are excellent. Mangoidiots gives it a…
G.D.N. (2026), an inspiring business story
G.D.N. starring Madhavan is an engaging look at the life of Coimbatore inventor and industrialist G.D. Naidu. The film moves briskly and keeps you interested despite some gaps in the…
The Odyssey (2026), A remarkable journey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is one of those rare films that kept me away from my phone for the entire three hours. A timeless epic told with emotion, restraint and…
Jananayagan (2026), Politics overshadows heart
For over a year, fans waited to watch Vijay one last time on the big screen. Jananayagan delivers its political message, but as a film it left me wanting more.…
Anbe Diana (2026), flawed yet entertaining
Watched Anbe Diana this friday. Stereotypical in parts, but the second half won me over with some genuinely fine moments and performances. Mangoidiots rates it Ripe.
Idhayam Murali (2026), is a familiar love story
Idhayam Murali is a gentle tribute to the 1991 classic, with Atharvaa earnest but the film staying familiar rather than fresh. Slow second half, sweet moments though. Mangoidiots rating: Ripe.