Blast (2026), a flawed but refreshing female action film
Blast with Arjun, Abhirami and Preity Mukundhan is uneven and over the top in places. But its strong female leads and a cause bigger than victimhood make it stand out.…
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Athiradi (2026), a fun ride
Athiradi turned out to be a fun campus entertainer. Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas compete with each other in stealing scenes, and the college fest backdrop works well. Not perfect,…
Drishyam 3 (2026), struggles to surprise
Drishyam 3 is watchable thanks to Mohanlal, but the story keeps circling the same ground with nothing new to say. Mangoidiots gives it a Raw. If you love the family,…
The Sheep Detectives (2026), A lighthearted village mystery
Watched The Sheep Detectives (2026), a lighthearted murder mystery where sheep help solve a crime in a quiet English village. Silly at times, simple throughout, but enjoyable and comforting in…
Karuppu (2026), disappoints badly
I like R J Balaji’s films, and with a star like Suriya, Karuppu (2026) had all the ingredients for a solid entertainer. What could have been an engaging courtroom drama…
Kara (2026), has craft but not enough conviction
Kara is a bank-robbery story that tries too hard and for too long to be smart and socially conscious. In doing so, it fails to fully utilise its biggest asset,…
Mr X (2026), A strong cast cannot save a weak plot
Mr X had a great cast and a fascinating Cold War premise. Sadly, the screenplay gets in the way of its own potential. Mangoidiots rates it Raw.
Love Insurance Kompany (2026), a film without a soul
Love Insurance Kompany can't decide if it's sci-fi or rom-com, and that confusion costs it dearly. Brilliant premise, dazzling visuals, but a preachy screenplay that runs out of ideas well…