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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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…
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.…
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.…
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,…
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.