Anbil Avan (2026), superb first half silly climax
Watched Anbil Avan. The first half gives us a working couple who feel real, thanks to Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan. The climax lets it down. Mangoidiots rating: Ripe
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Dorothy (2026), Karthik Subbaraj returns with impact
Dorothy is an emotionally heavy film that deals with patriarchy, caste and another social stigma against the backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu in the 1990s. The first half takes time…
Mandaadi (2026), a good action film
Mandaadi is a familiar friends-turned-rivals story set around a boat race. The film has some dull portions, but Soori’s acting and the thrilling mid-ocean boat race sequences make it an…
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…
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.…