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,…
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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.
Leader (2026) review, Saravana Stores Saravanan surprises in action thriller
Leader (2026) gets a Raw from Mangoidiots. Solid action film with a real-world inspired plot that works in Saravanan's favour. Smart harbour climax, but the second half drags with too…
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) – Delivers, mostly
Nearly four hours, more bloodshed, and two satisfying reveals. Dhurandhar The Revenge is a strong follow-up if you liked the first part, with Ranveer Singh putting in his best work…
Parasakthi (2026), a cinema review
Watched Parasakthi (2026) without seeing the trailer. An action driven historical fiction with solid performances, especially Ravi Mohan. Engaging in parts, uneven in places. Mangoidiots rates it Ripe.
Dhurandhar (2025), a loud spy spectacle
Watched Dhurandhar on the big screen. A familiar spy thriller on a massive scale, clearly political, clearly propaganda, yet engaging if seen as historical fiction. Ranveer Singh shines. Mangoidiots rating…
Retta Thala (2025) review
Watched Retta Thala. A gangster film that wanted to be a thriller but ends up as random noise. Strong effort by Arun Vijay wasted by weak writing and logic. Mangoidiots…
Akhanda 2 (2025), a mass fantasy
Akhanda 2 is a Telugu mass entertainer built around high-voltage action and mythological fantasy. The film relies heavily on spectacle rather than realism. It delivers a steady stream of exaggerated…