Sardar 2 (2026), an unwanted sequel
Sardar 2 had the scale and the actors, but the weak writing and predictable villain made it an unconvincing sequel to Sardar. I found myself missing the first film. Mangoidiots…
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Double Occupancy (2026), a quirky idea with mixed results
Double Occupancy has an unusual premise and a shaky first half, but the romance portions work well and the final thirty minutes are enjoyable. The two female leads are excellent.…
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…
Madharaasi (2025), SK shines in a weak script
Madharaasi (2025), directed by A R Murugadoss and starring Sivakarthikeyan, is an all-out action film. The plot touches on an important public issue of rising gun culture, but the screenplay…
Coolie (2025), violence over story
Rajinikanth‘s Coolie (2025) is an indistinguishable international smuggler versus labourer story. Compared to recent Rajinikanth films, this one keeps you a little more engaged. It is a regular Lokesh Kanagaraj…
Maargan (2025), starts strong ends flat
Vijay Antony has once again chosen a gripping crime thriller to act in. Maargan is about solving a brutal series of murders of women with no clear motive. The mystery…
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024), Skips its own plot
I watched Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024) on Amazon Prime Video. It starts off with a decent premise—something you can expect from a Santhanam film. Soon, it veers into a…