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.
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Thaai Kizhavi (2026),
Thaai Kizhavi works mainly because of Radikaa Sarathkumar and the strong supporting cast. A slow moving rural family drama with good humour and a few emotional moments. The preachy second…
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)
It is rare to see Indian cinema place a woman at the centre of a superhero film. It is even rarer to see vampire-like elements explored in a Malayalam film.…
DNA (2025), had heart but lost direction
DNA (2025), starring Atharvaa and Nimisha Sajayan, is a film that deals with an emotional subject—newborn theft and how it devastates the lives of the parents. The core plot is…
Tourist Family (2025), is sincere and heartfelt
After a long time, a feel-good Tamil film. Tourist Family (2025), starring Sasikumar and Simran, is a textbook example of a family entertainer. The central premise does have a flaw…
Interior Chinatown (TV Series), A Slow-building but rewarding watch
Interior Chinatown, available on Disney+ Hotstar in India, stands out as a unique TV show that experiments with storytelling. Based on the award-winning book of the same name, the series…
Vaazhai (2024): A Journey Through Innocence and Struggle
This film is not your typical Indian masala flick. Forget about romantic songs and clear-cut heroes and villains. It’s set in a bygone era, focusing on a 13-year-old boy from…
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024): A Light-Hearted Family Comedy
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, a Malayalam comedy, is yet another example that a good family story with the right cast can still win audiences over. This is a film you can comfortably…