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.…
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Anbe Diana (2026), flawed yet entertaining
Watched Anbe Diana this friday. Stereotypical in parts, but the second half won me over with some genuinely fine moments and performances. Mangoidiots rates it Ripe.
Idhayam Murali (2026), is a familiar love story
Idhayam Murali is a gentle tribute to the 1991 classic, with Atharvaa earnest but the film staying familiar rather than fresh. Slow second half, sweet moments though. Mangoidiots rating: Ripe.
Gatta Kusthi (2026), finds its feet late
Gatta Kusthi 2 has Vishnu Vishal cooking, cleaning and winning hearts, while Aishwarya Lekshmi's wrestler gets little to do. Mangoidiots calls it Ripe, with a first half that really drags.
திரு பாக்யராஜின் இன்னொரு பக்கம்
நேற்று முழுவதும் இயக்குநர் திரு பாக்யராஜ் மறைவிற்கு இரங்கல் தெரிவித்து ஒரு பதிவு போட வேண்டும் எனப் பலமுறை தொடங்கிவிட்டேன். அவரின் சினிமா எனக்கு இப்படிப் பிடித்திருந்தது – ‘டார்லிங் டார்லிங் டார்லிங்’ படத்தைச் சிறுவயதில் பார்த்தபோது அழுதேவிட்டேன்; ‘அவசர போலீஸ்…
Con City (2026), misses the perfect scam
Con City (2026) sets out to be a family-friendly scam thriller. Its heart is in the right place, but the screenplay lacks the intelligence needed to make it an engaging…
Heartin (2026) review, A simple love story
Heartin starts well with a grounded romance set in Jaipur and a charming first half. Sadly, the love triangle never develops enough tension, and the second half loses its way.…
Nooru Saami (2026) review, a film that belongs to Swasika
Nooru Saami is a restrained, beautiful Tamil film about single mothers, widow remarriage, and the weight of village life. Swasika is exceptional. Mangoidiots gives it a Ripe. [