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.…
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Parimala and Co (2026), misses the mark
Parimala and Co starts well with an engaging family setup and strong performances from Jayaram, Urvashi and Mysskin. The humour works in places, but the murder mystery loses steam in…
Made in Korea (2026), a missed opportunity
Shenba dreams her whole life of going to Korea. The film that follows? Largely a missed opportunity. Priyanka Mohan tries her best but the screenplay lets everyone down. Mangoidiots says…
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.…
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…
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,…
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.
Love Insurance Kompany (2026), a film without a soul
Love Insurance Kompany can't decide if it's sci-fi or rom-com, and that confusion costs it dearly. Brilliant premise, dazzling visuals, but a preachy screenplay that runs out of ideas well…