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.
Kollywood
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. [
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.…
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…