Drishyam 3 (2026), struggles to surprise
Drishyam 3 is watchable thanks to Mohanlal, but the story keeps circling the same ground with nothing new to say. Mangoidiots gives it a Raw. If you love the family,…
Raw
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.
Leader (2026) review, Saravana Stores Saravanan surprises in action thriller
Leader (2026) gets a Raw from Mangoidiots. Solid action film with a real-world inspired plot that works in Saravanan's favour. Smart harbour climax, but the second half drags with too…
Gandhi Talks (2026), misses its voice
Watched Gandhi Talks. A silent film with Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swamy that had a strong idea but weak execution. Grim, and a missed opportunity. Mangoidiots rating Raw.
Hot Spot 2 Much (2026), uneven but watchable anthology
Hot Spot 2 Much is an anthology that works best when it stays simple. A strong first story, a thoughtful generational clash, and a sweet time travel twist. Mangoidiots rating…
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026), a wedding and funeral collide
Watched Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil. A grounded village story where a wedding and a funeral clash next door. Malayalam style restraint in a Tamil setting. Appreciable attempt, but it falls slightly…
Man vs. Baby (TV series)
No one can turn ordinary moments into comedy like Rowan Atkinson, also known as Mr Bean. A few years ago, for Netflix, he did Man vs Bee. It was a…