Mandaadi (2026), a good action film
Mandaadi is a familiar friends-turned-rivals story set around a boat race. The film has some dull portions, but Soori’s acting and the thrilling mid-ocean boat race sequences make it an…
Ripe
I Dream of Jeannie
யு-ட்யூப்பில் வரும் சில பரிந்துரைகள் எதிர்பாராமல் நம்மை கவர்ந்துவிடும். அப்படித்தான் கடந்த சில தினங்களாக “ஐ ட்ரீம் ஆஃப் ஜீனி” என்கிற ஆங்கிலத் தொலைக்காட்சித் தொடரைப் பார்த்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறேன். இந்த வேடிக்கையான தொடர் 1965இல் இருந்து 1970 வரை அமெரிக்காவில் ஒளிபரப்பாகி…
Vishwanath & Sons (2026), works because of Mamitha Baiju
Watched Vishwanath & Sons. Mamitha Baiju is excellent and carries the entertaining first half. The film slows down in the middle and gets a little cringe, but recovers towards the…
DC (2026), Lokesh Kanagaraj shines in action
Watched DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran. It delivers exactly what the trailer promised, relentless action, good performances and an understated romance. Lokesh and Wamiqa are excellent. Mangoidiots gives it a…
G.D.N. (2026), an inspiring business story
G.D.N. starring Madhavan is an engaging look at the life of Coimbatore inventor and industrialist G.D. Naidu. The film moves briskly and keeps you interested despite some gaps in the…
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.