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.
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.
Toy Story 5 (2026), takes on screen addiction
Toy Story 5 felt preachy to me for the first hour, but the second half won me back. Beautiful in 3D and the kids in the theatre loved every minute.…
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. [
Disclosure Day (2026), all about people
Disclosure Day (2026) is less about aliens and more about people caught in extraordinary circumstances. I enjoyed its dialogue-heavy approach, subtle storytelling, and the performances from Emily Blunt and Colin…
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.…
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.…
Athiradi (2026), a fun ride
Athiradi turned out to be a fun campus entertainer. Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas compete with each other in stealing scenes, and the college fest backdrop works well. Not perfect,…