My Secret Santa (2025)
Worldwide, in the month of December, as the year nears completion, many of us turn reflective about how our lives unfolded over the past year. For quite a few, it…
Romance
All of You (2024), romance with familiar notes
Watched All of You on Apple TV. A gentle romantic drama carried by the lovely chemistry between Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots. Interesting structure, warm finish. Mangoidiots rating Raw.
Dude (2025), a fun youthful entertainer
Dude (2025), starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, is a regular romantic comedy—the kind that Pradeep has now become synonymous with. It’s a mash-up of familiar themes: friendship turning into…
Kushi (2000), rerelease after 25 years
Kushi (2000) rerelease today was fun to watch, even though I knew the scenes almost by heart. I was surprised to see the hall half full for a film that…
Kiss 2025, A raw debut attempt
Kiss (2025) is a romantic comedy with an unusual one-line plot. The film has its lighter moments, though the screenplay could have been tighter. Kavin shows effort, but he still…
Oho Enthan Baby (2025) is heartfelt but uneven
Oho Enthan Baby is an honest take on love and relationships in 2025. The film is produced by Vishnu Vishal, who appears briefly in a cameo and in film shoot…
Sweetheart (2025), A Patchy Romance Movie
Sweetheart had the potential to be a charming Gen-Z love story but ended up as a haphazard mix of scenes with a few enjoyable moments. The lead pair, Rio Raj…
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025), A lost love story
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) is Dhanush’s third directorial venture, featuring his nephew Pavish Narayan in the lead role. It is an out-and-out youth romance but struggles with an…