Andhagan (2024), Unexpected Delight
I must confess, I had low expectations for this film. Remaking a critically acclaimed movie like Andhadhun (2018) is no small feat, and I was sceptical about Prashanth’s ability to…
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Leave the World Behind (2023): The Quiet Apocalypse
Apocalyptic narratives often walk a fine line between pessimism and optimism, and as someone who leans towards the latter, I find that films like ‘Leave the World Behind’ (2023) offer…
Maharaja (2024): A Must-Watch Tamil Thriller
Can you tell a compelling thriller story by focusing on a discarded cast-iron wastebin? Director Nithilan Swaminathan and his team have proven that they can. Nowadays, Tamil films are replete…
Manjummel Boys (2024), Hyped but Heartfelt
Let’s get straight to the heart of it. Manjummel Boys unfolds amidst the deep caves of Kodaikanal, but here’s the twist – it strikes a chord in Tamil Nadu, something…
Siren(2024) – Mixed Tunes and a few laughs
Siren (2024), featuring Jayam Ravi, kicks off with a distinct and impressive bang, capturing our attention from the get-go. However, as the movie progresses, it loses its initial fervour, especially…
Raththam (2023), a sensible crime thriller
It was hard to watch Vijay Antony on screen without feeling sad about his recent tragic personal loss. However, he delivered a sensible crime thriller with director C S Amudhan,…
Iraivan (2023), an amateur serial-killer film
In the world of psycho-thrillers, it takes more than just showcasing a series of gruesome murders of young women, naked and brutally mutilated to send shivers down the audience’s spine.…
Jaane Jaan (2023), neither love nor murder mystery
Starring the gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaane Jaan is a simplistic murder investigation set in the lovely hill town of Kalimpong. The plot and setting are intriguing, but the screenplay…