Jagapati (Ye Center Aina OK) Review

Even an ordinary story can be made into a `watchable' movie with a skilful screenplay. And on the contrary, even a workable story can be let down by a silly script.It is the case of latter in...

Santhosha Review

Playback singer Rajesh makes his debut as an actor in "Santhosha", which also introduces Sidhdharth, a Kashmiri Pandit settled in Mumbai, as the hero.  Pranathi, who has made a...

Kanchanaganga Review

"Kanchanaganga" is certainly not the usual love story, but at the same time it cannot be bracketed with unusual films.Director S.V. Rajendra Singh has focused more on telling the story in...

Rishi Review

Director Prakash has not fallen victim to the 'second film syndrome' - of a filmmaker who shows a lot of promise in his first film but fails to deliver in his second attempt.   "Rishi...

Silsiilay Review

It would be the easiest thing to dismiss this enrapturing ensemble-piece as just one more attempt by a film critic to crossover to the other side.It would also be the most unjust and creatively...

Aparichithudu Review

It is difficult to quibble over  Aparichithudu, a film whose scale has never been attempted before in Indian films. It is a wide-canvas dream thought up by Shankar's sense of grandeur. It is a...

Bachke Rehna Re Baba Review

You gawk and gasp at the sheer temerity of this so called comedy about an aunt-niece pair conning gullible bachelors of every shape and size out of their millions.Whatever happened to good old...

Pouran Review

There is a history and tradition of political films in Kerala. These films deal with topical issues or those that are of historical significance.The most prominent among the issues tackled by this...

Anniyan Review

In filmdom hype never matches reality. Or conversely, some of the biggest hits have had the least hype riding on them.So when Anniyan had all those teasing promos and tantalizing publicity, there...

Ayya Review

Director Om Prakash Rao, who tasted success with "Kalasipalya", his previous directorial venture with dashing action hero Darshan and glamorous Rakshitha, comes forward with the same...

Magic Ajji Review

''Magic Ajji' directed by Dinesh Babu is the first attempt in the Kannada film industry in making a film in the digital format, though it is second Kannada digital film to be released. The film is...

Raakshasa Review

The viewing of "Raakshasa" produced by Ramu Films, better known in the Kannada film industry for producing for big budget block busters, will certainly be a delightful departure for the...

Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai Review

Shhhhh. Don't tell P.J. Hogan and Julia Roberts. But Deepak Ramsay has lifted Hogan's film "My Best Friend's Wedding" and cast Diya Mirza in Ms Roberts' role of the scheming self-serving...

D Review

Speak 'Satya'. Be honest. Do we really need yet another gangster flick to come and swamp our lives with a dark brooding blend of blood and sweat, and a little bit of tears thrown in for extra....

Andarivadu Review

Think of the 90s Indian cricket team. And immediately you are reminded only of Sachin Tendulkar. It was a team of him and none else. It is pertinent to remember that when you go to Andarivadu....

Padhavi Paduthum Paadu Review

Sandalwood smuggler Veerappan used to be a favorite muse of Tamil filmmakers. There have been several movies made with his story and background.But in almost all films he was glorified, and after he...

Ullam Ketkumae Review

After lying in the cans for almost a year, director Jeeva's Ullam Ketkumae is finally out. And if you ask is the wait worth it, well, it becomes a moot question.A campus love story, Ullam Ketkumae...

Banglavil Outha Review

While getting into a theatre to watch "Banglavil Outha", directed by newcomer Santhivila Dinesh, the mind is prepared for a riveting family drama with actor-producer Lal playing a...

Bunty Aur Babli Review

They take their marriage vows in front of the Taj Mahal, promising to see each other through life and death... And then they go right back to doing what they like best: conning the junta of its...

Albhutha Dweep Review

Trust Vinayan to surprise you every time he comes out with a film. The director staunchly defies the star system that has gripped Malayalam cinema for years and succeeds on his own terms. His new...