Maha Nadigan Review

Sathyaraj's films ooze lollu (chutzpah) all through. Mahanadigan is no different wherein he plays a matinee idol, who goes on to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He takes humorous potshots...

Suryam Review

Star sons are an unenviable lot. It is not just that they have to create a reputation for themselves. But also, they have to live up to their father's. The burden on somebody like Vishnu, son of...

Sakhia (Na Tho Ra) Review

For many Telugu directors, it is always a dilemma to decide on whether to make a film on a love subject or on the larger than life factional feuds. It is a conundrum that is difficult to crack.So...

Sundarangudu Review

Beauty is an enigma. It is not the eye that decides what is beautiful. If that is the case then what you see is what the other person also sees ---in essence there will be a consensus on what beauty...

Hulchul Review

Years ago, the late O.P. Ralhan made a film called "Hulchal", which was about a mistaken murder conspiracy. The pace was maddening.The new "Hulchal" certainly doesn't lose the...

Kaani Review

Horror films are the flavor of the industry. Even though fans do not seem to have given a thumbs-up to the genre, filmmakers are churning out spooky-spirited films with gay abandon.Kaani, obviously...

Dreams Review

This is one film that Dhanush would not like to show his prospective in-laws (Rajinikanth's family). The film is poor pastiche of double meanings, bedroom scenes and a few other vulgar segments.It...

Manmadhan Review

The biggest advantage that Manmathan has is that has hit the theatres without any great expectation. The biggest advantage for Silambarasan, the hero and the de facto director of the movie, is that...

Mughal-e-Azam Review

Flawless, seamless, timeless...What do we say about a film that immortalised each one of its cast members and technicians?"Mughal-e-Azam" is to the pseudo-historical what the Taj Mahal is...

Naach Review

Abhi and Rewa, the two protagonists of Ram Gopal Varma's fascinating study of the dynamics of the man-woman relationship within a metropolitan setting, are on their way back after watching an...

Veer Zaara Review

"Which era do these people belong to!" Rani Mukherjee exclaims about the Pakistani girl and the Indian man who live with the "idea" of love for 22 years. Old yet passionate,...

Chatrapathy Review

These days, directors and heroes never tire of saying that their film is different. Before Chatrapathy's release both Sarath Kumar and director Sri Mahesh said that the movie had a unique treatment...

Attahasam Review

When a hit pair comes together, the expectations are always bound to be high.So when Ajith and director Charan who pair up after the success of Kadhal Mannan and Amarkalam, there was an air of...

Chanti Review

A good man against a bad man. A revenge remix. It is almost the essential leitmotif of Indian films. Chanti is no different. It is about an honest military man against a corrupt MLA. The rest of the...

Yuvasena - 4 The People Review

In many ways, Yuvasena is an amplification of youthful righteous indignation. Most youths, before they fall prey to the inexorable and ineluctable corrupt system, harbor notions of cleaning it. It...

Aitraaz Review

A star is born! As the predatory social-climbing seductress who can go to any length to satiate her lust for life, Priyanka Chopra rocks the scene like never before.Her character, appearance,...

Neranja Manasu Review

Let us face it. It is difficult making films with the likes of Rajnikanth or Vijaykanth. You know  You have to have certain formulaic situations, songs and stunts. And you have to try and blend...

Swaraabhishekam Review

In this fast-changing world, sometimes past is the most re-assuring prop for us. And K Vishwanath's films offer a glimpse of what life was and comes in muted and pastel shades. His films are about...

Apparao Driving School Review

Last week we saw the problems of image trap in Rajasekhar's Apthudu. This week it is Rajendra Prasad in Appa Rao Driving School.Now, his essential brand is coarse and lurid comedy. Since it has won...

Morning Raga Review

Whether it's "Abhimaan", "Sur" or "Saaz", Hindi movies about music and musicians have employed ego as the primary focus of interest.In Mahesh Dattani's second feature...