Peddanna Review

The first half is tiring, with comedy scenes that are heavily coloured by Kollywood nativity. All through, it is only Rajini's swag and style and acting that keeps us somewhat engaged....

Manchi Rojulochaie Review

The scene where the former lectures the latter on the need to tide over irrational fears is heart-touching. This builds up the climax, which is moving....

Annaatthe Review

Thalaivar's charismatic screen presence is ageing like fine wine but his aura alone can't forestall the potboiler from being a disappointment...

Jai Bhim Review

In depicting the reality of case-based atrocities and how the powerful ally with the police and judicial system, the film is in Vetrimaaran's 'Visaaranai' territory....

Jai Bhim Review

Journalist turned filmmaker T.J. Gnanvel apart from his authentic storytelling also stuns us with solid twists at regular intervals which will appeal to even those who may not connect with the...

Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam Review

Young writer- director Prabhu Jeyaram a welcome new find is authoritative in conveying his messages boldly and at the same time has won big in his innovative storytelling too....

Romantic Review

A minus is that the film is just about 130 minutes long. A couple of action scenes would have made a difference, preventing the proceedings from looking hurried....

Varudu Kaavalenu Review

What does it take to overcome the hurt of the past? How long does one take to shrug off something that caused agony? How does a painful experience change an individual's personality and thinking?...

Aranmanai 3 Review

What works best in 'Aranmanai 3' are the initial scenes when the two little girls are haunted by the ghost which sets the mood of the film. Some of the visual effects like the swarming moths is...

Udanpirappe Review

In her milestone film Jyotika has portrayed the majestic role of the mother of a grown up girl with an air of dignity and holds sway throughout the film. The scene in which she shows her power to a...

Oh Manapenne! Review

What works best in 'Oh Manapenne' are most of the scenes that involve Harish Kalyan and Priya Bhavani Shankar where they seem a complete mismatch but at the same time underline their mutual...

Vinodhaya Sitham Review

Samuthirakani has comeback strongly from his recent debacles as a director and has presented a neat little film that works in pretty much all departments....

Heads & Tales Review

The film doesn't follow a routine structure. The stories that run in parallel are clear and don't disengage us, for there are at least 5 characters whose thoughts/motives we have to keep track with....

Natyam Review

A key drawback is that the drama doesn't soar in the second half despite the fact that there is at least one twist and one revelation. The understanding of human nature is adequate....

Most Eligible Bachelor Review

The songs are situational, while the comedy is also driven by the needs of the story. The context is strong and the scenes play out with a great amount of conviction....

Maha Samudram Review

'Maha Samudram' turns out to be a dreary drama despite its excellent premise and whimsical characters....

Doctor Review

What works best in 'Doctor' is the laugh out loud moments that are sprinkled throughout the screenplay. Many of them land when you least expect it and it is that much more enjoyable....

Konda Polam Review

The post-production works, especially the dubbing part, must have demanded a lot of time from the team, given that the characters speak in irresistible Rayalaseema slang throughout....

Rudra Thandavam Review

What works best in 'Rudra Thandavam' is its mission to expose the growing threat of drugs circulation in today's society especially in underprivileged neighborhoods. How substance abuse wrecks the...

Lift Review

Debutante Vineeth Varaprasad has shown great command over the writing and execution of this terrifically crafted horror film. His work is even more laudable as it succeeds as a wake-up call to the...