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Drishyam 3 Review: The Return of the Classic Criminal
13 years back, Jeethu Joseph delivered the iconic Drishyam, which was a landmark film for Mollywood, garnering praise from across the country and the world after being remade in numerous languages within India and outside. In 2021, a story that was said to be closed was revived again with a stupendous sequel, with a direct-to-OTT Read more
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Patriot: The Great Indian Traitor or…?
Patriot is a film that unites the state of Kerala to go to the theatres and watch it together, simply because of the reunion of the Big M’s, Mammootty and Mohanlal, after 18 years, with their last collaboration being Twenty:20. Mammootty, coming off after playing the cold-blooded Stanley Das in Kalamkaval and Mohanlal, coming off Read more
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Dhurandhar – The Revenge Review: Honsla, Eendhan, Badla
Dhurandhar didn’t just succeed, it completely transcended expectations as to what a spy thriller in Bollywood should look and feel like. The excess of over-the-top action, romance and absurdity in logic has all been stripped away, and Aditya Dhar delivered a raw and real experience. With his directorial debut in Uri: The Surgical Strike, he Read more
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Bha Bha Ba Review: Mindless Madness Saved by Mohanlal’s Scene-Stealing Cameo
Dileep, coming off the success of Prince and the Family, joins hands with debutant director Dhananjay Shankar for Bha Bha Ba, a film that makes no bones about what it wants be, a chaotic and mindless entertainer mainly meant to be consumed for fun. Supporting him is a cast of Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Baiju Read more
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Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty and Vinayakan shine in taut, unsettling thriller
Mammootty has been on an extraordinary run lately, earning widespread acclaim for his choice of roles, outstanding performances and an incredible range. From the haunting Kodumon Potti in Bramayugam to the deeply moving Mathew Devassy in Kaathal: The Core and the grounded realism of Kannur Squad, the Megastar has boasted a range which very few Read more
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Dies Irae Review: Pranav Mohanlal Shines in Rahul Sadasivan’s Haunting New Chapter Of This Universe
Cinematic universes have always fascinated audiences across the globe, and now Indian cinema has fully embraced the concept. This time, through the haunting corridors of Malayalam horror. Director Rahul Sadasivan, who first terrified audiences with Bhoothakalam starring Revathi and Shane Nigam and later mesmerized them with Bramayugam featuring the legendary Mammootty, has firmly established a Read more
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Madharaasi: A Watchable Action Thriller Redeemed by a Strong Second Half
Sivakarthikeyan, coming off the massive success of Amaran, joining hands with veteran director A.R. Murugadoss, who has been reeling from a string of underwhelming outings, raised some eyebrows. The film does have a good supporting cast featuring Biju Menon, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, Vikranth, and Shabeer, with music by none other than Anirudh. With so Read more
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Superheroes, Humour, and Heart: Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Review
Ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, cinephiles across India have discovered the brilliance of Malayalam cinema. Known for its grounded storytelling, realistic characters, and masterful filmmaking, Mollywood has been going through a golden phase of content-driven hits. Now, the industry takes a giant leap with its own superhero universe, the Wayfarer Cinematic Universe, produced by Dulquer Read more
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Hridayapoorvam Review – A Moving Story That Touches Hearts and Stays With You
After delivering the industry hit Thudarum earlier this year, Mohanlal returns to the big screen with Hridayapoorvam, a film that had immense buzz even before release. What amplified the anticipation was his reunion with veteran filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, a name synonymous with heartwarming family entertainers. Their collaborations have struck gold in the past, with Ennum Read more
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War 2 Review: Hrithik Roshan Returns as Kabir, But Weak Script Hurts the Spy Saga
After the resounding success of Pathaan and Tiger 3, the YRF Spy Universe returns with War 2, touted as one of the biggest action spectacles of the year. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film reunites Hrithik Roshan alongside NTR Jr., Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Ashutosh Rana. With such a stellar line-up and the promise Read more
