Reviews

Aa Okkati Adakku review: This stale comedy is not so thirst-quenching for Allari Naresh fans
Nadikar review: A good effort by Lal Jr in showcasing a self-obsessed superstar through a brilliant Tovino
Lootere web series review: Jai Mehta makes a respectable debut in this thriller with elements of action and drama

Aranmanai 4 review: Tamannaah shines brightest in the best instalment in Sundar C’s horror franchise
Heeramandi web series review: A riveting spectacle that sheds light on a significant chapter of India’s freedom struggle through the lens of Tawaifs
Malayalee From India review: Nivin Pauly and Dhyan Sreenivasan excel in this political satire
Dil Dosti Dilemma web series review: A breezy coming-of-age drama that makes for a good watch
Rathnam review: This formulaic run-of-the mill drama is late by two decades
Pavi Caretaker review: Dileep finally returns to his forte — comedy
Do Aur Do Pyaar review: A well-made marital drama about the difficulties in sustaining love
My Dear Donga review: A breezy rom-com with a lovable thief
O2 review: A well-written medical thriller that’s effectively translated onto the screen
Amar Singh Chamkila review: Imtiaz Ali returns with a bang
Jai Ganesh review: Unni Mukundan’s thriller, based on social issues, is worth watching
Aavesham review: A one-man show by Fahadh Faasil
Geethanjali Malli Vachindi review: It neither rises from the dead nor has a superior comedy
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review: Action and a swashbuckling Prithviraj Sukumaran are the highlights of Ali Abbas Zafar’s directorial
Romeo review: A no-frills love story anchored by an earnest Vijay Antony
Varshangalkku Shesham review: A nostalgic journey to the 80s’ Malayalam cinema with fine performances by lead actors
Maidaan review: A treat for football buffs and Ajay Devgn fans
The Family Star review: It is impossible to bailout this poorly-conceived family drama with Vijay Deverakonda’s unusually cool presence
Avatara Purusha 2 review: Sharan impresses, but the thrills are a tad underwhelming
Inspector Rishi web series review: A gripping whodunit that also makes strong points on how superstitious beliefs are used to create chaos
Patna Shuklla review: An effective legal drama that focuses on an educational scam involving roll numbers
Crew review: A much-needed female buddy film in mainstream Hindi cinema
Yuva review: A new star is born — Yuva Rajkumar
Kaliyugam Pattanamlo review: An amalgamation of romance, mystery, action, and women empowerment
Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) review: Blessy’s cinematic masterpiece is elevated by Prithviraj’s career-best performance

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