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Oru Sarkar Ulpannam: Good Intentions Can’t Save Predictable Drama

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The concluding 15-20 minutes of the film “Oru Sarkar Ulpannam,” previously titled “Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam,” unfolds within a courtroom setting where a citizen confronts the government. Within this segment, certain moments carry poignant emotional weight, leading me to ponder whether the film could have been better suited as a legal drama. However, amidst a […]

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Tera Kya Hoga Lovely: A Hilarious Look at Colorism

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What cost does a dusky girl and her family bear to secure her marriage? A significant measure of embarrassment and double the bridal gift, as Lovely (Ileana D’Cruz) and her kin endure in this societal satire. The film delves into the fixation of Indians with fair complexion and the challenges faced by a girl due

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J Baby Review: Urvashi Steals the Show

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Discover how the film’s non-linear storytelling affects its impact and why the whole may not be as captivating as its individual elements. At a certain juncture in the movie, we witness Urvashi’s J Baby, the main character, watching Baby’s Day Out (1994) with her grandchildren. The movie’s tagline also has a nod to this Patrick

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Gaami Review: A Beautiful Adventure That Grabs Your Heart

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In Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan (2015), a somber moment unfolds with a level of everydayness we seldom anticipate from a subject as solemn as death. It stars Vicky Kaushal, employed with his family at the cremation grounds of Varanasi, using the flames from a funeral pyre to ignite the stove at home. His ordinariness might catch

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Shaitaan Movie Review: Dive into a World of Darkness

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A solid supernatural suspense tale typically relies on elements of fright and tension to engage the viewer. Even if it avoids sudden frights but offers an eerie encounter, it’s a success. In that vein, director Vikas Bahl has hit the mark with Shaitaan. The film presents us with Kabir’s (Ajay Devgn) content family, consisting of

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Thankamani Review: Outdated and Unbearably Melodramatic

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After listening to the dialogues in Ratheesh Raghunandan’s second film “Thankamani,” I couldn’t help but wonder if the last hit film he watched was released over a decade ago. To call “Thankamani” outdated would be a disservice to the quality films of that era. Sadly, this melodramatic revenge drama, with its central incident of little

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Unforgettable Women Who Shaped Cinema

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Taramani – Althea Althea is a single mother and a free spirit who falls in love with Prabhu, a man with more traditional values. Their contrasting personalities lead to challenges in their relationship as they navigate the complexities of love and commitment. It’s important to note that Andrea Jeremiah is the actress who portrays the

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Weekend Vibes: What to watch on OTT this weekend

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Stay updated on the newest streaming. Take a peek at What to watch on OTT this weekend across various languages. (March 6 to 10 ) The RegimeWhen: March 4Where: JioCinemaKate Winslet acts in this political spoof as the Chancellor of a contemporary European autocratic government. Extraordinary: Season 2When: March 6Where: Disney+ HotstarEmma Moran’s superhero laugh-fest

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Weekend Vibes: What to watch on theatre this weekend

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Stay updated on the newest releases. Take a peek at What to watch on theatre this weekend across various languages. (March 6 to 10 ) Shaitaan (Hindi)When: March 8The tranquility of a family on a getaway to their farmstead in a secluded hamlet is disturbed by an uninvited visitor who appears to be manipulating the

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Laapataa Ladies movie review: A Delightful Ride with a Powerful Message

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Where do women vanish into the ether? Only when they choose to, for they are almost always enshrouded within someone’s gaze. Yet, in Kiran Rao’s captivating second venture, Laapataa Ladies, the mystery unfolds amidst a jaw-dropping tale of bride-swapping, deep within the heart of the fictional Nirmal Pradesh. Just like the enigmatic name of the

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