In her latest film, Minmini, Halitha Shameem poses an intriguing question: How much guilt is too much? The film delves into how individuals cope with guilt and remorse, offering a glimpse into the lives of Praveena (Esther Anil) and Sabari (Pravin Kishore), who each approach sorrow in their own distinct ways. Praveena and Sabari cross […]
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What is distinctive and commendable about Prasanna Vithanage’s “Paradise” is its unique interpretation of the Ramayana. Vithanage uses his leading lady to achieve this, advocating for women’s agency in a direct yet courteous manner. The film’s female perspective is reinforced by the current political climate in Sri Lanka, highlighting the oppression faced by the people
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A film like “Neram” skillfully combines a comedy of errors with a non-linear narrative. “Pattaapakal,” the latest Malayalam comedy, attempts to replicate this style but falls short due to the writer’s inability to develop solid storylines for each subplot. The movie, with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes, is overrun by uninspired skit
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“Kalki 2898 AD” opens with a captivating portrayal of the aftermath of the Mahabharata war, where Lord Krishna curses Ashwatthama (played by Amitabh Bachchan) with immortality. This sets the stage for a fictional narrative deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, centered on the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu, prophesied to arrive on a white horse to
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Praveen, a benevolent hero, saves his village’s reputation by winning a wrestling competition, bringing him closer to the villagers and the Desai family, who are renowned for helping farmers during a severe famine. Praveen falls in love with Anupama (Radhya), a yoga practitioner and the daughter of a priest, and becomes close to Dasharatha Desai,
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In an age dominated by situationships and breadcrumbing, where love stories often become unnecessarily complicated, Nipun Dharmadhikari’s romantic comedy offers a refreshing change. The latest installment in the Ishq Vishk (2003) series centers on three childhood friends: Raghav (Rohit Saraf), Sanya (Pashmina Roshan), and Sahir (Jibraan Khan). The on-and-off relationship between Sanya and Sahir frequently
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It is often said that one should leave the table if respect is not served. But what if, instead, you choose to stay and compel others to recognize your presence? Kabir Khan’s film celebrates this tenacity, portraying the journey of becoming a champion even when the world dismisses you as a nobody. The story oscillates
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The opening scenes of “Ullozhukku” (Under Current), directed by Christo Tomy, unfold swiftly, capturing the rapid unraveling of Anju’s (Parvathy Thiruvothu) life. Transitioning from a hopeful salesgirl at a textile shop to a bride posing for awkward post-wedding photos on a backwater boat, her journey is marked by a sense of inevitability and sorrow. The
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In this Nithilan Swaminathan directorial, a man named Maharaja (Vijay Sethupathi) files a police complaint because the ‘Lakshmi’ in his house goes missing. When he arrives at the police station, he encounters a thief in custody named Police. “Maharaja,” the film, is filled with such droll contradictions. The narrative revolves around the lives of two
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The film Garuden opens with Minister Thangapandi (R.V. Udayakumar) eyeing a valuable tract of land owned by the Kombaiammam Temple. In the heart of Kombai, we are introduced to Aadhi (Sasikumar) and Karuna (Unni Mukundan), childhood friends with an unbreakable bond, and Sokkan (Soori), a devoted servant to Karuna’s family. Sokkan, an orphan who once
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