Hulimane Naga, also known as Gowri Shankar, emerges as a skilled Kerebete (Fish-hunting) expert hailing from the picturesque Malnad region. However, his life is not devoid of challenges, especially in his village where he faces ridicule due to his mixed heritage. Despite the constant jibes, he harbors a determination to teach those who mock him […]
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Eight years have passed since the epic tale of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3,’ and Po the Panda finds himself at a crossroads. He is confronted with the weighty decision of stepping down from his esteemed position as the Dragon Warrior to take on the mantle of Spiritual Leader in the Valley of Peace. However, Po
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The director Sudipto Sen presents a new, expansive critique in his latest work, delving even further into conspiracy theories. and Bastar’ Paints Maoists as Terrorists In “Bastar – The Naxal Story,” the film’s most neutral statement comes early: the opening credits caution viewers about its “unsettling images.” Within minutes, the film plunges into the heart
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Experience an exhilarating journey as the film takes off amidst a slow and tentative setup, only to soar to new heights when the plane is hijacked. Directed by the dynamic duo of debutants Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, this adrenaline-pumping thriller promises an intense ride through the skies, despite its somewhat foreseeable plotline. Brace yourself
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Actor Gopichand makes a comeback to the big screen playing a formidable police officer in this fantasy action saga crafted by A Harsha. Set in a charming village, the movie reveals a chain of mysterious incidents occurring at an ancient temple, leading to the involvement of a resolute cop to uncover the enigmas. Sustaining a
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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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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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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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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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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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