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2.5/5
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Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
(2023)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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No doubt, it’s a significant tale of a mother’s battle to regain her children but I wish it was told in a less cranky manner. It felt like a gross miscarriage of creativity and opportunity.
Posted Mar 16, 2023
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3.5/5
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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
(2022)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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R Madhavan, Shah Rukh, and Simran are in top form in this flawed, yet fascinating biopic...
Posted Jul 01, 2022
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RRR
(2022)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Ram Charan and NT Rama Rao Jr are in their element, but it’s a bloated affair.
Posted Mar 28, 2022
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Super Sharanya
(2022)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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It may have the word ‘super’ on the tin, but it’s one of those cinematic marvels with no superstars and is driven by a clutch of unknown, inexperienced, but hugely talented actors.
Posted Feb 08, 2022
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3.5/5
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83
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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If you are in the mood for an engaging film that unites cricket and cinema, this is it...
Posted Dec 29, 2021
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021)
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Shyama Krishna Kumar
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Forget what you've heard about what may or may not happen in No Way Home -- because the film surpasses every fan theory by a mile-and-a-half and the only way to enjoy it is to sit back and let yourselves be swung from height to dizzyingly new heights.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
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Jai Bhim
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Suriya's film is a masterpiece that inspires.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
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2.5/5
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Bunty Aur Babli 2
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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The second part may not hold a candle to the original, but the earnestness of all the actors ensures that they don't cheat their fans of doling out a film that's serviceable as a one-time watch.
Posted Dec 06, 2021
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Antim: The Final Truth
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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If you are willing to tolerate this film's obvious need to be woke and loud, you may even enjoy the good vs evil drama.
Posted Dec 06, 2021
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Halloween Kills
(2021)
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Imran Malik
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Even though Kills feels like a dithering entry that's passing the time until the big third act arrives, fans will get a real kick out of watching the knife-wielding maniac do what he does best.
Posted Oct 28, 2021
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2.5/5
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Thalaivii
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Thalaivii is strictly vanilla and refuses to enter murky parts of the subject's life with an iron hand.
Posted Sep 14, 2021
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Zinda Bhaag
(2013)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Zinda Bhaag speaks to all...
Posted Aug 09, 2021
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AK vs AK
(2020)
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Bindu Rai
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All said, AK vs AK may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Kapoor is definitely worth a watch for giving one of his finest performances yet.
Posted Jul 15, 2021
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The One and Only Ivan
(2020)
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Marwa Hamad
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As a whole, it deals delicately with loss, friendship and the idea of breaking the cycle of abuse.
Posted Jul 15, 2021
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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Parineeti Chopra is compelling as the tainted corporate honcho Sandeep Walia. With effortless ease, she's a textbook elitist who brings a perfectly veiled sense of privilege...
Posted Jul 15, 2021
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Roohi
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Roohi is neither scary nor funny, and certainly doesn't take one for the women's team or those battling mental health issues.
Posted Jul 14, 2021
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Godzilla vs. Kong
(2021)
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Shyama Krishna Kumar
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Godzilla vs. Kong lives up to its titanic hype.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
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Mortal Kombat
(2021)
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Shyama Krishna Kumar
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If you go to watch Mortal Kombat in the cinemas this weekend, make it for the action sequences and you won't be disappointed.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
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1.5/5
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Laxmii
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Be prepared for a hellish ride where a clutch of usually talented actors are hamming their way haplessly through their parts.
Posted Jul 12, 2021
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Haseen Dillruba
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Be warned, this is no tidy love story with happy endings. But the movie comes alive due to the solid performances.
Posted Jul 12, 2021
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Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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This film should ideally re-christened 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bore'. Even Khan, with all his star power and super-human aura, cannot rescue this misadventure.
Posted May 18, 2021
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2.5/5
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Madam Chief Minister
(2021)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Comparisons or no comparisons, the film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, makes for a decent one-time watch.
Posted Jan 27, 2021
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1.5/5
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Shakeela
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Soul-crushingly boring and frustrating.
Posted Dec 31, 2020
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2.5/5
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Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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A good skimming of certain twists would have made this comedy sharper.
Posted Nov 16, 2020
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3.5/5
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C U Soon
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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C U Soon is a riveting Malayalam thriller that subverts the usual tropes attached to an entertaining film.
Posted Sep 04, 2020
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Tenet
(2020)
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Marwa Hamad
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It's exhilarating, mind-bending and the score is to die for.
Posted Aug 27, 2020
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3/5
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Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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The biopic, which claims to have been liberally dramatised, is an engaging one-time watch. Just like its leading lady, it's easy on the eyes and never yanks you to an uncomfortable space.
Posted Aug 10, 2020
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4/5
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The Sunset Limited
(2011)
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Farah Andrews
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It's lucky these two actors are so dang watchable.
Posted Aug 07, 2020
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Sufiyum Sujatayum
(2020)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Marked with terrific performances and visuals, this love story remains true to its genre...
Posted Jul 10, 2020
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3.5/5
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Bulbbul
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Produced by Anushka Sharma, this supernatural thriller has the right spirit and soul...
Posted Jun 30, 2020
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3/5
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Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Whatever your political affiliation or take on demonetisation, there's a lot of pleasure to be found in this engaging film about lousy lives bolstered by illegal money.
Posted Jun 11, 2020
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3/5
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Piku
(2015)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Watch Piku if you are in the mood to watch a movie that's all heart. There are no larger-than-life heroes, dramatic transformations or neatly-tied endings. Still, Piku works its magic because it steers clear from the usual trappings.
Posted Apr 29, 2020
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3.5/5
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Angrezi Medium
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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While the comedy has its shining moments, it's sporadic. Watch this film if you are keen to watch Khan in top form along with a handful of actors who know their craft. Had the movie shed its proverbial lard, it would have been a cracker of a film.
Posted Mar 26, 2020
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Bloodshot
(2020)
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Shyama Krishna Kumar
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All in all, despite its flaws, director David S F Wilson's film offers a glimmer of something new and unpredictable in a genre that's begging to be injected with some new blood.
Posted Mar 12, 2020
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1.5/5
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Baaghi 3
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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Unless you want to tear your hair out in frustration at the cinemas, duck this crazy cinematic missile. It's a misfire from the word go.
Posted Mar 06, 2020
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Bheeshma
(2020)
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Nagarjuna Rao
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So the best advice is to leave your thinking cap at home and enjoy the film for what it is - a laugh-a-minute riot.
Posted Feb 28, 2020
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Karthik Calling Karthik
(2010)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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The feat of winding a love-story around a mysterious telephone call for more than two hours is no easy task, but the debutante director Ritesh Sidhwani manages to engage.
Posted Feb 28, 2020
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Nadigaiyar Thilagam (Tamil)
(2018)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Keerthy Suresh completely owns her character and delivers a powerful performance.
Posted Feb 24, 2020
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2/5
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Bhoot: Part One: The Haunted Ship
(2020)
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Manjusha Radhakrishnan
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It's high on eerie atmospherics, but low on genuine scares...
Posted Feb 21, 2020
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Mariyam Mukku
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Despite a predictable story, Mariyam Mukku, is an enjoyable entertainer that you can watch with your family.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Nee-Na
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Nee-Na is an emotion-laden narrative that also packs in a positive message about the benefits of de-addiction. It's a mature love story where adults sort out issues in the most practical way.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Chandrettan Evideya
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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There is good humour woven around certain situations, and is amusing.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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The Crow's Egg
(2014)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Without a star cast or exotic locations, here is a director who dared to present a simple story, without trapping himself in the regular mould of Tamil cinema.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Bhaskar the Rascal
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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What keeps the story going is the performance of the two child actors, Master Sanoop and Baby Anikha. They are not just lovable but show great potential.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Chirakodinja Kinavukal
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Though amusing and entertaining, Chirakodinja Kinavugal is a one-time watch.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Mythily Ramachandran
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This is [Nikhila] Vimal's first role as a heroine and she is promising as she turns Kabani, a simple and diffident trainee, into a hip and a confident news presenter.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Loham
(2015)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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Mohanlal in his inimitable style draws a chuckle now and then, but beyond that there is nothing to rave about.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Pavada
(2016)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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The first half moves at a jolly pace around the lives of the two men and their antics, albeit for a bit too long. You wonder where the film is heading.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum
(2016)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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With an element of suspense thrown in when you least expect it, Shahjahanum Pareekuttiyum definitely entertains.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Kavalai Vendam
(2016)
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Mythily Ramachandran
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The characters are loosely written and the screenplay does little to make viewers feel for the lead characters' woes, since Deekay spends most of the movie trying to making the audience laugh.
Posted Feb 20, 2020
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