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When I sat down to watch Saayavanam, I was not prepared for how quietly unsettling and emotionally draining the experience would become. This is not … .

There are certain films that announce their intention clearly even before the first scene unfolds, and Maanbumigu Parai is one such work. The very first … .

Today, in this article, I am diving into Selvamani Selvaraj’s period drama “Kaantha,” a film staged within the silver shadows of the 1950s. It’s a … .

When I walked into the theatre to watch Aan Paavam Pollathathu, directed by Kalaiarasan Thangavel, I already expected the murmurs. A film that openly declares … .

When I walked into the theatre to watch Aaryan, directed by Praveen, I genuinely hoped for a sharp thriller – one that uses tension, mystery, … .

When I walked into the theatre to watch Diesel, directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy, I expected a grounded, rustic action drama rooted in the lanes of … .

When a filmmaker like Mari Selvaraj announces a sports drama rooted in the real struggles of a kabaddi legend, expectations naturally begin to soar. And … .

When I walked into watch Dude, directed by Keerthiswaran, I was ready for a breezy drama built on youthful charm, emotional conflict, and a classic … .

Today when I walked into the theatre to watch Idli Kadai, directed by Dhanush, I expected a fairly straightforward drama – something rooted in familial … .

When I was going to watch Balti, directed by Unni Sivalingam, I genuinely expected an earthy, spirited rural action drama – one rooted in the … .

When a film drops with little fanfare, it often sparks a unique kind of curiosity in me. That was exactly the case with Kiss, a … .

Shakthi Thirumagan, directed by Arun Prabhu, arrives with the promise of a socially-charged political thriller – one rooted in the dark intersections between power, corruption, … .

Today I went to watch Thandakaaranyam, directed by Athiyan Athirai, I expected a hard-hitting survival drama set against the vastness of a hill-forest landscape. The … .

Before I watch Blackmail, directed by Mu Maran, I expected a tight, nerve-wracking thriller that would grip me from start to finish. The film opens … .

Director A. R. Murugadoss is no stranger to staging grand conflicts, but when I walked into the theatre for Madharaasi, I found myself wondering whether … .

At the time I was going to watch Bad Girl, directed by Varsha Bharath, I expected a grounded psychological journey of a young woman wrestling … .

When I sat down to watch Maareesan, directed by Sudheesh Sankar, I was genuinely intrigued by the premise the film seemed to promise. On paper, … .

I stepped into Bun Butter Jam with a curiosity shaped by the film’s early chatter – whispers of tangled romances, exaggerated subplots, and a narrative … .

There are films that aim high, films that aim modestly, and then there are films like Desingu Raja 2, which seem unsure of what they … .

There are films that surprise me, films that challenge me, and films that simply choose to sit within a safe, familiar mould. Oho Enthan Baby, … .

There are films that promise intensity, and then there are films that mistake loudness for depth. Phoenix, directed by renowned stunt choreographer Anal Arasu in … .

There are films that begin with a promise so grounded and familiar that I can almost sense the emotional trajectory before it unfolds. 3BHK, directed … .

Some films arrive with a premise so inherently rich that I expect the screenplay to blossom almost effortlessly. Love Marriage, directed by Shanmuga Priyan, is … .

Some films begin with the promise of a gripping night-time mystery and then slowly drift into territory that feels completely disconnected from the world they … .