Peddi: A Powerful Story Buried Under Endless Hero Elevation
I was expecting a high drama sports film with the fusion of the Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana. What I discovered is a movie that has a very raw
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Obsession Review: Forget Jump Scares, This Movie Will Haunt Your Thoughts
I can’t think of a movie that I’ve seen where I wanted to grab the screen and tell the story to stop. Earlier this week, every scene of Obsession made
The Great Grand Superhero: The Feel-Good Family Film Bollywood Needed
While mainstream Hindi movies appear to be obsessed with bigger than life violence, dark themes and movies that cater primarily to the adults, The Great Grand Superhero was definitely refreshing.
Kattalan: Antony Varghese Roars in a Brutal Crime Saga With a Jaw-Dropping Boat Fight
Although the whole thing was cleverly cut together to look as though one single shot, that ambitious boat fight is the best indicator of what Kattalan is like. It’s technically
Blast: Arjun and Abhirami Shine in a Tense, Entertaining Thriller
“We’ve killed three people. What shall we do with them? What with the other two still alive, “What do we do with these?” The type of darkly ridiculous line that
System: Jyothika Turns an Average Courtroom Drama Into a Watchable Battle of Wits
System Review: It’s fun to hear someone say “Today we’re going to tear the system apart” and then to find out that the movie itself is going to be a
Chand Mera Dil Review: 2026’s Most Unexpected Love Story Hit Me Hard
Chand Mera Dil was preceded by a mysterious silence. Considering the noise level of the industry even average romantic dramas can get aggressively marketed, this film has made a remarkable
Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai: A Brilliant Thriller Idea Lost in Amateur Execution
Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai Review: I feel bad when movies have semi-elegant ideas and fail to generate the slightest discussion from viewers. While Karuppu was released with a bang last weekend,
Karuppu: Suriya Turns This Courtroom Fantasy Into A Goosebumps Celebration
Karuppu TamilYogi Movie Review: As soon as Suriya steps into the theatre, the whole environment inside the theatre changes. The rest of the way, the movie’s energy is wasted in
Athiradi: Basil Joseph & Tovino Thomas Turn Campus Chaos Into Pure Fun
Athiradi TamilYogi – Movie Review: Typical college campus movies build their case on reusing old nostalgia, on great humor and on feeling-good flashbacks. While Athiradi messes with all those recognizable
Sathi Leelavathi Review: Lavanya Tripathi’s Comeback Turns Marital Chaos Into Pure Entertainment
Sathi Leelavathi TamilYogi Review: The movie’s scenes of husband-wife quarrels had a lot of things to say about Sathi Leelavathi before it even got to its emotional moments: the bursts
Ankam Attahasam Review: Shine Tom Chacko Steals the Show in This Blood-Soaked Gangster Drama
Ankam Attahasam TamilYogi Review: Director Sujith S. Nair presents Ankam Attahasam as a blood-stained, gangster type film with a lot of dark frames, local jargon, old-time resentments in bruised men
Dridam: This Slow Burn Crime Thriller Ends in Pure Disturbing Silence
Dridam TamilYogi Review: All I can see was little children running around and laughing in my theatre, right before Dridam took its last breath, and even after the credits rolled.
29: Rathna Kumar’s Emotional Romance Is Beautifully Messy
29 TamilYogi Review: Rathna Kumar is always been captivated by whirling messes of emotions and 29 takes it up a notch with a surprising level of sincerity. The movie takes
Raja Shivaji: A Majestic Tribute Undone by CGI Excess and Rushed Storytelling
Raja Shivaji TamilYogi Review: Elephant scene with Sanjay Dutt was supposed to be thunderous, a scene that shakes the room. Rather, its artificial glossiness of CGI is a silent recap
Jetlee: Satya Shines in a Comedy That Loses Steam
Jetlee TamilYogi Review: There is a disaster of the mid-air, and, rather than panicking, the passengers break into a devotional song. One moment is all you know about Jetlee. Under
Ek Din: A Simple Romance That Questions How We See People
Ek Din TamilYogi Review: “Will you laugh at someone because he does not have a brand?” That single line is even more lingering than it should have been, with a
Patriot: A Gripping First Half Derailed by Star Power and Safe Choices
Patriot TamilYogi Review: At one point in the beginning, a minister just says that he has a report to file before he undergoes a minor surgery. It appears like an
KD: The Devil – Dhruva Sarja Dominates a Visually Stunning but Uneven Epic
KD: The Devil TamilYogi Review: The flicker of dimly-lit streets, old cars floating along smoky windows, heavy thud of boots stepping over gravel establish the mood even before the story
Gaayapadda Simham: Tarun Bhaskar Anchors a Wild Yet Entertaining Ride
Gaayapadda Simham TamilYogi Review: That wink at Salaar, which is unmistakably directed at the Prabhas fans, falls like a flash in a crowded theatre. It beautifully encapsulates what Gaayapadda Simham
Kara: Strong Performances, Weak Payoff in This Rural Heist Drama
Kara TamilYogi Review: Bank heist movies typically promise a tight-knifed tension, smart plotting, and that every action counts. Kara however follows a more bumpy route. It seizes you in glimpses,
Apex Review: It Starts With Pure Terror, Then Quietly Falls Apart
Apex TamilYogi Review: Tommy is swinging of a rope that is fraying below him, his boots scratching ice as the force of gravity is rising up. One picture is enough
Commando Vin Love Story: Patriotism Meets Romance… But Does It Deliver?
Commando Vin Love Story TamilYogi Review: When you see a movie that mixes national pride and romance, it’s going to either be a stirring accomplishment or a complete mess. Such
Michael Review: A Dazzling Rise That Plays It Too Safe
Michael TamilYogi Review: When Michael first walks into the recording room, his voice unsteady but with a potential, it is all there. Antoine Fuqua develops such scenes to produce a
Madhuvidhu: Slow Start, Strong Finish Makes This Family Drama Worth the Wait
Madhuvidhu TamilYogi Review: Directed by Vishnu Aravind and anchored by the light and carefree presence of Sharaf U Dheen, Madhuvidhu is heavy on its characters, performances, and a soundtrack that
The Mummy: A Chilling Setup, A Brutal Finale, But a Frustratingly Uneven Horror Ride
The Mummy TamilYogi Review: At one point the house becomes unnaturally quiet interrupted by some unnatural sound that is creeping along the walls. It is an ideal representation of Lee
Thimmarajupalli TV: Slow Start, Strong Mystery That Hooks You In
Thimmarajupalli TV TamilYogi Review: I must be honest, I was hardly expecting anything of Thimmarajupalli TV, perhaps just another dull country drama on nostalgia. Rather I went away admiring its
Bhoot Bangla: A Nostalgic Horror-Comedy That Almost Revives Bollywood’s Golden Timing
Bhoot Bangla TamilYogi Review: Something immediately thought-provoking about a movie that attempts to rekindle a classic movie pace and introduce it in a new name and face is intriguing. Bhoot
Mr. X: A Gripping Start, But Does the Spy Thriller Deliver?
Mr. X TamilYogi Review: Directed by Manu Anand, the movie opens with a rather interesting premise, and the trailer has made a first impression on me. When I sat down
Pallichattambi Review: Stunning Craft, But a Story That Barely Breathes
Pallichattambi TamiYogi Review: The weathered, time-honoured textures of a 50s village, the battered costumes, the awkward looks shared by neighbours, all in Pallichattambi is painstakingly put together. It leaves a
