“Virus” is a masterful survival thriller that celebrates everyday heroes!
What happens when a comparatively well-equipped Indian state known for its excellence in healthcare sector gets afflicted by a deadly…
“Ishq”… An engrossing thriller that also strangely contradicts itself!
Moral policing is one social vice that often presents a bizarre oxymoron. The victim can easily turn the perpetrator and…
“Uyare’… Parvathy is sensational in this simple yet powerful film on acid attacks!
Toxic relationships are forever hard to decipher, even to those who are in them. Early in Manu Ashokan’s Uyare, a…
“Lucifer”… A Mohanlal vanity project which tricks you in the garb of a political thriller!
As I begin, let me introduce you to perils of being a Mohanlal fan today. First up, it is impossible…
“Kumbalangi Nights”… A sharply observed film that marks a sublime directorial debut!
The opening sequence of first-time director Madhu C Narayanan’s Kumbalangi Nights is set in a boys’ hostel. You see a…
“Odiyan” destroys a captivating subject to become an endless assault to senses…
If you have your roots in Kerala, India, chances are high that you have heard (or overheard from adults) about…
“Kayamkulam Kochunni”… A staid bandit drama with striking visuals & a dash of Mohanlal swagger!
For the Indian state of Kerala, legend of the Good Samaritan thief Kayamkulam Kochunni is one that makes every heart…
“Varathan”… A taut, moody film that eventually drowns in a simplistic finale!
Varathan took me back to Elizabeth Kenny’s famous words, “It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all…
“Koode”… A fantasy tale that subtly addresses the need for closures and company!
Koode. A film that welcomes back one of the most cerebral Indian filmmakers of our times – Anjali Menon –…
“Ennu Swantham Janakikutty”… A Quiet Celebration of Womanhood!
India’s is a cinema industry that seldom commends its writers. Films are often said to belong to the lead male…
