“Jallikattu”… A visually overwhelming spectacle from the master of mayhem!
If there’s a thing called ‘non-vegetarian cinema’, Malayalam filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery possesses all merits to own that space. After…
“Bhayanakam”… An anti-war masterpiece, high on visuals and implied violence!
Director Jayaraj’s famed navarasa series has always been of great intrigue. Some were a class apart (Shantam), some middling (Bhibhatsa)…
“Ambili”… Soubin Shahir shines in this over-sweet feel-good drama!
Lovable, do-gooder characters in cinema forever find takers. It does not matter that if the film they inhabit fails to…
“Thanneer Mathan Dinangal”… A flavourful rewind to high school bustle!
It is amusing how director Girish A D choose to title his debut feature Thanneer Mathan Dinangal. One that translates…
“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…
“Athiran”… A chilling mystery thriller that scores high on atmosphere!
There are films that sell themselves on their mood. Among veterans, I have observed the quality in films by Yasujiro…
“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…
