Reviews
Nirangal Moondru (2024)
Underrated!
I feel this film is underrated. Useless crap films get more ratings.
Its non linear story telling is suspenseful to the end. Dont judge the book by its cover.
A good film after Dhuruvangal Pathinaru for Karthik Naren.
A well made film with good performances by the entire cast. Unexpected twists in the climax.
The drug portions are a bit drag. Otherwise a tight screenplay. No unneccesary side plots. Music is good. The stunt portion in reverse mode is a different attempt.
Overall a thrilling experience with a good message. Watch with no expectations, its a good watch.
Do watch if you are a fan of non linears!
Vikkatakavi (2024)
Vikatakavi is brilliant!
It was engaging throughout and held a good suspense till the end.
Naresh Agastya is superb! His portions with the policeman are funny and enjoyable. Performances of the other cast members were nice.
Music elevated many portions giving it a supernatural touch. Cinematography is beautiful. The forest, village side and old age sets all were good.
Story is well written. Screenplay moved at a decent pace and made it entertaining(Many places were predictable for me). Duration of the series is also a plus.
Overall a decent thriller with many good elements and definitely a must watch.
Waiting for season 2 in 2025!
Lucky Baskhar (2024)
Must watch
Very Lucky Bhaskar!
The story is related to 1992 scam. Well written and adapted for a screenplay. Interesting throughout.
Dulquer delivered a splendid performance. Not a completely positive role. But a good anti hero kind of role. Meenakshi - a neat performance. Other cast were good.
Music and cinematography are neat. The set for 1990s is very beautiful.
Overall an engaging narrative till the end with many little surprises. A decent drama. A different story in mainstream cinema.
Must watch if you love different and good cinema. Many good thoughts and beautiful messages in the film. Loved it!
Clear Winner in cinemas!!!
Do Patti (2024)
Underrated!
This film deserves a watch for the brilliant acting skills of Kriti in dual role.
Story and screenplay are predictable but engaging throughout. Editing is clear. Music is neat. Cinematography is beautiful.
Shaheer in his first film in an unexpected role. But well portrayed. Kajol is good as a police and lawyer. Kriti is standout. Brilliant portrayal of two contrasting characters. Her best performance till date.
Its an OTT film and its interesting till the last. It has many references of other films but a good thriller to watch once.
The film also shares a social message.
Overall a neatly paced romanatic thriller which deserves a watch.
Vedaa (2024)
Must watch
A perfect blend of commercial cinema and a strong message.
Story is great. Screenplay is well paced and builds excitement and anticipation further. Good writing. Cinematography is nice.
Sharvari is just wow! She definitely deserves an award for the performance and way to go. Will become one of the top heroines of bollywood. John Abraham in his usual avatar. He carried his character well - a patriotic soldier with a troubled past willing to do some good to a depressed class girl.
Abhishek Banerjee is the worst villain. Great performance.
Loved the film overall. An engaging well made thriller with a noble message.
Thira (2013)
Very late review but a much needed one!
This film is underrated!
Shobana and Dhyaan are so apt for the roles. Such a different story for a malayalam cinema.
It was fast paced unlike normal malayalam films. Seemed to be a tamil film. Screenplay was engaging to the end. Duration of the film is a plus.
Never expected a film like this from Vineeth. He usually presents good hearted films. This film is brilliantly handled. How come such a tragic topic like human trafficking made family friendly? Only Vineeth Sreenivasan can do it.
Watched with zero expectations but loved it so so much. Dont know why 2nd part was not filmed. Anyways a decent thrilling watch!
The Greatest of All Time (2024)
Never expected this from the actor and director. So bad.
Went with an expectation of a commercial film. But this is more than dangerous.
How can a mass hero like vijay(who has millions of fans and followers) choose to do such a cruel antagonist.
I was thinking what was happening when a song plays immediately after a gruesome murder not just once but twice in the film.
Killing men is like a toy play because many characters lack any sympathy for the dead one.
This is not a commercial action flick but a wrong example for the society as it lacks any good reasons to watch the film.
Why does a great hero enjoy killing his near and loved ones? Except for 2 or 3 people, everyone was killed! How pathetic!
Action scenes lack any simple logic.
Overall went for a good Vijay movie, but disappointed with such baseless film.
Chandu Champion (2024)
Wow! Speechless.
The story definetly needs everyone's attention. Padma Shri Muralikanth Patnekar needs to be known. Such a great man's story is getting recognition after almost 50 years.
Karthik Aryan's career best. OMG! He is killer. He has definitely given his body and soul to this film. Those emotional scenes brought tears in my eyes. Trust me you can't watch this film without a pinch in your heart. Absolutely well done. Vijay Raaz has also done a great job.
Thanks to director Kabir Khan for bringing this story on screen so fluid. Its well paced. Music is good. Songs are good.
Cinematography is nice. One of the best war scenes I ever watched!
My entire family loved it. Must watch.
Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond (2024)
One of the best series in India!
No masala, no unneccessary stuff. Just the story discussed so tight and gripping. Edge of the seat at many places. Good ending and hype for the next season if possible.
The story is about the Pulwama attack, Balkot strike, Abhinandan's heroic act and events thereafter. If you are interested in knowing the events, do watch the series without a doubt.
Acting performances are excellent. Abhinandan's scenes were pure goosebumps.
The screenplay is well paced and editing is neat and crisp. Cinematography is beautiful. Music elevates many portions. Kudos to the entire team for producing such a wonderful series.
It is a hidden gem. Patriotic!
Yodha (2024)
Well done. But why its underrated!
This film is underrated!!!
Entire film is based on flight hijacks. There are 2 hijacks in two halves of the film. Both are edge of the seat.
The movie is good with an engaging screenplay. Story is predictable and many scenes are cinematic but a good watch.
Siddarth Malhotra shoulders the entire film. He has put a lot of efforts. Others have done their roles neatly.
Music is nice and songs are good. Cinematography is great. The scenes are beautiful at many places. Action scenes are nice.
A decent thrilling watch. Happy ending(which is impossible in this scenario). It definitely deserves a watch.
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024)
Take a thousand bows Randeep Hooda!!!
Actor, Director and Producer for such a tremendous story all at the same time.
The entire film is engaging throughout. A very crisp editing and screenplay. No drags or unneccesary scenes.
Music elevates the mood of the film. Cinematography is good.
Acting is top notch. Physically, Mentally and Emotionally exhillarating role. But Randeep Hooda has done 100% justice to the person 'VEER SAVARKAR' and the film. One of the best performances ever.
Most wanted story of this time. Such inspiring and heartbreaking story is to be known to all. Many unsung heroes of our freedom struggle need to be celebrated.
Overall the film is a must watch!
Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout (2024)
A decent one time watch thriller!
The story starts as a murder mystery and becomes thrilling towards the end. Intriguing at many parts. Few parts could have been cut short for a even compelling story.
Performances are so good. Manoj Bajpayee as usual - perfect. Prachi Desai did a clean role. Others performed well too.
The story is guessable at many parts but has surprising elements too. The antagonist also delivers a convincing performance.
Believable investigations and ending.
I do not know why this film is so underrated.
Overall a decent murder mystery film which is worth a watch if you are a fan of this genre. Go for it!
Irul (2021)
Underrated thriller!
Irul is one of the underrated films. I dont understand why this film has got so many bad reviews.
The cast-Fahadh is exceptional as usual, a confusing act. Dharshana and Soubin are good too. Only 3 characters but a good mystery till the end.
The story is suspenseful. Little twists now and then in the plot makes it more mysterious. The duration is perfect. Just 1.30hrs and good edge of the seat experience throughout.
Music elevates the tone of the film. Cinematography is nice.
Overall a thrilling mystery film with good performances and good plot twists throughout. If you are a fan of thrillers, this film is a must watch.
Aval Peyar Rajni (2023)
A decent thriller. Must watch on ott!
It's a decent murder mystery thriller.
An intriguing and edge of the seat experience. Good story and screen play. A different plot. Revealation of the antagonist is suspenseful. Concluded in a good manner.
Actors were good. The antagonist is great.
Music worked well. Cinematography is nice and together it added to the elevation of scenes.
I watched the malayalsm version because only that's available on ott. Most of the parts are made in tamil since the story moves in Chennai. Doesn't feel like a malayalam movie.
The film is a great attempt for a debutant director. If you are a fan of thrillers go for it without a doubt. The film is neatly paced and overall gives a perfect thriller.
Rajni (2023)
A decent thriller!
Its a decent murder mystery thriller.
An intriguing and edge of the seat experience. Good story and screen play. A different plot. Revealation of the antagonist is suspenseful. Concluded in a good manner.
Actors were good. The antagonist is great.
Most of the parts are made in tamil since the story moves in Chennai.
Music worked well. Cinematography is nice and together it added to the elevation of scenes.
The film is a great attempt for a debutant director. It is not at all boring if you are a fan of thrillers. A good watch on ott. The film is neatly paced and overall gives a perfect thriller.
Dhoomam (2023)
Much needed message!
Dhoomam delivers solid performances from Fahadh Fasil and Roshan Mathew. The story is great with a much needed message but falls short of an engaging screenplay.
The pace is slow, many predictable portions and poor editing. Jump cuts throught the first half makes the story less appealing. It confuses rather than suspense. The time is also a concern, could have cut short it further.
Music is ok but it does not add to the script.
Suspense holds till the end and the ending is good. Actors are great.
Can be watched for a different story line but as a whole film, it fails to deliver what it intends to.
Pippa (2023)
Story of a war!
Pippa is one of the brilliantly made films on wars that stand out due to its spontaneous events and not build ups.
It gives a view of a part of the 1971 Indo Pak war that liberated Bangladesh. It shows patriotism and valour in a beautiful way.
The story is brillint and the screen play flows without any lags. Its interesting and engaging throughout. Direction is neat.
The cast has done a great job - esp. Ishaan, shoulders the entire film. He has put out huge efforts starting from dancing to action sequences.( The starting dance number is excellent).
Music and cinematography is good. Action sequences are well made and requires efforts.
Overall a must watch!
King of Kotha (2023)
A good entertainer!
This film is highly underrated. Its a good watch!
Dulquer was a surprising choice for the role but he has given his best. He carried the character well. Shabeer is the perfect villain. Supporting cast have also done a decent job from their side.
Direction was neat. Screenplay without any lags and moved at a normal and intriguing pace. Story is known but execution was nice.
Stunts and music added to the story. Cinematography was good and many shots were so nice.
Dont go by the negative review. Its a decent watch. An entertaining gangster drama with a natural and not so exaggerated storyline. Dulquer is desirable for the role. A perfect one time watch.
Aneethi (2023)
What a film!
Aneethi is a well made gripping tale. Interesting till the end and surprising at many points.
Direction and screenplay flows without a lag. Intriguing till the end.
Arjun das and Dushara are the pillars of the film. Fantastic acting from both. Arjun Das literally cries and makes us emotional. Performances of other actors were good. Kaali Venkat perfect as usual.
Cinematography was good. Story was aptly titled 'aneethi'.
Music was made as required. It also elevated many portions.
If you are a fan of stories that seem real, then this film is a must watch. It has many positives and is a well made suspense thriller.
Guns & Gulaabs (2023)
Had great fun!!!
Guns and Gulaabs is another interesting series from Raj&DK. Its fresh, comedic and intriguing.
The story is known but it has many interesting twists and turns. It is added with dark comedies which makes it hilarious. Screenplay flows without any breaks or deviations.
Music in the backgound is the one that elevates many portions. Cinematography is good. Dialouges are hilarious.
The castis stellar. Rajkumar, Dulquer, Adarsh, Gulshaan and those junior school boys...all perfectly did their role.
Its such a good series. I dont know why this has got a lot of negative reviews...its very very fantastic. Another interesting series from the director duo. Dont miss it!
Por Thozhil (2023)
Killer! Go for it.
One of the beat thrillers in recent times!
Kudos to the entire cast and crew. Ashok Selvan and Sarath Kumar best for the role. The new, immature officer and an experienced senior officer. Nice characterization.
Music elevates the tone of the film. Screenplay and story are not guessable. So well done. It keeps you hooked till the very end.
Not so cruel picturization for this genre(I liked that aspect so much). Cinematography is good.
After so many years a decent thriller in tamil. Not many loopholes. The movie is made without many exagerations.
Overall a must watch, edge of the seat thriller with a strong story and presentation.
Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum (2023)
Dont miss this film!
A great feel good film after a long time!
Pure bliss. The film has a mild color tone throughout and the music is breezy.
Story has an important message to deliver but it is not imposing. Its well developed. Screenplay flows without confuaions. Cinematography is nice. The colour and tone of frames are gentle all the time. Many frames are so beautiful.
The cast! Fahadh as usual is great. Other actors including the Nidhi character have done a fantastic job.
The two songs elevate the mood of the film. And the background music is soothing.
Overall a great watch. A funny, feel good but heat warming story. Must watch.
Virupaksha (2023)
Must watch!
A perfect supernatural thriller after so many years. I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Its engaging, entertaining and edge of the seat thriller. It has wonderful twists all long the plot.
Cast was awesome especially Samyuktha carries the film on her shoulders. Beautiful performance put forth by supporting actors too.
Music adds to the film. It elevates the thrill factor of the film. Cinematography was also good. The colour of the film is good. Screenplay is well paced and flows without confusions. Story is nice.
Overall a wonderful watch and dont miss it if you are a fan of supernatural thrillers.
Iru Dhuruvam (2019)
Season 1 is binge worthy; 2 is a let down!
Watched both seasons at a go.
Season 1 is thrilling and engaging. Acting is not to the point but the investigation is well scripted. Music adds to the suspense and dark tone of the psyco thriller. Overall well done and ended with a note suggesting season 2.
Season 2 was not too engaging unlike season 1. It was good in the initial and few later portions. But the script seems less engaging. Most of the portions can be guessed but still the police couldnt find out. The climax was a complete let down. Again there is hint for next season. Cast have done a decent job but the story and screenplay seemed bit streatchy. Overall its ok to watch it to know the continuation for season 1.
An Action Hero (2022)
An action hero story!
The film has dark comedy, murder, suspense, action and an engaging plot.
Ayushman is good for the role. Different from his previous films, tried action and a good attempt. Jaideep is the villain who is threatening and funny at times. Both have given a stellar performance.
Direction, screenplay and dialogues are well made. Action sequences are done well.
Music, both songs and background scores are aptly used to support and elevate the film. Not just as a filler.
Overall its a fresh and nice watch with good performances. Its a well executed film that deserves a watch for an engaging, funny and entertaining experience.
#MustWatch.