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Makkal Kaavalan: Why Manikandan’s New Action Drama Could Be More Than a Conventional Cop Story
Neelam Studios’ upcoming Tamil film, written and directed by Santhosh Kumar, puts Manikandan at the centre of a story about corruption, resistance, dignity and the making of an unlikely leader
Dhandha: How Aditya Devulapally Is Turning Telugu Micro Dramas Into Serious Cybercrime Stories
Former journalist Aditya Devulapally makes his directorial debut with a 29-episode thriller that uses two-minute episodes, cinematic production design and a fast-moving narrative to explore the mechanics of digital fraud
‘Chaar Diwari’: How Mumbai’s Housing Crisis Becomes Horror in Syed Shadan’s Unusual Short Film
Syed Shadan turns the familiar nightmare of finding an affordable Mumbai rental into psychological horror, using shrinking living space to explore urban loneliness, economic anxiety and the formulas holding Indian genre cinema back
Pradeep Rawat Dies at 74: Remembering the Actor Who Went From Mahabharat’s Ashwatthama to Ghajini’s Deva
The veteran actor built a distinctive career across television and Indian cinema, earning recognition for powerful characters in Mahabharat, Lagaan, Ghajini, Sarfarosh and several other films
Awarapan 2 Trailer Explained: Emraan Hashmi’s Shivam Returns With Vengeance, Pain and a Darker Mission
Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam nearly two decades after Awarapan, with Nitin Kakkar’s sequel promising a more violent chapter built around revenge, emotional scars and a dangerous new adversary
Toxic Trailer Explained: Yash’s Double Role, Violent World and Geetu Mohandas’ Dark Action Experiment
Yash returns after KGF: Chapter 2 with a visually extravagant crime saga that appears to combine gangster violence, fractured identities, romance and psychological darkness
DC Movie Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi Lead a Stylish Bloodbath That Mistakes Violence for Depth
Arun Matheswaran’s DC has dazzling action, an explosive Anirudh Ravichander soundtrack and an intriguing gendered revenge story, but its emotional ambitions struggle to keep pace with its choreography
KJQ Movie Review: Dheekshith Shetty Elevates a Crime Saga Undone by Its Male Fantasy
Kiran Kumar Meenuga’s Telugu crime drama has the ingredients of a layered gangster film, but its treatment of power, love, women and masculinity leaves its strongest ideas underdeveloped
The Last House Review: Greta Lee and Wagner Moura Anchor a Claustrophobic Thriller That Never Opens Up Its Best...
Louis Leterrier turns a suburban Seattle home into an existential prison in Netflix’s The Last House, but despite a compelling premise and strong performances, the survival thriller keeps its most provocative questions frustratingly out of reach.
Sugar Season 2 Review: Colin Farrell’s Stylish Detective Returns in a Sharper, Stranger and More Confident Noir Mystery
Apple TV+’s Sugar Season 2 moves beyond the controversial revelation of its first season to deliver an atmospheric missing-person mystery, while Colin Farrell’s movie-loving private investigator remains the show’s irresistible
Bhavana Iyer Concert Review: A Thoughtfully Curated Carnatic Recital Celebrating Raga, Tradition and Musical Depth
At Kedaram’s 11th anniversary celebrations in Chennai, vocalist Bhavana Iyer presented an engaging Carnatic music recital that combined classic compositions, nuanced raga exploration and strong instrumental support
L. Shruthi Kuchipudi Recital Review: A Graceful Celebration of Tradition, Technique and Timeless Repertoire
At Brahma Gana Sabha’s Aadi Dance Festival 2026, Kuchipudi dancer L. Shruthi honoured the classical form’s rich heritage with a recital that blended devotional depth, expressive storytelling and the precision of the Vempati tradition
Cape Fear Series Review: A Stylish Psychological Thriller That Struggles to Escape the Shadow of Its Legendary Predecessors
Apple TV+'s Cape Fear attempts to modernize one of suspense cinema's most influential psychological thrillers with contemporary themes, a stellar cast, and prestige television ambitions. Despite flashes of brilliance particularly Javier Bardem's commanding presence the series
Clone Banega Crorepati Review: Theatre Marina’s Hilarious Sci-Fi Comedy Explores Why Humanity Can’t Be Cloned
Blending absurd comedy, science-fiction, and heartfelt family drama, Clone Banega Crorepati transforms a playful cloning experiment into an entertaining stage production that proves laughter and thoughtful storytelling can coexist.
Ohh My Dog Review: Amit Rai Delivers a Powerful Family Thriller About Compassion, Courage, and Human-Animal Coexistence
Powered by heartfelt performances, an emotionally intelligent canine lead, and a socially relevant thriller narrative, Ohh My Dog proves that family cinema can entertain while raising important questions about animal welfare, child safety, and humanity.
Vadhandhi Season 2 Review: A Smarter Tamil Crime Thriller That Reinvents the Murder Mystery Formula
Prime Video's Vadhandhi: The Mystery of Mani delivers a layered investigative drama that combines forensic puzzles, emotional storytelling, and social commentary, making it one of the strongest Tamil web series of 2026.
‘G.D.N’ Movie Review: Madhavan Brings Visionary Inventor G.D. Naidu to Life in an Ambitious Biopic That Prioritizes Ideas Over...
Director Krishnakumar Ramakumar attempts to celebrate one of India's greatest yet least-known innovators through an inspiring historical drama. Anchored by an absorbing performance from Madhavan, G.D.N succeeds as an introduction to an extraordinary life, even if its storytelling
‘Thudakkam’ Movie Review: Vismaya Mohanlal Makes an Impressive Debut in a Familiar Revenge Thriller Elevated by Powerful Action
Jude Anthany Joseph’s Thudakkam introduces Vismaya Mohanlal as an action heroine with remarkable martial arts skills. While the revenge-driven narrative rarely surprises, the film succeeds in showcasing its debut star's screen presence and hints at an exciting future for Malayalam