Reviews

Hyderabad: The post Covid world of cinema has its own convulsions and compulsions. However Tollywood (or for that matter the larger woods of Indian cinema) have an amazing blindness to writings on the wall. Resultantly this is so nerve testing that endurance and not entertainment becomes the cinematic factor. The larger than life cinema in […]

Hyderabad: The Russo brothers and Chris Evans combo had given Hollywood three high grossing films – films that defied what action/spy thriller should be. This outing, however, does not fit the bill. It is nothing but a mega-bucks confrontation of a spy-gone rogue-rehired, willing to go the distance to kill the unkillable spy. Based on […]

Folk tale, fairy tale, fable, Bollywood masala, fantasy, exaggerated larger than life dacoit drama, freedom struggle salutation? Sadly, a tasteless amalgamation of all this in a thoroughly meaningless collage camouflaged as big business, high budget entertainment. There is just too much self-indulgence in this narrative. Karan Malhotra seems to replicate the Manmohan Desai formula. Only, […]

Hyderabad: The buzz around smartwatches is growing by the day. Fitness enthusiasts and people expecting practicality from their watch are choosing smartwatches over conventional ones. Keeping this growing trend in mind, Hyderabad-based pTron, known for its affordable gadgets, has recently added a new smartwatch to its range. The Force X10E, which is not heavy on […]

Hyderabad: Movie: Hit: The First Case Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Dalip Tahil, Shilpa Shukla. Director: Sailesh Kolanu. It is arguably a compelling and riveting performance from Rajkummar Rao that makes ‘HIT- The First Case’ a must-watch. Beaten, bruised, blood-stained, deserted at a snow-clad mountain, he kick-starts the narrative, all in a hallucination that has an […]

As you sit through nearly three hours of a near-linear Mithali Raj biopic, there is neither swing nor pace. There is no sharp turn on this wicket. Perhaps it is about India’s premier bats person or batter, it’s more about cricket’s batting story. Srijit Mukherji has the homework done for him by the genre with […]

Director: Gautham Ramachandran Cast: Sai Pallavi, Kaali Venkat, RS Shivaji, Saravanan, S Sudha, Aishwarya Lekshmi   Director Gautham Ramachandran’s ‘Gargi’ is a fantastic courtroom drama that shines the light on several important issues plaguing the society today, including the often-sidelined topic of child sexual abuse and the humiliation that the families of those accused of […]

Thor has always been the top 3 superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is facing a midlife crisis what with losing practically all his loved ones including beloved brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is very much alive in another timeline!) receives an SOS from his old friend Sif (Jaimie Alexander). He parts […]

Hyderabad: Are you looking for a stylish, powerful and affordable motorcycle with a promising performance? Look no further! Because the upgraded version of the MT 15 2.0 is here and fits the bill just right. The Yamaha MT-15 2.0 looks great and comes with improvements, upgrades and some visible cosmetic changes. Its new colour schemes […]

A family conflict stirred with elements of love and garnished with humour. Simply put, that’s what the movie ‘Enugu’ is. An action drama in Tamil dubbed in Telugu, the movie is written and helmed by popular director Hari. The cast includes Arun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu, Ammu Abhirami, Ramachandra Raju, and Radikaa […]

This Rambo – Ravi Teja masala movie with an underlying spirit of patriotism is as interesting as an election manifesto and as reliant. Nearly everything about the movie, timing included, seems to make a mockery of common sense and sensitivity. The thrill scenes, which is what the film is all about, would not impress a […]

Hyderabad: The problem with Raj Mehta is his mood swings. He is indecisive to a fault and gets jammed between making a Punjabi comedy and a serious look at marriages and the hypocrisy that matrimony is built around. One is full of funny bones and the other is over the top. Two couples are involved […]

By Dr. Harsha Bhargavi Hyderabad: Birth and death are natural to every living thing. However, while the news of a birth brings joy to a family, death is filled with tragedy and regarded as evil, defiled, and unacceptable. After one’s death, a number of rituals are performed to pray for the soul’s peaceful journey to […]

Hyderabad: Now-a-days people fancy True wireless earbuds because it’s comfortable, supports active lifestyle and eliminates the hassle of wires but it’s hard to find good earbuds within budget. Hyderabad-based pTron launched ‘Bassbuds Wave’ true-wireless earbuds for consumers who look for earbuds with good audio experience at an affordable price. I have used Bassbuds wave earbuds […]

Seamless violence streaming through, loud catcalls of approval and appreciation of ‘Star-Power’ may sum up Vikram – the latest over the top mega starrer. It must make for a good study for a psycho-sociologist. This unapologetic star-studded tale of drug peddlers, undercover guys playing hard to get, gets hard on the viewer. It is ballistic. […]

Hyderabad: Mainstream Bollywood comedy is a genre that by definition is a no-brainer. The audience is clear that they are out there to be ‘entertained’ – a grossly misused expression. With Anees Bazmee at the helm of affairs the product brings with it certain statutory warnings and a very attractive wrapper. His filmography includes the […]

Director: Jeevitha Rajasekhar Cast: Rajasekhar, Shivani Rajasekhar, Posani Krishna Murali, Abhinav Gomatam Unlike regular remakes in Telugu cinema, Angry Star Rajasekhar’s new film at the box office ‘Shekar’ has been borrowed heavily, almost frame to frame, from the Malayalam original ‘Joseph’. The story is about Shekar, a retired policeman, who often helps his superiors in […]

Budapest: When the shooters rest while the sword fighters are at it in the dark museum like space, the ambush has its victims. Yes, Agni (Kangana Ranaut) saves many in a twin piece suit. She is her own person. Is the character based on the star or vice versa? She disobeys the “call off” order […]

Divyang Thakkar has not seen Mirch Masala. That is the major problem. If he had, he would have understood the nuances of women empowerment and would have kept away from this dramatic big house cinema against female foeticide. Any semblance to sanity in two hours of this entertainment-with message drama is a piece of coincidence. […]

Hyderabad: With all the fanfare and a pinch of controversy on affordability, this Mahesh Babu outing is quintessential Mahesh Babu well dressed, simple lines, dances that break out every once in a way, stunts galore fights. The efficient stylist (Akshay Tyagi) choreographer and the imaginative stunt master (Duy Beck et al) work hard to keep […]

Hyderabad: Megastar Chiranjeevi’s cult stardom never ceases to entertain the masses. His presence on the silver screen only make audiences want more. After teasing fans over the months, ‘Acharya’, under the direction of Koratala Siva, has finally arrived. ‘Acharya’ starts with Dharmasthali, an 800-year-old temple town which is revered for its rich culture and preserving […]

Movie: ‘Ghani’ Cast: Varun Tej, Saiee Manjrekar, Jagapathi Babu, Upendra, Sunil Shetty, Naveen Chandra Director: Kiran Korrapati Boxing has been a central theme of several Telugu movies for a few decades now. The combat sport often served as a metaphor for filmmakers to weave stories of two powerful individuals in the ring. The clash between […]

Mishan Impossible is a whiff of fresh air in the context of Tollywood to a cinema. To an industry burdened by overdo and logistic prosthetic this is a breezy unpretentious small Tollywood offering. Director Swaroop RSJ surely treads a bold path. Content, thematic treatment notwithstanding, it must be said to the credit of Swaroop that […]

Film: RRR Cast: Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Olivia Morris, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Rahul Ramakrishna, Director: SS Rajamouli Amid high expectations and unrepressed enthusiasm on part of actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the much awaited ‘RRR’ has hit the screens. SS Rajamouli’s deft handling of a period script and setting does bring alive the […]