Reviews

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 […]

Farhad Samji choses to travel from South Korea via Tamil cinema to Bollywood with this over the top Akshay Kumar film. Released on Holi it is as chaotic as the colours of the fest- except that it is not organic. It is contrived. It is dated with the kind of humour that has far outlived […]

Hyderabad: After some initial hiccups : pandemic and litigation, Sairat director Nagraj Manjule finally has a sigh of relief with his part-sport part-biopic coming alive on screen. It is always a special moment for a filmmaker to see his ideas on the screen. Seeing it involving Big B is the icing on the cake. In […]

Hyderabad: ‘Bheemla Nayak’ stormed its way through to big screens amidst an unexpected euphoria, craze and frenzy. But a staunch fan of Pawan Kalyan might feel a little let down watching Rana’s character dominating the Power Star in some ways. The story isn’t that fresh as it’s a known fact that it was borrowed from […]

Hyderabad: Love may seem so time consuming in this world of less attention span and instant gratification. ‘Virgin Story’ is one such tale of two confused couples, fresh out of college, who figure out true love in the midst of a break up. Vicky (Vikram Sahidev) is a graphic designer and mostly freelances his work. […]

It’s understandable why senior star Mohan Babu indulges in telling message-oriented subjects like ‘Son of India’. His vision towards better society, his rather philosophical tone describes his affinity for impactful scripts at this age. The story actually begins with a prelude where Mohan Babu is seen tolling two massive graphically-designed bells. There’s a small introductory […]

Maritime history has been the history of the Vikings, Columbus, and other such ‘heroic’ European ventures. The slave voyages twist that narrative, and throw up, literally, the substantive narrative, writ in bones and metal

LGBTQ issues have found either ridicule or summary rejection in the social milieu. Not surprisingly, our cinema too has been a reflection of the same. Recent times, however, are a tad different and there are heterodox views coming out in the open. Kudos to Harshvardhan Kulkarni for pushing the envelope. After Badhaai Ho, it is […]

The tag of a play boy has placed him in a different space. It's obvious that 'DJ Tillu' too has the same shade when it's trailer was out. The film arrived in cinemas with expectations touching sky high.

Hyderabad: ‘Sehari’ competes with the biggie ‘Khiladi’ at the box office this week. As apparent from the trailer, the story is about a confused millennial Varun (Harsh Kanumilli) who sets out on a roller-coaster ride soon after finding his girlfriend Subba Lakshmi, (Akshithaa), a intimidating-yet sweet talking one that Varun ever wish to have. He […]

Hyderabad: There is gloss aplenty out there. The greenery on the golf course, don’t forget, has the holes. Aim and shoulder have to work in tandem, and oh yes, the caddie must be friendly. Life, however, is not a golf course and so it is with Gehraiyaan. Sensitively written, intelligently executed, tediously told, 20 minutes […]

Hyderabad: Fine dining restaurants seem to be all the rage in Hyderabad right now. Another luxury dining restaurant called Voila opened its doors in Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills recently and is grabbing many eyeballs for not only its plush interiors and décor, but also its unique fusion menu, lip-smacking food, and tantalising cocktails. The […]

Hyderabad: At its best, ‘36 Farm House’ is a satirical comedy on a superficial level that does not even work as a good, moral and cautionary tale. The narrative proceeds to tell us the story of three sons trying their best to change their mother’s will to their respective advantage. Set during the 2020 lockdown, […]

Hyderabad: Like smartphones, even smartwatches these days are fast becoming a part of everyday life. However, it’s not that easy to find smartwatches that come with all the best and latest features but are available at an affordable price. Hyderabad-based pTron, known as an affordable smartphone accessories provider, will be launching its new budget smartwatch […]

The drama unfolds when 'Saoggade Chinni Nayana' ends. After his death Bangarraju (Nagarjuna) reaches heavenly abode.

Hyderabad: This January could be the best season for low-budget films to chip in, show their their strength at the box office after big films backed out from the race. Senior actor Sivaji Raja had launched his son Vijay Raja with action thriller ‘Edaina Jaragocchu’ with a good star cast during the end of 2019. […]