Reviews

An outlaw on a royal mission faces betrayal during a daring escape, leading to a deeper quest involving the Koh-i-Noor and a brutal emperor, setting the stage for an epic sequel.

Ronth is a Malayalam thriller that follows a senior cop and a rookie constable during a tense night patrol. While the film sets up a gripping mood and strong performances, the story feels rushed and ends too suddenly, leaving little emotional impact.

A grieving couple’s search for their missing newborn drives this suspenseful emotional thriller, with strong performances and a powerful message at its heart.

8 Vasantalu follows Suddhi, a free-spirited girl from Ooty, on an eight-year journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, with soulful music and stunning visuals adding depth to her story

Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta explores the clash between police and tribals in Wayanad, inspired by real events. This intense Malayalam thriller, now on SonyLIV, questions power, justice, and human conscience

James Gunn’s Superman brings fresh energy to the iconic hero, skipping the origin story and adding quirky elements like Krypto the Superdog and Metamorpho. With humor, action, and unexpected characters, it’s a bold, pulsing departure from Snyder’s darker vision

Maalik’ is a gritty 1988-set gangster drama in Allahabad, led by Rajkummar Rao’s powerful performance. Directed by debutant Pulkit, the film balances intense action, emotional storytelling, and stellar cinematography to deliver a gripping, character-driven cinematic experience

Uppu Kappurambu is a partly fun and partly emotional film that could have been much better.

Maa blends mythology and horror in a gripping story of maternal fury and divine power. Kajol delivers her finest performance as Ambika, a modern-day embodiment of Kali, in this emotionally resonant and visually stunning film that redefines Indian genre cinema

‘M3GAN 2.0’ trades horror-comedy for chaotic, high-octane action with global stakes and military AI warfare. While visually ambitious, the sequel loses the original’s charm and coherence in favour of blockbuster tropes and an overly complex plot

Kannappa had all the ingredients for a spiritually moving cinematic experience, a timeless legend, a rich setting like Sri Kalahasti, and a powerful moral. But in trying to make it larger-than-life, the film forgets what made the real Kannappa’s story special: simplicity and raw love for God.

While many of us were following the beginnings of the Afghanistan War and “American Idol,” Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland were probing the fragile fabric of society, and the potentially very quick way, indeed, horror might come our way.

Kuberaa, Sekhar Kammula, Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Operation Sagar Mathan, beggars, business syndicate, unique concept, emotional connect, slow pacing, cinematography, background score, Telugu cinema

The Switch 2 improves on Nintendo’s hybrid console with a larger screen, better Joy-Cons, and enhanced hardware, but retains an outdated interface. Early impressions are promising, but inconsistent upgrade policies and unclear availability in India raise caution.

Life of Chuck, adapted from a Stephen King novella, tells the story of one man’s life in reverse—from a global collapse to a childhood dance. With Tom Hiddleston leading, it’s an emotional, ambitious film full of poetry, philosophy, and joy

Housefull 5 sails in like a storm packed with madness, mystery, entertainment and more masala than ever before

Like the rest of the episodes, this 34-minute film delivers an emotional narrative that is both meaningful and easy to relate to, making it a great watch for families.

There’s no need to explain what Mission: Impossible is — if you’ve grown up watching movies, you’ve probably seen at least one. Since 1996, this franchise has kept audiences excited with its thrilling missions, smart twists, and of course, Tom Cruise doing jaw-dropping stunts

The Dark Ages, in its open-world avatar, is a different experience from 2020’s Eternal. You are still firing countless bullets and experimenting with a bunch of weapons, but you’re no longer approaching the game like a linear FPS where you clear enemies at every step. Instead, you’re fighting against the entire world, and you need to rely as much on strategy as you do on reflexes and quick thinking

From the very first frame, the film promises intensity—and for the most part, it delivers.

If you’re in the mood for laughs, wild moments, and an energetic cast, Bromance is a solid weekend pick.

This eight-episode narrative explores the intersection of academia and intelligence through the lens of a young mathematician

A review of Masala Games’ Detective Dotson, an Indian indie mystery adventure.

The film marks a chilling return to form for Peter Stormare, who anchors the story with a performance that is both terrifying and paradoxically tragic