Toxic (2026) Review – Yash’s ‘Daddy’ Swag Is A Pan-India Blockbuster Guarantee! Let me tell you something, friends. After the earth-shattering KGF hangover, I’ve been waiting, like all of you, for that one film to give me that same electric jolt in the theatre. The moment the ‘Daddy is Home’ BGM thumped in the Toxic…
Mango Pachcha (2026) Review – A Gritty, Nostalgic Debut That Packs a Punch! Let me tell you something, friends. After decades of watching stars rise and fall, you develop a nose for raw talent. And when the teaser for Mango Pachcha hit, with its sepia tones and that unmistakable 2002 Mysuru vibe, I sat up…
Thupaki (2026) Review – A Kannada Blockbuster That Packs a Punch! Let me tell you something, friends. When I first heard they were remaking the iconic *Thuppakki* for our Sandalwood audience, I had my doubts. Can lightning strike twice? But after sitting through this explosive spectacle, my inner critic is doing a happy dance. This…
Rakkasapuradhol 2026 Review – A Fiery Mass Masala That Sets Sandalwood Alight! Let me tell you something, folks. After decades of watching village sagas rise and fall, the teaser for Rakkasapuradhol hit me with a familiar, yet thrilling, jolt of raw energy. It’s the kind of film that doesn’t just ask for your attention; it…
Gharga (2025) Review – A Spine-Chilling Mass Thriller That Haunts You! Let me tell you, friends, after decades of watching Sandalwood evolve, I sat down for Gharga with my usual masala chai, expecting some jumps. But by the interval, my chai was cold and forgotten – this film grabs you by the collar and doesn’t…
LSD (Laila’s Sweet Dream) 2026 Review – A Whimsical Dream That Tugs at Your Heart! Let me tell you something, friends. After a decade of reviewing films where heroes punch through walls and villains fly through the air, my heart was yearning for a simple, beautiful story. And then, the teaser for LSD floated across…
Nayana Manohara (2025) Review – A Soul-Stirring Poem That Finds Its Way Into Your Heart! Let me tell you something, friends. In an era where every other film feels like a loud, clanging cymbal, sitting through the teaser of ‘Nayana Manohara’ was like hearing a gentle, perfect note from a flute. It made this old…
Alpha: Men Love Vengeance (2025) Review – Raw Kannada Rage That Screams Mass, Muscle, and Madness Insight: After 18+ years of watching heroes rise and fall on the big screen, I can say this straight — Alpha: Men Love Vengeance doesn’t knock politely, it kicks the door down and stares straight into your soul. Directed…
Criminal Review – Dil Se Dil Tak! In my 18 years of reviewing Indian cinema, bhai, very few films based on real events hit as hard as Criminal (2025) does. The moment you know it’s drawn from a true Haveri love story, the emotional weight doubles. Dhruva Sarja and Rachita Ram reunite, and trust me,…
Operation London Cafe Review – Rula Diya Yaar, Dil Se Dil Tak! In my 18 years of reviewing films, bhai, very few Kannada action-dramas hit the emotional nerve the way Operation London Cafe (OLC) does. Ekdum raw, rooted, and unexpectedly tender in places. The film doesn’t just show rebellion — it shows fractured hearts, broken…