Messenger (2025) Review: A Deep Dive Quick hook You know that rare Tamil film that lingers after the credits? Messenger is that one — quiet at times, powerful in its small moments. As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films, this felt like a confident adult drama that trusts its actors and music more than loud…
Swapnasundari (2025) Review: A Deep Dive into Character and Story Quick Verdict Genre: Dark comedy-thriller. Overall impression: A confident tonal blend with strong performances and sharp moments, tempered by occasional pacing and tonal shifts. Star Rating 3.5 / 5(My calibrated take — may shift on rewatch) Storyline Breakdown You know that rare movie that stays…
Vrusshabha 2025 Review: A Deep Dive You know that rare movie that stays in your heart after the credits roll? Vrusshabha aims for that. As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films across languages, I went in expecting a mythic Malayalam epic — and what I found is a film that tries to be both a…
Maarutha 2025 Review: A Deep Dive Quick Hook You know that rare regional film that stays with you after the credits roll? Maarutha felt like that for me — familiar in its family beats, but punchy where it needs to be. As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films across South Indian cinema, I found S….
Athiradi 2025 Review: A Deep Dive Reviewer As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films across 12 years, this is my take. Director Arun Anirudhan (directorial debut) Genre Comedy / Action / Drama (college backdrop) Star Rating Overall (expected) 4.0 / 5 Story & Characters 4.2 / 5 Entertainment Value 4.3 / 5 Overview Athiradi arrives…
Patriot 2025 Review: A Deep Dive into Story and Characters You know that rare movie that stays in your head after the credits roll? Patriot aims for that space. As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films, this one feels like a carefully engineered Malayalam action-thriller with emotional depth and political stakes. Quick Rating Overall 4…
Ikkis (2025) Review: A Deep Dive into Valor, Youth, and Sacrifice You know that rare movie that stays with you long after the credits roll? Ikkis feels like one of those. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this 2025 patriotic biopic takes us into the heart and soul of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient….
Stranger Things 5 (2025) Review: A Deep Dive You know that rare series finale that stays with you after the credits roll? Stranger Things 5 aims for that. As a reviewer with 12 years on the beat (and having covered 500+ films and series), I watched this final season looking for emotional closure, smart character…
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2025) Review: A Deep Dive Quick Hook You know that rare movie that stays in your head after the credits roll? Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil does just that — it’s a wedding-set comedy with a political sting, led by Jiiva in a lively, crowd-pleasing turn. As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films, I…
Arasan 2025 Review: A Deep Dive You know that rare movie that stays in your head after the credits roll? Arasan is that kind of film — gritty, layered and quietly relentless. As a reviewer with 12 years on the beat and coverage of 500+ films, I found Vetrimaaran’s take both familiar and startlingly fresh….