I was desperately trying to count the number of ‘aruvals’ (sickles), that all the good guys and bad guys are …
Aaranya Kaandam
The impact of Aaranya Kaandam on me is almost on par with Hollywood’s The Godfather and Bollywood’s Company. I think the …
Ethan
The strong point of the film is the excellent performance by Vimal in the lead role. He has managed consistent …
Engeyum Kaadhal
The basic story line of Engeyum Kaadhal seems to be a straight rip off from Billy Wilder’s Love in the Afternoon, made way …
Ko
Ko is a stylish well made film no doubt. The film, mounted lavishly, boasts of some smart dialogue, well designed set …
Mappillai
First things first. Mappillai, the remake of the old Rajinikanth-Amala starrer of the same name, is not a patch on the …
Nandhaa
With Sethu (1999), director Bala helped Vikram break through the Tamil film industry after years of struggle. Nandhaa, his second film, is …
Yudham Sei
Yudham Sei had me wondering why exactly Mysskin made this film. Is it just furthering career prospects or has he lost …
Kaavalan
Kaavalan is a remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Bodyguard (2010) starring Dileep and Nayanthara but in Tamil fails to deliver. Somewhere, the original …
Aadukalam
Up front, I have to admit that the detailing and the palpable tension built around the cock fight tournament are …