Oosaravelli

Sometimes, it is not the presence, but the absence of some elements, that can make or break a movie. Oosaravelli …

Kaakha Kaakha

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s third film following Minnale (2001) and its Hindi remake, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein (2001), Kaakha Kaakha is an engrossing and hard-hitting …

Ray’s Real Women

The women characters in Satyajit Ray’s films are not perfect women of unquestioned and unquestioning virtue and this one quality …

Engaeyum Eppothum

Engaeyum Eppothum marks a fine directorial debut for M Saravanan and a good foray for Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss …

Mankatha

While one would like to congratulate Thala Ajith for his 50th film, one cannot quite tell him well played. And …

Venghai

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 …