It takes more than smart one-liners and ample cleavage show to make a film and The Dirty Picture, supposedly based on …
Mayakkam Enna
Mayakkam Enna finally leaves you with the thought that for all its highs, the film is one of missed opportunities. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …