Political Satire – An ill explored genre in Indian Cinema
In the realm of political satire, Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” stands out as an early success, offering a mirror universe so strikingly similar to reality…
Tamil Movies
Ghosts of death in Ram’s Kattradhu Thamizh
Ram’s incisive directorial debut, “Kattradhu Thamizh,” delves into the relentless conflicts between capitalism and socialism, sciences versus arts, and the encroachment of foreign languages over…
Best Indian Movies of 2019
This has been a phenomenal year of content with the South sharing a great share. The always wonderful Malayalam Cinema striking chords yet again with…
Raavanan: An epic of romantic pain | Movies & Books
A line from Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby, renowned and adored for the romantic pain reigning its course reads, ‘love isn’t like it…
Kollywood: Why Thala Ajith and Thalapathy Vijay are the top stars
Every Pongal and Diwali, Thala Ajith and Thalapathy Vijay fans eagerly anticipate film announcements. This Diwali featured a ‘Bigil’ release, while Pongal earlier had a…
Parthipan’s greatest trick is Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Five minutes into the movie. Inspector’s mobile rings – It is his wife – Masilamani notices that – we can hear the sound of the…
’96’ ராமின் காதல் | The Life of Ram
96′ படத்தின் ராம் என்றவுடன் நமக்கு நியாபகம் வருவது ஜானு. அவள்தான் ராம் நமக்கு காட்டிய உயிர், காதல், கவிதை, இசை, மழை. ஒரு வெறுப்பான களைப்பான நாளில் அவனுக்கு ஜானுதான் எல்லாம். ஆம்!…
Kaithi Review: Oh What a Night, What a Lovely Night!
From the maker of Maanagaram. Lokesh Kanagaraj. Remember the name. Here is a director who is true to his craft. The writing and narration is…
Bigil (Review)
Bigil is a sports action film directed by Atlee with huge star cast including Vijay, Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Kathir, Indhuja, Yogibabu, Reba Monica, Varsha Bollamma,…
A journey through thorns to the throne | Thalapathy Vijay
One of the biggest stars of India. Vijay. His growth from a star-child to a successful actor to a mass actor to the top of…
Mixing Different Genres: New Age South Indian Cinema
Cinema surrounds us. My child will be born into the language of cinema. It has become a necessity for entertainment. There is not a single…
A Poem on Peranbu – என்ன தவம் செய்தேன் by Thasneem
தாய் தந்தை என்ற உறவுகளோடு குழந்தைப் பருவத்தின் இன்பங்களை அனுபவித்து காதல் காமம் என அனைத்து இன்பங்களையும் சுமந்து செல்லும் இயல்பான ஒரு மனிதனின் வாழ்க்கை எத்தகைய வரம் நிறைந்த வாழ்வு என்பதை உணர…