Great premises often get diluted by the creator’s preferences. It’s intriguing to watch how two towering political figures evolve over time, yet the execution keeps it from becoming a solid narrative. Every interaction feels scripted to match their later image, rather than

When I saw Murari, it was the first time I truly felt the kind of charm he can radiate through the screen. Okkadu, Pokiri, Athadu, Businessman, Khaleja have always remained my favourites from his filmography. Hope to see him not resort to safe bets and target bold, meaningful

"Young Man Young Man Forever..." "Ungappa Whistle Kettavan... Oo Mavanu peranu aattam poda veppavan"... for anyone else, these lines might feel like exaggeration, but for #Rajinikanth, they are facts. If Indian film conglomerate history is written, then Rajini would occupy some

Ek Tha Tiger, Pathaan and War worked well due to the novelty factor of watching a matinee idol in a spy thriller. If there is no new challenge to these characters or cross-overs then the novelty wears down commendably. Tiger franchise and now #WAR2 with its PSPK (పాపం అనిపించే

Superstar #Rajinikanth is an enigma that new-age directors are unable to crack properly. The treasure trove of aura has a lot to offer, but the neither-here-nor-there kind of stories don't really do justice to it. The innovation shouldn't lie in shot making, but in strong

#Coolie, #War2 లాంటి సినిమాలు థియేటర్ లో చూడకుండా, వారంతాన్ని ప్రశాంతం గా తప్పించుకుని గడపగలిగితే... అది కూడా ఒక స్వాతంత్ర్యమే అని స్వామి సినిమానంద చెప్పారు 😶‍🌫️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Grandparents used to say that they would use Aakashvaani/radio as their major source of entertainment. Now, we use FM, but not so regularly or passionately. What if it had a voice that would haunt us for life? #Kishkindhapuri seems to have such an interesting Lankini based theme,

When women's empowerment is the central theme, it needs a lot more deep diving than just surface scratching. Rather than concentrating on parallels with legends, the movie needed to talk about current issues with a proper timeline. Instead, the plot holes are so deep that even

I vividly recollect watching masses go crazy for the "Ee Petaku Nene Mestri" song in theatres as a kid. I did not know who was dancing or who was singing, but I too joined the madness. Such is the captivating strength that a film possesses. Megastar #Chiranjeevi made it his habit

An awkward moment or story does need a touch of humor to sink in. But the reality behind such an emotion should be strong enough to overpower everything. #Sundarakanda while using a similar theme from OG Venky's movie, falters in establishing core emotions strongly. While it is

Why do people always say writing can make a film? #LokahChapterOneChandra is the best example of how you can deliver a thrilling experience while withstanding the suffocation of restrictions. All you need is clever use of resources and a clear vision that overpowers limitations

"A heart full of emotion" ... We use this phrase for interactions with close friends, relatives, or family members to describe our state. #Hridayapoorvam is a film that translates this phrase onto the screen in a mature fashion with good comic timing. While the film works in its

Ambition always needs preparation. Just having ambition never suffices, and similarly, preparation doesn't guarantee achievement. #LokahChapter1Chandra with its ambition, preparation and vision, paints a picture of Sita choosing to save Rama. Read the full review here...

In trying to represent a community's "trance", which unintentionally helps spread an "unnatural high" for survival, the movie falls into the dark slopes of "Sheelavathi-induced regular troupes". When an age old trade can be reinvented in #BreakingBad style, why can't the themes

#Ghajini worked big time & #Thuppakki re-established #ARMurugadoss as a slick commercial director. But that doesn't mean trying to mix both would again deliver the best of both. #Madharaasi like the word, is such an outdated concept and execution that even the British, who coined

A Fizzy Soda of Silliness, taking its own time for us to adjust to its effervescent oddball energy. As it starts to lose that fizz for a methodical & avoidable "brainy" chaos, it loses the uniqueness, thereby the joke bubbles just pop very rarely in this farcical comedy.

First woman to direct a Telugu film while playing a dual role, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna broke barriers with Chandirani [1953]... A fearless icon who defied industry norms and lived life on her own terms. If someone wanted to cast her, they had to abide by her rules. She was the

In mythology, no story says that "The one who wields the weapon becomes powerful", it is the person who wields it who makes it powerful or becomes eligible to wield it. But #Mirai seems to not understand this basic premise in mythology, and not even Emperor Asoka ever claimed to

In writing, you can subtly hint at drawing parallels or directly show them. In trying to shoehorn it as a battle of Modern Ramayana, #Kishkindhapuri makers lose their grip on narrative. It feels rushed to the bits, at the sametime dragged out to the wits. Trying to say Kaikasi