'Kerala Crime Files: Season 2' review: Malayalam cinema just delivered its best crime series yet
Directed by Ahammed Khabeer, the introduction of writer Bahul Ramesh ("Kishkindha Kaandam") to the new season helps the series soar to great heights, with a complex crime scenario that throws around a lot of stimulating questions
By Sajin Shrijith
'Kuberaa' review: Sekhar Kammula's film boasts stellar lead performances, but falls short on plot
With a runtime that extends over three hours, the plot is stretched wonderfully thin. The pace is choppy, and despite an interesting storyline, the narrative is flat and rushed
By Anannya Rajesh
'Sitaare Zameen Par' review: Aamir Khan's film doesn't break any new ground but its existence isn't without justification
Perhaps 'Sitaare Zameen Par' doesn't want to be seen as an 'intellectually superior' film — or a technically superior film, for that matter. In terms of craft and storytelling approach, it's a far cry from 'Taare Zameen Par' but it's not trying to be the same
By Sajin Shrijith
Moto Razr 60 review: A worthy foldable if the price drops
The general performance of the Razr 60 falls short for a phone in the 50K price range
By Manik K
Nikon Z5 II review: A really capable, responsive mirrorless camera that can capture shots with plenty of details
The camera offers better colour depth capabilities. The camera comes with 24.5MP full-frame (BSI) CMOS sensor
By Manik K
CMF Phone 2 Pro: This budget smartphone holds its ground against Oppo K13, OnePlus Nord CE4
CMF Phone 2 Pro comes with a unique looking back with a fraction of modularity, such that you can replace it and add camera lens. The phone offers good software experience, but underwhelming cameras and speaker in place
By Manik K
'Crude Nation: How Oil Riches Ruined Venezuela' review: Tracing the decline of a resource-rich nation
The Venezuelan politics has remained as a roulette of dictators, populists, coups, booms and busts. Since its independence in 1811, the country has had twenty-three different constitutions
By R. Viswanathan
'Once Upon A Summer' review: A simple colonial-era love story with many layers
'Once Upon A Summer' is an interesting read, one that will transport you into different worlds simultaneously; this is where the strength of the book lies
By Shubhangi Shah
Murder under the dreaming spires: Travelogue tangoes with mystery in this ‘destination thriller’
So craftily is Ms Prabhu's plot woven that you begin to believe even the location has had a hand in the crime
By Jairam N. Menon