Not all the jokes in Vir Das's directorial debut land but in this age where decent comedies are hard to come by — with Bollywood in general running out of ideas — 'Happy Patel' has enough to make it a worthwhile trip to the movies
By Sajin Shrijith January 16, 2026
The Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt movie is so confused about what it wants to do and when to do it that everything else — the few positive aspects — feels like a wasted effort
By Sajin Shrijith
Sriram Raghavan prioritises humanity and character depth over jingoistic spectacle. The film masterfully weaves together multiple timelines to deliver a powerful and emotional story of valour and brotherhood
By Sajin Shrijith
The film marks the triumphant return of Nivin Pauly to his beloved charming persona in a feel-good fantasy directed by Akhil Sathyan, who presents a heartwarming 'ghost-as-angel' story, perfect for the holiday season
By Sajin Shrijith
Madhuri Dixit's portrayal of a serial killer falls flat in a crime-thriller burdened by an absurd premise and weak writing. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this remake of the French show "La Mante" struggles to generate suspense or justify its core logic
By Shubhangi Shah
Despite exploring family dynamics between Jake, Neytiri, their children, and a conflicted Colonel Quaritch, the drama feels forced. The new villain, Varang, lacks impact, and the film's repetitive ideas prove detrimental to the storytelling, and is ultimately a disappointing entry in the franchise
By Sajin Shrijith
The eight-episode medical whistleblower drama, directed by PR Arun, follows the complex moral journey of a medical representative through a fairly compelling non-linear narrative
By Sajin Shrijith
Dileep and Mohanlal attempt a "Naattu Naattu" but 'Bha Bha Ba' is no 'RRR'. It's more 'Good Bad Ugly' than 'Kammara Sambhavam'. However, it's Dileep's most solid work in nearly a decade
By Sajin Shrijith
The film, which earned an Oscar nomination, offers a meditative journey into the forgotten chapters of World War II in Papua New Guinea, connecting Indian historians with a local war veteran
By Jane Joseph
While packing in a lot, the film's stellar performances, especially from Farida Jalal and Kritika Kamra, make it an engaging and standout watch
By Shubhangi Shah
The show deliberately focuses on the everyday lives, dreams, and resilience of its characters, presenting a 'real' Kashmir humming with energy and hope
By Shubhangi Shah
The poignant moments are few and far between. Baumbach and Emily Mortimer's writing doesn’t allow enough time to get us acquainted with the characters to the point of getting us deeply invested in their lives
By Sajin Shrijith
The film's powerful core is diluted by overt jingoism, unnecessary elements, and a tendency to dumb down its message for the audience. Despite these irritants, it remains a largely engaging, albeit flawed, tribute to India's heroes
By Karthik Ravindranath