'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' isn't interested in being subtle about its hate and propaganda. It believes qualities like critical thinking and independence are unhealthy, because apparently, they can corrupt young Hindu girls/women
By Sajin Shrijith February 28, 2026
Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Monica Barbaro, Barry Keoghan, and Peyman Maadi play characters whose paths cross in a crime story that gives each character the necessary breathing space
By Sajin Shrijith
Writer-director Alireza Khatami doesn't give any clear answers, instead relying on the viewer to put two and two together. The deceptive narrative structure prompts questions pertaining to identities, past and present events, and their timelines
By Sajin Shrijith
Once we get past the hilarity and chaos, 'Aashaan', starring Indrans and Joemon Jyothir, eventually becomes about a purging process that happens when one's personal trauma is channelled into a work where two different art forms converge meaningfully
By Sajin Shrijith
'Mardaani 3' understands that the real horror lies not in the villain’s cruelty but in the world that enables it
By Pooja Biraia
Despite the presence of two of Malayalam cinema's finest actors with enough tricks up their sleeves, the film eventually ends up draining our energy. Inorganic twists, artificial dialogue delivery and melodrama play spoilsport
By Sajin Shrijith
As it refuses to speak, music becomes the film’s primary language of 'Gandhi Talks' and the job is secure in the hands of maestro AR Rahman
By Pooja Biraia
The progression of events feels forced, with too many surprises packed in, which can become tiresome. The sudden plot turns, and coincidences often seem artificial and occasionally even comical or confusing
By Sajin Shrijith
Border 2, sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Border, is a poignant war film that has some flaws but largely gets its recipe right
By Hariprasad Sadanandan
Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Ishan Shoukath play characters with endearing qualities that make them worthy of rooting for. 'Chatha Pacha' manages to accomplish that in very little time
By Sajin Shrijith
From its opening stretch, the film is gripping and deeply absorbing, pulling the viewer into its nocturnal world of fear, patterns, and unanswered questions
By Pooja Biraia
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
'Made in Korea' should appeal to those who love thriller stories centred on the mind games between two powerful characters, each with their own unique personalities and an unconventional way of doing things
By Sajin Shrijith