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 February 05, 2026
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
'Vaa Vaathiyaar' is Nalan Kumarasamy's most mainstream work yet, but this is not the work of a "compromised" or "diluted" filmmaker known so far for his singular vision
By Sajin Shrijith
Despite its strong revolutionary spirit and call for unity and Sivakarthikeyan's adequate performance, the Sudha Kongara film ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to be a truly memorable classic
By Sajin Shrijith
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