Why do we race? .No. No. Why do we exist? . We try to find a moment in life when we are holding nothing back and just feel invincible to ourselves and everyone around us. #F1TheMovie translates it well on the screen with adequate shout-out moments. While it's no classic, it

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

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

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,.

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

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

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

"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

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

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

The set-up, writing and premise all stay true to a certain nativity and such films often offer a glimpse into the lives of natives from that particular area. #SuFromSo is one such film in the initial half-an-hour, but as it starts challenging the creepiness of main character and

Aragam Adarattume. The loop that shut a few years ago, opens after a long time with one inciting incident. @Dir_Lokesh gave a cut that showcases how he packed it with all sorts of elements required for a commercial actioner. The swag of @rajinikanth & @iamnagarjuna are highly

We start to wonder which oppressed clan will Telugu Cinema find next for their yet another "magnum opus" upon watching #Kingdom. A deep, layered, intense character study transforms itself into a Mis-match and forced amalgamation that we are getting accustomed to witness on big

There are two kinds of narratives - where a hero roams around purposelessly and finds his ultimate goal. In second kind, we explore a hero fulfilling his purpose and additionally achieving another one too. Here, Gowtam seems to have lost his focus in which sort of narrative to

If you're trying to solve a baggage problem, start by easing the process not complicating the smoothest part of it. Not everyone brings a car, right? . As PR said Gabbar Singh, "Murder chesthe problem solve avvale, start kadhu". @PrasadsCinemas

From the day, I saw #UstadHotel, #BangaloreDays I have been a fan of his script choices and his ability to shapeshift into characters. #AakasamLoOkaTara and #Kaantha showcase how he is ready to discover himself even after many films. More interestingly, #Lokah looks like a

When taking the first steps, you need a clear cut path not some random route that neither leads to a destination nor appears to build something new. #FantasticFour fails in creating a substantial interest in its antagonist or the protagonists. This phase of the MCU feels like

They say, "Love or hate, it should always be between them". In our marriages, everyone else also gets a say, and they tend to build a wedge knowingly or unknowingly due to their egos. Such clashes should never be drawn out too long, and #ThalaivanThalaivii tells this in a

Dashavatar stories are highly popular in our culture, and many know about them. When you're retelling such a popular tale, you need to evoke devotion rather than just compile visuals hoping God will take care. #MahavatarNarasimha needed more vision and depth in scripting and

If they don’t seem like graphics, then they’re not CG. It feels like #JyothiKrisna took this statement very seriously, especially in the second hour. Krishna, while speaking about Swadharma, remarked that what helps people is what everyone should follow. But here, it feels like