Pavithra Srinivasan

Stories by Pavithra Srinivasan

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2009

This Tamil movie is a mish-mash of several sentimental yesteryear films, with very little comic relief.

Unimpressive Modhi Vilaiyadu

Unimpressive Modhi Vilaiyadu

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2009

MediaOne and Global Infotainment's Tamil movie directed by Saran, is an unsatisfying cocktail of mixed storylines.

Malayan is tedious

Malayan is tedious

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2009

Three Sum Movie's Tamil movie starring Karan, is a movie entirely made for the benefit of Karan.

Aindham Padai is below average

Aindham Padai is below average

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2009

Avni Cinemax's Tamil movie is a masala mixture which requires you to leaves your brains behind -- but Simran turns up with a great performance.

Review: Vedigundu Murugesan works at times

Review: Vedigundu Murugesan works at times

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2009

Annamalai Film's Vedigundu Murugesan is a curious mixture of comedy, seriousness and action that works at times.

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

For the guts in coming up with a unique, important theme that needs to be addressed sensitively, this movie works. A must-watch.

Vaamanan is average

Vaamanan is average

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

Dream Valley Corporation's Tamil flick starring Jai, is a cocktail of action, suspense and thrills -- but doesn't fulfill expectations.

Watch Indravizha for Namitha

Watch Indravizha for Namitha

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

She's pretty much the only reason this Tamil movie doesn't fall flat on its face.

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2009

Doordarshan's Visaranai Commission, directed by Vasanth, is a beautifully crafted, hard-hitting dose of real life; a must watch.

Gnabagangal: A tedious yawn fest

Gnabagangal: A tedious yawn fest

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2009

Vil Makers' Tamil movie starring lyricist Pa Vijay, turns out to be a tedious, sentimental yawn-fest.

Valmiki: Realism & cliches

Valmiki: Realism & cliches

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2009

Vikatan Talkies' Tamil movie starring Akhil stands out.

Nadodigal is realistic

Nadodigal is realistic

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2009

Global Infotainment's Tamil movie directed by Samudhrakkani and starring Sasikumar, is a realistic movie that's worth a watch.

Aayirathil Oruvan's music works

Aayirathil Oruvan's music works

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2009

The Tamil album has a number of catchy songs.

Oliyum Oliyum: Big fat fiasco

Oliyum Oliyum: Big fat fiasco

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2009

Dandini Creations' Oliyum Oliyum is an exercise in stupidity and pretentiousness.

Muthirai: Wasted potential

Muthirai: Wasted potential

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2009

ASA Productions' and Vision Jeeva Studio's Tamil movie Muthirai fails to capitalise on its potential.

Manjal Veyyil falls flat

Manjal Veyyil falls flat

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

Sanraa Entertainments' Tamil movie starring Prasanna and Sandhya falls flat.

Maasilamani has its moments

Maasilamani has its moments

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2009

Though Sun Pictures' Maasilamani is routine, it does have its moments.

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Ilayaraja follows the beaten track in Valmiki

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2009

No one can deny the composer's flair for orchestration, but barring one or two exceptions, Valmiki's numbers show an inclination to fall into a rut.

Kulir 100 Degrees is half-baked

Kulir 100 Degrees is half-baked

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2009

N-Viz Entertainment's Tamil movie about school life fails to live up to expectations.

Mayandi Kudumbathar: A valiant effort

Mayandi Kudumbathar: A valiant effort

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2009

United Arts' Mayandi Kudumbathar, starring a record-breaking 10 directors, is a sentimental drama that still manages to engage your interest.