Pavithra Srinivasan

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K Balachander's finest films

K Balachander's finest films

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the ages on December 23, has left behind a rich legacy of hard-hitting films, some of which have been routinely credited with redefining Tamil cinema.

Review: Samar is a commercial entertainer

Review: Samar is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2013

The film is an ideal festival fare.

Review: Alex Pandian is a disaster

Review: Alex Pandian is a disaster

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

The stars have sleep-walked through their roles resulting in a bad film.

Review: A R Rahman delivers with Kadal soundtrack

Review: A R Rahman delivers with Kadal soundtrack

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels the music of Tamil film Kadal offers a truly beautiful listening experience.

Review: Kumki is brilliant

Review: Kumki is brilliant

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

It is an interesting film shot at a wonderful location. A must-watch.

Review: Needhane En Ponvasantham is disappointing

Review: Needhane En Ponvasantham is disappointing

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels that Tamil film Needhane En Ponvasantham isn't as good as director Gautham Menon's previous films.

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2012

Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a little faltering in other places. On the whole,

Review: Naduvula Konjam... is worth a watch

Review: Naduvula Konjam... is worth a watch

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2012

The real hero of the film is its director Balaji Tharaneetharan.

Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!

Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives.

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

Even though its heart is in the right place, too much melodrama brings Tamil film Ammavin Kaipesi down.

Review: Varalakhsmy shines in Poda Podi

Review: Varalakhsmy shines in Poda Podi

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

despite Varu's great performance,the film ends in a disappointing fashion.

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2012

The hype around Thuppaki just isn't justified.

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Thuppakki's music is a rehash of Jeyaraj's earlier tunes.

Review: Maattraan is not up to the mark

Review: Maattraan is not up to the mark

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Despite a great cast, it doesn't capitalise on its strengths.

Review: Thandavam is a damp squib

Review: Thandavam is a damp squib

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels that Thandavam is a let down.

Review: Paagan is a feel-good film

Review: Paagan is a feel-good film

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2012

Comedy is the flavour of the season right now, and Vendhar Movies' Paagan seems to have taken advantage of it.

Review: Needhane En Pon Vasantham music is pleasant

Review: Needhane En Pon Vasantham music is pleasant

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2012

The album may not be scintillating, but it's a pleasant listen.

Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress

Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2012

Tamil film Mugamoodi has all the makings of a successful film but ends up disappointing, writes Pavithra Srinivasan.

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2012

The film is worthy of becoming a cult classic.