S Saraswathi

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Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2014

Mundasupatti is an entertaining rom-com, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2014

Manjapai is a very predictable and overemotional tale of a meddlesome righteous villager with a heart of gold who unintentionally creates havoc in the life of his grandson.

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Prakash Raj's Un Samayal Arayil is a thoroughly enjoyable light romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an intense passion and love for food and cooking.

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Rediff.com   30 May 2014

Director Halitha Shameem, deserve credit for weaving an excellent suspense thriller like Poovarasam Peepee.

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

Despite the technological hype, it is still extremely tough to connect with the virtual characters, especially Rajinikanth, whose larger-than-life persona cannot be captured by any path-breaking technology

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Rediff.com   12 May 2014

The film is slow and unexciting and does little to keep the audience entertained.

Review: Yaamirukka Bayamey is a hilarious tale of horror

Review: Yaamirukka Bayamey is a hilarious tale of horror

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Yaamirukka Bayameyis a well-executed horror comedy that revolves around four eccentric characters and their hilarious attempts to run a guesthouse at a haunted mansion

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Rediff.com   2 May 2014

Vidya Balan's Kahaani was a huge hit so much was expected of the remake. Unfortunately, Nee Enge En Anbe is not in the same league.

Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

The film is a meaningless romantic comedy that makes a pathetic attempt to portray the emotional upheavals you go through in life before finding your true love.

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film

Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Despite its faults, Damaal Dumeel is engaging in parts.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2014

The film is all about how a weak, good for nothing is suddenly transformed into a boxing champion by the power of true love.

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2014

A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.

Review: Inam is a revelation

Review: Inam is a revelation

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2014

Set in the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Santosh Sivan's Inam brings to light the plight of the thousands of hapless Lankan Tamils, who were caught in the crossfire between the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) and the Sri Lankan government.

Review: Cuckoo is brilliant

Review: Cuckoo is brilliant

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2014

Tamil film Cuckoo is a heartwarming love story between two visually challenged individuals that keeps you totally engrossed with its brilliant performances, sensational music and stunning visuals, definitely a must watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Vallinam is a decent sports based drama film

Review: Vallinam is a decent sports based drama film

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

The film highlights the craze for cricket and the complete lack of empathy for any other sport

Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller

Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

Thegidi directed by debutant P Ramesh is an exciting investigative thriller revolving around a massive insurance scam.