S Saraswathi

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Review: Bramman fails to impress

Review: Bramman fails to impress

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2014

There are many dramatic twists in the film, yet itlacks the depth, intensity and sentiment that we have come to expect from Sasikumar.

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2014

Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2014

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2014

Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Rummy is engaging

Review: Rummy is engaging

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

Vijay Sethupathi's Rummy -- directed by debutant Balakrishnan -- is an engaging village-based dark romantic thriller set in the 1980s.

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

VTV Ganesh's Inga Enna Solludhu is a total waste of time, write S Saraswathi.

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

Sripriya's Malini 22 Palayamkottai is a dark women-centric revenge drama that highlights the burning issue of sexual assault and violence against women

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

The film is a slow-paced family drama with all the elements of a commercial entertainer.

Review: Madha Yaanai Koottam shows senseless violence

Review: Madha Yaanai Koottam shows senseless violence

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2013

Madha Yaanai Koottam reveals in great detail the rites and rituals followed after death and how pride, anger and vengeance can only lead to senseless violence and death.

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2013

Ace filmmaker Balu Mahendra makes a sensational acting debut in Thalaimuraigal.

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2013

Endrendrum Punnaga certainly succeeds in entertaining the audience.

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2013

Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2013

The story of Thagararu moves along at a brisk pace with lots of comedy and well defined roles for all the characters.

Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking

Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2013

The film is not just about a big fat Indian wedding but also highlights the emotional and sensitive topic of stress-related erectile dysfunction.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.

Review: Janal Oram is an appealing film

Review: Janal Oram is an appealing film

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2013

Janal Oram is a pleasant and scenic journey into the lives of passengers who travel together daily on the route between Palani and Pannaikadu.

Vidiyum Munn is brilliant

Vidiyum Munn is brilliant

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2013

The stark simplicity of the dialogues, the well-etched characters, the intriguing plot, the captivating music, the cinematography, but most of all the brilliant twist at the end makes Director Balaji K Kumar's Vidiyum Munn a must watch, says S Saraswathi