As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.
Fascinating new offerings from beloved auteurs as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks.
Poojai is your standard Hari fare, says S Saraswathi.
If at all the series can be criticised, it would be for its all-Brahmin characters and keeping out the caste problems, the misogyny and the backwardness and ugliness of rural India, points out Deepa Gahlot.
Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.
Housefull 4 will be a laugh riot that you cannot miss, raves Karan Sanjay Shah.
Joginder Tuteja lists the most interesting ones, right here.
Biskett is likely to release in October.
JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.
Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.
Ram Leela is a lavish visual spread and is filled with moments of thrill, ingenuity and splendour.
'I am 51 now. I think I can do action till 56.' 'After that, God knows.'
The gorgeous actress has signed up as many as nine films, which are in various stages of production.
'I am as happy with Soha as I was before we got married because we were friends for a very long time.'
Parisian serial killers. Teen doctors. Desi ghostbusters. Potluck parties. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.
Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.
Here are five successful Tamil films that hit the screens in the first half of 2014
Kaththi Sandai is a tedious action film, feels S Saraswathi.
Laxmii is dull, boring, stale, unbearable, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'I am not such an actor that hits and flops will decide my career.'
Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.
'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.
The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.
Rediff's film critic Sukanya Verma lists her top Hindi movies of 2014.
We bring you the hottest couple covers of 2019.
From Asgard's naughtiest imp to Arsene Lupin's biggest worshipper in Paris, Sukanya Verma notes OTT is full of curious options this week.
Action, animation, fantasy, romance, sports, crime, zombies, slice of life, coming of age, you name it, it's there on OTT this week.
Dhilluku Dhuddu is an unremarkable horror comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
Shimla Mirchi is a lost opportunity, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.
It's always exciting to see Bollywood's superstars pair up with actors they have never worked before.
Joginder Tuteja lists Kiara's forthcoming films, and the men she romances in them.
'And it always should be.' 'I believe nothing should come easily to anyone because then there is no thrill in it.'
The second edition of the Critics Choice Shorts and Series Awards honoured short films and Web series, and was held on a grand scale at the Taj Hotel in Santa Cruz, north west Mumbai.
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Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi