Despite director Homi Adajania's ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches, Murder Mubarak fails to draw the viewer into its shallow world of the vain and wealthy, feels Sukanya Verma.
As their latest star-studded collaboration Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham and Deepika Padukone readies for release this Wednesday, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on everything Siddharth has directed so far.
'I believe that one thing leads to another. Seenu Ramasamy's Thenmerku Paruvakaatru earned Vijay Sethupati the role in Karthik's Pizza, which was a huge success. You cannot credit just one film to his success, there were a number of films.' Nalan Kumarasamy talks about success, and superstar Vijay Sethupati.
Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.
Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.
From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.
'While narrating a scene to Amitji, Akshay and Tusshar, they learnt that Aishwarya was not the heroine opposite Akshay as they had presumed.' 'She had a negative role.' 'They were shocked, more so when they learnt that she didn't know this.' '"Shooting will stop midway, she won't do the film", I was warned.'
On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.
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Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.
If Trial Period was not such a slight piece of film-making, it would have some problematic messaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.
People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.
There is a superhero, a super woman, a super solider and a super ghostbuster arriving in theatres!
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
Joginder Tuteja lists 10 romantic movies playing on OTT that you can watch with your date.
Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.
Kaththi Sandai is a tedious action film, feels S Saraswathi.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.
This is regarded as the first full length comedy film for Anoop Menon.
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.
Rekka or Remo? Which film are you looking forward to this weekend?
Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.
Dhilluku Dhuddu is an unremarkable horror comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
Tamil film Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakkar lacks imagination, says S Saraswathi.
Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.
The worn-out plot, excessive violence and the loud dramatic music make director Ramnath's Thirunaal a dark and gloomy tale.
JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.
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.
Sundar C's Aambala is a typical masala entertainer with plenty of romance, over-the-top action, humour and great music.
From Asgard's naughtiest imp to Arsene Lupin's biggest worshipper in Paris, Sukanya Verma notes OTT is full of curious options this week.
When done well, these horror movies do pretty well at the box office.
