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Review: Rummy is engaging

Review: Rummy is engaging

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

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

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

'People wished to pray and we wanted to help them, that's all'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

It was a simple gesture of cleaning a temple but this act by a group of Muslim youths went viral on the internet. Members of the Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, who are involved in flood relief work in Tamil Nadu, speak to S Saraswathi.

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Review: Sarabham is a decent attempt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sarabham is an average mystery thriller that revolves around a kidnapping charade gone horribly wrong.

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Review: Naan Than Bala disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The film is a highly melodramatic tale of friendship between a righteous temple priest and a hardcore killer.

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

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

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Review: Manjapai is cliched and predictable

Rediff.com9 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.com6 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: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Vanakkam Chennai is a sweet love story with some great music and good performances.

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Review: Tamil film Raja Rani is refreshing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The film is a simple tale about coping with how after we lose someone we love.

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Review: Nee Enge En Anbe is no Kahaani

Rediff.com2 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: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Review: 6 Melugu Vathigal is gloomy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The film is not gripping enough.

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Review: Kaththi entertains with a message

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Kaththi attempts to highlight the pathetic condition of farmers, whose lives are being destroyed by callous multinational corporations.

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity.

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Review: Madras is a must watch!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Director Pa Ranjith's Madras is an intense emotional drama that gives you a ringside view of the lives of the underprivileged in North Chennai.

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

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

Review: Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam is interesting

Review: Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam is interesting

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

R Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam has an entertaining story and is definitely worth a watch.

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Review: Surya's Anjaan fails miserably

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The film is a long, tedious and predictable film about friendship and revenge, set in the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

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

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 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: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The film revolves around a sharp con artist who cleverly exploits our secret desire to make easy money through the most fantastic scams.

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Endrendrum Punnaga certainly succeeds in entertaining the audience.

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A skilfully written plot, deft direction and excellent camera work make director Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi a highly engaging, action-packed thriller.

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

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

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Enna Satham Indha Neram is a dull and unexciting film revolving around four 8-year-olds who get lost in a zoo during a school excursion.

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is an extremely simple fun-filled family drama with a subtle message promoting animal welfare and encouraging vegetarianism.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

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

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Tamil film Vadacurry is a commendable effort, says S Saraswathi.

'I had never been on a film set before'

'I had never been on a film set before'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Rediff.com12 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.com9 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: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Rediff.com28 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: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Despite its faults, Damaal Dumeel is engaging in parts.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 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: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Review: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Tamil film Ya Yaa is an average movie, with a story that lacks direction and performances that failed to deliver.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 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.com7 Apr 2014

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

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

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

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

It's a must watch, says S Saraswathi.