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Review: Marudhu is excessively violent

Review: Marudhu is excessively violent

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Marudhu will give you a headache, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Ko 2 is an unremarkable political thriller

Review: Ko 2 is an unremarkable political thriller

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Ko 2 is too dreary to make an impact, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Pencil is worth a watch

Review: Pencil is worth a watch

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Pencil is an engaging thriller with an interesting plot and good performances, feels S Saraswathi.

PHOTOS: Chennai erupts in celebrations as Amma returns to power

PHOTOS: Chennai erupts in celebrations as Amma returns to power

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Freshly packed ladoos were distributed by exuberant party workers to everyone on the road, and even to commuters on the bus, auto and bikes.

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's Remo is a ridiculous romantic comedy revolving around the hero's struggles to win the girl of his dreams.

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Review: Thoonga Vanam is worth a watch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Thoonga Vanam is definitely not your regular thriller, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: 24 is an interesting thriller

Review: 24 is an interesting thriller

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Suriya is undoubtedly the star of the show as the cold-blooded Athreya, showing no mercy or remorse, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Tamil version does not boast of strong characters, feels S Saraswathi.

How I survived 4 days of Chennai floods

How I survived 4 days of Chennai floods

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'Things are far from normal. The roads are still under several feet of water and every time we venture out, it is a nightmare wading through the water that is no longer flowing but stagnant, filthy and foul-smelling. Shops are yet to stock up on supplies. Power supply is erratic and there is constant fear that it might go off again.' S Saraswathi recalls the horrific four days of her life.

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Review: Vetrivel is an engaging family entertainer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Good performances, a well-written screenplay and great comedy make Vasanthamani's Vetrivel a decent watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Enakkul Oruvan is worth a watch

Review: Enakkul Oruvan is worth a watch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Enakkul Oruvan is an engaging and admirable effort by debutant director Prasath Ramar, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time

Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The narrative seems to go absolutely nowhere from start to finish, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Review: Kutrame Thandanai is an interesting crime thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the situations and the characters - appear real, says S Saraswathi.

Box Office: Happy Bhag Jayegi opens well

Box Office: Happy Bhag Jayegi opens well

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Yatchan is an unexciting action comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

Box Office: Rustom is a hit, Mohenjo Daro bombs

Box Office: Rustom is a hit, Mohenjo Daro bombs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

What does the box office of Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan's film have to say?

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pokkiri Raja is a silly meaningless action comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Pichaikkaran is a thought-provoking entertainer

Review: Pichaikkaran is a thought-provoking entertainer

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Pichaikkaran may have overdosed on action and sentiment but the film is definitely worth your time, says S Saraswathi.

Box Office: Budhia Singh: Born To Run flops

Box Office: Budhia Singh: Born To Run flops

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Review: Miruthan is a tedious watch

Review: Miruthan is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The film is reduced to a lame science fiction with an overdose of action, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga is a silly and tasteless romantic comedy that's not worth your time, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Director Vijay Chander's Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer with a weak plot, poor execution, unrealistic action and mindless fun, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Vil Ambu is worth a watch

Review: Vil Ambu is worth a watch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Vil Ambu is an engaging thriller, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jil Jung Juk does have its share of laughs but it lacks the chaos, excitement and crazy fun that would have made the film more enjoyable, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Review: Bangalore Naatkal disappoints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The film appears more colorful and vibrant but drags a bit in the second half, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The VFX is rather ordinary and the film is loaded with annoying horror clichs, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Director Ponram's Rajini Murugan has no real plot, nor any remarkable characters or poignant moments, but some good music, vibrant visuals and spontaneity and charm of its lead actor, makes it a fun watch, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Gethu is boring and uneventful, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Review: Amma Kanakku is a heartwarming tale

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Some of the performances are ordinary, but even that does not affect the magic of this film, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable film that is probably not worth your time, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

SJ Surya has given a performance of a lifetime, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The charming performances by the lead actors make director Pandiraj's Idha Namma Aalu worth a watch!

Review: Inji Iduppazhagi fails to impress

Review: Inji Iduppazhagi fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Director Prakash Kovelamudi's Inji Iduppazhagi deals with the concept of size zero superficially and you feel no emotional connect, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Theri will thrill Vijay's fans

Review: Theri will thrill Vijay's fans

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Theri rests entirely on Vijay's shoulders, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Director M Muthaiah's Komban is an over-the-top rural-based film with too much violence

Review: Masala Padam is an interesting film

Review: Masala Padam is an interesting film

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The film keeps you engrossed for most part, says S Saraswathi.