If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.
Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.
Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.
Cousins is not an auspicious beginning to the festive season, says Paresh C Palicha.
Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
An American film A Call To Spy has beaten Ketan Mehta to the finishing line.
The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.
Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.
'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'
'I will always remember him for his innocent smile, twinkling eyes, and kind words.'
Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.
The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.
Get your lowdown of what's happening in Malayalam cinema right here!
The director works as if he has a magic wand that makes this theme -- which is not exactly fresh -- engaging, raves Paresh C Palicha.
Director P T Kunhi Mohammed talks about his film Veeraputhran and opens up about the controversies related to it.
Not much imagination has gone into developing the plot of Adi Kapyare Koottamani!
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'
Rajesh Pillai ate burgers and drank aerated American drinks as if his life depended on it, says Kamal Haasan.
If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.
Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.
You'll be spoilt for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you simply cannot afford to miss.
Fahaad Fasil tries too hard to prove a point with his acting.
'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'
'I have more respect for this kind of cinema,' actress Swati tells Radhika Rajamani.
Ace cinematographer and filmmaker Santosh Sivan is delighted by the government's decision to honour him with Padma Shri.
From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.
From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.
'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'
