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.
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.
Cousins is not an auspicious beginning to the festive season, says Paresh C Palicha.
'I will always remember him for his innocent smile, twinkling eyes, and kind words.'
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!
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.
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.
Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.
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.
Not much imagination has gone into developing the plot of Adi Kapyare Koottamani!
'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'
'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.
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
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.
From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
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.
'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.'
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
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.
'I have more respect for this kind of cinema,' actress Swati tells Radhika Rajamani.
'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
Ace cinematographer and filmmaker Santosh Sivan is delighted by the government's decision to honour him with Padma Shri.
'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.
'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'
'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'
Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'
Take away Chiranjeevi from Godfather, and there's little left to keep the audience engaged, observes Deepa Gahlot. Godfather Review.
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
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