'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fahaad Fasil tries too hard to prove a point with his acting.
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.
You'll be spoilt for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you simply cannot afford to miss.
'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.
Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.
'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.
'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'
Malayalam film Bangalore Days boasts of fine performances, says Paresh C Palicha.
Only the hardcore Mohanlal fans will like Mr Fraud which is otherwise an uninteresting film.
'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'
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.
Jamna Pyari remains a mediocre effort that cannot fulfill viewer expectations in this festive season., says Paresh C Palicha.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.
Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.
The hit pair of Indrajith and Murali Gopy combined with the writing talent of Jeyamohan could not save Kaanchi
Oppam is a must watch, raves Paresh C Palicha.
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.
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.
Take away Chiranjeevi from Godfather, and there's little left to keep the audience engaged, observes Deepa Gahlot. Godfather Review.
'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'
'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
'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.'
Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can look forward to on OTT this week.
'All the parts that I have played till now, I have got them only through auditions.' 'I auditioned my a** off.'
'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.'
