By the time, Mumbaikar gets to where it wants to be via a twisty third act, we begin to see how much better the film could have been. But it's almost too little, too late, complains Mayur Sanap.
Where in the world is Taapsee? Who is Mohanlal's new friend?
'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'
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.
What was supposed to be a guest appearance, then an 'extended cameo' for Salman, has now become a full-fledged role.
I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.
'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'
These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.
Ranveer turns on the charm... Prithviraj directs mum and Mohanlal... Preity starts shooting...
Deadly dolls, skeletons in the closet, haunted homes, this is just a warm-up on what to expect on OTT this week.
After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Wednesday, August 23, Bollywood has joined India to laud ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.
Kajol goes to Vaishnodevi... NTR Jr and Ram Charan shoot in Mumbai... Esha meets up with Rafa Nadal...
'I don't know whether this curse will be lifted or not. It's in the hands of the audience.'
What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Kangana gives advice... Ranveer goes shirtless...
Akshay, Twinkle watch Bell Bottom... Abhay gives some advice...
'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.
Vaani, Raveena win awards... Tara gets poetic... Nia turns on the neon...
This Mohanlal suspense drama may well go down as yet another modern day classic, raves Joginder Tuteja.
'Farewell to the unique artist who loved like a mother and taught many things like a teacher.'
Sunil Shetty makes his OTT debut. Chiranjeevi comes calling. Parvathy Thiruvothu, Nithya Menen and Amruta Subhash provide enchanting viewing. Santa Claus gets ready to retire.
The Deol girls bond... Keerty's movie releases on Thursday...Nargis and Radhika have gyaan for us...
Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.
AIADMK candidate Daniel Sachin Mani, contesting from the 35th ward of Perambur constituency, dressed up as party founder MGR.
You'll need an extra pair of eyes for the content flood on OTT this week.
Taapsee plays cricket... Mohanlal shoots with Rahman...
Amala makes her Hindi debut... Prithviraj shares a first look... Tovino is ready with next film...
Reader Sreenath has sent us this photograph of the star.
Film folk celebrated Diwali with their family and loved ones, and made sure to post lovely pictures on social media.
Bhramaram, Blessy's latest Malayalam venture starring Mohanlal, Suresh Menon and VG Muralikrishnan is a thriller worth your time and money.
Tamannaah, Raashi wrap up their shoots while Taapsee is on her final schedule.
'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.'
Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.
Directed by Ranjith, Spirit deals with alcoholism. It is recommended for Mohanlal's acting.
The winner of Gateway to Hollywood Bejoy Nambiar speaks to rediff.com about winning and about himself.
Quite a few big movies are coming your way in theatres this November.
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