Ratha Sarithram has a lot of things going for it, including charismatic actors and dramatic possibilities. But it doesn't capitalise on those strengths.
Rowthiram, starring Jiiva is just another mindless action masala, with slick production values.
Devi Sri Prasad has a reputation for sticking with his regulation format of tunes and here too, you can see it pop up at certain places but there's also a departure from the usual, mostly an influence of Kamal Haasan in both lyrics and music.
This cat-and-mouse game does work, most of the time. Fewer songs and a taut climax would have made for a more exciting watch.
A lot less histrionics and a more realistic screenplay, and this movie might have scored. As it is, Seedan doesn't live up to expectations
We list the positives and negatives of the film.
Gautam Vasudev Menon's This Tamil movie is supposed to be a psychological thriller, but is complete devoid of any thrills.
R K Films' Thambikkottai is a throwback to the masala flicks genre, with a few interesting moments.
Shankar strikes the balance between science fiction and masala quotient in the Rajnikanth-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer.
Yuddham Sei may have its flaws, but Mysskin's neat touches of situational humour, clever twists in the first half and convincing characters make this a neat film, if not a classic.
The Tamil movie starts off well, but doesn't quite capitalise on its strengths.
Aside from the sweetly melodious Ennamo Edho, the other numbers are all mish-mashed versions of Harris Jeyaraj's earlier hits.
It's a yawn-fest that tries to piggyback on Jayaram's reputation.
Watch the film if you're his fan.
Ilaingnan is a wasted effort, in spectacular fashion.
Listening to the Tamil album as a whole, you'll have to admit that while the songs aren't terrible, they never do rise to any sort of musical brilliance.
Manmadhan Ambu is Kamal Hassan's film all the way!
If the director had shored up the second half just as much he's worked on the first, Eesan would have been a brilliant effort all over.
Mohan Natarajan's Deiva Thirumagan, with music composed by G V Prakash, has touching melodies.
This Tamil flick is nothing but two and half hours of wasted potential.
Mankatha's music hits the right note at times, and retreats to safe romantic templates at others.
This Tamil movie starring Jai and Shahzahn Padamsee could have been good, if it actually had a story.
This Tamil movie delivers a solid message.
Engeyum Kaadhal might sound, at times, like it's a mishmash of Harris Jeyaraj's previous works, but it does have its melodious moments, and those make the album worth a listen.
Red Giant Movies' and AGS Entertainment's romantic tale is shot with realism. Despite similarities to other rural stories, this Tamil movie works on its own.
An overdose of death and destruction mars Tamil film Venghai.
Aadu Puli is yet another masala flick that's not spicy enough.
Make-up artist Banu helps the Tamil Superstar get his look right in Endhiran/ Robot.
Thoonga Nagaram is essentially made along the same format of Madurai movies, but does have its moments.
With G V Prakash Kumar setting the tunes, here's what the collection sounds like.
Drohi inspired by Mani Ratnam's films
Sindhu Samaveli presents a real issue with chilling intensity. Worth a watch.
Siruthai feels like a homage to the good old spicy thrillers of at least a decade ago.
The Tamil movie has its funny moments but fails to sustain its momentum.
Narthagi attempts to break new ground and address the pain of a community that has suffered for ages.
This Tamil remake of Telugu's Happy Days is a sugary sweet film full of romance and friendship.
The Tamil movie is an intriguing clash of clans, but suffers from overkill.
Overall, the album sounds happy, peppy and enthusiastic except that it overdoes it at some points.
