Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.
'I worked on my weaknesses like dressing up and putting on makeup. I started dancing. I guess that wasn't enough.'
Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest projects announced during the lockdown.
The director has kept the narration simple without any unnecessary drama and both - the situations and the characters - appear real, says S Saraswathi.
Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.
Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.
Sambhavna Seth tells us about her time in Bigg Boss 2.
Director Neeraj Ghaywan explains why his cinema challenges the traditional notion of good and evil.
The worn-out plot, excessive violence and the loud dramatic music make director Ramnath's Thirunaal a dark and gloomy tale.
Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga may not appeal to all but fine performances, a decent plot and good music make the film passable fare, writes S Saraswathi.
Subhash K Jha picks his favourite five Sushant performances.
While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.
'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.
Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
No one can make the audience laugh like Govinda, raves Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
There's the excitement of watching minor people commit major crimes and watching how that becomes their second nature, almost. Just when you think the show is extending outwards, it implodes. And with the ethical hinges off totally, you, the viewer, wouldn't know quite how to react, observes Sreehari Nair.
Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.
If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Looking at the most touching Hindi movies inspired by true-life events.
The hits and miss of the box office.
Some were made on a grand scale, sending off a strong buzz even if they could not live up to it, while others told a good story.
Know what Judi Dench said when Ali Fazal sent her mangoes?
As Saif turns 50, Joginder Tuteja looks at his top money-spinners over the years.
Senior Congress leaders accused the BJP of trying to bring down the party-led government, which is surviving on support of over half a dozen independent, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs.
War ticks all the components of a masala action entertainer, there's not a single dull moment.
'We are talking about history, about things that transpired.' 'If we don't know our history, we will never be able to evolve as individuals.'
The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.
Cameron nails a blackmailer and other Bollywood news.
'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'
Before Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team wins us over with their dancing skills, read this.
These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.
Thozha is definitely worth your time, writes S Saraswathi.
The hits and misses of the week.
