News for 'Saraswathy'

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Review: Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable romantic comedy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran is a forgettable film that is probably not worth your time, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

SJ Surya has given a performance of a lifetime, writes S Saraswathi.

Sasikala Pushpa's huband roughed up at AIADMK HQ

Sasikala Pushpa's huband roughed up at AIADMK HQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam cadres on Wednesday attacked and injured the husband of expelled Member of Parliament Sasikala Pushpa, who was accused of trying to create a law-and-order problem ahead of Thursday's General Council meeting to elect a new general secretary.

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Review: Kathakali is a well-scripted murder mystery

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The first half though is not exciting as most of it is wasted on a meaningless romantic angle with some tiresome comedy, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Review: Idhu Namma Aalu is a fun, romantic entertainer

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The charming performances by the lead actors make director Pandiraj's Idha Namma Aalu worth a watch!

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Review: Rajini Murugan is Sivakarthikeyan's show all the way

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Director Ponram's Rajini Murugan has no real plot, nor any remarkable characters or poignant moments, but some good music, vibrant visuals and spontaneity and charm of its lead actor, makes it a fun watch, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Review: Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga makes you cringe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga is a silly and tasteless romantic comedy that's not worth your time, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Review: Gethu is all show and no substance

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Gethu is boring and uneventful, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Director Vijay Chander's Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer with a weak plot, poor execution, unrealistic action and mindless fun, writes S Saraswathi.

OPS keeps away from meeting Sasikala

OPS keeps away from meeting Sasikala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

AIADMK leaders want Chinamma to succeed Amma as party general secretary, but it is not a done deal yet.

Review: Theri will thrill Vijay's fans

Review: Theri will thrill Vijay's fans

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Theri rests entirely on Vijay's shoulders, feels S Saraswathi.

Review: Inji Iduppazhagi fails to impress

Review: Inji Iduppazhagi fails to impress

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Director Prakash Kovelamudi's Inji Iduppazhagi deals with the concept of size zero superficially and you feel no emotional connect, writes S Saraswathi.

Box Office: Kabali fares average

Box Office: Kabali fares average

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Hindi version of Rajinikanth's Kabali did not find much love outside Tamil Nadu

This Aviyal is not an exotic dish

This Aviyal is not an exotic dish

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Karthik Subbaraj's Aviyal is an eclectic mix of fun and interesting stories by five independent filmmakers.

Review: Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum is a winner

Review: Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum is a winner

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The best part of the film is that, though it revolves around Vijay Sethupathi and Madonna Sebastian, they are small players in the larger story, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

There is a certain wackiness to the narrative and the absurd characters that makes Jackson Durai a tolerable watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Review: 10 Endrathukulla is a tedious watch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.

Review: Masala Padam is an interesting film

Review: Masala Padam is an interesting film

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The film keeps you engrossed for most part, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Oru Naal Koothu is an interesting watch

Review: Oru Naal Koothu is an interesting watch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The film is engagingly narrated in flashbacks that move seamlessly from one character to another, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Kuttram Kadithal is brilliant

Review: Kuttram Kadithal is brilliant

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Director Bramma's Kuttram Kadithal is an intense drama that questions the adequacy of our school system, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Maya is a truly haunting experience

Review: Maya is a truly haunting experience

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Director Ashwin Saravanan's Maya is a gripping supernatural thriller. S Saraswathi recommends.

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Review: Komban is a tedious watch

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Director M Muthaiah's Komban is an over-the-top rural-based film with too much violence

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Katham Katham is a total waste of time

Review: Katham Katham is a total waste of time

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Though Katham Katham moves at a brisk pace, it is predictable and long, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bench Talkies is a very ordinary collection of short films, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is too melodramatic

Review: Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is too melodramatic

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Gitanjali Selvaraghavan's Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is a far cry from your regular love stories.

Review: Chandi Veeran is a decent action drama

Review: Chandi Veeran is a decent action drama

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Director Sarkunam's Chandi Veeran is worth a watch, says S Saraswathi.

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Read on to know what S. Saraswathi has to say about the Tamil movie Bhooloham.

Review: Pasanga 2 is a must-watch

Review: Pasanga 2 is a must-watch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Pasanga 2 is fun-filled emotional film about children reeling under the burden of their parents's dreams and aspirations.

Review: Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakkar is a bore fest

Review: Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakkar is a bore fest

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Tamil film Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakkar lacks imagination, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Review: Orange Mittai is a beautiful film

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Orange Mittai has its sweet and sour moments, with just the right balance of humour and emotions, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Review: Thanga Magan is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Director Velraj's Thanga Magan is all about the coming of age of a fun-loving youngster taking on the responsibility of a family, says S Saraswathi

Review: Indru Netru Naalai is a total entertainer

Review: Indru Netru Naalai is a total entertainer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Debutant director Ravi Kumar deserves all the credit for Indru Netru Naalai, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Acharam is a decent thriller

Review: Acharam is a decent thriller

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The psychological thriller revolves around a neurotic police officer, whose life and career are destroyed after he is dumped by his prospective wife.

Vedalam is a total commercial entertainer

Vedalam is a total commercial entertainer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Director Siva's Vedalam is an action packed potboiler revolving around one man's mission to take down an international flesh trade racket.

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The mishap occurred as large number of people tried to rush into the Puskhar ghat to take a holy dip.

Review: Inimey Ippadithaan is monotonous

Review: Inimey Ippadithaan is monotonous

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Inimey Ippadithaan is a poorly-written, uninspiring romantic comedy that revolves around a young man's quest to find the perfect bride.

Review: Kaaka Muttai is brilliant

Review: Kaaka Muttai is brilliant

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Kaaka Muttai is a delightful entertainer with a subtle message, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Rudhramadevi is unremarkable

Review: Rudhramadevi is unremarkable

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Director Gunasekhar deserves applause for his attempt to capture history on screen, but the melodramatic screenplay, never-ending battle scenes and highly exaggerated performances give an unreal quality to this real-life account.