News for 'Saraswathy'

Review: Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable film

Review: Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable film

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Director Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 2 is an enjoyable horror comedy about six ghosts who are out to avenge their deaths.

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Tamil film Strawberry works because of its storyline, says S Saraswathi.

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Review: O Kadhal Kanmani is a celebration of love

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Director Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani is a beautiful and sensitive tale of love filled with fun that warms your heart.

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Review: Paayum Puli is not very convincing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Paayum Puli lacks the subtlety, intrigue and clarity that we have come to associate with director Suseenthiran, says S Saraswathi.

Will Modi sideline the VHP once again?

Will Modi sideline the VHP once again?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

There are indications that the Modi dispensation was disinclined to bring the VHP into the temple-mosque frame.

Review: Idhu Enna Maayam is a decent entertainer

Review: Idhu Enna Maayam is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Tamil film Idhu Enna Maayam is saved by its light, situational humour, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Kaaki Sattai is appealing

Review: Kaaki Sattai is appealing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A decently paced, well scripted film with plenty of humour and great music makes Sivakarthikeyan's Kaaki Sattai worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum is a waste of time

Review: Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum is a waste of time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Tamil film Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum is a tedious watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Despite the intriguing plot, Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum has none of the edge-of-your-seat moments that would have made it exciting, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Director Balaji Mohan's Maari is just another regular mass masala movie created to idolize its hero.

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'

Review: Anegan is engaging

Review: Anegan is engaging

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The narrative technique and interesting screenplay of Tamil film Anegan keep things moving at a brisk pace, says S Saraswathi.

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.

Review: Papanasam is brilliant

Review: Papanasam is brilliant

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A well-written screenplay, brilliantly executed, with clever music, stunning cinematography, and, above all, the hugely talented Kamal Haasan, make Jeethu Joseph's Papanasam a must watch.

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

An intense thriller that sheds light on the deadly war between powerful drug cartels and the police.

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Review: Pisaasu is a haunting tale of love

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Taut screenplay, simple dialogues, excellent characterisation, admirable performances and perfect execution make Mysskin's Pisaasu a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror

Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Demonte Colony is a crisply written, well executed horror thriller that will keep you glued to the screen.

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The film is an honest and compelling political thriller that debates the arbitrary nature of capital punishment against the backdrop of a communist revolution.

Review: 36 Vayadhinile is Jyothika's show all the way

Review: 36 Vayadhinile is Jyothika's show all the way

Rediff.com15 May 2015

A simple yet effective script, well executed by the director, coupled with some enjoyable music, and the wonderful performance of Jyothika definitely make 36 Vayadhinile worth a watch.

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Uttama Villain is for hardcore Kamal Haasan fans

Review: Uttama Villain is for hardcore Kamal Haasan fans

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain is a thought-provoking period comedy that revolves around an aging superstar forced to face his own mortality.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Review: Vai Raja Vai is a let down

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Despite a good storyline, young enthusiastic cast and an impressive technical crew, the film barely manages to hold your attention, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Sagaptham is a big bore

Review: Sagaptham is a big bore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Director Surendran's Sagaptham is a slow paced, tiresome action drama.

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Nannbenda is run-of-the-mill stuff.

Review: Poojai is a mass entertainer

Review: Poojai is a mass entertainer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Poojai is your standard Hari fare, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Mahabalipuram is a decent attempt

Review: Mahabalipuram is a decent attempt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mahabalipuram is an attempt to shed some light on the plight of young innocent girls who are drugged, raped and filmed to cater to the thriving porn industry.

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday restructured the party's apex body.

Review: Touring Talkies disappoints

Review: Touring Talkies disappoints

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Tamil film Touring Talkies is let down by an almost insensitive script, weak characterisation and inept execution, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

There may be flaws, but there is no denying that Karthik G Krish's Kappal is thoroughly entertaining. But do remember to leave your thinking cap at home, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Director Prabhu Solomon's Kayal is heartrending tale of love set in the backdrop of the brutal tsunami of 2004.

Uttama Villain release postponed

Uttama Villain release postponed

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Film reviewer S Saraswathi was disappointed as the screenings of Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain were cancelled at the last minute due to some financial problems between the producers and financiers.

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Review: Vanmham is an uninspiring revenge drama

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tamil film Vanmham really tests your patience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress

Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Arjun Sarja's Jai Hind 2 is a trite and uninspiring action drama that advocates free education for children.

Review: Mr Fraud does not entertain

Review: Mr Fraud does not entertain

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Only the hardcore Mohanlal fans will like Mr Fraud which is otherwise an uninteresting film.