News for 'Saraswathy'

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity.

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Review: Sathuranga Vettai is thought provoking

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The film revolves around a sharp con artist who cleverly exploits our secret desire to make easy money through the most fantastic scams.

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

VTV Ganesh's Inga Enna Solludhu is a total waste of time, write S Saraswathi.

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Review: Arima Nambi is engaging

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A skilfully written plot, deft direction and excellent camera work make director Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi a highly engaging, action-packed thriller.

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Enna Satham Indha Neram is a dull and unexciting film revolving around four 8-year-olds who get lost in a zoo during a school excursion.

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is an extremely simple fun-filled family drama with a subtle message promoting animal welfare and encouraging vegetarianism.

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Review: Vadacurry is worth a watch

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Tamil film Vadacurry is a commendable effort, says S Saraswathi.

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Review: Endrendrum Punnagai is worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Endrendrum Punnaga certainly succeeds in entertaining the audience.

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller.

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Ivan Veramathiri lacks the simplicity, depth and magic of Director M Saravanan's last film Engeyum Eppodhum.

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Review: Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham is a forgettable film

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The film is slow and unexciting and does little to keep the audience entertained.

Review: Yaamirukka Bayamey is a hilarious tale of horror

Review: Yaamirukka Bayamey is a hilarious tale of horror

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Yaamirukka Bayameyis a well-executed horror comedy that revolves around four eccentric characters and their hilarious attempts to run a guesthouse at a haunted mansion

Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The film is a meaningless romantic comedy that makes a pathetic attempt to portray the emotional upheavals you go through in life before finding your true love.

Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Despite its faults, Damaal Dumeel is engaging in parts.

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Review: Nedunchalai is tedious

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.

Review: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Review: Ya Yaa is a big let down

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Tamil film Ya Yaa is an average movie, with a story that lacks direction and performances that failed to deliver.

Review: Bramman fails to impress

Review: Bramman fails to impress

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

There are many dramatic twists in the film, yet itlacks the depth, intensity and sentiment that we have come to expect from Sasikumar.

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Review: Aadhalaal Kadhal Seiveer is compelling

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

It's a must watch, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Goli Soda is brilliant

Review: Goli Soda is brilliant

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Lightly flavoured with the innocence of teenage romance and lots of action, Goli Soda is totally worth watching.

How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget

How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Life insurance companies are balancing the increasing use of celebrity endorsers by limiting the association to short, event-led campaigns.

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Sripriya's Malini 22 Palayamkottai is a dark women-centric revenge drama that highlights the burning issue of sexual assault and violence against women

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Review: Sonna Puriyadh is an average entertainer

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Shiva's fans will be disappointed as the film has nothing new to offer.

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Review: Pattathu Yaanai is disappointing

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Director Boopathy Pandian's Tamil film Pattathu Yaanai is an average fare, marred by a poor script and weak performances.

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The film is a slow-paced family drama with all the elements of a commercial entertainer.

Review: Madha Yaanai Koottam shows senseless violence

Review: Madha Yaanai Koottam shows senseless violence

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Madha Yaanai Koottam reveals in great detail the rites and rituals followed after death and how pride, anger and vengeance can only lead to senseless violence and death.

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Jaya was pushed at Poes Garden home, alleges AIADMK leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Pandian alleged that Jaya died under unnatural circumstances and demanded a probe on her hospitalisation.

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The story of Thagararu moves along at a brisk pace with lots of comedy and well defined roles for all the characters.

Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking

Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The film is not just about a big fat Indian wedding but also highlights the emotional and sensitive topic of stress-related erectile dysfunction.

Review: Janal Oram is an appealing film

Review: Janal Oram is an appealing film

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Janal Oram is a pleasant and scenic journey into the lives of passengers who travel together daily on the route between Palani and Pannaikadu.

Review: Pandianadu is impressive

Review: Pandianadu is impressive

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Tamil film is well-written script, has some good dialogues, great music and excellent all-round performances.

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Review: All in All Azhagu Raja is a waste of time

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The film is ridiculously long romantic comedy that seriously tests your patience.

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.