With Kill, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has undeniably carved out a niche for himself and has us eagerly anticipating his next project.
Second Chance is an introspective drama that adeptly portrays a wide range of emotions, from the resilience of optimism to the debilitating effects of pain.
While Kalki 2898 AD excels in craftsmanship, its storytelling needs to be pushed to the limit in future editions to ensure a longer-lasting appeal.
Paradise offers a compelling viewing experience. The credit lies with Vithanage and his co-writer, Anushka Senanayake, for their decision to keep the screenplay free from extraneous plots.
Barah by Barah is ultimately heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. The recreation of life in small-town India feels authentic. This indie is uncompromised cinema and ends on a hopeful high note.
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil has all the elements of a comedy roller-coaster, but a better script could have elevated it further. It indeed is a communal experience, best enjoyed in a packed movie hall.
On a deeper level, the film leaves us unsatisfied, as there is no directorial signature to be spotted anywhere.
Katu Pootha Malay challenges tried-and-tested storytelling techniques and explores complex themes and ideas through a simplified form of storytelling.
Amar Singh Chamkila is a very brave film, handled with both maturity and wit, that aims to surprise its viewers rather than conform to predictable formulas.
Varshangalkku Shesham is filled with inside jokes, mild social critiques, and regular collaborators of Vineeth Sreenivasan, keeping the film a truly job guarantee scheme for his friends.