Sudhir Srinivasan
Don Movie Review: Lack of finesse notwithstanding, this Sivakarthikeyan film is an effective entertainer
"Don is a celebration of the college spirit, and for the young, it’s timely, while for the old, it’s a whiff of good ol’ nostalgia," writes Sudhir Srinivasan about Sivakarthikeyan's latest
14 May 2022
Saani Kaayidham Movie Review: Keerthy Suresh is the goddess of violence in this love letter to revenge
Saani Kaayidham is a cathartic, blood-soaked revenge saga with Arun Matheswaran's penchant for enticing visuals on display throughout
06 May 2022
Oh My Dog Movie Review: A sweet film that lacks finesse
This dog film means well and is a much-needed break from all the star vehicles, and yet...
21 Apr 2022
Beast Movie Review: This Nelson-Vijay film never really takes off
The problem with Beast is how Nelson doesn’t seem to have made up his mind on whether the film should feel real and serious, or parodic and absurd
14 Apr 2022
‘What you make of Kuthiraivaal is what it is’
Kuthiraivaal has convinced many and confounded many more. Here are the directors, Shyam Sundar and Manoj Jason, and the film’s writer, Rajesh, in conversation about this fascinating film
30 Mar 2022
RRR Movie Review: Ram Charan is all fire in this period film that runs out of steam
While emotionally-driven set pieces invigorate SS Rajamouli's spectacular period epic, the shortcomings in writing play the spoilsport
25 Mar 2022
Maaran Movie Review: An indifferent Dhanush goes through the motions in this inept film
Even at a duration of a little more than two hours, this film seems interminable, trudging from one uninspired development to another
12 Mar 2022
Etharkkum Thunindhavan Movie Review: Another male saviour film trips over its own feet
This Suriya-starrer trades the opportunity to explore sensitive themes for claps and whistles
11 Mar 2022
Hey Sinamika Movie Review: Invested performances lift this interesting, but flawed romance
Such films, with their focus on interpersonal relationships, come as a welcome departure from all the star-worshipping
04 Mar 2022
Valimai Movie Review: Flying motorcycles fail to liven up this soulless thriller
Valimai is another case of what-might-have-been, but as it exists, I’ll remember it as a hodge-podge of a few impressive bike stunts
24 Feb 2022
Into Uncharted territory with Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg opens up about playing mentor to Tom Holland’s character in Uncharted; filming around the world, and what he feels about video games
18 Feb 2022
Kadaisi Vivasayi Movie Review: A paean to simple living and self-sufficiency
Kadaisi Vivasayi is a reminder that it’s not enough for filmmakers to just be passionate; they must also be compassionate
15 Feb 2022
Mahaan Movie Review: An in-form Vikram stars in a middling film that is dense with meaning
Mahaan may not be among Karthik Subbaraj's better work, but it’s still worth being kind to, if only for some fascinating writing choices
10 Feb 2022
Veeramae Vaagai Soodum Review: A few interesting ideas get buried under hero worship and template loyalty
This Vishal-starrer is a template exercise for the most part
04 Feb 2022
Anbarivu Movie Review: An exhausting film punctuated by bad writing and craft
The twins switch places, but there’s no one to do it with us
08 Jan 2022
