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    Dude review: Sarathkumar steals the show in Pradeep Ranganathan starrer

    Rajasekar S
    17 Oct 2025 2:14 PM IST

    Dude excels in its comedic set pieces, which are executed with precision and infectious energy. The performances, particularly by Sarathkumar and the lead pair, are a major draw, making the film an...

    Pradeep Ranganathan (right) with Dude director Keerthiswaran
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    Sarzameen review: A muddled melodrama disguised as a military thriller

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    25 July 2025 8:39 AM IST

    Kayoze Irani’s debut feature, produced by Karan Johar, fizzles into a loud, empty family feud set in Kashmir, with a poorly-written script that waves...

    Hari Hara Veera Mallu review: Pawan Kalyans ambitious film falls flat

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