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    Idhayam Murali review: Silly, self-aware, and surprisingly fun

    Kirubhakar Purushothaman
    10 July 2026 4:53 PM IST

    The Atharvaa, Kayadu Lohar, Preity Mukhundhan-starrer is frivolous and proud of it; a Gautham Menon-flavoured romance that trades depth for charm and heart

    Idhayam Murali review: Silly, self-aware, and surprisingly fun
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    Moana review: Rather than embark on new adventure, film sticks to familiar waters
    Film Reviews

    Moana review: Rather than embark on new adventure, film sticks to familiar waters

    10 July 2026 2:56 PM IST
    Dhamaal 4 review: A film in its own special category of lazy
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    Dhamaal 4 review: A film in its own special category of lazy

    10 July 2026 2:24 PM IST
    Ikka review: Netflix film returns Sunny Deol to the courtroom 33 yrs after legendary Damini outing
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    Ikka review: Netflix film returns Sunny Deol to the courtroom 33 yrs after legendary Damini outing

    10 July 2026 12:40 PM IST
    Evil Dead Burn review: A franchise vehicle that dares to hold its own

    Evil Dead Burn review: A franchise vehicle that dares to hold its own

    10 July 2026 8:43 AM IST
    The Invite review: Olivia Wilde’s 3rd feature reaffirms her talent as filmmaker

    The Invite review: Olivia Wilde’s 3rd feature reaffirms her talent as filmmaker

    9 July 2026 6:31 PM IST
    Gutta Kusthi 2 review: Muddled take on womens empowerment, saddled by tonal chaos

    Gutta Kusthi 2 review: Muddled take on women's empowerment, saddled by tonal chaos

    3 July 2026 7:12 PM IST
    Alpha review: Alia Bhatt is the reason this Yash Raj film has a pulse

    Alpha review: Alia Bhatt is the reason this Yash Raj film has a pulse

    3 July 2026 4:27 PM IST
    Baby Do Die Do review: Huma Qureshi film had no excuse to be made

    Baby Do Die Do review: Huma Qureshi film had no excuse to be made

    3 July 2026 10:10 AM IST
    Minions and Monsters review: A rare franchise outing that almost ticks every box

    Minions and Monsters review: A rare franchise outing that almost ticks every box

    3 July 2026 9:43 AM IST
    Pritam and Pedro review: Hotstar series glorified micro-drama with cliched plot, half-baked characters

    Pritam and Pedro review: Hotstar series glorified micro-drama with cliched plot, half-baked characters

    3 July 2026 7:10 AM IST
    The Death of Robin Hood review: Despite Hugh Jackman’s towering performance, this is A-grade fan-film

    The Death of Robin Hood review: Despite Hugh Jackman’s towering performance, this is A-grade fan-film

    2 July 2026 7:27 PM IST
    Enola Holmes 3 review: Millie Bobby Brown starrer retains earnestness of franchises first two films

    Enola Holmes 3 review: Millie Bobby Brown starrer retains earnestness of franchise's first two films

    30 Jun 2026 6:30 AM IST
    Supergirl review: Milly Alcocks superhero film soars but stumbles on landing

    Supergirl review: Milly Alcock's superhero film soars but stumbles on landing

    26 Jun 2026 7:37 PM IST
    Welcome to the Jungle review: How Akshay Kumar and co. turn madness into a patience-testing slog

    Welcome to the Jungle review: How Akshay Kumar and co. turn madness into a patience-testing slog

    Swaroop Kodur
    26 Jun 2026 6:30 AM IST

    Welcome to the Jungle is a glaringly obvious attempt to leverage the cult following of the franchise’s first instalment, Welcome. While it seemingly...

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    Balan review: A mother-son bond forged through lies, love and survival

    20 Jun 2026 3:42 PM IST
    Maa Inti Bangaaram review: Samantha shines in a Baasha template that lacks punches

    Maa Inti Bangaaram review: Samantha shines in a Baasha template that lacks punches

    19 Jun 2026 6:49 PM IST
    The Furious review: A bruising, breathtaking action spectacle that is one for the ages

    The Furious review: A bruising, breathtaking action spectacle that is one for the ages

    19 Jun 2026 3:49 PM IST
    Toy Story 5 Review: When technology becomes the new plaything

    Toy Story 5 Review: When technology becomes the new plaything

    19 Jun 2026 2:54 PM IST
    Cocktail 2 review: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon serve up a misogynistic mocktail

    Cocktail 2 review: Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon serve up a misogynistic mocktail

    19 Jun 2026 2:34 PM IST
    Colony review: Korean zombie film from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho lacks heart amidst mayhem

    Colony review: Korean zombie film from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho lacks heart amidst mayhem

    19 Jun 2026 10:24 AM IST
    The Voice of Hind Rajab review: The Gaza child that the Indian audience almost didn’t get to hear

    The Voice of Hind Rajab review: The Gaza child that the Indian audience almost didn’t get to hear

    19 Jun 2026 9:29 AM IST
    Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s latest alien epic is vintage, minus the dazzle

    Disclosure Day review: Steven Spielberg’s latest alien epic is vintage, minus the dazzle

    12 Jun 2026 4:19 PM IST
    Governor review: Manoj Bajpayee film is loud, ridiculous and amateurish

    Governor review: Manoj Bajpayee film is loud, ridiculous and amateurish

    12 Jun 2026 3:06 PM IST
    Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reaches back to Partition to say what Hindi cinema might be unable to in 2026

    Main Vaapas Aaunga: Imtiaz Ali reaches back to Partition to say what Hindi cinema might be unable to in 2026

    12 Jun 2026 11:21 AM IST
    Backrooms review: Kane Parsons builds the year’s most convincing horror maze

    Backrooms review: Kane Parsons builds the year’s most convincing horror maze

    11 Jun 2026 8:55 PM IST
    Heres everything you need to know about Sukanyas recent triumph in a defamation case against Sun TV

    Explained: 30-year Sukanya-Veerappan case, and why Sun TV has to pay Rs 10 lakh

    8 Jun 2026 5:57 PM IST
    Bandar review: Anurag Kashyaps prison drama has ambition, but without the follow-through

    Bandar review: Anurag Kashyap's prison drama has ambition, but without the follow-through

    5 Jun 2026 6:37 PM IST
    Ram Charans Peddi review: Another hero hype formula falls flat

    Ram Charan's Peddi review: Another 'hero hype' formula falls flat

    4 Jun 2026 5:26 PM IST
    Netflix release Maa Behen is a dark comedy that questions what happens when women tell their own stories

    Netflix release Maa Behen is a dark comedy that questions what happens when women tell their own stories

    4 Jun 2026 12:30 PM IST
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