Kali Dasa, a carefree and uneducated youngster, idolizes a powerful underworld don, Dhak Deva. When circumstances involving love, politics, and personal conflict push him into the criminal world, Kali finds himself standing against his own idol to protect his family. The story mixes 1970s gangster elements with emotional drama and exaggerated commercial tropes.
A period gangster drama aiming for scale and mass appeal, heavily inspired by the post-KGF trend. It tries to balance emotion, action, and spectacle but collapses under its own excess. The ambition is clear; execution is inconsistent.
This is what happens when style overruns storytelling. Director Prem leans too heavily on his signature style without evolving it.
The film tries to replicate the “mass + scale + elevation” formula but ignores the discipline that made films like KGF work—tight writing, controlled pacing, and emotional grounding.
Plot The Fantastic Four: First Steps follows Marvel's iconic superhero team four years after they gain cosmic powers during a space expedition. As they navigate life and responsibilities, they are faced with an existential threat Galactus, a cosmic entity who consumes planets. Galactus demands Reed Richards and Sue Storm hand over their unborn child in exchange for Earth’s safety. Why he wants the child, whether the Fa
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Plot Ronni (Tiger Shroff) suffers an accident and slips into a coma, where much of the story unfolds as hallucinations. His love story with Alisha (Harnaaz Sandhu) blurs between reality and delusion, only to be dismissed as a dream. Meanwhile, his brother (Shreyas Talpade) dies pointlessly, while Ronni faces a villain (Sanjay Dutt) in a story that collapses under its own weight.
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Ponniyin Selvan 2 is the sequel to Ponniyin Selvan which had a good run in the Tamil markets and a decent run in other languages. The second part released in theaters today and here's what we have to say about the same now. Story: The film starts where the first part ended and it essentially revolves around the murder plan to see the end of the Chola king. This also puts the two princesses of the Chola dynasty in danger. What is the fate of the Chola kingd
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The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham) is a 2024 Malayalam-language survival drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Blessy. It is an adaptation of the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, which is based on a true incident. The film has Prithviraj Sukumaran & Amala Paul playing the lead roles while Jimmy Jean-Louis, KR Gokul, Talib Al Balushi, Rik Aby, Nazer Karutheni, Shobha Mohan & others are seen in key supporting roles. The music is composed by AR. Rahman a
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Plot Mastiii 4 brings back Amar, Meet, and Prem as three frustrated husbands stuck in monotonous marriages. Seeking an escape from their suffocating domestic routines, they get influenced by the concept of a “Love Visa,” which promises carefree fun outside marriage. Their plan spirals into chaos when their wives also opt for a getaway, leading to a “reverse masti.” What follows is a series of loud gags, recycled slapstick, and double-meaning jokes that struggle to land. Overview The fourth insta
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Plot Nagabandham revolves around a mysterious supernatural power protected behind a sacred door. To unlock it, seekers must obtain a special book, a Brahma Kamalam from Srirangam Temple, and holy scriptures. As dangerous forces chase the power, Rudra steps in to stop them. Overview Nagabandham is a mythological adventure drama with a devotional backdrop, large-scale sets, VFX-heavy storytelling and a long runtime of 3 hours 16 minutes. The film has grand ambition but struggles because of weak wr
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Samantha's much-hyped mythological epic, Shakuntalam hit the theaters in pan-Indian languages today. The film was mounted on a lavish budget and it has had a grand release. Here's our review of the film. Story: Dushyanta(Dev Mohan) falls for Shakuntala (Samantha) immediately after seeing her in a remote forest area. The couple then develops feelings for each other, only to fin out there are many complications associated with their love life. How do they tack
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Plot A popular TV channel employee is brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through the media world. Her close friend Sandhya (Sobhita Dhulipala) takes it upon herself to uncover the truth behind the crime. To expose the killer, Sandhya launches an audio podcast, narrating clues and theories related to the murder. However, this bold move provokes the serial killer, who begins to see Sandhya as his next target. The story unfolds around whether Sandhya can outsmart the killer and reveal his identi
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Plot: Set in the village of Devipuram, Bhairavam explores the journey of three childhood friends Seenu, Varadha, and Gajapathiwhose deep bond is tested by ambition, betrayal, and the lure of political power. As they navigate a web of greed and shifting loyalties, the story transforms into a tale of karmic retribution, layered with mystic symbolism and rural justice.
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Plot Governor: The Silent Saviour is set during India’s 1991 balance-of-payments crisis, when the country was close to bankruptcy. The film follows RBI Governor A Ramanan, played by Manoj Bajpayee, as he tries to protect the nation’s economy during a period of political instability, rising oil prices, global pressure and collapsing reserves. The story focuses on the difficult decision to pledge India’s gold reserves and the invisible battles fought inside government and financial institutions. O
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