Tamil Movie Reviews
Critic verdicts on the latest Tamil releases.
Job well done by Selvah
Naan Avanillai - Job well done by Selvah Doing a remake of a yesteryear classic is no easy task. But all credit to director Selvah for…
A tale of romance
Mudhal Kanave - A tale of romance After a swashbuckling debut in Karka Kasadara, Vikranth has opted to play a soft romantic hero in Mudhal…
Loads of action
Madhurai Veeran - Loads of action Remakes are generally considered the safe bet in Tamil film industry. The likes of Vijay and Jayam Ravi…
Love makes the world go round
Suddenly urban, uber-cool romantic flicks seem passé in Tamil movies. Almost every second movie made in Tamil has too much of what the…
True images
Cheran is one of the few film-makers who churn out movies with a purpose. His movies dwell on social issues and try conveying a solution…
A tall attempt
Director Vinayan deserves all credit to have come out with a travelogue-based adventure film in Arpudha Theevu. Providing a visual treat…
It's Bharath all the way
Bharath seems to have a special liking for movies with Madurai backdrop. Such movies have gone on to become big hits. No different is…
For the front-benchers
Bidding bye to his playboy image, S J Suryah has donned the serious role of an entrepreneur in Vyapari. In the company of director Sakthi…
Doctor Yes
From a serious cop to a caring doctor, it is a transformation for Vijayakanth. But his mission remains the same and that is, eliminating…
An honest attempt
It now seems to be the season of 'rural themes' in Tamil cinema. After Veyyil and Paruthi Veeran, now comes Thirumagan. All credit to…
Three cheers to Saran and Larencce
It is a straight six from Larencce's bat. The choreographer-turned-director has got all the basics right in the supernatural thriller which…
An honest attempt
Congratulations to debutant RT Nesan for giving a film without getting inspired by formula movies in Tamil cinema. The director has made an…
Rural is rich
Paruthi Veeran - Rural is rich It is some time since Tamil cinema had an earthy movie that is realistically redolent of the pastoral…
Kick click
Lee - Kick click Sporting?? ideas and Tamil cinema rarely go hand in hand. Forget a Lagaan kind of magnum opus or an Iqbal, even smaller…
Real and racy, glossy and gritty
Pachai Kili Muthucharam - Real and racy, glossy and gritty It takes guts and gumption to stitch an icy thriller with the tapestry of…
Festive extravaganza!
Firstly, kudos to Deeppavali crew on giving a neat, family entertainer that does not make you crouch in your seats owing to double…
Racy and entertaining
Director Subramaniam Siva had rendered a racy entertainer in Thiruda Thirudi. Still to come out of the mode, the young director has dished…
Jubilee of imagination and inspiration
Guru - Jubilee of imagination and inspiration ??Daring to dream?? is probably the larger motif of the movie Guru. In a sense, that has also…
Typical blend
Thamirabarani Vishal has earned spurs as a kind of action hero with a rural tilt. Hari, on the other hand, has underscored his presence…
Action aplenty
Pokiri - Action aplenty With a winner in the form of story, Vijay in the company of Prabhu Deva has come out with an action-packed…