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Tamil Movie Reviews

Critic verdicts on the latest Tamil releases.

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Job well done by Selvah

Job well done by Selvah

Nov 13, 2009

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…

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A tale of romance

A tale of romance

Nov 13, 2009

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

Loads of action

Nov 13, 2009

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

Love makes the world go round

Nov 13, 2009

Suddenly urban, uber-cool romantic flicks seem passé in Tamil movies. Almost every second movie made in Tamil has too much of what the…

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True images

True images

Nov 13, 2009

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

A tall attempt

Nov 13, 2009

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

It's Bharath all the way

Nov 13, 2009

Bharath seems to have a special liking for movies with Madurai backdrop. Such movies have gone on to become big hits. No different is…

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For the front-benchers

For the front-benchers

Nov 13, 2009

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

Doctor Yes

Nov 13, 2009

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

An honest attempt

Nov 13, 2009

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

Three cheers to Saran and Larencce

Nov 13, 2009

It is a straight six from Larencce's bat. The choreographer-turned-director has got all the basics right in the supernatural thriller which…

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An honest attempt

An honest attempt

Nov 13, 2009

Congratulations to debutant RT Nesan for giving a film without getting inspired by formula movies in Tamil cinema. The director has made an…

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Rural is rich

Rural is rich

Nov 13, 2009

Paruthi Veeran - Rural is rich It is some time since Tamil cinema had an earthy movie that is realistically redolent of the pastoral…

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Kick click

Kick click

Nov 13, 2009

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

Real and racy, glossy and gritty

Nov 13, 2009

Pachai Kili Muthucharam - Real and racy, glossy and gritty It takes guts and gumption to stitch an icy thriller with the tapestry of…

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Festive extravaganza!

Festive extravaganza!

Nov 13, 2009

Firstly, kudos to Deeppavali crew on giving a neat, family entertainer that does not make you crouch in your seats owing to double…

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Racy and entertaining

Racy and entertaining

Nov 13, 2009

Director Subramaniam Siva had rendered a racy entertainer in Thiruda Thirudi. Still to come out of the mode, the young director has dished…

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Jubilee of imagination and inspiration

Jubilee of imagination and inspiration

Nov 13, 2009

Guru - Jubilee of imagination and inspiration ??Daring to dream?? is probably the larger motif of the movie Guru. In a sense, that has also…

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Typical blend

Typical blend

Nov 13, 2009

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

Action aplenty

Nov 13, 2009

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…