A confused film that takes a gamble, but fails
It’s as if the director wanted to showcase all his influences at once like a hungry child at his first buffet
Telugu Review
A sequel that delivers on mass, but not much else
Somewhere in here is a great masala story teller who clearly cares for the audience. But like a distracted student, he veers into unnecessary comedy angles which border on cringe and struggles to utilise the talent that’s available to him
1945 With Rana Daggubati Is An Incoherent Mess
Mired by production issues and Rana’s public disowning of the film, 1945 is a disastrous endeavour despite its interesting premise
Senapathi: A Terrific Tale About Moral Greyness
The film’s flaws are easier to forgive because of how deftly Rajendra Prasad holds your attention.
Shyam Singha Roy: A Reincarnation Drama Let Down By Present Day Story
The film gets half of it right. But all that feels undone because of how blandly and weakly the other half is written.
Pushpa: The Rise Does More For Its Sequel Than Itself
Pushpa is a series of slowly built setups rather than one complete story. So, it feels more like I’m writing this review during an inordinately long interval.
Lakshya: The Film Struggles To Make Its Good Ideas Work On Screen
Naga Shaurya’s physical transformation might have been impressive if only the director gave more thought to scenes and dialogues.
A Better Metaphor Than Cinema
Skylab poses a relevant existential question. What if the world were to end because of a disaster you had no say in.
Akhanda Movie Review: A Feast Meant Only And Only For Fans
Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu give the fans what they want which leaves the theatres hooting and whistling.
Drushyam 2: Venkatesh And Jeethu Joseph Pull Off A Classy Remake
With Jeethu Joseph’s solid screenplay, Venkatesh brings a different flavour to this remake.
Oka Chinna Family Story: A Show With Big Ideas But Small Returns
The show sets an expectation that it would subvert conventional ideas of parenthood. In the end, it falls back into the same loop.
Adbhutham Movie Review: This Sci-Fi Film Lives Up To Its Title
The sci-fi angle — fantastically fused with the masala expected of a Telugu film — cements Adbhutham as one of the best entertainers of the year.
