The Odia film industry has been quietly delivering some exceptional movies lately and Bou Buttu Bhuta (2025) is a shining example. Released during the festive Raja Festival on June 12, 2025, this film masterfully blends comedy, horror and family drama, featuring a stellar cast including Babushaan Mohanty, Aparajita Mohanty, Archita Sahu and Anugulia Bunty. The teaser had … Read more
Kannada cinema has always had a flair for experimenting with unconventional narratives and Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana (translated as The Reason for All the Left-Handed Troubles) is the latest addition to this trend. Directed by debutant Samarth B. Kadkol, this black comedy-thriller is a bizarre yet brilliant exploration of how something as trivial as being left-handed can spiral into … Read more
Introduction Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life had all the makings of a gripping gangster drama stellar cast, legendary director, and AR Rahman’s music. Yet, despite the massive expectations, the film falls flat, delivering a predictable storyline, a sluggish second half, and a lack of emotional depth. While Kamal Haasan and Simbu deliver strong performances, they aren’t enough to … Read more
Release Date: May 1, 2025 | Director: Sailesh Kolanu | Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh | Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller | Rating: 3/5 If you’re a fan of the HIT franchise, you’ve probably been eagerly waiting for HIT: The Third Case to hit theaters. With Natural Star Nani taking the lead as … Read more
Ashwath Marimuthu’s Dragon arrives with the weight of sky high expectations. After all, this is the director who gave us the cult favorite Oh My Kadavule (2020), a film celebrated for its inventive storytelling and emotional depth. Add to that the rising stardom of Pradeep Ranganathan, actor-writer-director of Love Today (2022) and you’ve got a … Read more
1. Overview & Context Natesh Hegde’s Vaghachipani (Tiger’s Pond) made its grand debut at the 75th Berlin Film Festival, bringing global attention to the harsh realities of rural power structures in Southern India. Following his critically acclaimed Pedro (2021), Hegde reaffirms his reputation as a filmmaker deep into the complexities of human nature and societal … Read more
Introduction Releasing just in time for Valentine’s Day, Bhuvanam Gaganam is a Kannada romantic drama that attempts to explore love’s complexities through two intertwined narratives. Directed by Gireesh Mulimani, a former advocate turned filmmaker, the film blends commercial elements with emotional depth, though it stumbles in balancing originality & formulaic storytelling. Starring Pramod and Pruthvi Ambaar in … Read more
Rating: ★★★½ The much-anticipated Chhaava a sweeping tale of Maratha valor, has finally arrived in theaters. Directed by Laxman Utekar, this lavish ₹200crore spectacle stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the fiery heir to Shivaji’s throne. Packed with war cries, political intrigue & a clash of titans, does Chhaava honor its historical legacy? Plot & Setting: A … Read more
Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World swings hard to carve a fresh path for Sam Wilson’s Captain America, but stumbles under the weight of its own ambitions. While the film delivers moments of excitement & nostalgia, it struggles to balance its political aspirations with the blockbuster spectacle fans expect. Here’s a breakdown of what works & what … Read more
Badass Ravi Kumar takes you back to an era where style, bold dialogues & high energy action ruled the silver screen. The movie is set in a retro 80s universe where logic takes a backseat & pure entertainment comes to the forefront. The plot follows Ravi Kumar (portrayed by Himesh Reshammiya), a larger than life … Read more