Anamika (Telugu): Film Review – Nayantara’s exemplary acting and Sekhar...
Anamika, the remake of the thriller film – Kahaani, had already started garnering a lot of talk before the release. A lot of expectations rode on this film, and Anamika did not disappoint. For the...
View ArticleManam: Film Review – The Akkineni family’s summer treat
We all have a reason to watch a particular film; it may be for the director, actor or the music composer. But Manam is a film we would watch for a family, who have made an indelible mark in the Telugu...
View ArticlePower: Film Review – A movie for mass maharaja’s fans only
Ravi Teja’s films have always come with a promise of heaps of comedy and mass action. His latest release, Power is no different and amply fulfills the promises kept, especially in the first-half. The...
View ArticleAagadu: Film Review – A script that insults its talent
In the last five years, we have seen a trend of high-budget, star-powered, action-comedy movies some of which became blockbuster hits. But, we also saw the evolution of poorly-scripted, comedy-filled,...
View ArticleLoukyam: Film Review – High on its comedy quotient
Loukyam is an entertaining film that shines in comparison. The best compliment for the movie probably would be to say that it is neither boring nor loud. This, of course, is saying much for the recent...
View ArticleGovindudu Andarivadele: Film Review – A treat for the whole family
Krishna Vamsi is back to form sans his histrionics. It’s been many weeks since there was a movie that placed more emphasis on its screenplay and characterization than its star cast and visual effects....
View ArticleDikkulu Choodaku Ramayya: Film Review – Watch it for Ajay
While watching this movie, I got to wondering what makes a movie just an average fare. Well, it can’t be the storyline – at least not in this case. With an offbeat story of a 40-year-old banker and his...
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Temper: Film Review – Lots of fun and slightly ‘temper’amental
Temper begins at a very slow pace (with some very forgettable songs thrown in to spice up the mixture), held together as something remotely-entertaining, only by Junior NTR‘s performance. Playing the...
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S/O Satyamurthy: Film Review – It’s Allu Arjun’s show all the way!
There is something special about movies that fall under the genre called ‘Family-Drama’. This genre revolves around family sentiments. It can either get melodramatic or light-hearted. One main USP of...
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Baahubali: Film Review – A game that only destiny can play
Indian cinema has not seen a movie like this ever before! Rajamouli’s wizardry wins again. Epic poet and ancient Greek author, Homer, is quoted as having once said, “No man or woman born, coward or...
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Srimanthudu: Film Review – Mahesh Babu delivers!
A taut script, an engaging story and the fantastic Mahesh Babu– these are the best elements of director Koratala Siva’s film – Srimanthudu. Films that deliver social messages are often preachy and...
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Subramanyam for Sale: Film Review – A One-time Watch
Sai Dharam Tej can get on your nerves. We never thought we’d be so uncomfortable watching an average Joe blow his own trumpet, so ridiculously. This after all was a Tollywood masala film. We were...
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Rudhramadevi: Film Review – Power to the Women
Verdict: (Her)story, as it should be. Not enough movies are made on South Indian dynasties, and surely, not enough movies are made on famous female rulers. Gunasekhar did both these rare genres justice...
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Bruce Lee – The Fighter: Film Review – Why Bruce Lee, Again?
Why would you make a tribute film and then ensure that your lead character has nothing to do with the icon, save a tattoo and some vague fight sequences? This is a question only Srinu Vaitla can...
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Kanche: Film Review – A Refreshing Attempt at Something New
Verdict: An entertaining story, based on World War II. Kanché (Fence) is a movie you least expected from Tollywood. A love story and a war story with a strong social message; this offering from Krish...
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Akhil: The Power Of Jua: Film Review – Not The Best Debut
Verdict: Akhil Akkineni has a bright future ahead! Akhil: The Power Of Jua was meant to be the big, celebrated debut of Akhil Akkineni, a third generation starlet from one of the first families of...
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Kumari 21F: Film Review – A Refreshing Take On Relationships
Verdict: Finally, a film representing this generation! Kumari 21F is a surprise winner. The film was passed with an ‘A’ rating and for good reason. Sukumar proves his mettle as a screenplay writer...
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Nannaku Prematho: Film Review – Of Butterflies and Jr. NTR
Verdict: Fans of Junior NTR – Rejoice! Makar Sankranti/Pongal might be the festival of the season but revenge sure seems to be the all-season flavour in Tollywood. Nannaku Prematho is just that – a...
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Dictator: Film Review – So Much Hype, So Much Boredom!
Verdict: A must-watch for all fans of NBK! Dictator was over-hyped as Balakrishna’s 99th film – we actually hoped for something new. It’s our fault for hoping. Clearly, nobody in Tollywood even fakes...
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