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Singham Again Review: Ajay Devgn-starrer fails to roar despite the star power of Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar!

Bollywood

Singham Again is a modern-day ‘action-filled’ representation of the age-old Ramayana

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Amaran review: Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi anchor a fine movie on Indian Army

Tamil

Amaran brings to life the heroic story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an officer of the Indian Army who sacrificed his life during a crucial anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014.

Lucky Baskhar review: Dulquer Salmaan elevates a solid, safe take on ambition

Telugu

Lucky Baskhar follows the story of Baskhar Kumar (Dulquer Salmaan), a diligent bank employee in late 1980s Mumbai who embraces a morally ambiguous path to gain financial security.

Do Patti review: Kajol, Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh send a super strong message that will make men think.... TWICE!

Do Patti tells the story of twin sisters, of whom, one is a victim of domestic violence… till the time she decides to ‘act’ up!

Bougainvillea review: Amal Neerad's film has flaws and a gut-wrenching twist

Malayalam

Bougainvillea tells the story of Reethu Thomas, an amnesiac woman whose fractured memory places her at the centre of a high-stakes investigation.

Jigra review: Alia Bhatt pulls out all the stops to save Vedang Raina in this top-notch actioner!

Jigra is a high on emotion drama about a sister's attempt to save her brother from even a slightest scratch on his body!

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video review: Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri starrer gives a strong message without being preachy!

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has an underlying and underlined message for everyone, esp. the newly married couples!

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Vettaiyan review: This Rajinikanth movie lacks emotional punch, a strong villain

Vettaiyan tells the story of a celebrated cop, known for encounter killings, who strives to correct a grave error in his judgment.

CTRL review: Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat take full ‘control’ of this thriller which will act as a wake-up call for many!

For all those who have knowingly or unknowingly surrendered themselves to the virtual world, this film definitely acts as a much-needed wakeup call

Meiyazhagan review: Karthi, Arvind Swamy lead a must-see soul-stirring tale about life’s simple truths

Meiyazhagan, directed by C Prem Kumar, is a poignant exploration of life’s simpler joys and the profound impact of our past.

Devara review: This Jr NTR movie is bold on action, thin on storytelling

Devara: Part 1 follows the struggles of Jr NTR's Devara, a man caught between tradition and reform.

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam review: A Tamil adaptation of Panchayat with heart and humour

Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam, the Tamil remake of the popular Panchayat, follows the story of Sidharth (Abishek Kumar), a city-bred software engineer reluctantly taking up the role of Panchayat Secretary in a remote Tamil Nadu village.

Yudhra movie review: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal are the only saving grace in this predictable actioner

It’s a film about one man’s quest to survival while tracing the killers of his parents and tackling  the challenging ups and downs

The Buckingham Murders review: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s hard hitting performance shines in Hansal Mehta’s edgy thriller

Kareena Kapoor Khan has to solve the case of a missing boy while she has lost her son in a shootout

ARM movie review: A thrilling folklore fantasy with Tovino Thomas in top form

Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) is a folklore fantasy set in feudal Kerala, centred around a magical lamp crafted from a fallen comet.

Call Me Bae review: Be ready to get swayed away by Ananya Panday's 'bae-misaal’ performance

Born to a rich family and in a world where social media reigns supreme, Ananya Panday builds up her ‘followers’ from scratch

The Greatest of All Time review: Venkat Prabhu’s big swing with Thalapathy Vijay fizzles

In The Greatest of All Time, Thalapathy Vijay takes on the role of Gandhi, an elite spy whose carefully concealed past begins to unravel, threatening both his personal and professional life.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram review: Nani, SJ Suryah can't save this dull plot

In Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Surya, a man with a short temper, takes on Daya (SJ Suryah), a corrupt and violent cop in a classic trope of good versus evil.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Vijay Verma, Arvind Swami and Naseeruddin Shah deliver a compelling hijack drama

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack- This Vijay Varma, Arvind Swami, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor serves as a refresher course in history

Follow Kar Lo Yaar Review- Uorfi Javed’s invitation to inner circle of her life that’s no less than real life Bigg Boss show!

Uorfi Javed’s Follow Kar Lo Yaar shows the ‘common man’ struggles and persona behind the social media sensation

Kottukkaali Review: Anna Ben, Soori are extraordinary in this cinematic intersection of feminism and faith

Kottukkaali, directed by PS Vinothraj, is a profound exploration of rural life that intertwines themes of feminism, faith, and personal struggle.

Angry Young Men Review - Salim Khan - Javed Akhtar’s iconic jodi presented with warmth and insightful anecdotes

The celluloid representation of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar into Bollywood's spectacular screenplay writer jodi Salim-Javed was just waiting to be told!

Thangalaan Review: Vikram leads a must-see cinematic journey through history, myth, and power

Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram, is a visually stunning historical drama that delves into the complex relationship between colonization and resistance.

Vedaa Movie Review: John Abraham walks the ‘beat-ten’ path of Bollywood with Sharvari in tow!

John Abraham, in an attempt to ‘produce’ something different, lands up (s)mashing up everything one has seen before umpteen times!

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