Aju Varghese

Prakashan Parakkatte movie review: Supposed coming-of-age saga in which the teen lead does not actually come of age

Despite featuring some excellent actors, Prakashan Parakkatte fails to make an impact due to its ordinary writing and episodic feel.

Hridayam movie review: An overlong Premam meets shades of Arjun Reddy meets under-written women 

Hridayam's attractive packaging is no match for the lack of originality in its story and storytelling.

Watch: Trailer of Minnal Murali sees Tovino Thomas turn into a crime-fighting superhero

Minnal Murali will release on 24 December on Netflix in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

#Home movie review: Indrans as Oliver Twist with a twist is a precious Onam gift

Parts of #Home feel stretched, and the film could have done with some scissoring, but when it works, it works so well that this complaint recedes into the background in the face of its overall endearing nature and loveable simplicity.

Love Action Drama teaser: Nivin Pauly, Nayanthara star in Dhyan Sreenivasan's directorial debut

Nivin Pauly plays Dinesh, while Nayanthara portrays his romantic interest Shobha in Love Action Drama.

Marconi Mathai movie review: Why oh why are Vijay Sethupathi and Jayaram in this ridiculous ode to marriage?

Marconi Mathai has the air of being a film that thinks it is addressing crucial existential questions. Let me assure you, Mr Kalathil, it is not.

Mammootty's photo with Sunny Leone taken down after social media users circulate memes, anti-women slurs

Sunny Leone has shot for a special song in the Mammootty-starrer Madhura Raja.

Aravindante Athidhikal movie review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s singing redeems a trite mother-son saga

Aravindante Athidhikal’s lack of inventiveness gives it a dated feel that is redeemed somewhat by the music

Alamara movie review: Of paavam men, nagging women and lukewarm comedy

Alamara starts off brimming with possibilities and laughter, but peters out early on under the weight of its commonplaceness.

Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu movie review: Biju Menon is magnetic in a sweet but rose-tinted tale

Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu is fun and, in its own way, insightful, even though it chooses to tell only part of a story