Indrans

Malayankunju movie review: Caste in the time of natural calamities and Fahadh Faasil

Fahadh Faasil is beautifully restrained in Malayankunju, a technically exceptional film that is, however, equal parts remarkable and debatable in its portrayal of casteism.

19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi lead a meditative ode to the idea called Gauri Lankesh

19(1)(a) is marked by poetic, relaxed storytelling, an alluring, pensive tone, and director Indhu V.S’ clarity, courage and undisguised liberalism.

Puzhu movie review: Mammootty’s electrifying portrait of a bigot’s persecution complex eclipses a mishandled climax

Puzhu’s flaws cannot be taken lightly, yet the film is stunning for so many reasons, making Ratheena one of the most significant voices to emerge from Indian cinema in recent years.

Pada movie review: Captivating thriller on a real-life fight for Adivasi rights and the fury of the oppressed

Pada’s achievement lies in the way it chronicles the hostage crisis not just with empathy, but in a gripping, accessible fashion.

Naradan movie review: Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben land a slap on the face of India’s fake-news-peddling media

Naradan is an enormously significant, thought-provoking film, and Tovino Thomas' performance as a high-profile news anchor is a tour de force.

#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.

Veyilmarangal movie review: Dr Biju's emotionally and visually rich saga of caste and all-round degradation

Like Dr Biju's last film, Kaadu Pookkunna Neram starring Rima Kallingal, Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans, Veyimarangal too extends its economy with dialogues to its use of time.

Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha movie review: The casting of Bibin George is a milestone for Indian cinema, but oh what a stale film!

Bibin George brings a sincerity of purpose, even if not acting brilliance, to Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha

Why Kerala is angry with Mohanlal off-screen: Several artistes threaten to boycott State Awards if actor is chief guest

The mass petition—signed by actors Rima Kallingal, Geetu Mohandas—makes no direct reference to Mohanlal but it's clear who it refers to.

Kammara Sambhavam movie review: The Dileep-starrer mocks propaganda while peddling its own ugly insinuation

Let us spell it out for Rathish Ambat and Murali Gopy: you cannot mock propaganda while being a vehicle for propaganda yourself.