Showing posts with label Featured Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Featured Movies. Show all posts

Devara: Part 1

 

Devara: Part 1

2024 ‧ Action/Thriller



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Devara Part 1
Year:2024
Released:2024 Sep 26
Runtime:N/A
Genre:Action, Drama, Thriller
Director:Koratala Siva
Actors:N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor
Language:                      Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada
Country:India
Awards:N/A
Writer:Koratala Siva
Plot:An epic action saga set against coastal lands, which briefs about rip-roaring ,emotionally charged incidents in the periodic timeline, also comprises the titular protagonist being the rescuer to deprived and fear to evildoers.

Review: Director Koratala Siva’s Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, delivers a visually grand and action-packed experience but falls short in narrative depth and character development. Jr NTR, returning to the silver screen after the success of RRR, shines in his dual portrayal of Devara and Vara, delivering intense, commendable performances that elevate the film—particularly in the action sequences, his ability to emote, and his effortless dancing skills. His commanding presence, powerful dialogue delivery, and seamless dance moves stand out, though the story itself doesn’t offer the same level of intrigue or excitement.


While the first half is engrossing, with Koratala Siva effectively building the world of Erra Samudram (Red Sea) and setting up the conflict, the second half suffers from pacing issues and predictable plot developments. Saif Ali Khan, in his Telugu debut, is convincing as the vengeful Bhaira, but his dynamism is underutilised, leaving his character lacking the depth to make the antagonist truly stand out. Janhvi Kapoor, as Thangam, gets a limited role and appears in a couple of songs, which is a letdown. Her character’s childhood presence in the first half could have been better incorporated into the second half.

Thangalaan

 

Thangalaan

2024 ‧ Action/Adventure 



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Thangalaan
Year:2024
Released:2024 Aug 15
Runtime:156 min
Genre:Action, Adventure, Drama
Director:Pa. Ranjith
Actors:Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan
Language:                   Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Oriya, Bengali
Country:India
Awards:N/A
Writer:Azhagiyae Periyavan, Tamil Praba, Tamizh Prabha
Plot:Based on the true events that revolve around the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka.
Review: With Thangalaan, Pa Ranjith crafts a stunning spectacle on human greed, societal oppression, and self-assertion. The film often feels like a psychedelic trip through pages of history, and Ranjith, through the story of Thangalaan (a fantastic Vikram, who delivers a beast of a performance that is full of fury and fear), takes us from the 18th century onwards all the way back to 5 BCE.


When Thangalaan begins, we are introduced to the simple 18th century life of its titular character, who is one of the very few land-owning members in his community. Most of them are already bonded labours to a landlord, who has managed to deprive them of their land through crooked means. And soon, Thangalaan, too, falls a victim to his wily ways.

But he sees a way out when Clement, a British explorer, seeks help from the community to get gold from a region believed to be haunted. Thangalaan, who has already heard of his forefather's vain attempt at getting gold from the region, decides to accompany Clement, hoping that discovering gold might help him earn money to win back his land and even empower his people. Can he succeed in his mission, especially when it's not just the unforgiving landscape that's standing in the way.


Premalu

 

Premalu

2024 ‧ Comedy/Romance



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Premalu
Year:2024
Released:2023 Feb 09
Runtime:156 min
Genre:Comedy, Romance
Director:Girish A.D.
Actors:Naslen, Mamitha Baiju, Shyam Mohan
Language:             Malayalam, Telugu
Country:India
Awards:N/A
Writer:Girish A.D., Kiran Josey
Plot:Sachin pursues romance but finds himself caught between two potential partners, leading to amusing complications.
Review: "Premalu 2024" proved to be a delightful surprise. I found this romantic comedy to be thoroughly engaging from beginning to end. The fresh-faced cast delivered charming and natural performances that drew me right into their quirky, relatable world.

I was impressed with how well the actors embodied their characters. There's a genuine quality to their interactions and emotions that adds an extra layer of enjoyment. The film's pacing is lively, moving from scene to scene with ease and preventing any dull moments from creeping in.


The humor is lighthearted and genuine, never feeling forced or over-the-top. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. "Premalu 2024" has a pleasant feel-good atmosphere that left me smiling long after the credits rolled.

If you're looking for a fun and heartwarming romantic comedy with a dash of youthful energy, I definitely recommend giving "Premalu 2024" a watch!


Maharaja

 

Maharaja

2024 ‧ Action/Thriller



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Maharaja
Year:2024
Released:2024 Jun 14
Runtime:150 min
Genre:Action, Drama, Thriller
Director:Nithilan Saminathan
Actors:Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas
Language:                                  Tamil
Country:India
Awards:N/A
Writer:Nithilan Saminathan
Plot:A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object. His quest to recover the elusive "lakshmi" unfolds.
Review: Maharaja (2024) Tamil movie Review: All I knew was that this movie is from the director of "Kurangu Bommai" that had been released in 2017, though it was a good thriller it didn't do that well. This is Nithilan Swaminathan's second movie after a gap of seven years. However, you get a feeling that this 50th movie or so of this already veteran director. Also, this one is in fact 50th movie of Vijay Sethupathi whose fan I had become after watching his initial movies starting from "Pizza". This one should be a case study of how screen play of movie should be written taking simplest of stories and how characters should be developed in the script.


Any movie would be great if it doesn't allow you to guess what is going to happen next? The suspense should not only be edge of the seat, but it should have many wow moments that is beyond audience's wildest imagination. Also, it should be more than engrossing and not just that, it should take you along as the story unfolds on the screen. In such a way that you end up feeling that you are part of what is happening. Finally, it should make you think long after you return home. Maharaja does all that and becomes one of the best Tamil movies of this year and the best 50th movie for Vijay Sethupathi. 

Take a bow to the director Nithilan Swaminathan for creating magic with amazing screen play from a simple story. You will think it is just another simple story only when you get to decipher the complete plot of this amazing movie. And you may have to see this movie more than once to get everything that you witnessed in the first view. I am really glad that this movie just came when everyone thought Malayalam movies are doing great even with Tamil audience and everyone started asking, what had happened to Tamil movie makers as they couldn't cater to the requirement of Tamil speaking audience?


 So much was the impact that old movies were re-released in the theaters due to lack of any good new movies to compete with Malayalam to Tamil dubbed movies. Technically this movie is brilliant in all ways. The major technical success is the wonderful BGM by Ajaneesh Loknath of KGF fame. I always associate him with loud BGM that not only vibrates chairs of theater also makes you buy a bottle of Amurthanjan/Headache balm. However, this one is an exception and crisp editing by Philomin Raj. Coming to performances, Vijay Sethupathi stands out both playing the younger version (Whom I like most) and the older version with good make up and even mannerism.