Drive (2025) Review – A Fast-Paced Telugu Actioner That Balances Heart and Horsepower Watching Telugu cinema evolve over the last 18+ years has taught me one thing—mid-budget action films survive only when intent is honest. Drive (2025) doesn’t chase pan-India noise; it sticks to its lane and accelerates with conviction. Quick Gist: Drive is a…
Alpha: Men Love Vengeance Review – Did Vijay Naagendra Deliver a Directorial Masterstroke or Just Another Action Flick? Vijay Naagendra’s past films like Geetha and Gurudeva Hoysala set a high benchmark for narrative-driven action, but also invited comparisons for pacing and emotional depth. With Alpha: Men Love Vengeance, he steps into a heavier revenge-laden canvas,…
Jeev Gujarati Movie Review – Jigar Kapdi’s Most Sensitive Vision Yet or a Safe Creative Bet? I’ve followed Gujarati cinema long enough to know that when a director chooses restraint over noise, it’s either quiet brilliance or cautious storytelling. With Jeev, Jigar Kapdi stepped into emotionally loaded territory — a real-life story rooted in compassion…
29 Director’s Vision Review – Rathna Kumar’s Quietest Film or His Most Personal Statement Yet? I’ve followed Rathna Kumar’s career arc from raw romance to provocative thrillers, and 29 feels like a conscious pause in that journey. After films that sparked debates and collaborations that rode mass adrenaline, the pre-release chatter around 29 wasn’t about…
Epic: First Semester Review – Aditya Haasan’s Debut Vision: Fresh Love Story or Familiar Territory? I’ve seen many debut directors arrive with noise, but very few come with intent written all over their first frame. With Epic: First Semester, Aditya Haasan steps into the 2025 director spotlight carrying not just a film, but a clear…
Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery Review – Robbie Grewal’s Quietest Direction Turns Out to Be His Boldest Bet I’ve followed Robbie Grewal’s career long enough to know he’s never been a loud filmmaker, but with Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, he goes almost invisible—and that’s exactly where the power lies. In the 2025 director spotlight,…
Nayanam 2025 Review – Smart Psychological Thriller or Missed Masterpiece? A Balanced Deep Dive Having watched and reviewed Telugu thrillers across theatres and OTT platforms for nearly two decades, I approached Nayanam with cautious optimism. Psychological thrillers promise depth but often trip over ambition — this one walks a fine line, sometimes confidently, sometimes shakily….
Heartiley Battery Review – Smart Idea, Warm Hearts, But Not Without Flaws After nearly two decades of reviewing Tamil cinema and OTT originals, I’ve learned one thing the hard way — a fresh concept alone doesn’t guarantee impact. Heartiley Battery intrigued me not just for its sci-fi hook, but for how confidently it balances heart…
Panchayat 2025–2026 Review – Heartfelt Indie Brilliance or Rough Rural Experiment? Having tracked Indian cinema’s shift from theatrical dominance to grassroots digital storytelling for nearly 18 years, I approached Panchayat with cautious optimism—because when passion meets limitation, the result can either soar or stumble. Quick Gist: Panchayat is an independent Tamil YouTube web series set…
Mario (2025) Review: A Quietly Ambitious Telugu Drama That Plays the Long Game After closely observing Telugu cinema’s shift from formula-first blockbusters to content-led storytelling over the last 18+ years, Mario feels like a film that consciously chooses balance over bravado. Quick Gist: Mario is a mid-budget Telugu action-drama that prioritizes emotional depth, character evolution,…