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Kushi (2023)
7/10
A middling romantic drama with exceptional emotional quotient!!
1 September 2023
Ordinarily regular story telling yet entertaining initial half!!

Simple intro to characters and their world... dives right into breezy love track!!

The humor is executed well and adds to the experience!!

Few unnecessary fillers during the movie setup are bearable... Exceptional production values... impressive in most of the parts, technically could have been better!!

Emotionally engaging later half!!

Throughly developed characters with perfect blend in arcs!!

Not so conventional conflict point, few forced sequences disrupt the viewing experience... Songs & BGM are the most impressive part of the film!!

VD & Sam nailed their roles, their chemistry is just perfect!!

Final 30min of the movie is where lies it's heart, emotionally exceptional!!

Although there are some drifts in the screenplay, resulting in a slightly lengthy narrative, anticipating these flaws makes the movie a good watch... 3/5.
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Spy (2023)
4/10
Half-baked spy action thriller!!
2 July 2023
Underdeveloped central core idea and lacks the scale for it's concept potential... For most of the parts movie runs on a flat pace... and few portions looks directly inspired from other action thrillers... Neither engaging nor entertaining... below-par technical values, editing could have been better... the entire movie deals with surroundings of the bush, although dives right into the plot from word go but no proper story progression can be seen and lot of unnecessary fillers... Only one thing that impresses audience is the pre-climax set portion about Subash Chandra Bose followed by Azaadi song which were well executed!!

The team miserably failed at portraying their thoughts on to the big screen and convincing the audience... Decent performances from entire cast, and BGM is just fine!!

Overall: Though the movie has got it's cool moments, due to lack of execution it ends up as a disappointment!!
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8/10
A must watch, ultimate fun entertainer with excellent family drama!!
2 July 2023
Right from the start off movie runs on a fun pace with routine concept but a new way of treatment!!

Writing of the movie is very simple but director's work at generating fun moments is what makes the movie a must watch!!

Dialogues in the movie works like a charm... lands in place right in time!!

Everything in the movie worked out really big time, but on the flip side songs are biggest drawback they were like show stoppers in middle of the narration... As the entire movie runs on fun pace it's a tough call to involve emotions in latter half which instantly changes the narration style... Sree Vishnu and Naresh lived up to their roles with brilliant performances, their comedy timing is very impressive and entertaining!!

A special mention to 2min lengthy dialogue sequence by sree vishnu about current gen relationships which is a fun riot to watch!!

There are few actors who were underused for their potential performance... Production values are right on par, and the sound mixing of this movie definitely deserves a theatrical watch... you'll definitely laugh out load along with the entire crowd Overall: Perfectly worth the time and money, and recommended to watch it along with family/friends for a quality time together!!
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7/10
A perfect rom-com that delivers raunchy laughs!!
2 July 2023
The set up is simple, well established characters... and it is very well written that the humour generated just through the dialogues makes it worth a watch!!

Very simple narrative with quite an engaging screenplay, an ultimate fun ride!!

Movie definitely stoop up for it's genre, and performances from the lead cast is an added advantage!!

Pace of the movie fluctuates a bit during midway of the narration but never lost the grip of audience!!

Towards the end of second half movie tunes with emotional drama which is a bit of experiment, but on a good note it's limited only for several minutes!!

Jennifer Lawrence the show stealer... very captivating performance It's really good to watch these kind of 2000's retro style comedy that deals with current situations!!

Even with the arousing funny track movie was never gross Overall: Definitely recommended to watch it... even better with friends, could be a quality fun time together.
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Dhoomam (2023)
5/10
A decent suspense thriller drama!!
2 July 2023
This movie has got everything right in place but misses the heart of the film... Every thrilling factor introduced in this film with excellent narration and gripping screenplay abruptly ends on a disappointing note... Unlike U-turn this movie has got even better potential with a good underlying message oriented brilliant core concept, but the director's choice of execution turns out as failed opportunity... This movie has got decent amount of twists & turns with non-linear narration to keep the audience engaging, but to end it without giving any proper reasoning is what haunts the audience badly... Fahadh faasil is only one thing which can considered as a positive from the movie, intensity generated through his performance is far better than the real tension in storytelling... Overall: the central idea of the movie deals with hardcore emotions, but unfortunately that is what which lacks and makes it a one time watchable!!

2.25/5.
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Mem Famous (2023)
7/10
Decent timepass entertainer!!
26 May 2023
Starts off on a reasonable note with neat entertaining comedy track and once the movie enters the plot screenplay becomes engaging!!

Appreciably well written storylines, but failed at execution... making and treatment of the movie feels more like a short film, but never went off the track!!

Production values could have been more better... sound mixing is unfitting at few places... Above all, Sumanth Prabhas the show man definitely has some worthy potential in him, few shots were well designed... and the way he handled the writing work and dialogues are good, and fits just fine on screen... rest of the cast were good too!!

Overall: bearing on to few dragged sequences the movie has everything right in place!!
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Ugram (2023)
6/10
A below par thriller with decent subtle underlying messages.
7 May 2023
Nothing new for the concept... too routine and boring family drama... Love track is the biggest drawback of the film, unnecessary commercial fillers ruined the flow in the screenplay... Conflict point isn't introduced well... totally left it on to the audience with poor writing Sufficiently interesting storylines, few well executed action sequences... but no proper progression in the story, incomplete plot setup... Appreciable production values, technically could be better!!

BGM is good, and again songs big mistake... Completely ruined the potential of being a decent mystery thriller... Artificial elevations, and no proper intensity in emotional connect... BGM and cinematography are the only positives in entire movie!!

Well presented climax set piece.

On the other side, Allari naresh definitely gave his best in the role but substandard developments in his characterisation didn't come off well!!
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Agent (2023)
4/10
Unskillful spy action drama
28 April 2023
Soulless writing with poor execution Songs and BGM are major drawbacks... nothing really works out well in the movie Below par directorial skills, so many logical loop holes in the narration... Though the movie has got decent production values, technicalities were quite substandard... Improper setup and unseemly conflict point establishment... Decent interval block set!!

Over the top action sequences... the movie just keeps getting cringier at every point doesn't really cope up with audience engagement... Predictable screenplay and unworthy flashback episode... Poor character development... Akhil does have the potential as an energetic youngster, but on a whole it turns out to be complete mess and slowly starts to torture the viewers... Even rest of the characters doesn't have any scope... in the end it's just another half-baked product Overall: Surrender reddy's poor work, a huge disappointing mindless spy action flick!!
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8/10
A mani ratnam mark periodic drama!!
28 April 2023
Worthwhile storytelling Quite precise and cautious with the writing!!

Unlike part 1 this one has it's own high moments which makes the narration very engaging and entertaining!!

Gripping screenplay right from the start off... well introduced setup with proper establishment of flashback episode!!

Well executed action & emotional sequences... especially intensity in the interval block and making of the pre-climax war episode Bar was pushed a notch higher this time in terms of technicalities... enhanced the chances of valuable development towards the plot and conflict in the story!!

Except for the pace of story progression this movie has got all the potential to be it's better version!!

Authenticity of background score is well maintained throughout!!

Wonderful framing and brilliant shot making!!

Splendid performances from entire cast Overall: Definitely made a better impression for the expectations... emotional quotient outshined every other craft and stood-out to it's range.
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8/10
Horrifying terrific film experience you will ever witness!!
22 April 2023
Easily one of the best from franchise, definitely lived up to it's standards and beyond!!

Right from the start off it's a bloody gore fest that keeps on exceeding your expectations!!

The primary focus to engross audience's attention throughout the narrative is extremely good... The cinematic liberty at withholding world building with limited settings, character establishments and intimate stakes drives the audience alongside various perspectives that's being presented rather than merely being a spectator of the situation... The spine chilling jump scare moments all along the movie are well made and presented in best way possible with some neat movement work!!

Such a brilliant storytelling with mix of world class technicalities especially the background score, they makes us overlook logical loopholes and just ramps up the tension in current sequence... A textbook of it's own to make a perfect horror bottle movie which runs on a predictable note yet provides the necessary terrifying factors with their own interest of cinematography experiments!!

Overall: insane gore and terror all the way with OG final act!!
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Pathu Thala (2023)
8/10
Definitely worth a watch, could have worked further well except for the only one flaw in the screenplay!!
3 April 2023
Definitely one of the best political crime dramas we've ever witnessed!!

A bit of prolonged narrative, yet the screenplay assembles every string right into one place and delivers satisfiable amount of exciting & entertaining sequences throughout the runtime, And the entire setup for the main plot is wonderfully done... STR's character establishment and buildups by other actors throughout the first half stimulates the thrilling factor for audience!!

Furthermore, after the enthralling interval block the movie paces up in the second half and proceeds towards the main plot with uplifting conflict point!!

Simbu's Brother-Sister bond worked big time emotionally!!

And character progression among other lead roles is quite fascinating... Every production member that has involved gave their A-level contribution to the climax portion set!!
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Bholaa (2023)
6/10
Decent mass entertainer that lacks emotion, and promises to deliver marvel sized heroic resemblance
1 April 2023
Passable remake... Missing the originality in making, effortless way of writing and presentation... Entire movie is made on a desi Indian style of taking!!

Very precise cuts in the screenplay and occurrence of events makes the narration flat and boring, failed at generating tension and holding the audience's intensity... Overly exaggerating action sequences, made on a huge scale which weren't really necessary for the plot... Though, few sequences are well made in terms of execution!!

Unnecessary god level character establishment & portrayal for the protagonist, and foreshadowing forceful elevations are exasperating... Tabu's characterisation is well written with an emotional backstory!!

Incomplete development of flashback episode is unhelpful... BGM is good, poor production values and Ajay devgn's unique way of direction wasn't capable enough this time to set up the backdrop factors for Bholaa which differs it from Kaithi Lead for the upcoming parts in the end is fairly good, could possibly be a big opener for another cinematic universe!!
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Dasara (2023)
9/10
Nani and Srikanth odela's combined rampage!!
30 March 2023
Excellent revenge drama with it's own unique way of raw & rustic making and presentation without any textbook templates format!!

Entire first half of the movie focuses on characters intro, backdrop setup and emotional connect b/w the cast along with few exciting & entertaining sequences, nothing much of conflict is introduced here... The interval block leaves audience in a dilemma by ramping up the tension and holding the intensity!!

Screenplay enters the main plot in second half by bringing together all the pieces required for the conflict... character progression and pay off sequences are well incorporated in the narration!!

Every ounce of high in the movie is saved for second half quite satisfying and impressive in recent times!!

The massy climax portion couldn't get any better than this... true masterpiece!!

Background score composition is at it's best, elevates the moment to a greater level!!

Top notch production values, and technically flawless!!
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8/10
A must watch emotional-ride for everyone irrespective of age
28 March 2023
Right from the start off the director's choice of outdated narration and dragged screenplay were slowly overlooked by the emotional connect that he's presented and character progression we come across throughout the movie.

One of the best emotional family drama, the movie runs on the lead actor's perspective with underlying concept of Indian theatres.

The occurrence of events in the storyline are quite realistic and relatable!!

The entire lead cast has showcased us the brilliance of the performance!!

As the new conflict points arise during the narration still the main motive always remained same which makes it a bit predictable... yet a good way of storytelling.
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8/10
Very Inspiring and Well Developed movie!!
24 December 2021
"GOD AND HIS PROSTITUTES" Never had such an Adrenaline Rush Before!!!

An Epic Visual Treat & Greatest Story Telling in recent times One And Only Best STAR HERO film in Nani's entire... Dialogues and Background score constantly engages audience and drives us crazy with those emotionally gripping visuals.!!

Nani and Sai Pallavi, their pair is the Biggest Assert of the film. The way movie was Developed and Presented is just Fantabulous and gonna be one of the Greatest Experiences in Lifetime!!

The film has decent first half with few turns and great pre-interval sequence, and outstanding second half, still wanted more of it.!!

It's recommended for everyone, watch it right away definitely worth your time.

Overall it's a great watch: 4/5.
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Eternals (2021)
5/10
Lower the Expectations, Better the Movie!!
5 November 2021
For regular audience it would be an average watch.

And for Marvel fans it's a bit disappointment .!!

Quite a poor script with weak narration... but entire visuals, editing and detailing stood upto the Marvel's mark.!!

And again movie proceeds with gripping screenplay till the end.

Made sure audience are well aware of every detail.

But still could be a bit better in cinematography, context of the scene doesn't fit the framing of the shots.

Action episodes are excellent, and BGM was passable.

Even with the entire star casting they couldn't bring Max. Potential out of them.

First 40-50 mins of the film is just engaging and after the twist whole plot turns around, and proceeds on a predictable pace.

It's would be a worthy watch if your expectations are set low.

Definitely can't recommend you not to watch the movie, but just keep the bar low.

Post & end credits brought much more excitement on their next project, hope this time everything goes well.

Overall below average: 2.25/5.
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Doctor (2021)
8/10
Doctor: Extremely Entertaining!!!
9 October 2021
Best Dark Comedy Film in recent times!!!

Sootiga suthi lekunda drives straight into the Point.

Brilliant performance from Entire Cast, Special mention to Yogi Babu & Redin Kingsley... Impeccable comedy timing.

Siva Karthikeyan again sets his Mark performance as "Varun".

Priyanka Mohan just as Cute as always.. Nailed it!!

Nelson.. what a writing man.

Best part is the way you Executed.., fooled the audience around and made them Overlook the logical loopholes through your Humourous Narration.

Anirudh the real Showman, Made sure that audience never lost the Grip and gets Entertained until the end.

Action Choreography.

Screenplay and everything was very well Placed, but lags a bit in Pre-Climax, but again regains it's pace as it proceeds to Climax.

Perfect Entertaining material, definitely recommended for Everyone. Could be your best family time.

Overall: 3.5/5.
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7/10
High intense village drama!! basing on religious crimes.
27 August 2021
A daring attempt from Karuna Kumar with such a Raw & Bold content.

It's completely @isudheerbabu's one man show... as "Suri babu" it's his career's best performance.

Nonetheless @kayal_anandhi nailed her role as "Sridevi", her mannerism and dialogue delivery made her role much more special.

Extraordinary visuals... especially the boat race sequence.

BGM has created a great impact in the entire film, but could have been better in few scenes.

The cold opening of the movie drives into past narration of the story, and the screenplay is very well set firmly holding the twists... And entire plot was set very well, but failed at it's execution.

With a decent First half, and Interval twist, Second half opens on a slow pace leading to mind-bending Pre-Climax and out standing Climax.

Every dialogue that is being said creates a huge impact on audience.

And movie ends on a sad note leaving audience in tears with Sudheer's performance.

Overall it's a GOOD watch basing on context of the film.

Recommend for all types of audience.
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Paagal (2021)
7/10
A decent watch for any movie lover!!
18 August 2021
Emotionally well handled, fun packed romantic genre film.

Plot starts with heart touching scenes between a mother and her son, And 1st half is completely about the son trying to find the true love for life.!!

And the the interval twist is mind blowing, completely changing the pace of film and leaves us with greater excitement... And also comedy track is well set throughout the movie, Songs and BGM are soul of the movie... 2nd half starts with flashback narration, drags a bit here, but Vishwak sen and Nivetha pethuraj's combo is very adorable.

It's a fresh role for Vishwak and his performance is truly tremendous.!!

And the movie connects very well emotionally.

BGM & the mother sentiment holds the emotion very tight from going off the track.!!

And the movie ends on a good note.

Overall, it's a decent movie, 1st half is very entertaining and 2nd half could have been better.

Finally: 2.75/5.
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Wild Dog (2021)
7/10
A Decent Thriller Flick
3 April 2021
A great spy triller attempt from Ahishor Solomon... completely loved the way he handled those motion captures through out the film avoiding all the commercial phrases And a great choice of characterisation by Nagarjuna.. that never compromising attitude which he carries till the end of the film is impeccable That intensifying background score by Thaman added more spice to the film Narration was so quick in 1st half that within few minutes after opening we get into the main plot which leads to the context leaving no space for emotions and basic thriller twists And abruptly screenplay falls dead slow at pre-interval block 2nd half was well executed in comparison to 1st half .. The main context of the film is set here Yet the narration was completely flat with poor screenplay but well managed to escape with that screen time And the attempt to give a twist in the climax was not that high Overall, One-time watchable Could be a nice experience if you're expectations are low.
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Kaadan (2021)
7/10
RANA'S ONE MAN SHOW 🙌, A VISUAL TREAT WHICH MUST BE EXPERIENCED BY EVERYONE 😍
27 March 2021
Aranya.. What a great flick by Prabhu Solomon featuring Rana Daggubati as Narendra Bhupathi Rana totally nailed the role, truly marvellous 👏 Rana's characterisation >>> ALL his previous films 🙌 "OKKA CHUKKA NEERU💧 KOSAM MANUSHULU OKKALANI OKKALU CHAMPUKUNE ROJU RAABOTHUNDHI" 💯 That impact created by this one dialogue was well maintained until the end ✊ Completely different genre film with never before concept in TFI 👍 A must watch film just for those eye pleasing visuals and soulful music throughout the movie 😍 And what a fantastic job by DOP at capturing those emotions of elephants and carrying them all across the film .. Flawless cinematography 👌 Execution was quite good but a bit weak at narration, falls flat after first 30min because of the poor screenplay 👎 Message is definitely conveyed in the climax but plot wasn't set properly Still it is the much wanted film for this current generation.. Highly recommended for everyone 💯
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V (2020)
6/10
Routine revenge drama but nice taking 👌
5 September 2020
Flat narration and routine stuff... Outmoded plot & highly predictable screenplay but still a decent watch 👍 As usual NANI rocked the show 🤙 and SUDHEER BABU's intro fight is highlight of the movie 1st half cinematic psycho feel is just lit 💥💥💥 Nice cinematography and power packed visuals 🔥🔥 BGM is another top notch (Reminded me of Ratsasan) Best decision to release it on OTT 👍 Finally movie is good, a one time watchable thriller
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