Film critic

Janani K

Writes for India Today

29reviews 2024–26active ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.8 average rating given
The RajaSaab 2026 The RajaSaab
The RajaSaab 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 1.5

in India Today

Janani K of India Today rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars and termed the screenplay "muddled" which jumps aimlessly between genres and locations, also stated "Despite Prabhas's sporadic comic timing, the film lacks depth, cohesion and basic storytelling craft".
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3BHK 2025 3BHK
3BHK 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in India Today

Janani K of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "3BHK is a layered, emotional documentation of a middle-class family's dream and the work and sacrifices it demands.
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Ace 2025 Ace
Ace 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

in India Today

Janani K of India Today rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film works best when embracing its heist thriller elements, but struggles to maintain consistency across its runtime, ultimately delivering an experience that feels more like a missed opportunity."
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Diés Iraé 2025 Diés Iraé
Diés Iraé 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in India Today

Janani K. of India Today rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Director Rahul Sadasivan's Diés Iraé, starring Pranav Mohanlal and Gibin Gopinath, is an immersive horror thriller that is intelligent and never takes the audience for granted.
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Kalamkaval 2025 Kalamkaval
Kalamkaval 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

in India Today

Janani K. of India Today rated 3/5 and wrote, "Kalamkaval offers enough twists, strong performances, and atmospheric filmmaking to warrant a watch, even if the runtime tests patience occasionally."
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Paranthu Po 2025 Paranthu Po
Paranthu Po 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

in India Today

Janani K of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "‘Paranthu Po’ is a beautiful documentation of a cute little family with important lessons on parenting, self-discovery and the importance of pausing and looking at your life instead of giving into the rat race".
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Test 2025 Test
Test 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

in India Today

Janani K of India Today gave 2/5 stars and praised the lead cast performances, music, cinematography and editing, saying the film "aims to bring forth the changing stances of a human being during a crisis.
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