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Scoring tendencyMean 2.8 / 5 — 0.1 above the TezFlicks-wide scored-review average of 2.7.
Languages coveredKannadaTamilHindiMalayalamTeluguBengalienglishEnglish
Genres coveredDramaThrillerActionCrimeComedyRomanceFamilyMusical
15 of 59 reviews shown
by Pranati A S
Balaramana Dinagalu opens with weapons smuggled into the jail, hidden inside masala doses. For those familiar with Bengaluru's underworld, it is clear this is not a completely fictional film, adding an extra layer of intrigue to what follows.Read at source
by Shraddha AK
Zaid Khan's romantic thriller had the ingredients to be compelling, but an overload of twists and cheap humour turns it into a tiresome watch. 'Cult' follows Madhavan, fondly called Maddy (Zaid Khan), as he navigates life after betrayal.Read at source
‘Graamaayana’, with its antiquated tropes and unimaginative depth in character arcs (worse so with the antagonist) hits like a cinematic déjà-vu plaguing the industry. The story of a city boy reluctantly rediscovering his roots in a village, with a predictability that you can map out every scene after the first ten minutes.Read at source
Drawing from his experience as a writer on 'Kaatera' (2023), director Jadesh K Hampi uses similar content-driven narrative template for 'Landlord'. He brings together feudal system, oppression, struggles of working class, constitutional ideals of social justice and equality, and the caste system to shape a compelling storyline.Read at source
The first movie brimmed with youthful freshness. The second was driven by intense romance.Read at source
Debutant director Viveka's 'Mango Pachcha', like its protagonist, starts with great aspiration and promise, and similarly, loses its way long before achieving what it aspires to. The film, which is the launch pad for Sanchith Sanjeev, had all the ingredients required for a grand and spectacular debut.Read at source
by Pranati A S
At such a time, Mother Promise, with its bizarre but chaotic madcap energy, feels refreshing. Set in fictional Bengaluru that has a Banashankari Beach and Nagarabhavi Port, the movie follows a bunch of eccentric, highly comical rowdies working for three gangs — one a hot-headed Donne Biriyani (Mahadev Prasad) and the other, a softie, Rossi (Daali Dhananjaya).Read at source
In a critical review, Deccan Herald rated it 1.5 out of 5 stars, stating it "fell prey to the OTT template" with forced cliffhangers and "amateurish" dubbing.Read at source
Ultimately, a deeper exploration of the disorder, and a tighter screenplay could have elevated this into a truly compelling experience.</p>Read at source
Weak performances, plot holes, and overbearing music make this horror flick a frustrating watch.Read at source
by Pranati A S
Vijay Raghavendra anchors a gripping crime drama set in Malnad, as Inspector Seetharam hunts a psychopath in this sequel blending murder mystery, classical music and sharp commentary on gender and powerRead at source
by Pranati A S
‘The Rise of Ashoka’ attempts to tackle caste oppression through a hair mafia plot near Mysuru, but weak characterisation, overused tropes and superficial storytelling blunt its impact.Read at source
by Pranati A S
The year's first Kannada release, 'Theertharoopa Tandeyavarige', is a tribute to single mothers, told through the eyes of a young vlogger desperately searching for his father. While the film is philosophical and warm at heart, it is let down by mediocre writing.Read at source
Geetu Mohandas's film succumbs to the very spectacle it is so ambitious about examining.Read at source
The second half is slower, packed with sentimental scenes. With no big bad villains in the picture, the fight sequences feel very unnecessary.Read at source
