‘Freedom’ trailer: Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose play Sri Lankan immigrants rebelling against oppression

Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose in stills from ‘Freedom’ | Photo Credit: TrendMusic/YouTube The trailer of the upcoming Tamil film, Freedom, starring Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday (July 3). Directed by Sathyasiva, the film is set to release in theatres on July 10. The trailer shows Sasikumar and Lijomol as immigrants […]

Meet the first Indian Tango champion, Kruti Gandhi Sarda

Kruti Gandhi Sarda at the contest where the performances were completely improvised | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With her signature blend of musicality, connection and cultural depth, Kruti Gandhi Sarda is leading a new wave of Indian talent on to the global Tango stage. A prominent figure in India’s Tango community, Kruti’s success stands as […]

KAALIDHAR LAAPATA tugs at your emotions but stumbles

Kaalidhar Laapata Review {2.5/5} & Review Rating Star Cast: Abhishek A Bachchan, Daivik Baghela, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub Director: Madhumita Kaalidhar Laapata Movie Review Synopsis:KAALIDHAR LAAPATA is the story of an unusual friendship. Kaalidhar (Abhishek A Bachchan) lives in a town in North India with his brother Manohar (Vishwanath Chatterjee), Manohar’s wife Neetu (Madhulika Jatoliya), brother […]

‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ movie review: Abhishek Bachchan stars in a sweet but unremarkable ‘K.D.’ remake

Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Baghela in a still from ‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In films about laughter and forgetting, flashbacks become a distraction. A sweetly awkward interlude toward the end of Kaalidhar Laapataresolves a minor mystery: why Kalidhar, a middle-aged man with early-stage dementia played by Abhishek Bachchan, loves eating biriyani so […]

‘3BHK’ movie review: This Siddharth-Sarath Kumar-starrer radiates warmth and goodness

A few years ago, in 2022, came along a nondescript Tamil film titled Kuruthi Aatam, starring Atharvaa. I wrote in my review about this sophomore film from 8 Thotakkal filmmaker Sri Ganesh: “The biggest problem of Kuruthi Aattam is its desire to pack many things into its already-long 149-minute narrative. There’s just too much happening […]

Back in the flesh: ‘Jurassic Park’ and the Dinosaur Renaissance

In the summer of 1993, the world watched spellbound as a towering Brachiosaurus gracefully reared up to nibble treetops, while John Williams’ score swelled like God breathing. Steven Spielberg’s genre-defining blockbuster rewrote the cultural DNA of dinosaurs forever, transforming them from textbook curiosities into Hollywood royalty. An entire generation developed an unshakable obsession with creatures […]

‘Paranthu Po’ movie review: A gentle reflection on escaping the grind

We lose something intangible in a world without physical media. Streaming allows convenient consumption, but there was something about holding tapes and those old MP3 music players that made us believe the music was our own. Watching an endearing piece of art like Paranthu Pomakes you wish you could hold onto it somehow, to stay […]

‘Uppu Kapurambu’ movie review: Keerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life and death

It is a scenario straight out of the wildest dreams, or nightmares. An entire village, dressed in festive finery, gathers around a specially constructed stage. There is anticipation in the air, a celebratory mood. But the master of ceremonies (Vishnu Oi), a man summoned from a neighbouring town, is left stunned when he learns the […]

Michael Madsen, ’Reservoir Dogs’ and ’Kill Bill’ star, dies at 66

Actor Michael Madsen. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died. He was 66. Madsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday and was declared dead from what appeared to be cardiac […]

Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh Rawal returning to Hera Pheri 3; says, “I was in shock” : Bollywood News

In a significant development for fans of the Hera Pheri franchise, Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3, putting an end to weeks of speculation and disappointment. Director Priyadarshan, who is helming the much-anticipated film, shared the inside story behind Paresh Rawal’s surprising comeback in a recent interview with Mid-day. Priyadarshan […]