It has been a while since I have watched a Malayalam film, and I thought I'd better start with something recent, and this looked like a very interesting film. Summary: In Alappuzha, Kerala, Anju is married to a sick Thomaskutty. When Thomaskutty dies, secrets start to rise with the floodwater of the rains between her … Continue reading Ullozhukku (2024) – Falling Rain, Rising Tensions
Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama
This has to be one of my favourite films of all times. So happy to finally talk about it here! Summary: In the kingdom of Devigarh, Queen Suhasinidevi dies, and with her death secrets begin to open about the royal family. There is something rotten in the kingdom of Devigarh, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra has … Continue reading Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama
Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village
It seems that India has chosen this film to represent itself in the 2025 Oscars. So, I thought I'd check it out and review it. Summary: In the Nirmal Pradesh in 2001, Deepak is travelling with his new bride Phool Kumari to his village after the wedding ceremony. They get into a train, and as … Continue reading Laapataa Ladies (2024) – Simple Feminism in a Sanitised Village
Bad Newz (2024) – A Predictable Baby Triangle!
Full disclosure, I haven't seen the first film, Good Newwz (2018). So I am going into this movie without seeing it, but if reading Wikipedia is OK, then it seems I don't have to. Summary: Ananya Pandey wants to know the life story Saloni Bagga, since she is going to be playing her in a … Continue reading Bad Newz (2024) – A Predictable Baby Triangle!
Pariyerum Perumal (2018) – The Dog Bites Back
So apparently the upcoming Dhadak 2 is going to be based on this film, so I thought I would check it out before it comes, just so I could see how much they are going to change with the Hindi remake. Summary: Pariyerum "Pariyan" Perumal is a law student who belongs to the an oppressed … Continue reading Pariyerum Perumal (2018) – The Dog Bites Back
Dhadak (2018) – A Sanitised Remake of True Tragedy
Well, there is this film that did as expected of Hindi remakes of original films (at least most of the time), and it did not even touch upon the important topics it should have. Summary: In Udaipur, a lower-caste Madhukar "Madhu" Bhagla is in love with higher-caste Parthavi Singh Rathore. She is with him, and … Continue reading Dhadak (2018) – A Sanitised Remake of True Tragedy
Sairat (2016) – Love at a Distance
I had seen this film maybe once before, but it has been such a long time and I did not review it then. So I will be changing that now. Summary: A lower-caste Prashya has fallen in love with the upper-caste Archi in a small village in Maharashtra and she with him, when they are … Continue reading Sairat (2016) – Love at a Distance
Taare Zameen Par (2007) – A Sincerely Charming Tearjerker
This is a classic film which I had never watched before, so it was exciting to get to finally see it! Summary: Ishaan is a young boy who has needed to repeat a grade, and is thought to be troublemaker at school, so his parents send him to a boarding school. There he meets a … Continue reading Taare Zameen Par (2007) – A Sincerely Charming Tearjerker
Asoka (2001) – A Single Man’s Journey from Blood to Peace
I have never seen this film before, and I felt like it was time that I did. I am thankful that I did, since it is a good film, even though it is far from perfect. Summary: In Ancient India, Prince Asoka is in line for the throne, but when he sent to live as … Continue reading Asoka (2001) – A Single Man’s Journey from Blood to Peace
Gargi (2022) – Truth in Gray Shades
Hello! Been taking a summer break, but I am glad to get back to reviewing. Thought I would start with this film since it has my favourite South Indian actress and the premise seemed intriguing. Summary: Gargi is a school teacher who is about to get married when her father is arrested in connection to … Continue reading Gargi (2022) – Truth in Gray Shades
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