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
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024) – An Imbalanced Marriage of Cricket and Love
This film took a few tries for me to get into, most will be explained later, but it took a few tries. If you understand cricket you will most likely get more out of this film than me who does not understand it except at a Lagaan (2001) level. Summary: Mahendra is a failed cricket … Continue reading Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024) – An Imbalanced Marriage of Cricket and Love
Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) – Love is Politics
It took me a while to see this movie, as well as a couple of tries. Not because it was bad or I didn't like what I was seeing, but I just didn't feel ready since it handles so many topics all at once. I finally was able to see the film in full and … Continue reading Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) – Love is Politics
Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) – A Tale of a Controversial Artist Speaking to Another
This has been one of the most awaited films of 2024 for me. And I am happy to say that it lived up to the expectations! Summary: In 1988 in Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila is shot down, along with his wife Amarjot. As their bodies are brought to their relatives, we learn about him and … Continue reading Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) – A Tale of a Controversial Artist Speaking to Another
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