Meesaya Murukku 2 movie review: Directed by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi and starring himself, Karunas and Baba Baskar, the gaana-driven musical explores the class divide in the music world and the struggle for gaana to find mainstream recognition. Spanning the musical dreams of three generations, the film has an interesting premise but remains disappointingly hollow.
Lance Oppenheim's Primetime follows Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen through the staging of To Catch a Predator. The film probes how television can turn morality, spectacle and discomfort into entertainment.
Dorothy movie review: Directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Sananth and Rishikanth, Dorothy is a generational mainstream drama centered on love of all forms. The film explores a relationship that challenges one's moral and societal expectations while navigating emotion, acceptance and patriarchy.
Heggana Muddu movie review: Avinash Balekkala's Heggana Muddu, starring Poornachandra Mysore and Adithi Sagar, explores marriage and suspicion with humour, but its stretched-out screenplay tests patience.
The Vvaan movie review: The Vvaan follows a grieving couple as they return to their ancestral village, only to find themselves drawn into an old forest legend where faith, grief and tradition collide. The film has plenty of rich ideas, but its crowded plotting and uneven execution dilute their impact.
The Paradise movie review: Directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, Mohan Babu, and Sonali Kulkarni, The Paradise is so fragmented that it struggles to establish cohesion and continuity and, most importantly, lacks a substantial story to hold it together.
Heart of the Beast movie review: David Ayer's Heart of the Beast sends Brad Pitt's Jim Belmont into the Alaskan wilderness with retired combat dog Odin. Its survival drama works best through their loyalty, dependence and refusal to abandon each other.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite as the Owens sisters in a sequel that revives the family curse. The film recaptures the cast's warmth but struggles to justify its nostalgia with deeper emotion.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot plunges Austin Abrams into a pulse-pounding, gore-soaked survival nightmare. But does this hyperkinetic pulp horror deliver genuine cinematic dread or simply ride on high-caliber technical chaos and predictable tropes?
City Lights movie review: Directed by Duniya Vijay, the action thriller stars Vinay Rajkumar and Monisha Vijayakumar in the lead. The shallow story and formulaic execution renders an underwhelming experience.
Vibe movie review: Kunal Kemmu's Vibe follows Hardik and Bugs as they blunder into a spy mission led by Madam H. The film draws its appeal from their chaotic friendship even as an overloaded screenplay blunts the stakes.
Om Ka Hari movie review: After a suspected heart attack, a father forces his estranged son to accompany him to Varanasi. The journey exposes old wounds, but the film's emotional pay-off remains gentler than its premise suggests.
Daayra movie review: Two people, two ideas of justice, one system that failed a young woman. Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj, has all the right ingredients — it just doesn't push them far enough.
A found-footage horror that delivers thrills, but can't sustain its mystery when it matters most. The 122-minute film benefits from strong camerawork, editing and sound design, even as some screenplay choices and the climax hold it back.
Haiwaan movie review: Priyadarshan's Hindi remake of Oppam pits Saif Ali Khan's Shyam against Akshay Kumar's vengeful Parshuram. Good performances and flashes of humour cannot overcome the film's slack pacing and uneven menace.
Last Man in Tower movie review: The film, starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role, follows a Mumbai redevelopment battle as one holdout refuses to sell. The adaptation turns a property dispute into a study of pressure, loneliness and greed.
America America 2 movie review: The film explores the complexities of love, trauma and forgiveness through a millennial lens. While Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar's poetic storytelling and the lead performances shine in parts, dated writing and superficial characterisation hold the film back.
Epic movie review: Aditya Hasan's Epic The First Semester follows a young couple in London as their relationship grows messier. The film stands out for its intimate moments, even as its middle portion feels overlong.
Mandaadi movie review: Director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi's Mandaadi, starring Soori, Suhas and Mahima Nambiar, is an interesting film centred on a sailboat race. The film tackles themes of friendship, mentorship, betrayal and second chances in life.
Sardar movie review: Director PS Mithran's Sardar 2, starring Karthi, SJ Suryah and Malavika Mohanan, is a predictable sequel that is engaging in parts. However, the overstretched climax drags down the film.
