Santosh Shivan is one of the best cinematographers in the countryAs a director, he has sparkled in the past with movies as diverse as ‘Tahaan’ and ‘Navarasa’. As the ace cinematographer returns to direction once more, one expects some mind-blowing visuals in a power-packed movie. And that’s precisely what ‘Urumi’ has to offer. Urumi is… Continue reading Urumi – Review: Style and substance
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Kurutham Kettavan – A Malayalam Album With A Difference
I first heard of Kurutham Kettavan from mom. She heard about this new Malayalam music video featuring Suraj Venjarammoodu and Ranjini Haridas on TV and alerted me immediately. Not exactly a fan of Ranjini, I didn’t show much interest. But mom seemed all hyped up about the video, despite not having seen it. Now, my… Continue reading Kurutham Kettavan – A Malayalam Album With A Difference
Is the Malayalam Film Industry Dead, yet?
The other day, my cousin and I were planning to go for a movie. My cousin, Shambhu, is a ‘Madrasi’ – he’s doing his medicine at a Chennai Medical College and was back home on vacation. He asked me about the latest flicks running in the local theatres. I recommended ‘Cocktail’. I’d seen the movie… Continue reading Is the Malayalam Film Industry Dead, yet?
Anwar – Review: Prithviraj Shines in a Disappointing Movie.
Prithviraj has indeed come a long way. From ‘Stop Violence’-obscurity to ‘Ravanan’ celebritydom, he has seen it all, and risen up like a phoenix. Fans of the actor who is widely touted as the ‘next big thing’, have been eagerly awaiting his latest flick Anwar. Coming from master-filmmaker Amal Neerad of ‘Big B’ fame, the… Continue reading Anwar – Review: Prithviraj Shines in a Disappointing Movie.