Tamil Reviews

Politically correct

After a gap of almost two years, director Lingusamy is back with Gi with Ajith playing the lead role. Lingusamy shows that despite the gap in between his films, he has not lost his touch or ability.Helping him in this cause is Ajith who…

Dusty not earthy

After a miserable show in Kannamma, DMK supremo M Karunanidhi is back penning dialogues for Mannin Maindhan. At many places the dialogues have political overtones and as usual has references to contemporary issues like the disappearance of Kannagi statue or that of Sivakasi Jayalakshmi case.…

A conscientious effort

"Righta Thappa", a film based on a real life incident, is a welcome change from the tasteless films with illogical plots that are churned out week after week."Righta Thappa" is realistic and devoid of trappings of action, violence and sex. It is an honest…

Nothing new

Jay Akash in the last six months had signed a rash of movies. Amidst them, Guru Deva is the first to grace theatres.The movie is all about a young girl falling in love with a local dadha reminding one much of few earlier ventures…

Some fun, little else

Sundar C is known for his humour. His Thaka Dhimi Tha is obviously a comedy film that is about a lover couple being estranged and getting reunited after several twists and turns. More a rehash of Vijay starrer Kushi, where a small incident results in…

Dull and dreary

It's yet another movie starring Jai Akash --- almost the third in as many months. He has combined with Pranathi once again after Gurudeva. Radha Bharathy, who directed Vaigasi Porandachu starring Prashanth about a decade ago, has wielded the megaphone for Katrullavarai.The time spent…

Lost in translation

If you like Sathyaraj's regular lollus and satires, then Englishkaran is for you --- the title itself is a strong spoofing statement against the Tamil-only brigade. And the film survives purely on Sathyaraj's essential chutzpah and practiced insouciance.Of course, the director, lest somebody think…

Simple tale well told

Director Agathiyan is back on track with Selvam which is all about a search for himself by a youth. Quite typical to Agathiyan, Selvam is a sensitive portrayal of human emotions and sentiments backed by a good screenplay.Written, produced and directed by Agathiyan, it…

Anbae Aaruyirae - Hormonal horse-play

The director turned actor has a sure sense of what the market needs. And despite the hoarse sounds of 'foul', Suryah brazenly goes about giving what he usually gives --- plenty of ribald and risque stuff.A Ah is no different, The film is full…

Gritty masala

Sarath Kumar has reached a stage where he is now a prisoner to his action-hero image.It is for the directors to come up with interesting scripts to make use of the quint essential image. Director Venkatesh seems to have done just that in Chanakya.…