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A still from ‘Pichaikkaran 2’  | Photo Credit: Special Arragement In a film industry that has almost never gotten a sequel right, standalone sequels feel like an excuse to cash in on the…

A still from ‘U-Turn’. In recent times, Bollywood remaking South Indian films has largely not worked in their favour. Just four months into the year and we’ve already had underwhelming…

Gautham Karthik in a still from ‘August 16 1947’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In August 16, 1947, debutant director NS Ponkumar wants you to think a lot from your heart. He is…

Sara Ali Khan in the trailer for ‘Gaslight’ A murder mystery that invests more in mood than matter,  Gaslight sparks interest with its setting and sharp twists but eventually turns out to…

Jayam Ravi in a still from ‘Agilan’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For a country that takes pride in never invading or usurping foreign land after independence, our films ironically,…

Express News Service In recent years, there hasn't been a lot of content aimed at mid-teens. Now, the void has been filled by the first-of-its-kind, dance-based web…

It has not been a good year for California’s water supply. Last summer, amid conditions of ever worsening drought, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a call for residents and businesses to voluntarily…

Express News Service It’s been 34 years since we met Sethurama Iyer in Oru CBI Diary Kurippu and 17 years since the release of Nerariyan CBI, the fourth entry in…

A few masala moments stand out, but the sports and revenge drama is let down by insipid writing A few masala moments stand out, but the sports and revenge drama is let down by insipid…

Jared Leto and Matt Smith seem to be having a blast, but there is something lazy about the movie, as if everyone was filling in time until a better one comes along Jared Leto and Matt…