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Drishyam 3 Review: The Trilogy's Ambitious Gamble Between Introspection and Entertainment
There are thriller franchises. Then there is Drishyam — the cinematic equivalent of that over-smart student who always says, “There’s one more thing…” five minutes before the exam ends. With Jeethu Joseph back in the director’s chair and Mohanlal slipping into Georgekutty’s skin as effortlessly as ever, Drishyam 3 doesn’t merely continue the story. It revisits guilt, paranoia, manipulation, and family loyalty with the confidence of a filmmaker who knows audiences are already

Venki
May 213 min read


Patriot Movie Review — A Weak Surveillance Canon
A Surveillance Thriller That Watches You Back — But Never Lets You Feel Watched “Your phone is listening to you” has become a meme of the digital age. Patriot takes that paranoia and asks a far more uncomfortable question: what if the state is listening too? When Francis Ford Coppola finished The Conversation in 1974, he was reportedly so unsettled by his own film that he had his home swept for bugs. That is what the surveillance thriller, at its best, does to a person. It c

Venki
May 63 min read


Project Hail Mary Movie Review – A Refreshing Blend of Humor and Heart in Sci-Fi
Science fiction films often fall into two extremes: either heavy with bleak existential themes or overloaded with flashy visual effects. Project Hail Mary breaks this pattern by offering a story that is smart, funny, and deeply human.

Venki
Apr 43 min read


Dhurandhar Part 2 Review – High on Action, Low on Impact
Sequels often navigate the delicate balance between scale and substance, spectacle and storytelling. Dhurandhar Part 2 clearly aims to elevate its predecessor. The scope is broader, the action more intense, and the tone darker. It arrives with the intent to surpass the original in every conceivable way. In many respects, it succeeds—at least superficially. The film is replete with style, charisma, and high-octane action. Explosive sequences, sleek visuals, and intense confron

Venki
Mar 182 min read


2025 - A Personal Cinema Report
The year 2025 did not witness dramatic peaks or significant setbacks. Instead, it was characterized by consistency, restraint, and professional competence . Many films were crafted with care, though few left a lasting impression after the credits ended. It was a year that appealed to audiences who appreciate craft over noise, mood over manipulation, and intention over excess —a solid cinematic period defined by quiet confidence rather than sensational spectacle. Malayalam cin

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Dec 28, 20251 min read
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