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The Great Pre-Wedding Show movie review: A fun mix of mess, charm, and love, Thiruveer’s one man show

The Great Pre-Wedding Show isn't loud or flashy; it's humorous, interesting, and very real.

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Jatadhara movie review: Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha's supernatural fails to impress

Jatadhara doesn't do a good job of making a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. But despite that one of the best parts is Sonakshi Sinha's performance as a demoness from myth.

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The Girlfriend movie review: Rashmika Mandanna and Rahul Ravindran tell a much-needed story on modern relationships

Rashmika Mandanna returns to the big screen with The Girlfriend, a heartfelt romantic drama directed by Rahul Ravindran and co-starring Deekshith Shetty.The film, which released today to an overwhelming response, explores love, vulnerability, and emotional depth through a story set against a vibrant college backdrop.

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Mass Jathara review: Ravi Teja and Sreeleela starrer doesn’t impress much

Ravi Teja’s latest film Mass Jathara, written by Bhanu Boggavarapu, has finally hit theatres today. Produced by Sitara Entertainments, the film stars Sreeleela as the female lead in her second collaboration with Ravi Teja.

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Dies Irae movie review: Pranav Mohanlal and Rahul Sadasivan are back with a Malayalam horror movie that changes the genre

The direction keeps the audience on the edge of their seats the whole time in Dies Irae. He comebines classic scares with a level of psychological depth that isn't often seen in popular horror.

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K-RAMP review: A college drama that follows an already set pattern but doesn't work

K-RAMP, directed by Jains Nani and starring Kiran Abbavaram and Yukti Thareja, is a college drama that blends fun, romance, and self-discovery. Set in Kerala, the film promised freshness but ends up as a predictable story with weak writing and over-the-top performances.

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Telusu Kadha movie review: Siddhu Jonnalagadda starrer is a contemporary take on modern relationships

Telusu Kada is charming, but the pacing is off and the script is too similar to previous movies.

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Dude movie review: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju starrer is a fun ride

Teenagers and young adults will adore Dude because it contains a lot of action, funny parts, and emotional parts. It's been a long time since Pradeep Ranganathan made a movie.

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Explained: Why does Suresh Gopi want to quit politics and go back to acting?

Union Minister Suresh Gopi has made a shocking and honest statement that he wants to leave politics and return to his career in movies.

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Kantara: Chapter 1 movie review: An amazing prequel by Rishab Shetty that balances folklore with a visual spectacle

Kantara: Chapter 1 delivers action-packed cinematic experience, with Rishab Shetty’s performance and direction standing out. While the movie impresses with its effects, a slow pace and overly detailed plot slightly affect the storytelling.

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Idli Kadai movie review: Dhanush starrer is a touching story about family, strength, and forgiveness

Idli Kadai is a beautiful narrative about family, heritage, and the problems that come with being faithful to your roots.

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OG movie review: Pawan Kalyan film is a fanboy tribute by Sujeeth, gives high adrenaline rush

Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited film OG hits screens with blockbuster reviews. Sujeeth directs, DVV Danayya produces, and SS Thaman scores the thrilling action.

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Kishkindhapuri movie review: A fun adventure with surprises and amazing performances by Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran

Kishkindhapuri is a real horror film that sticks to its genre and doesn't use any unnecessary tricks.

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Mirai movie review: An action spectacle with mythology, Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj shine on the screen

Mirai is a beautiful, well-staged show that gives audiences a unique theater experience by balancing action, passion, and mythology.

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Su From So movie releases on OTT: A heartwarming horror comedy which will leave you in splits

Su From So, the latest Kannada movie, is now available on OTT following a successful run in theaters.

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Ghaati movie review: A raw revenge saga elevated by Anushka Shetty’s commanding screen presence

Ghaati starring Anushka Shetty keeps viewers engaged in the lead actress' metamorphosis by fusing well-known revenge-drama rhythms with mythic undertones, smuggling rackets, and tribal culture.

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Kammattam review: Sudev Nair's crime thriller has a solid plot with storytelling that could have been better

Kammattam is Zee5's first original Malayalam web series. It tries to meet the high standards that Malayalam movies have set for crime thrillers in the past few years.

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Coolie movie review: Rajinikanth entertains in the mass avatar; Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna nail their action packed roles

Rajinikanth's performance in Coolie doesn't need any special mention here because isn't it obvious that he nailed it

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Coolie and War 2: Rajinikanth marks 50 years in style, Nagarjuna and Jr NTR take bold new leaps

Rajinikanth may lack the six-pack abs, chiseled jawline, or flashy dance moves of today’s “mass” heroes, yet his unmatched aura makes him a league of his own in Indian cinema.

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Rajinikanth's 50 years in films: From bus driver to superstar and why Coolie marks a milestone

In 1975, the legendary K. Balachander launched the Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal, marking the debut of a young Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, who had previously worked as a bus driver in Bengaluru. Little did anyone know, this unassuming newcomer would rise to become Rajinikanth—a symbol of unparalleled success, style, and stardom.

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Mayasabha review: Chaitanya Rao and Aadhi Pinisetty’s political drama is gripping and makes it worth watching

Telugu web series Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans dives deep into Andhra Pradesh’s volatile 1990s politics, charting the fallout between two once-close leaders. Loosely inspired by Chandrababu Naidu and Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy, it’s a gripping political thriller now streaming on Sony LIV.

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Is this why Prabhas' The Raja Saab is being postponed for Sankranthi 2026?

Prabhas’ The Raja Saab may shift from its December 2025 release to Sankranthi 2026. The actor has reportedly requested reshoots to enhance key scenes, fuelling buzz around the Maruthi directorial.