net tamil movie review

Andhagan Review : மீண்டும் டாப் ஸ்டாராக கம்பேக் கொடுத்தாரா பிரசாந்த்? அந்தகன் படத்தின் விமர்சனம் இதோ

தியாகராஜன் இயக்கத்தில் பிரசாந்த் ஹீரோவாக நடித்துள்ள அந்தகன் திரைப்படம் இன்று திரையரங்குகளில் ரிலீஸ் ஆகி உள்ள நிலையில், அதன் விமர்சனத்தை பார்க்கலாம்.

டாப் ஸ்டார் பிரசாந்த் நீண்ட இடைவெளிக்கு பின்னர் ஹீரோவாக நடித்துள்ள திரைப்படம் அந்தகன். இப்படத்தை அவரின் தந்தை தியாகராஜன் இயக்கி உள்ளார். இப்படத்தில் பிரசாந்த் உடன் பிரியா ஆனந்த், சிம்ரன், வனிதா விஜயகுமார், கே.எஸ்.ரவிக்குமார், யோகிபாபு, சமுத்திரக்கனி, நவரச நாயகன் கார்த்திக் என மிகப்பெரிய நட்சத்திர பட்டாளமே நடித்துள்ளது. அந்தகன் படத்திற்கு சந்தோஷ் நாராயணன் இசையமைத்து உள்ளார்.

பாலிவுட்டில் ஆயுஷ்மான் குரானா நடிப்பில் வெளியாகி பிளாக்பஸ்டர் ஹிட்டான அந்தாதூண் திரைப்படத்தின் தமிழ் ரீமேக் தான் இந்த அந்தகன் திரைப்படம். ஸ்ரீராம் ராகவன் என்பவர் தான் இந்தியில் இப்படத்தை இயக்கி இருந்தார். இப்படம் பாலிவுட்டில் சக்கைப்போடு போட்டதோடு, இப்படத்திற்கு சிறந்த திரைக்கதை, சிறந்த படம், சிறந்த நடிகர் ஆகிய மூன்று தேசிய விருதுகளையும் வென்று அசத்தியது.

இதையும் படியுங்கள்...  அந்தகன் முதல் மின்மினி வரை.. இந்த வாரம் தியேட்டர் மற்றும் OTT ரிலீசுக்காக வரிசைகட்டி நிற்கும் படங்களின் லிஸ்ட்

இப்படத்தின் கதையை பொறுத்தவரை, பார்வையற்றவராக இருக்கும் படத்தின் நாயகன் எப்படியாவது லண்டன் சென்று மிகப் பெரிய பியானோ கலைஞனாக வேண்டும் என ஆசைப்படுகிறார். அதற்கு ஏற்றார் போல ஒரு விபத்தின் மூலம் அவருக்கு காதலி கிடைக்கிறாள். காதலி வந்த பின் அவரது வாழ்வில் நடக்கக்கூடிய அடுத்தடுத்த சம்பவங்கள் தான் படமே. சிம்பிளான கதையாக இருந்தாலும் அதை தன்னுடைய விறுவிறுப்பான திரைக்கதையால் பிரம்மிப்பூட்டி இருந்தார் ஸ்ரீராம் ராகவன். அதே பிரம்மிப்பை தமிழிலும் ஏற்படுத்தினார்களா என்பதை பொறுத்திருந்து பார்ப்போம். அந்தகன் படம் பார்த்த ரசிகர்கள் எக்ஸ் தளத்தில் தங்கள் விமர்சனத்தை பதிவிட்டு வருகின்றனர். அதன் தொகுப்பை பார்க்கலாம்.

அந்தகன் அந்தாதூன் படத்தோட சிறந்த ரீமேக்கா இருக்கு. பிரசாந்த் சாரிமிங்காக இருக்கிறார், சிறப்பாகவும் நடித்திருக்கிறார். சிம்ரன் பர்பார்மன்ஸ் செம்ம. சந்தோஷ் நாராயணன் தான் படத்தோட ரெண்டாவது ஹீரோ என பதிவிட்டுள்ளார்.

அந்தாதூன் படம் பார்க்கும்போது கிடைத்த திகில் மற்றும் இனிமையான தருணங்களை அந்தகன் படத்திலும் வெற்றிகரமாக கொடுத்துள்ளனர். பிரசாந்தின் நடிப்பு டாப் கிளாஸ். சஸ்பென்ஸ் நிறைந்த கதைக்களம் என்பதால் கண்டிப்பாக பார்க்கலாம் என குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார்.

அந்தகன் படம் மெரிட்டில் பாஸ் பண்ணி இருக்கிறது. இது ரீமேக் படமாக இருந்தாலும் தமிழ் ஆடியன்ஸுக்கு தேவையானவற்றையும் சேர்த்து கொடுத்துள்ளனர். பிரசாந்தின் நடிப்பு அருமை வாழ்த்துக்கள் என பாராட்டி பதிவிட்டுள்ளார்.

துவண்டு போய் கிடந்த தமிழ் சினிமாவை காப்பாற்ற அந்தகன் வந்துவிட்டதாக நெட்டிசன் ஒருவர் பதிவிட்டுள்ளார்.

இதையும் படியுங்கள்...  நாக சைதன்யா - ஷோபிதா நிச்சயதார்த்த நாளில்... சமந்தாவின் இதயம் நொறுங்கும் இமோஜியுடன் போட்ட பதிவு!

• Andhagan Movie Review
• Andhagan Review
• Andhagan Twitter Review

Latest Videos

RELATED STORIES

BOAT movie Review : சூரியை போல் ஹீரோவாக ஜெயித்தாரா யோகிபாபு? போட் பட விமர்சனம் இதோ

Raayan Movie Review : 50வது படத்தில் அதகளப்படுத்தினாரா தனுஷ்? ராயன் படத்தின் விமர்சனம் இதோ

Kalki 2898AD Review : கலக்கியதா? காலை வாரியதா? பிரபாஸின் ‘கல்கி 2898AD’ திரைப்படம் - விமர்சனம் இதோ

மங்காத்தா மாதிரி மாஸ் காட்டினாரா? இல்ல சுறா போல் புஸ்சுனு ஆனதா? விஜய் சேதுபதியின் 50வது படம் மகாராஜா விமர்சனம்

Garudan Review : சூரி ஆக்‌ஷன் ஹீரோவாக மிரட்டினாரா?... சொதப்பினாரா? கருடன் படத்தின் விமர்சனம் இதோ

Top Stories

BSNL SIM : வீட்டிலிருந்தே பிஎஸ்என்எல் 4ஜி, 5ஜி சிம்களை ஆர்டர் செய்யலாம்.. எப்படி தெரியுமா?

மகள் வளைகாப்பு! பொருட்கள் வாங்க சென்ற தந்தை பட்டப்பகலில் நடுரோட்டில் வெட்டி படுகொலை! திருவாரூரில் பயங்கரம்!

78 ஆண்டுகால சுதந்திர இந்தியாவில் தொடரும் நிறுவனங்களின் தற்போதைய நிலை!

EPS : 40 எம்.பிக்களை வைத்துக்கொண்டு வழக்கம் போல் கும்ப கர்ண தூக்கத்தில் இருப்பதா.?திமுக அரசை விளாசும் எடப்பாடி

Bigg Boss Tamil : அடுத்த பிக்பாஸ் யார்? கமல் விலகலுக்கு பின் விஜய் டிவி வெளியிட்ட திடீர் அறிக்கை

Recent Videos

Watch : நீரஜ் சோப்ரா 89.45மீ தூரம் எறிந்து வெள்ளிப் பதக்கம் வென்று சாதனை!

Watch | உ.பி.,யில் குடியிருப்பு பகுதிக்குள் புகுந்த முதலை! பீதியில் மக்கள்!

Asianet News Tamil Exclusive | Wayanad-ல் உண்மையில் நடந்தது என்ன? மீட்பு பணியின் நிலவரம் என்ன?

'வாழை' படத்தில் இருந்து வெளியான ஒத்த சட்டி சோறு... 3-ஆவது லிரிக்கல் பாடல்!

இலங்கையில் நடந்தது போல் வங்கதேசத்திலும், ஷேக் ஹசீனா வீட்டை சூறையாடிய இளைஞர்கள் !!

• Cast & crew
• User reviews

Small-town, mobile store owner Laxman's life turns upside down when he encounters an online subscription-based spying website and starts following a young girl Priya. His innocent obsession ... Read all Small-town, mobile store owner Laxman's life turns upside down when he encounters an online subscription-based spying website and starts following a young girl Priya. His innocent obsession leads him to take immoral decisions. Small-town, mobile store owner Laxman's life turns upside down when he encounters an online subscription-based spying website and starts following a young girl Priya. His innocent obsession leads him to take immoral decisions.

• Bhargav Macharla
• Rahul Ramakrishna
• Praneeta Patnaik
• 5 User reviews
• 1 Critic review

• (as Praneetha Patnaik)
• (credit only)
• All cast & crew
• Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

More like this

User reviews 5

• harishmadireddi
• Jan 23, 2022
• How long is Net? Powered by Alexa
• September 10, 2021 (India)
• Watch Net on ZEE5
• Tamada Media
• See more company credits at IMDbPro

Technical specs

• Runtime 1 hour 43 minutes

Related news

Contribute to this page.

• See more gaps
• Learn more about contributing

More to explore

Recently viewed.

• Entertainment
• New Hindi Movies

Net: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 10 September 2021
• Language Telugu
• Genre Drama, Thriller
• Duration 1h 43min
• Cast Rahul Ramakrishna, Avika Gor, Praneetha Patnaik, Vishwadev Rachakonda, Vishnu Oi, Dakshi Guutikonda, Shoban Chitraprolu, Amulya Mende, Harishchandra, Anthony Som
• Director Bhargav Macharla
• Writer Bhargav Macharla
• Cinematography Abhiraj Nair
• Music Naresh Kumuran
• Producer Surya Rahul Tamada, Saideep Reddy Borra
• Production Tamada Media
• Certificate 16+

About Net Movie (2021)

Laxman (Rahul Ramakrishna), a mobile store owner in a small town, is also a porn addict who signs up with an online surveillance agency.

This gives him access to live footage of a home belonging to Priya (Avika Gor), a software professional, and her boyfriend (Vishwadev Rachakonda) — breaching their private lives.

Soon this sign up turns into a dangerous obsession, in which Laxman is willing to even pay heavily to unlock access to the footage of some of their rooms.

As he learns a deep secret about their relationship and tries to help, things become further tangled and complicated.

Net Movie Cast, Release Date, Trailer, Songs and Ratings

Net Movie Trailer

More Movies With These Actors

Latest Bollywood Movies

You May Be Interested In

• Upcoming Bollywood Movies
• New Hollywood Movies
• Upcoming Hollywood Movies
• New Web Series
• Upcoming Web Series
• New Tamil Movies
• Upcoming Tamil Movies
• New Telugu Movies
• Upcoming Telugu Movies

Popular Stores

• iPhone 16 Leaks
• Apple Vision Pro
• Apple iPhone 15
• OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
• Xiaomi 14 Pro
• Oppo Find N3
• Tecno Spark Go (2023)
• Best Phones Under 25000
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
• Cryptocurrency
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Apple 'Scary Fast'
• Housefull 5
• GoPro Hero 12 Black Review
• Invincible Season 2
• HD Ready TV
• Laptop Under 50000
• Smartwatch Under 10000
• Latest Mobile Phones
• Compare Phones
• Realme 13 4G
• Vivo V40 Pro
• Lava Yuva Star 4G
• Huawei Nova Flip
• Samsung Galaxy F14
• Oppo A3X 5G
• Infinix Note 40X 5G
• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
• MSI Stealth 18 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V
• Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7
• OnePlus Pad 2
• Titan Celestor
• Realme Watch S2
• Vu Vibe QLED TV
• Infinix 32Y1 Plus Smart TV
• Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
• Sony PlayStation 5 Slim
• Carrier 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (CAI18CL3R34F0)
• Haier 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (HSU19K-PZFB5BN-INV)
• Redmi Note 14, Poco X7 Neo Spotted on BIS Certification Website
• Ola Electric Shares Surge on Debut as Investors Bet on Increasing EV Adoption
• Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
• Honor Magic V3 Global Model Listed on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset
• Redmi Note 14, Poco X7 Neo Surface on BIS Certification Website Ahead of Anticipated Debut
• Elon Musk's X Sued for $20 Million in Shares by Ex-Twitter Chairman
• Huawei’s Tri-Fold Smartphone Reportedly Spotted in the Hands of Top Official
• YouTube Tests Sleep Timer Feature That Will Automatically Pause Playback for Premium Users
• Motorola Edge 50 Neo Appears on TENAA; Suggests Design, Key Specifications
• iPhone 16 Series Display Panels Reportedly Enter Mass Production Ahead of Launch
• Honor 200 Series Gets New Update With Call Recording Feature and Other Enhancements

• Privacy Policy
• Editorial Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Complaint Redressal

• India Today
• Business Today
• Harper's Bazaar
• Brides Today
• Cosmopolitan
• India Today Hindi
• Reader’s Digest
• Aaj Tak Campus

'Andhagan' Review: Prashanth, Simran headline a faithful remake of 'Andhadhun'

'andhagan' review: directed by thiagarajan, the film starring prashanth and simran, stands true to its original, 'andhadhun'. the film's casting is its biggest strength..

Listen to Story

• 'Andhagan' released in theatres on August 9
• The film remains faithful to 'Andhadhun' and entertains for the major part
• Directed by Thiagarajan, the film features Prashanth, Simran and Priya Anand

Release Date: 9 Aug, 2024

In 2018, director Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Andhadhun’ managed to cut across languages and won laurels. Soon, its remake rights were up for grabs. Director and actor Thiagarajan grabbed the Tamil remake rights and five years later, ‘Andhagan’, the Tamil remake, finally hit theatres. The film is quite special as it also marks Top Star Prashanth’s comeback in Tamil cinema.

Pianist Krish (Prashanth) goes about his daily work despite being blind. His brilliance at piano gets him work. One day, he gets invited to actor Karthik’s (Karthik) home for a private concert for his wife Simi (Simran) on their wedding anniversary. However, Krish witnesses Karthik’s murder, which is committed by Simi and her paramour, Inspector Mano (Samuthirakani).

Simi and Mano attempt to cover up the murder but become entangled in a web of problems that also involves Krish. What unfolds next constitutes the remainder of the story in ‘Andhagan’.

Remaking a highly successful film is no easy task. Comparisons are inevitable, and it’s a tough job to create the same magic as the original. ‘Andhadhun’ is one such film that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. In 2021, the Telugu remake, ‘Maestro’ was released and received a good response. ‘Andhagan’ took too long a time to arrive, but it is still a faithful remake that gets most things right.

Director Thiagarajan has retained the essence of ‘Andhadhun’ and scored brownie points with the terrific cast. His creative decision to include yesteryear's hits of Karthik, Prashanth and Ilaiyaraaja makes 'Andhagan' rooted.

His son and actor Prashanth (fondly called Top Star by his fans) delivers a well-executed portrayal of Krish, evoking nostalgia. The actor has been away from Tamil cinema for a while and ‘Andhagan’ is truly a comeback he deserved. From being one of the top heroes in Tamil cinema to fading out due to multiple issues, Prashanth’s career was full of ups and downs. In ‘Andhagan’, he has redeemed himself.

‘Andhagan’ is largely a scene-for-scene remake, which is why it remains effective. Casting Simran to reprise Tabu’s role is a perfect choice. Her performance lives up to the dark nature of the role and makes it compelling. Priya Anand is ideally cast in Radhika Apte’s role, and her effervescent character is tailor-made for her.

Despite being in the making for several years, ‘Andhagan’ feels fresh, thanks to the performance and the production values. For those who haven’t seen ‘Andhadhun’, the Tamil remake serves as a perfect whodunnit thriller with plenty of twists and turns. However, the graphics are somewhat tacky and could have been improved.

Veteran actor Karthik, in his over-the-top role, reminds us of his films from the 90s. Samuthirakani’s Mano was quite enjoyable, and it’s great to see him in a different role. Vanitha Vijayakumar, however, oversells her performance. Yogi Babu, Urvashi and KS Ravikumar make their characters enjoyable with their performances.

‘Andhagan’ is one of the few remakes which managed to stand up to its original. With a few flaws, such as blaming the women for infidelity and shaming them, the film turned out to be an enjoyable affair. 3 out of 5 stars for ‘Andhagan’. Published By: K Janani Published On: Aug 9, 2024 ALSO READ | Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan: The 'Andhagan Anthem' is not what I delivered

• Click on the Menu icon of the browser, it opens up a list of options.
• Click on the “Options ”, it opens up the settings page,
• Here click on the “Privacy & Security” options listed on the left hand side of the page.
• Scroll down the page to the “Permission” section .
• Here click on the “Settings” tab of the Notification option.
• A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option “ALLOW“, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification.
• Once the changes is done, click on the “Save Changes” option to save the changes.
• International
• Entertainment
• Motivational Stories
• Pro Kabaddi League
• Photo Gallery
• Google Doodle
• Productivity
• EMI Calculator
• Explore Cars
• Latest Mobiles
• Upcoming Mobiles
• Phone Finder
• Politicians
• Buying Advice

View The Future View The Future

Access Live Site Access Live Site

Latest Updates

'Andhagan' Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad; Find Out Here

Prashanth and Priya Anand-starrer 'Andhagan' has hit the screens on Friday. The crime thriller film is directed by Thiagarajan who co-wrote the screenplay with Pattukkottai Prabakar, and produced by Staar Movies.

Apart from Prashanth and Priya Anand, the film stars Simran, Priya Anand, Karthik, Samuthirakani, Urvashi, Yogi Babu, K. S. Ravikumar, Vanitha Vijayakumar and late Manobala. The film has Santhosh Narayanan's music, Ravi Yadav's cinematography and Sathish Suriya's editing.

Story: It is a remake of the 2018 Hindi film 'Andhadhun'. The story revolves around Krishna (Prashanth), an aspiring pianist who pretends to be blind to advance his career. His life takes a turn when he meets Julie (Priya Anand) and gets a job at her resto-bar, sparking a romance.

Things escalate when actor Karthik (Karthik) invites Krishna to perform at his anniversary celebration, where Krishna witnesses Karthik's murder by his wife, Simy (Simran), and her lover Kani (Samuthirakani). Despite maintaining his blind act, Krishna discovers that Kani is a police inspector. The rest of Andhagan unravels this suspenseful, yet comedic, tale.

Top Star prasanth 🔥 #Andhagan FDFS #TopStarprasanth @RohiniSilverScr pic.twitter.com/bSaN7k0fv2 — Tamil movies tamil television (@Tamilmoviestam3) August 9, 2024

'Andhagan' delivers a strong punch as a remake that stays true to the original while perfectly aligning with Tamil sensibilities. The film is engaging from start to finish, with standout performances from Prashanth and Simran Bagga. Prashanth proves his enduring talent, and Simran arguably outshines Tabu from the original. The ensemble cast, including Priya Anand, adds to the film's charm.

Santhosh's music score brings a fresh vibe to the film, with a couple of standout tracks. Even if you've seen the original, Andhagan remains a must-watch for its tight narrative and quality performances.

What Netizens Say About The Film?

Sreedhar Pillai: An engaging & entertaining thriller due to its casting and writing laced with black humour. It is a scene to scene faithful remake of 2018 Sriram Raghavan's Andhadhun and director #Thyagarajan does a neat job sticking to the original without any deviation and perfect casting.

#Prashanth has done full justice to his role as the blind pianist, while @SimranbaggaOffc as a femme fatale steals the show! The supporting cast @thondankani, @PriyaAnand, #Urvasi & @ksravikumardir are aptly cast. 1st half moves faster than 2nd half.

Andhagan is well made film that works as a thriller and a comedy.

My Rating : 3/5

Rating : 3/5

Rajasekar: #Andhagan - 3.5 out of 5, A faithful and neatly executed remake of Andhadhun. Definitely a comeback vehicle for @actorprashanth who is super convincing in the lead role, it's good to see him back on the big screen and his expertise is one of the reasons for him to shine once again! @SimranbaggaOffc is the perfect cast to play Tabu and she too fits the bill very well! @PriyaAnand looks gorgeous and justifies the role given to her. Well known actors Urvashi, Yogi Babu, KSR , Karthik, and Samuthirakani have also contributed for the engagement factor! As we have also seen Andhadhun long back, the Tamil version looks fresh and takes us back to the thrilling ride once again!

Ajith Kumar: Blockbuster :) Excellent comeback top star😊😊 Simran sema acting villanism Second half light lag only Overall super Rating 3/5

Ecr Madhan: #Andhagan - Extraordinary seat edge thriller Those who watched original version also do enjoy this Spectacular performance from @actorprashanth @PriyaAnand and @SimranbaggaOffc Must watch ! Don't miss it

Blizzflix: #Andhagan is a commendable effort that successfully recreates the thrills and chills of #Andhadhun while adding its own touch. Prashanth's performance is Top👌🔥 The suspenseful plot make it a must-watch!

TubeLight ❣️: #Andhagan - Extraordinary seat edge thriller Those who watched original version also do enjoy this Spectacular performance from Must watch ! Don't miss it #Topstar is back 🔥🔥

Tha Cinema: #Andhagan After A Long Wait, A Worthy Tamil Remake Arrives... Thiagarajan🤝 Perfect Casting Choices & SaNa's Captivating Background Score👌 Make It A Compelling Watch. Prashant & Simran Deliver Good Performances, With An Engaging First Half & A Decent Second Half. #Andhagan After A Long Wait, A Worthy Tamil Remake Arrives... Thiagarajan🤝 Perfect Casting Choices & SaNa's Captivating Background Score👌 Make It A Compelling Watch. Prashant & Simran Deliver Good Performances, With An Engaging First Half & A Decent Second Half. '

Kanthan Pitchumani: @dirpitchumaniWatched #Andhagan Super 😍😍👏👏 Best entertainment and great emotional journey. Best wishes to @actorprashanth Sirr & entire team... this year is for you @actorprashanth sirr ❤️❤️🤩🤩 Salute for your hard work Sirr... Congratulations.. Have a great year.

#Andhagan திரைப்பட குழுவினர் அனைவருக்கும் எனது வாழ்த்துக்களைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன், #அந்தகன் திரைப்படம் மாபெரும் வெற்றியடைந்து @actorprashanth sir அவர்களின் திரைப் பயணம் மீண்டும் தொடர வேண்டும். வாழ்த்துக்கள் 💐💐 #ActorPrashanth #Topstar_Prashanth @actorprashanth pic.twitter.com/TZb8aZyfHt — Melavellur_Arunpandian_A_Kudumbanaar (@ArunpandianA4) August 9, 2024

#andhadhun Rest in Piece 😜 நல்ல படத்தை ரீமேக் என்ற பெயரில் கொண்ணுட்டீங்களேடா #andhagan — Esshaan/ஈசான் (@esshaan_) August 9, 2024

movie reviews kollywood

Horoscope For Today 10 August 2024 - Taurus, Mindfulness Activities Are Beneficial

Leo Horoscope For Today, August 10, Saturday - Channel Your Creative Energy and Lead with Confidence!

Sha'Carri Richardson Rallies US Women to Olympic 4x100 Victory as Men Face Drought

• Don't Block
• Block for 8 hours
• Block for 12 hours
• Block for 24 hours
• Dont send alerts during 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am to 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am

• Click on the Menu icon of the browser, it opens up a list of options.
• Click on the “Options ”, it opens up the settings page,
• Here click on the “Privacy & Security” options listed on the left hand side of the page.
• Scroll down the page to the “Permission” section .
• Here click on the “Settings” tab of the Notification option.
• A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option “ALLOW“, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification.
• Once the changes is done, click on the “Save Changes” option to save the changes.

• Top Listing
• Upcoming Movies

NET Twitter Review: Here’s How Twitterati Reacted To Rahul Ramakrishna’s Film!

The Telugu thriller NET starring Rahul Ramakrishna and Avika Gor in the lead roles has released today (September 10) on ZEE5. The film's story follows a married man who registers with an online surveillance agency to track a young woman's private life through hidden cameras, however, things take a turn for the worse when his actions land him in big trouble. NET basically talks about Cyber hacking and bullying, which has now become more prevalent.

Upon its release, the film received huge appreciation from audiences. Many have also applauded the well-crafted storyline of the film that leaves a strong message behind. The performance of Ramakrishna is also at its best. The thriller also features Laxman, Priya, Praneeta Patnaik, Suchitra, Vishwa Dev and Ranjith in prominent roles. Helmed by Bhargav Macharla, NET is backed by Rahul Tamada and Saideep Reddy Borra.

The film's intriguing teaser and trailers were released on August 21 and September 3 respectively. The Rahul Ramakrishna-starrer has music composed by Naresh Kumaran and cinematography handled by Abhiraj Nair. Interestingly, the film's race with Tuck Jagadish has already become a nip and tuck affair as Nani's film has also been released today, but on a different streaming platform (Amazon Prime Video).

Well, as NET becomes the talk of the town, let us take a look at Twitterati's reaction.

@eyrahul his performance🔥🙌 #NET https://t.co/GQm3Cp0zCm — . (@iamSaikirann) September 10, 2021

#NET is easily the best OTT telugu release Ive seen since last year. A scarily real film. @eyrahul finally gets a meaty part and hes bang on! — Sasank (@sasank__) September 10, 2021

#NET Though not as gripping as expected from trailer cut, it is still a well made techno thriller which started well but fizzled out towards the end in third act. Still a great attempt telling abt online voyeurism. Characters were neatly etched aided by strong performances. pic.twitter.com/xD9vTRsP9D — Heisenberg (@mukiom16) September 10, 2021

@eyrahul Mi cinema gudhalo DHUM emo kani Ni performance lo Matram lo DHUM Undi And @PatnaikPraneeta Kummesaru 💥🙌 Watch #NET — Nirmalkmadd (@nirmalkmadd) September 10, 2021

#NET 1.25/5 Worst Worst & waste of time the curiosity & trapping shown in trailer is not there in movie for a sec also, overhyped promotion by @eyrahul Content unte promotion cheye leke potu vaddu. Overall its a waste of time. — Real_Gujjar_VJ (@Therealgujjarvj) September 10, 2021

Watch #Net instead, friends. A thriller that is also a great character study of two men possessing over the wrong thing while ignoring the beautiful life they already have. Havent seen Rahul Ramakrishna be this good in a while. Praneetha and Anvika are superb as well. — Keerthana. (@populapette) September 10, 2021

• Don't Block
• Block for 8 hours
• Block for 12 hours
• Block for 24 hours
• Dont send alerts during 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am to 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am

• Entertainment
• Life & Style

To enjoy additional benefits

CONNECT WITH US

‘Minmini’ movie review: Halitha Shameem’s Himalayan outing leaves you cold

Starring esther anil and praveen kishore in the lead, this coming-of-age drama needed more drama.

Updated - August 10, 2024 01:00 pm IST

Published - August 09, 2024 05:56 pm IST

A still from ‘Minmini’

Early in Minmini , inside a school during a chilly evening at Ooty, a candle goes off.

A student offers to light it up with his candle. “When one candle lights up another, there’s no loss,” someone remarks.

This line, in essence, is symbolic of this 143-minute coming of age drama, one that opens with sequences in a school in Ooty. The most popular student here in Pari (Gaurav Kaalai), a football star who has won so many cups that the school shelves aren’t able to accommodate them. Enter Sabari, a new student who has very different interests; he plays chess, isn’t as outgoing as Pari and is more interested in colouring the sketching.

Sabari and Pari do not get along but there is indeed some simmering tension between them. The film builds up this drama for far too long until an accident occurs, after which Minmini becomes an almost different film: about finding oneself.

The second half opens, without wasting any time, in the Himalayas. Two students from the group, till now very much in a shell and without knowledge of the outside world, are now out in the expanse. They are not just finding themselves but also helping discover others.

You’ll have to watch the film to understand why, but director Halitha Shameem’s Minmini is best watched when you’re really not expecting dramatic things to happen. There’s a lot of romanticisation of the Himalayas happening here, with two key characters, Praveenah (Esther Anil) and Sabari (Praveen Kishore), undertaking a journey of discovery. Director Halitha Shameem goes with a lot of “vibes” here, spraying the sequences with long stretches of conversation about life, goals and happiness.

The problem with all this is that it makes Minmini look like a pretty postcard with little depth. Like the lead actors spotting an arts festival sign and immediately deciding to head in. Like trying to ride a camel, or drinking butter tea, and meeting new bikers on the way. While the lack of romantic conversation between the two is indeed refreshing, these scenes also feel a tad too stretched and like an advertisement for Himalayan tourism.

The voiceovers, mostly the characters’ commentary on life, don’t really help at these junctures. The cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa is breathtaking, largely thanks to the beauty and views that the terrain offers. The music is by Khatija Rahman, who has a reasonably good outing; but one does wish that she didn’t have to fill the entire college stretches in the first half with thunderous background music.

The end reveal and subsequent stretches make for some gripping viewing, but Halitha didn’t have to make things too literal; like getting a young Sabari read a book about friendship, or having the leads converse about the sky and afterlife in a starlit night. The accident sequence could have better filmed too — the seriousness of the mishap does not come through in the visuals — but the college friendship scenes and the entire Himalayan stretch do make up for that.

One of the biggest talking points about Minmini before its release was that the filmmaker chose to capture the movie over eight years so that she could capture the growth of the actors in the film. While that attempt is admirable, especially with respect to Sabari, it results in two halves that is very different in nature from each other.

From a bird’s eye view of recent Tamil cinema, largely dominated by black-and red-visual tones, guns and aruvals , the colourful and well-lit Minmini does come across as a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, the novelty is only in the visuals and the treatment, but not in the depth in scenes. From the director who gave us more memorable films like Poovarasan Peepee and Sillu Karupatti , Minmini seems more visual but less brave.

Many times, you wish for more drama and more confrontation. Just like the journey the characters undertake, the film too, unfortunately, doesn’t have a certain destination. It pretty much feels like a beautiful photograph of the Himalayas that you would see and sigh at.

Minmini is currently running in theatres

Related Topics

Tamil cinema / reviews

Top News Today

• Access 10 free stories every month
• Save stories to read later
• Access to comment on every story
• Sign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single click
• Get notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products

Terms & conditions   |   Institutional Subscriber

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Movie Reviews

Tv/streaming, collections, chaz's journal, great movies, contributors.

Now streaming on:

A full house screamed throughout last night’s Times Square premiere of “Jailer,” a grisly and comedic action Indian thriller starring Rajinikanth, the marquee-topping, Tamil-speaking septuagenarian and self-advertised “Super Star.” Or at least, everybody alive in that auditorium seemed to be cheering for Rajinikanth.

Rajinikanth (“Robot,” “Kaala”) is now 72 years old. His “Jailer” character, a retired cop and prison warden named Muthu “ Tiger ” Pandian, has a sassy young grandson and a knack for murdering villains. Beheadings and fatal stabbings are a Muthu specialty. He also has a vast network of shady old friends, played by a deep bench of Indian character actors and fellow leading men, who help Muthu kill the bad men who threaten his family.

In “Jailer,” the bad men are led by Varman (Vinayakan), a manic crime boss who kidnaps Muthu’s adult son Arjun ( Vasanth Ravi ), also a cop, and threatens to behead Arjun’s grandson Rithvik (Rithvik Jothi Raj), an aspiring YouTube star, while Rithvik and Muthu get ice cream. Varman’s men taunt Muthu by doing a grotesque dance of joy in the street. He retaliates by hacking at some of them with a gigantic blade: “After a point I don’t talk, I slash.” If you come to “Jailer” for anything but Rajinikinath, you will probably leave disappointed.

“Jailer” simultaneously is and isn’t a typical Rajinikanth vehicle. It’s more self-conscious and more committed than some of his other recent vehicles, as far as reconciling the tonal whiplash banked into the Indian cinema’s kitchen sink, mass-audience-minded masala style. The makers of “Jailer” toggle between emotional registers with confidence and alarming frequency, like whenever Muthu helps Rithvik film a gardening program for his YouTube channel, and then resumes his bloody feud with Varman. In a musical montage that only makes sense after a long-delayed plot twist, Muthu and Rithvik bask in each other’s company while an acoustic guitar plays and a singer paints a sunny picture of a man who, in Rithvik, also sees “my leader ... my son.” Meanwhile, Arjun tortures one of Varman’s men, and also orders a fellow cop to not give water to his blood-soaked victim. The acoustic guitarist never takes a break.

The persistent extremity of Varman’s character-defining violence also gives old man Rajinikanth a mandate to be merciless. It’s sometimes even touching to see him match Varman since, as our antihero’s theme song boasts, “He will make your next generation dance to his tunes.” Rajinikanth is perhaps unusual when compared to, say, a Sylvester Stallone or a Steven Seagal , in that he still attracts the sort of young idolatrous filmmakers who all seem obsessed with making the now biologically mature star look eternally iconic. A friend who saw “Jailer” in Los Angeles last night joked about how many times Rajinikanth enters a new room with dramatic flair. In Times Square, each new slow-motion turn to the camera was met with screams. So were Rajinikanth’s lusty action scenes, especially when he finally notices Varman’s barrels of sulphuric acid.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if director Nelson Dilipkumar knows what he’s doing, either with his star or this movie’s volatile mix of tones and styles. “Beast,” Dilipkumar’s loopy third-generation “ Die Hard ” clone, gives some helpful context since “Beast” pits the relatively young four-quadrant star Vijay against a shopping mall full of terrorists, one of whom he also beheads. In “Jailer,” Muthu is an older man with a legacy to consider. On-screen, Rajinikanth occasionally bumps his head against his emotional range’s low ceiling, like when Muthu cries about Arjun’s fate. In this scene, Rajinikanth leans as hard into his angles as he does whenever Muthu loses it and cackles like a lunatic with a secret.

Before an “INTERMISSION” intertitle flashed across the screen—they never pause for intermission at the AMC Empire 25—Muthu tells us that now that he’s got nothing to lose, he can stop juggling three different faces and just wear one. He says this to his family members after he warns them to stay perfectly still, so that he and his action-pose-ready friends can pick off some more bad men. After the “INTERMISSION” title, there’s an extensive new subplot involving an extra-marital affair, a bad toupee, the comedian Sunil, and the starlet Tamannaah Bhatia . Everybody acts as a version of themselves in “Jailer,” but only Rajinikanth’s performance pulls everything together by sheer willpower.

Rajinikanth is 72 years old, so it’s weirdly moving to see that, every two or three years, he can still crank out a freewheeling star vehicle as vigorous and exhausting as “Jailer.” Just outside Theater 25, I overheard a 40-something-year-old man ask an older companion what he thought about “Jailer.” I couldn’t make out the older fellow’s response, but his chuckle and little shake of the head suggested that he was still enjoying Rajinikanth’s eternal summer.

In theaters now.      

Simon Abrams

Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in  The New York Times ,  Vanity Fair ,  The Village Voice,  and elsewhere.

Now playing

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger

Peter sobczynski.

The Girl in the Pool

Marya e. gates.

The Fabulous Four

Goldilocks and the Two Bears

Sheila o'malley.

Not Not Jazz

Matt zoller seitz.

My Spy The Eternal City

Christy lemire, film credits.

Jailer (2023)

170 minutes

Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian

Shivaraj Kumar as Ravana

Jackie Shroff

Sunil Varma

Ramya Krishnan

Tamannaah Bhatia

Vasanth Ravi

Nagendra Babu

• Nelson Dilipkumar
• Arunraja Kamaraj

Director of Photography

• Vijay Kartik Kannan

Playback Singer

• Anirudh Ravichander
• Rajinikanth

Original Music Composer

Latest blog posts.

The Fairy Tale Shoes: Interview With the Cast and Crew of Cuckoo

On the Trail: India Donaldson on Good One

The Texture of Night: How Collateral Revolutionized Movies

SDCC 2024: Activations, Apes and Other Animals

• Olympics 2024
• Games & Puzzles
• ₹ 10 Lakh,1" data-value="Loan ₹ 10 Lakh">Loan ₹ 10 Lakh

• Entertainment
• Latest News
• Olympics 2024 Live
• The Interview
• Web Stories
• Mumbai News
• Bengaluru News
• Daily Digest

Raayan movie review: Dhanush’s 50th film is a must-watch for its performances and unexpected twists

Raayan movie review: dhanush’s directorial totally packs a punch. ar rahman delivers a brilliant background score that elevates the film..

He is a National Award-winning actor, who has always won praise for his performances. Thus, it wasn’t a surprise when Tamil star Dhanush chose to direct his first film, Pa Paandi, in 2017. And he has now chosen to write and direct his second film, Raayan , a gangster drama, which also marks the 50th film in his career. Also read: Dhanush receives backlash for calling himself an ‘outsider’ at Raayan event

Kathavaraayan or Raayan (Dhanush) is the eldest in a family consisting of two brothers – Manickam (Kalidas Jayaram), Muthu (Sundeep Kishan) – and a sister Durga (Dushara Vijayan) – and it falls on Raayan to look after them when their parents leave home one day to never return. They live in a small town in Tamil Nadu, which is ruled by two gangsters, Sekar (SJ Suryah) and Saravanan, and there seems to be peace prevailing on the surface. 

But the new police commissioner ( Prakash Raj) , who comes to town, decides to stir things up a little to uncover the murky goings-on between the gangs. And it is here that the first half really kicks off. College-going Manickam, loafer Muthu and Raayan, who runs a small fast food stall, and Durga lead a pretty happy life till an incident causes upheaval. How and why does Raayan get dragged into this gang war? What happens next forms the rest of the story.

What works, what doesn’t

Dhanush has always been a writer, having written other scripts and plenty of lyrics for songs. He has penned the story of Raayan, a gangster revenge drama, and one must say that the second half was much better scripted than the first. The theme of the film is not new, but how Dhanush has treated it as a writer is different and highly engaging, particularly in the second half, which has plenty of plot twists.

What he has also done as a writer is ensured he has given meaty roles to the other actors, especially Kalidas, Sundeep and Dushara. The three characters are integral to the plot and the character arcs he has etched also allows them to show different facets of their acting skills.; and one must compliment Dhanush for this.

The only aspect that could been a minor flaw is the routine writing in the first half which is a sort of deja vu. He has thrown in some humour intermittently by way of dialogues and this works in the film’s favour without hampering its flow. The ending though wasn’t as sharp as expected but what Dhanush has cleverly done is set up the platform for a sequel to Raayan.

The performances and music

All the main actors in the film, including SJ Suryah, who plays protagonist, have performed well lending more gravitas to this film. Dhanush has, of course, excelled not just as an actor but director too. As an actor, the look given to him (short hair, rough beard) and the way he channels his anger with his eyes is quite captivating particularly in the climax fight.

With the movie being certified A and the theme being gang wars, there is obviously plenty of violence (especially in the second half). There are some superb action/fight blocks in the film that have been well-choreographed and shot, particularly the use of the handheld camera that movies with the actors. The interval action sequence, as well as the hospital scene and climax are some really notable scenes that are superb in the film.

AR Rahman has scored the music and BGM for Raayan and he has delivered a brilliant background score that really elevates the film, especially the action sequences. One must mention the work of DOP Om Prakash and editor Prasanna GK here. The striking visuals and sharp cuts and close ups in the film enhance the blow (literally and figuratively) it seeks to deliver.

Dhanush’s Raayan totally packs a punch and is a must-watch for its captivating performances and unexpected story twists. It’s a stellar 50th career film for Dhanush.

• Terms of use
• Privacy policy
• Weather Today
• HT Newsletters
• Subscription
• Print Ad Rates
• Code of Ethics

• India vs Sri Lanka
• Live Cricket Score
• Cricket Teams
• Cricket Players
• ICC Rankings
• Cricket Schedule
• Shreyas Iyer
• Harshit Rana
• Kusal Mendis
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Rinku Singh
• Riyan Parag
• Washington Sundar
• Avishka Fernando
• Charith Asalanka
• Dasun Shanaka
• Khaleel Ahmed
• Pathum Nissanka
• Bangladesh News Live
• Other Cities
• RBI MPC Meet 2024 Live
• Budget 2024 Live
• Income Tax LIVE Updates
• Income Tax Calculator
• Petrol Prices
• Diesel Prices
• Silver Rate
• Relationships
• Art and Culture
• Taylor Swift: A Primer
• Telugu Cinema
• Tamil Cinema
• Board Exams
• Exam Results
• Admission News
• Employment News
• Competitive Exams
• BBA Colleges
• Engineering Colleges
• Medical Colleges
• BCA Colleges
• Medical Exams
• Engineering Exams
• Love Horoscope
• Annual Horoscope
• Festival Calendar
• Compatibility Calculator
• Career Horoscope
• Manifestation
• The Economist Articles
• Lok Sabha States
• Lok Sabha Parties
• Lok Sabha Candidates
• Explainer Video
• On The Record
• Vikram Chandra Daily Wrap
• Entertainment Photos
• Lifestyle Photos
• News Photos
• Olympics Medal Tally
• Other Sports
• EPL 2023-24
• ISL 2023-24
• Asian Games 2023
• Public Health
• Economic Policy
• International Affairs
• Climate Change
• Gender Equality
• future tech
• HT Friday Finance
• Explore Hindustan Times
• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use
• Subscription - Terms of Use

தமிழில் உள்ள நுணுக்கங்கள்

Pechi Movie Review: ‘அரண்மனை 4 மிரட்டலை மிஞ்சியதா அரண்மனை காடு?’ பேச்சி திரை விமர்சனம்!

Pechi Movie Review: முதல் பாதி நகர்ந்தாலும், இரண்டாம் பாதி பறக்கிறது. அதிலும் பேச்சியின் ஆட்டம் ஆரம்பித்ததும், காடு பற்றி எரிகிறது. இரவு இல்லாமல் பேய் படம் எடுக்க முடியும் என்பதை நிரூபித்ததற்கே அவர்களுக்கு சல்யூட் அடிக்கலாம். பகலில் பார்வையாளர்களை மிரட்டுவது அவ்வளவு எளிதல்ல.

Pechi Movie Review: ஹாரர் திரைப்படங்கள், எப்போதும் சீசன் திரைப்படங்களாக தான் திரைக்கு வரும். ஒரு அருந்ததி வெற்றி பெறும் போது, பல அருந்ததிகள் வருவார்கள். ஒரு முனி வெற்றி பெறும் போது, பல முனியாண்டிகள் வருவார்கள். இது அரண்மனை காலம். சமீபத்தில் வெளியான ‘அரண்மனை 4’ மெகா வெற்றி பெற்று, மீண்டும் ஹாரர் திரைப்படங்கள் மீதான எதிர்பார்ப்பை கிளப்பியிருக்கிறது. அந்த சமயத்தில் வெளியாகியிருக்கும் படம் தான் பேச்சி!

காடும் கதையும் செய்யும் பயணம்

அரண்மனைக் காடு என்கிற மலை கிராமத்தில் சுற்றுலாவுக்கு வரும் நண்பர்கள் குழு. அவர்களை ட்ரெக்கிங் அழைத்துச் செல்ல, உள்ளூர் வன ஊழியர் ‘சைடு பிசினஸாக’ பணியை ஏற்கிறார். ஊரில் உள்ள கட்டுப்பாடு, அதன் பின்னணியில் இருக்கும் அமானுஸ்ய சம்பவங்களை நன்கு அறிந்த அந்த வன ஊழியர், சுற்றிப் பார்க்க வந்திருக்கும் அந்த குழுவினரிடம் பல முறை எச்சரிக்கிறார்.

அவர் எச்சரிக்கையை மீறி, நண்பர்கள் செய்யும் வேண்டாத வேலை, காட்டில் காத்திருக்கும் பேச்சிக்கு அவர்கள் விருந்தாக வழி செய்கிறது. யார் அந்த பேச்சி? எதற்காக காத்திருக்கிறாள்? அவளிடம் சிக்கினால் என்ன ஆகும்? என்பது தான் கதை. வன ஊழியராக பால சரவணன். இதுவரை காமெடியில் மட்டுமே பார்த்து வந்த பால சரவணன், இந்த முறை படு சீரியஸாக நடித்திருக்கிறார்.

பேச வைக்கும் பேச்சிப் பேய்

பேச்சுக்கு பேச்சு, பேச்சி என்று அவர் அலர்ட் செய்யும் இடங்களிலும், தன் பேச்சை மீறி அந்த இளைஞர்கள் செய்யும் ரகளையில் டென்ஷன் ஆவதிலும், விசயம் தெரிந்த உள்ளூர்வாசியாக வாழ்ந்திருக்கிறார் பால சரவணன். நண்பர்கள் கூட்டத்தில் நன்கு முகம் அறிந்தவராக காயத்ரி. படம் தொடங்கியதில் இருந்து முடியும் வரை பளிச்சென இருக்கிறார். க்ளைமாக்ஸில் அவர் தரும் ட்விஸ்ட் தான், பேயை விட பயங்கரமாக இருக்கிறது.

ஹீரோ தேவ் ராம்நாத், கதைக்கு எவ்வளவு தேவையோ அவ்வளவு நடித்திருக்கிறார். உடன் நண்பர்களாக வரும் ப்ரீத்தி நெடுமாறன், ஜனா, மகேஷ் ஆகியோரும் தங்கள் இருப்பை நியாயப்படுத்தியிருக்கிறார்கள். பேச்சியாக வரும் பாட்டி, நமக்கு நன்கு அறிமுகமானவர். இவர் பேயா என்று யோசிப்பதற்குள், படுபயங்கர பெர்ஃபாமன்ஸ் செய்து மிரட்டிவிடுகிறார்.

பகலில் வரும் பேய்.. புதுசா இருக்கே!

முதல் பாதி நகர்ந்தாலும், இரண்டாம் பாதி பறக்கிறது. அதிலும் பேச்சியின் ஆட்டம் ஆரம்பித்ததும், காடு பற்றி எரிகிறது. இரவு இல்லாமல் பேய் படம் எடுக்க முடியும் என்பதை நிரூபித்ததற்கே அவர்களுக்கு சல்யூட் அடிக்கலாம். பகலில் பார்வையாளர்களை மிரட்டுவது அவ்வளவு எளிதல்ல. அதை முடிந்தவரை கையாண்டிருக்கிறார் இயக்குனர் ராமச்சந்திரன்.

பேச்சியின் ப்ளாஷ்பேக், அதன் பின் நடந்த திட்டமிடல் என நிறைய ட்விஸ்ட் இருந்தாலும், அதை இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் முன்பே நகர்த்தியிருக்கலாம். நகைச்சுவைக்கான நிறைய ஸ்கோப் இருந்தும், இயக்குனர் அதை சுத்தமாக நிராகரித்ததும், வந்திருப்பவர்கள் காதலர்களா? நண்பர்களா? மாணவர்களா? என்கிற குழப்பத்தை தீர்ப்பதற்கான காட்சிகளை விரிவுபடுத்தாததும் குறையே!

மிரட்டும் ஒலியும், ஒளியும்!

பேய் படத்தில் லாஜிக் தேவையில்லை, மேஜிக் போதும் என்பது தான் தமிழ் சினிமாவின் தவிர்க்க முடியாத ஃபார்மட். ஆனால், அதிலும் சில லாஜிக் வைக்க முயற்சித்திருக்கிறார்கள். ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் பார்த்திபன், அறிமுகம் என்று சொல்ல முடியாத அளவிற்கு அசத்தியிருக்கிறார். வானகத்தை வளமாகவும், மிரட்டலாகவும் காட்டியிருக்கிறார். அதே போல இசையமைப்பாளர் ராஜேஷ் முருகேசன், ப்ரேமம் படத்தின் இசையமைப்பாளர் பேய்க்கு இப்படி கூட பின்னணி தருவாரா என்று புருவம் உயர்த்த வைக்கிறார்.

பிரபல ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் கோகுல் மற்றும் வெயிலான் எண்டர்டெயின்மெண்ட் இணைந்து தயாரித்துள்ள இத்திரைப்படம், ஹாரர் ப்ரியர்களுக்கு கட்டாயம் புதுவித அனுபவம் தரும். ஐந்தாறு கதாபாத்திரங்களை வைத்துக் கொண்டு, காட்டில் ஒரு காட்டு காட்டியிருக்கும் படக்குழுவினரின் புதிய முயற்சிக்காக குடும்பத்தோடு, குழந்தைகளோடு ஒரு முறை தியேட்டரில் படத்தை பார்க்கலாம்.

தொடர்புடையை செய்திகள்

• TN Navbharat
• Times Drive
• Health and Me
• ET Now Swadesh

Prashanth,Simran,Priya Anand,Samuthirakani,Yogi Babu

Critic's Rating

Thriller,Comedy

Aug 9, 2024

2 hr 21 mins

Dhanush,Kalidas Jayaram,Sundeep Kishan,Dushara Vijayan,SJ Suryah

Drama,Action

Jul 26, 2024

2 hr 25 mins

Sonia Agarwal,Smruthi Venkat,Siddharth Vipin,Sneha gupta

Jul 5, 2024

Bayamariya Brammai

JD,Guru Somasundaram,Harish Uthaman,John Vijay,Vinoth Sagar,Sai Priyanka,Vishwanth,Harish,Jack Robin,AK,Divya Ganesh.

Drama,Crime

Jun 21, 2024

Vidaarth,Swetha Dorathy,Vibin,Sahana,Pasupathi Raj,Gajaraj.

Kungumaraj Muthusamy,Vairamala,Ramesh Vaidya,Parvez Mehru,Shamira,Kodchadaisendhil,Vairam Patti,Pindu,Vandana

Vijay Sethupathi,Anurag Kashyap,Natty (Natraj),Bharathiraja,Abhirami,Mamta Mohandas,Singampuli,Aruldoss,Munishkanth,Vinoth Sagar,Boys Manikandan,Kalki,Sachana Namidass.

Jun 14, 2024

2 hr 23 mins

Yugendran Vasudevan,Siddarth Anbarasu,Mimi Leonard,Nithya Balasubramanian

Jun 7, 2024

Mohan,Anumol,Yogi Babu,kowshik,Anithra Nair MottaRajandiran,Charuhasan,Suresh Menon

Action,Crime

Sathyaraj,Vasanth Ravi,Rajiv Menon,Tanya Hope,Rajeev Pillai,Yashika Aannand,Mime Gopi,Kaniha,Gajaraj,Syed Subhan,Baradwaj Rangan,Velu Prabhakaran,Maya Krishnan,Shiyas Kareem,Benito Franklin,Raghu esakki

Vidharth,Vani Bhojan,Rahman,Krithik Mohan,Rekha Sivan

Swayam Siddha,Nasser,Vinoth Kishan

Horror,Supernatural

May 31, 2024

Soori,Sasikumar,Unni Mukundan,Revathi Sharma,Sshivada,Roshini Haripriyan,Samuthrakani,Mime Gopi,R.V.Udayakumar,Vadivukarasi,Dushyanth

Action,Drama

SarathKumar,Vijay Kanishka,Samuthirakani,Gautham Vasudev Menon,Munishkanth,Redin Kingsley,Sithara,Smruthi Venkat,Aishwariya Dutta

Crime,Action

​Bujji At Anupatti

Kamalkumar,“Nakkalites” Vaitheeswari,Karthik vijay,Pranithi sivasankaran,Nakkalites Ramkumar,Nakkalites Meena,Varatharajan,Lavanya kanmani

1 hr 10 mins

​Pagalariyaan

Vetri,Akshaya Kandamuthan

Action,Thriller

May 24, 2024

Hip Hop Aadhi,Kashmira Pardeshi,Anikha Surendran,Devadarshini

Action,Drama,Romance

Ramarajan,Radharavi,MS Bhaskar,Boss Venkat,Mime Gopi,KS Ravikumar,Saravanan Suppaiyah,Naksha Saran,Leo Siva Kumar,Vinothini,Deepa Sankar,Smruthi Venkat,Apranathi,Aranthangi Nisha,Saravanan Sakthi,Gajaraj,Mullai,Arul Mani,Kodandam,Supergood Subramani

Vijay Kumar,Preethi Asrani,Richa Joshi,George Maryan,Paval Navageethan,Dileepan.

Action,Political

May 17, 2024

​Inga Naan Thaan Kingu

Santhanam,Priyalaya,Thambi Ramaiah,Vivek Prasanna

2 hr 11 mins

Padikkadha Pakkangal

Yashika Aannand,Prajin,George Maryan,Muthu Kumar,Balaji,Loolu Saba Manogar

Ashwini Chandrashekar,Manimaran,Tharra Krish,Ram Barathan

Kavin,Lal,Aaditi Pohankar,Preity Mukhundhan,Geetha Kailasam

May 10, 2024

Tanya Ravichandran,Sujith Sankar,GM Sundar,Sujatha,Ramya Subramaniyan,Reshma Venkatesh,Rishikanth,Arul Jothi,Deepa.,Arjun Das

Action,Romance

entertainment news

Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Engagement pics OUT | Alia's 'Alpha' shoot details out

Sanjay Dutt’s Shocking Rape Scene Comment | Big News on Shah Rukh & Suhana Khan’s King

Shraddha Kapoor & Rajkummar Rao spotted promoting Stree 2 | Sana Makbul's FUN moment with the paps

Nagarjuna's Shocking Remark on Sobhita Dhulipala's Old Pic Sparks Buzz

Neha Sargam talks about her bold scene with Vijay Varma, Mirzapur's success, and reality shows

It Ends With Us review: Adaptation gets to the essence of Colleen Hoover's bestselling book

Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 New York Times bestseller, It Ends With Us arrives as one of the year’s most anticipated movies — at least for the fans of the novel, and they number in the millions.

Still, you don’t necessarily need to be familiar with the source material — nor the saga of its r unaway success on #BookTok — for the movie to resonate.

Warning: This review discusses domestic violence.

An auburn-haired Blake Lively stars as Lily Blossom Bloom, a budding — you guessed it — florist who’s about to open her very first store on a quaint, picture-perfect street in downtown Boston.

Having just returned from her estranged father’s funeral, she’s perched on the rooftop of a high-rise apartment building when she makes the acquaintance of one of its residents, Ryle Kincaid (played by the film’s director, Justin Baldoni), a hunky, menswear-catalogue mannequin who also happens to be a neurosurgeon.

He’s clearly a catch, even if he does make an entrance — in one of the film’s none-too-subtle overtures — by drop-kicking a chair, and point-blank propositioning Lily for sex within moments of their meeting. There’s a spark, but nothing quite comes of it; the attraction is left to simmer.

But it just so happens that Ryle is the brother of Lily’s new shop assistant and confidante Allysa (a typically buoyant Jenny Slate), and so pretty soon the tentative lovers are back in each other’s lives — and arms.

Moving at a dizzy clip, the film whips up a convincing romance between its two leads, laying on the honeyed photography, postcard-pretty locations and montages set to the kind of swoony pop — including a track from Lively’s bestie, Taylor Swift — that conveys the rush of new love. It looks for all the world like an aspirational lifestyle commercial, full of gorgeous people and tasteful, high-end apartments — a fantasy that underlines the precarity of things that can seem a little too good, and too soon.

And as readers of Hoover’s novel will know, it’s very much a deceptively glossy pitch. Behind Ryle’s dreamy facade lies an unprocessed darkness that the film withholds with an effective degree of restraint, although even the uninitiated viewer won’t be entirely convinced by Ryle’s Prince Charming act; there’s something a little too forceful about his affection for Lily, and Baldoni’s performance always seems focused on the narrative endgame.

Ryle’s unravelling is also foreshadowed by a succession of flashbacks, in which the teenage Lily (an excellent Isabela Ferrer, doing an uncanny impression of Lively) bears witness to her abusive father, and befriends a schoolmate, Atlas (Alex Neustaedter), who’s fled his own abusive home environment. These sequences may be heavy-handed, but they’re also tender, and lay the groundwork for the film’s more devastating turn — when the adult Atlas (Brandon Sklenar) reappears in Lily’s life, it’s a cue for Ryle to tighten his grip.

Not having read the book, I can’t say for sure how effectively the film translates its tone, but it seems fair to say that it captures what made the material resonate: a clear insight into the insidious patterns of manipulation in a relationship, and a belief — as the title implies — in the strength it takes to break generational cycles of abuse.

Despite its occasionally contrived plotting and what many might consider an overly neat resolution, the movie goes to some dark places that feel true to the nature of abusive relationships; by nesting its trauma within a sunny, romantic exterior, it manages to catch its audience — like Lily, who’s forced to equivocate Ryle’s ‘accidental’ blows — off guard.

For those who haven’t read the novel, the story’s big emotional twist, if it could be described in those terms, is a moment of real catharsis on screen. It’s a credit to Lively’s underrated talent as a performer that she plays it so subtly, magnifying the dramatic sting.

As a piece of cinema, It Ends With Us isn’t likely to win over any new converts to Hoover’s writing. But whatever its faults, there’s something to be said for the way in which it gets to the essence of its source material, delivering an emotional experience that manages to be both clear-eyed and thorny in its complexity.

If you can accept the material on its own terms, it’s hard not to be moved.

It Ends With Us is in cinemas now.

• X (formerly Twitter)

Related Stories

M night shyamalan's trap asks: what if a serial killer was caught up in a stadium pop concert.

Samantha's version: Why a bestselling British fantasy author is rewriting her old books

Read all of Sarah J. Maas's smutty fantasy books and need something new? We've got you

• Arts, Culture and Entertainment
• Romance Books
• Romance Films
• United States

14 Tamil Movies On Netflix You Don’t Want To Miss

Image Source: IMDb.com

The Strange Thing About The Johnsons (2011) Explained

Image Source: The Print

22 Best Indian Thrillers On Amazon Prime (October 2023)

Image Source: cinemaexpress.com

32 Best Tamil Movies On Amazon Prime: ‘Saani Kaayidham’ To ‘Nayakan’

Image Source: Mubi

50 Best Kids Movies Of All Time, Ranked

Source: Paramount Pictures

15 Horror Movies We’re Excited About In 2024, 2025

Image Source: iyalisai.com

From Kuthiraivaal (2022) to Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018), these are the best Tamil movies on Netflix as of June 21, 2022.

In fact, recent projects involving big stars of Tamil cinema have been rather terrible. Vijay starrer Beast , Suriya starrer Etharkum Thunindhavan , and Sivakarthikeyan starrer Don,  all streaming on Netflix are fine examples of such substandard star outings. At the same time, Netflix has acquired some great independent films from Tamil cinema . This includes the underappreciated Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018) and  Kadaseela Biryani (2021). So here’s a look at all that’s actually worth your time. We pick the best Tamil movies on Netflix, streaming as of June 21, 2022.

1. Kuthiraivaal (2022)

Image Source: thequint.com

Written by G.Rajesh, Kuthiraivaal is audacious, abstract as well as absurd. It has a lot of interesting philosophies and themes packed in. Of course, the film’s intellectual digressions and treatises don’t always work. Nevertheless, it’s fascinating to see wildly imaginative work in Tamil cinema.

2. Kadaseela Biryani (2021)

3. mandela (2021), 4. kannum kannum kollaiyadithaal (2020).

Image Source: netflix.com

5. Andhagaaram (2020)

6. k.d. (2019), 7. sillu karuppatti (2019).

Image Source: moviecrow.com

8. Bahubali (2015-17)

Indian cinema has seen or experienced nothing like this celestial madness. Rajamouli takes a conventional story of revenge and transplants it to this mythical kingdom. Imaginative set-pieces and a fine ensemble cast help elevate his storytelling. Now with the success of RRR , Rajamouli’s brand of commercial cinema is being recognized by Western audiences and critics alike. 

9. Merku Thodarchi Malai (Western Ghats) (2018)

The film’s highlight is its first 40 minutes which unfold from a hamlet near the beautiful Western Ghats. We witness the villagers’ daily chores, which involve carrying heavy sacks of cardamom through rough, craggy terrain. The thin plot revolves around how one of these worker’s personal dreams is uprooted by the invisible and inhumane capitalist forces.

10. Sila Samayangalil (Sometimes) (2018)

Priyadarshan’s Netflix release benefits from hearty characters and precise observation of human condition. The storyline is simple. Seven frustrated strangers await the results of an HIV test.

Image Source: Yash Raj Films

11 Underrated Hindi Films You’ve Missed

11. super deluxe (2019).

Kumararaja’s neo-noir is an exemplary work of art. It has a very unique and distinct style of storytelling that follows many different plots that merge together into a singularity.

12. Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019)

Image Source: digit.in

13. Petta (2019)

14. game over (2019).

Image Source: filmcompanion.in

Join us on Instagram for a new movie recommendation everyday.

Source: Shot Deck

2001: A Space Odyssey Explained

Source: Vanity Fair

13 Best Leonardo DiCaprio Movies, Ranked

Source: Salon

In Memory of Donald Sutherland

Source: IMDb

Furiosa (2024) Review: Lady Mad Max Maximus

How To Write Great Dialogue

Source: Warner Bros.

12 Great Movies Like The Dark Knight

Source: Vox

Art of Visual Storytelling: 11 Stunning Film Examples

Source: Humara Movie

Demons (2024) Review: A Marriage On Edge

How To Become A Voice Actor: The Ultimate Guide

Image Source: vox.com

11 Cool Facts About The Iconic Blockbuster ‘Jaws’

The 40 Ultimate Mind F*** Movies

Leave a comment cancel reply.

Image Source: forbes.com.mx

15 Great Movies Like Dune

Source: Letterboxd

Dune: Part Two Review: A Fantastic Return To Another World

Animal (2023)

Animal (2023) Review: Cinema As Toxic Art

Discover more from Flickside

• Change Password
• Top 20 Songs
• Top 100 Movies

Latest Reviews

What's hot?

In Theatres

trending movies

News in Headlines

Movie Reviews

Interviews More

Discover Movies

Coming Soon More

Top Songs More

• 2 Vannarapettayila Maaveeran
• 3 Rasa Kannu Maamannan
• 4 Onnoda Nadandhaa Viduthalai Part 1
• 5 Nira Takkar

Photo Gallery

Featured Trailers More

Best Tamil Films 2018

Thanks For Rating

Reminder successfully set, select a city.

• Nashik Times
• Aurangabad Times
• Badlapur Times

You can change your city from here. We serve personalized stories based on the selected city

• Edit Profile
• Briefs Movies TV Web Series Lifestyle Trending Medithon Visual Stories Music Events Videos Theatre Photos Gaming

Model playfully apologises to Kiara Advani after being flirty with Sidharth Malhotra at a fashion event: 'It's our job'

Priyanka Chopra re-shares a photo with Susan Wojcicki as she mourns her demise: 'I'm so shook'

Kareena Kapoor Khan channels her inner royalty in her latest photos; Kiara Advani asks ‘How dare you?’ - See inside

Lovely Runner, Queen of Tears, Sweet Home 3: Top 10 K-dramas of 2024 so far

Why Karisma Kapoor-Govinda stopped working together, Samantha Ruth Prabhu reacts to marriage proposal from fan, Naga Chaitanya's first appearance after engagement with Sobhita Dhulipala: Top 5 entertainment news of the day

Deepshikha Nagpal talks about being stereotyped in negative roles: 'I ask the reason that the character...'

• Movie Reviews

Movie Listings

Aliya Basu Gayab Hai

Ghuspaithiya

Hocus Focus

Auron Mein Kahan Dum T...

The UP Files

Uparwala & Sons

​Jiya Shankar shines with grace in traditional ensembles​

​In pics: Dapper looks of actor Neslen​

Mesmerizing pics of Rashami Desai

Vedhika like a diva in sparkling outfits

Shweta Tiwari and Her Love for Whimsical White

Independence Day patriotic songs that will give you goosebumps

Krithi Shetty Radiates Elegance in Stunning Red Ensembles

'Minimini' actress Esther Anil's breathtaking pictures

​Samantha Ruth Prabhu captivates with her lustrous mane​

​Sobhita Dhulipala shines in alluring pink tones​

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillr...

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Th...

Borderlands

It Ends With Us

The Instigators

Project Silence

Modern Masters: SS Raja...

Mothers' Instinct

Sleeping Dogs

The Ministry Of Ungentl...

Deadpool & Wolverine

Purushothamudu

Sarangadhariya

Prabuthwa Junior Kalash...

Music Shop Murthy

Bhaje Vaayu Vegam

Gam Gam Ganesha

Adios Amigo

Level Cross

Agathokakological

Nadanna Sambavam

Little Hearts

Gaganachari

Avatara Purusha 2

Chow Chow Bath

Hide And Seek

Somu Sound Engineer

Manikbabur Megh: The Cl...

Rajnandini Paul and Ama...

Chaalchitra Ekhon

Nayan Rahasya

Teriya Meriya Hera Pher...

Kudi Haryane Val Di

Shinda Shinda No Papa

Sarabha: Cry For Freedo...

Zindagi Zindabaad

Maujaan Hi Maujaan

Chidiyan Da Chamba

White Punjab

Any How Mitti Pao

Gharat Ganpati

Ek Don Teen Chaar

Danka Hari Namacha

Aamhi Jarange

Vishay Hard

Swargandharva Sudhir Ph...

Naach Ga Ghuma

Juna Furniture

Devra Pe Manva Dole

Dil Ta Pagal Hola

Ittaa Kittaa

Jaishree Krishh

Bushirt T-shirt

Shubh Yatra

Your Rating

Write a review (optional).

• Movie Reviews /

Good Night U

Would you like to review this movie?

Cast & Crew

Good Night Movie Review : Good Night: The snoring is loud enough in a very enjoyable way

• Times Of India

Good Night - Official Trailer

Good Night - Official Teaser

Good Night | Song - Naan Gaali

Users' Reviews

Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.

Adithyaks 300 days ago

korrapatithalaiva 43 302 days ago

Nice movie��

Mohammad Danish Abbasi 1 318 days ago

What a lovely movie fantastic her smile I'm Big fan Meetha Raghunath����

Guna Ravi 11 357 days ago

very good movie for comedy and real life style

mg magesh 386 days ago

எதார்த்தமான அழகான கதை நல்ல படம் சிரிக்க வைக்கும் அழுக வைக்கும் சிந்திக்க வைத்த ஒரு படம்

Visual Stories

Entertainment

Attractive looks of Archana Ravichandran

Weekend Special: How to make Instant Beetroot Ragi Idli at home

7 benefits of palm rubbing on our mind

18 common vegetables and their Sindhi names

Wedding style inspiration from soon to be Mrs. Akkineni, Sobhita Dhulipala

The rise of nut consumption in India and their international competition

Things girls secretly want, but won't ask for

News - Good Night

RJ Balaji teams up with 'Good Night' makers for a fun e...

'Good Night' director Vinay Chandrasekaran ties the kno...

Jon Bon Jovi teases new unfiltered documentary

'Good Night' and 'Lover' actor Manikandan reveals it to...

Manikandan's 'Lover' trailer

In Pics: Actress Meetha Ragunath gets engaged

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Get reviews of the latest theatrical releases every week, right in your inbox every Friday.

Thanks for subscribing.

Please Click Here to subscribe other newsletters that may interest you, and you'll always find stories you want to read in your inbox.

Popular Movie Reviews

Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu

Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan

• திரைத் துளி
• திரைப்படங்கள்
• வீடியோக்கள்
• கிசு கிசு கார்னர்
• புகைப்படங்கள்
• திரைவிமர்சனம்
• சினி தரவரிசை
• சூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்
• தொலைக்காட்சி
• சந்திப்போமா
• டிரெண்டிங் வீடியோஸ்

• Click on the Menu icon of the browser, it opens up a list of options.
• Click on the “Options ”, it opens up the settings page,
• Here click on the “Privacy & Security” options listed on the left hand side of the page.
• Scroll down the page to the “Permission” section .
• Here click on the “Settings” tab of the Notification option.
• A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option “ALLOW“, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification.
• Once the changes is done, click on the “Save Changes” option to save the changes.

Filmibeat Tamil

Andhagan Review: அந்தகன் விமர்சனம்.. தூள் கிளப்பிய டாப் ஸ்டார் பிரசாந்த்.. கார்த்தி, சிம்ரன் செம!

Brinda Series Review: எபிசோடுக்கு எபிசோடு ட்விஸ்ட்.. திகிலூட்டும் பிருந்தா விமர்சனம்!

விஜய் ஆண்டனி அதை பண்ணும் போதே நெனச்சேன்.. மழை பிடிக்காத மனிதன் விமர்சனம்.. ப்ளூ சட்டை மாறன் நறுக்!

Jama Review: பாஞ்சாலியாக நடிக்கும் ஹீரோ.. அர்ஜுனனாக மாறினாரா?.. ஜமா விமர்சனம் இதோ!

BOAT Review: ’போட்’ விமர்சனம்.. வடிவேலுவுக்கு இம்சை அரசன்.. யோகி பாபுவுக்கு இந்த படம்!

Raayan Positive Review: தனுஷின் தரமான சம்பவம்.. ராயன் படத்தில் இதெல்லாம் செம சூப்பரா இருக்கு!

Raayan Review: ராயன் விமர்சனம்.. ஒய் திஸ் கொலவெறி தனுஷ்?.. 50வது படம் சூப்பரா? சொதப்பலா?

Raayan Public Review: புதுப்பேட்டை,வடசென்னையை விட மாஸ்.. ராயன் பொதுமக்கள் விமர்சனம்!

• Don't Block
• Block for 8 hours
• Block for 12 hours
• Block for 24 hours
• Dont send alerts during 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am to 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12 am

Upcoming Tamil Movie Minmini: Release Date, Cast & More

By Devanshi Basu

Halitha Shameem ‘s long-anticipated Tamil film, Minmini , is finally gearing up to hit the screens this Friday. This project, which began shortly after her debut film Poovarasam Peepee, has been a passion project for the filmmaker, featuring a unique production journey and a highly anticipated storyline.

What is Halitha Shameem’s Minmini’s release date?

Minmini will officially release on Friday, August 9, 2024 . The film’s recently released trailer offers a glimpse into the story of lifelong friends embarking on a transformative journey. The trailer showcases these friends as teenagers setting out on a bike trip to the Himalayas, a quest that serves as a backdrop for their exploration of personal grief and transformation.

According to the film’s synopsis, “Minmini is a poignant and powerful drama by Halitha Shameem, exploring the complex emotions of survivor’s guilt with unflinching honesty and heartfelt depth shot over an extraordinary eight-year period.” This methodical approach allowed for a seamless transition from the characters’ childhood to their adult lives, as the film was shot in two distinct phases—2015 and 2022.

The film’s production was intentionally paused to allow the child actors—Esther Anil, Praveen Kishore, and Gaurav Kaalai—to grow and reprise their roles as adults. “The young actors were so awesomely natural. That we decided to wait for a few years for them to grow up. Rather than casting some other actors to play their elder versions,” the director tweeted.

Minmini features child artists Gaurav Kalai, Pravin Kishore, and Esther Anil in key roles. Halitha, who had auditioned 2,000 children for her previous film, Poovarasam Pee Pee, found these young talents to be an inspiring choice for her next project. 

The technical crew includes cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, who also serves as co-producer, and editor Raymond Derrick Crasta. The music for the film is composed by Khatija Rahman, making her debut in film music. Her father, the renowned A.R. Rahman, also attended the special premiere of Minmini. 

Keep an eye out for its release on August 9, 2024 . 

When not obsessively writing about anything and everything related to cinema, you can catch her documenting nooks and crannies of Delhi.

Share article

30 Best Tamil Movies on Netflix (July 2024)

Movie buffs worldwide have a popular misconception that Bollywood is a synonym for Indian cinema. The Indian film industry is an umbrella term that comprises Hindi films, regional movies, and art cinema. Being the world’s largest filmmaking nation, India produces more than 1,500 movies per year in different languages. Based in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil heartland, Tamil Cinema, which is fondly called Kollywood , has a broad reach across the nation and among the Tamil diaspora worldwide. Netflix boasts an extensive collection of Tamil movies in all genres, catering to the taste of every audience.

30. DeAr (2024)

How badly can a marriage be affected if a spouse snores loudly while her partner is a light sleeper? ‘DeAr’ is a comedic take on this question. Arjun and Deepika have a beautiful wedding (arranged), but their togetherness is affected due to the conditions above. To make things work, they have to make compromises and accept each other flaws. After all, isn’t that the very basis of any relationship? How Arjun and Deepika deal with it is what follows in this Anand Ravichandran directorial. The film stars GV Prakash as Arjun and Aishwarya Rajesh as Deepika. You can watch it here .

29. Game Over (2019)

A girl who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a tragic incident that she experienced in the past begins to unravel after the news of a group of killers beheading and burning women spreads like wildfire. Starring Taapsee Pannu, ‘Game Over’ is a psychological thriller directed by Ashwin Saravanan. The way the film unravels, along with Pannu’s brilliant performance underscored by Saravanan’s direction, makes it a commendable watch. You can watch the movie here .

28. Thalaikoothal (2023)

This emotionally moving drama throws light on the ritual of Thalaikoothal, the traditional practice of senicide or involuntary euthanasia, which is prevalent in several districts in Tamil Nadu, India. A family may perform Thalaikoothal on a bedridden, comatose family member when all other options have been exhausted. In the film, lower-class middle-aged Pazhani (Samuthirakani) finds himself conflicted between family responsibilities (he has a wife, Kalaiselvi, and a daughter, Raji) and love for his comatose father, Muthu (Kalaiselvan), whose care affects their household finances. This plot moves ahead alongside a second one that shows Muthu’s youth and love life, the film’s way of putting things in perspective. Directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, ‘Thalaikoothal’ co-stars Kathir as young Muthu, Vasundhara Kashyap as Kalaiselvi, and Katha Nandi as Pechi, young Muthu’s love interest. You can watch the film here .

27. Visaaranai (2015)

How long can you take a beating without knowing what you have been accused of? ‘Visaaranai’ is a chilling manifestation of this question. We have four laborers who are arrested and tortured almost to death to force them to surrender and take the blame for a high-profile robbery, a case that the cops need to close as soon as possible. A police inspector helps them walk free, but in return, they are required to kidnap another person. This kidnapping, unbeknownst to the laborers, is part of a deeper conspiracy by the state’s ruling political party. When the person dies in custody, his death is again pinned on the four laborers. The film is adapted from the novel ’Lock Up,’ written by M. Chandrakumar, who is the only surviving laborer in the story. To find out what happened to the other three guys, you can watch this Vetrimaaran directorial right here .

26. Maamannan (2023)

Written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, this political action-thriller film is set in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. The movie revolves around ‘Maamannan,’ an MLA from the Dalit community who has worked his way up from being a cadre of the SSMK party. The central plot focuses on Maamannan’s strained relationship with his son Athiveeran alias “Veera,” a skilled practitioner of Adimurai, an ancient martial art form. Veera refuses to communicate with his father due to the emotional and physical trauma he endured due to a casteist attack during his childhood.

The film stars Vadivelu in the titular role, alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin as Athiveeran (Veera). It encapsulates the complexities of caste dynamics prevalent in modern-day Tamil Nadu. This poignant storyline sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals marginalized by society and highlights their journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. You may watch the film here .

25. Doctor (2021)

‘Doctor’ is an action-thriller comedy film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The movie follows the story of Varun, a military doctor who embarks on a mission to rescue his kidnapped fiancée, Padmini. Along with his friends, Varun uses his intelligence and medical knowledge to outsmart the kidnappers and save Padmini, uncovering a larger criminal operation in the process. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Vinay Rai, and Yogi Babu in significant roles. Feel free to check out the movie here .

24. Kadaseela Biriyani (2021)

Kadaseela Biriyani is a crime-comedy drama film directed by Nishanth Kalidindi. The movie revolves around three brothers who plan to murder their father’s killer. As they set out to execute their plan, they face unexpected consequences and moral dilemmas that challenge their resolve and family bonds. Ram, Vasanth Selvam, Hakkim Shah, and Dinesh Mani star in this action-packed film, which explores the themes of revenge, family, and the consequences of actions. You can check out the film here .

23. Beast (2022)

‘Beast’ is a comedic action-thriller film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The movie follows the story of Veera Raghavan, a former RAW agent who finds himself in a shopping mall taken over by terrorists. As the terrorists take hostages, Veera must use his skills and intelligence to save the hostages, including his love interest, while also dealing with his traumatic past. The ensemble cast includes Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Selvaraghavan, and Yogi Babu. You can watch ‘Beast’ here .

22. Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)

‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’ is a captivating action-drama film written and directed by Pandiraj. The film follows the story of Kannabiran, a lawyer who takes on a crime syndicate involved in women trafficking. As he delves deeper into the case, Kannabiran uncovers shocking truths and faces personal and professional challenges that test his resolve to bring justice to the victims. Suriya, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Vinay Rai, and Sathyaraj play significant roles in the movie. You may watch the film here .

21. Annaatthe (2021)

Translated as “Big Brother,” ‘Annaatthe’ is a Tamil action film that revolves around Kaalaiyan, an honest and upstanding village president. Although Kaalaiyan holds morality and ethics above all, he is pretty proud of his position and refuses to bow to anyone, resulting in a massive feud with the rival leader, Nattadurai. Gradually, the movie reveals how Kaalaiyan’s sister, Meenatchi, means the world to him, and the leader gets ready to find her a groom. Although fate fixes Meenatchi’s marriage with Nattadurai’s younger brother, she falls in love with a fellow student and attempts to run away. Nevertheless, Kaalaiyan gives in to his sister’s demands and somehow manages to contain the situation. However, the decision comes back to haunt Meenatchi, and thus, with his sister in danger, Kaalaiyan sets out to face whatever trouble he has to to keep her safe. You may watch ‘Annaatthe’ here .

20. Nitham Oru Vaanam (2022)

‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ is a romantic drama film that tells the story of Arjun, a young man with OCD. He leads a reclusive life until he meets Janani, a girl about his age who he believes understands him. The two of them grow close, and talks of marriage begin to float around. But Janani abruptly ends the relationship and goes back to her former boyfriend, leaving Arjun heartbroken. His therapist suggests two stories for him to read. As he tends to imagine himself as a character in the stories he reads, the sudden and cliffhanger endings of both of those stories frustrate Arjun to no end. His therapist reveals to him that those characters he read about are real people and encourages him to meet them, hoping that Arjun will find answers for his pain and heartbreak in the journey as well. You can stream the film here .

 19. Don (2022)

The film’s title ‘Don’ refers to the eponymous character, Chakaravarthi “Don” Ganesan. The story begins when Don is already an established filmmaker. As he hurriedly heads to college, the narrative shifts to the past, and we see him in his school days when he meets and falls in love with Angaiyarkanni or Angu. Don’s father wants him to become a civil engineer and pretty much forces him to enroll at BEC (Best Engineering College) in Coimbatore. Although Don and Angu parted ways after school, they reunite in college after he helps her reconcile with her father. Don’s hope for an easy and fun-filled college life is dashed when he meets Bhoominathan, a disciplinarian professor. As the film progresses, Don finds ways to rebel against the people who hold positions of power in his life and develops a deep love for filmmaking. You can stream ‘Don’ here .

18. Mersal (2017)

Written and directed by Atlee Kumar, ‘Mersal’ features one of the biggest stars in Tamil Cinema, Vijay , as Maaran, a doctor who declares war against corruption in the healthcare sector. When he is mistakenly arrested for the murder of his colleague, Dr. Arjun Zachariah, Maran discovers that the real killer is a doppelganger. Maaran goes deep into the mystery and finds out that the real culprit behind the murders is a magician named Vetri. The plot thickens when Maaran and Vetri realize that they are estranged twin brothers. Both the doctor and the magician form an extraordinary sibling pact to join their skills to hunt down the man behind their legendary father’s brutal murder. ‘ Mersal ‘ offers the thrill and excitement of a revenge drama with peppy numbers to appease hardcore Vijay fans. You can stream it here .

17. Aelay (2021)

This Halitha Shameem directorial takes a unique approach to a father-son relationship. When elderly Muthukutty (Samuthirakani) passes away, his son Parthi (K. Manikandan) performs the last rites. Parallelly, we get to see a young and fun-loving Sudhakar earn a living as an ice cream seller and how loved he was by his townsfolk. However, Parthi never shared the same equation with his father. Will Muthukutty’s funeral change anything? ‘Aelay’ is an intriguing film with twists that seamlessly add to the dominant father-son dynamic. You can watch it here .

16. KD (A) Karuppudurai (2019)

‘KD (A) Karuppudurai’ is a family drama film helmed by Madhumita Sundararaman. The movie follows the story of Karuppudurai, an 80-year-old man who escapes from his family, as they want him dead so that they can inherit his wealth. On the run, he forms a bond with an orphan boy named Kutty. Together, they embark on a journey that explores the meaning of life, friendship, and family. Mu Ramasamy, Nagavishal, Yog Japee, and Badava Gopi star in this film, touching on the themes of family, friendship, and life. Feel free to check out the movie here .

15. Gatta Kusthi (2022)

Raised by his uncle Ratnam, Veera (Vishnu Vishal) is a chauvinist through and through. As he decides to find a bride, he comes up with certain conditions that a girl has to meet to be considered seriously. She can’t be more educated than him, must not have a career, must have long hair, and should be obedient. He couldn’t reach beyond the eighth grade and is not the high-valued candidate he thinks he is. Keerthi (Aishwarya Lekshmi), who is the polar opposite of everything Veera is looking for and is a wrestling champion, agrees to marry him out of desperation and because he refuses dowry. On the advice of her uncle, she wears hair extensions, hides her wrestling credentials, and that she is a university graduate. Hilarity ensues when Veera eventually finds out the truth. You can check out the film here .

14. RK Nagar (2019)

A political satire Tamil film, RK Nagar follows Shankar, a Chennai man struggling to make ends meet. Shankar believes that wealth is of no use to humankind and, thus, refuses to respect people of fortune. Meanwhile, Ranjini, a girl who abhors rowdy men, has a sudden change of heart and falls in love with Shankar after witnessing him chasing guys with a machete. This unlikely relationship soon blossoms as the couple gets to know each other better and becomes comfortable. However, as fate would have it, a violent altercation between two rivals ends with a man murdered inside Shankar’s tailoring shop. The rest of the movie provides a healthy mix of romance and comedy as the investigation hones in on Shankar while he tries his best to clear his name. You can watch ‘RK Nagar’ here .

13. Mehandi Circus (2019)

When two people fall in love, it is not just about the two who are involved; social implications shadow their love story, which has the potential to destroy lives. The tale of Mehandi (Shweta Tripathi) and Jeeva (Madhampatty Rangaraj) is tainted by caste differences and jealousy. Set in the 1990s, ‘Mehandi Circus’ is Saravana Rajendran’s directorial debut. He brings to life the fading art of the circus of which Mehandi is a part. Jeeva is the owner of a music shop in Kodaikanal where Mehandi’s circus troupe comes to perform. The circus troupe used in the film is Kamala Circus from Gujarat. The film’s color palette makes the scenes spectacular and conveys a sense of nostalgia. You may watch it here .

12. Sethum Aayiram Pon (2020)

Directed by Anand Ravichandran, this sweet and heartwarming film explores the relationship between an elderly rural woman named Krishnaveni (Srilekha Rajendran) and her 23-year-old estranged granddaughter Meera (Nivedhithaa Sathish), who arrives at her village from the city. While the friction is more than palpable at first, things slowly start to change between the two ladies in little ways. To find out how they do so, you can watch ‘Sethum Aayiram Pon’ here . One thing is for sure, this film will make you miss your grandparents.

11. Andhaghaaram (2020)

Translated as “Darkness,” ‘Andhaghaaram’ is a Tamil language supernatural movie that follows three seemingly unrelated individuals in Chennai. The first, Dr. Indran, is a doctor who was shot by a violent patient. Although the doctor survives, the patient massacres his whole family, leading to his license getting suspended. The second, Selvam, is a blind, honest man who lives with a severe kidney problem. However, being versed in the occult, he tries to get paid by capturing spirits in a seemingly haunted house. Finally, the third, Vinod, is a cricket coach who feels that he is to blame for gifting his friend, Pradeep, with a book on the occult, which appears to have given the latter some mental instability. As the movie progresses, it reveals how these three men live in different timelines and how the supernatural, or rather the spirit world, connects them. The rest of the movie is a thrilling watch as it reveals the current timeline and shows how the spirit world tries to use the living to wreak havoc on past wrongdoers. You can stream the movie here .

10. Spyder (2017)

‘Spyder’ is another AR Murugadoss directorial that is made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Both versions have the Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu in the lead role. ‘Spyder’ also has the surprise characterization of director SJ Surya as Heath Ledger’s Joker-like psychopathic villain, Sudalai. Mahesh Babu plays a cunning intelligence officer who comes in between the deadly scheme of the villain. He has to save the city and its innocent inhabitants from imminent danger before the psychotic serial killer, Sudalai, unleashes horror. Sudalai loves to hear people’s screams of pain and suffering and plots a deadly scheme to stage his death opera. The cat-and-mouse game ensues and reveals the inner demons of both the cop and the villain. You can stream ‘Spyder’ here .

9. Irugapatru (2023)

Directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan, ‘Irugapatru’ stars Saniya Iyappan, Abarnathi, Shraddha Srinath and Vikram Prabhu. It follows Mithra, a marriage counselor whose tips and tricks for maintaining a good marriage start taking a toll on her own married life. Side by side, we also get to see two other married couples undergoing relationship issues. Amid understanding and misunderstanding, we are provided with a big picture of what it means to be in a relationship wherein both parties are bound by the solemn oath. You can watch the film here .

8. Love Today (2022)

From director Pradeep Ranganathan comes a rom-com starring Ivana, Pradeep Ranganathan, Akshaya Udayakumar, Yogi Babu, and Sathyaraj. The story shows what happens when Nikitha’s father tells her and her boyfriend Uthaman to swap their phones for a day, after which, if they want to get married, they can. Uthaman’s parents are out of the picture here. While both Uthaman and Nikitha are hesitant at first, they swap and eventually unlock each other phones. And that’s when complications, complaints, and confusion creep in. While for us viewers, it is fun, the film makes it clear that it takes one to understand one who is in such a situation. It’s not about cheating but about hiding and/or not telling stuff to the person who you have decided to spend your whole life with. To find out what happens to Nikitha and Uthaman, you can watch the film here .

7. Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)

The story of two friends who con people by posing as app developers and their misadventures as they find love makes the film a fun watch. All four actors in the movie have been given enough space, which makes the film even more special. ‘Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal’ was shot in Delhi, Goa, and Chennai by the much-appreciated debutante director Desingh Periyasamy. The entertainer does not come across as preachy, nor does it hold guilt over any of the characters for what they have done. However, it does leave us with some “life lessons” through this funny yet filled-with-twists story. You may watch the film here .

6. Anjaan (2014)

Set in the narrow alleys of the Mumbai underworld, ‘Anjaan’ follows a disabled man named Krishna who travels to the metropolis in search of his brother, Raju Bhai. The brother goes missing under mysterious circumstances, and Krishna learns that Raju Bhai is a daredevil gangster. To make circumstances more chaotic, there are people still roaming around to kill Raju Bhai. Now, Krishna has to find the dubious connection between the disappearance of his brother and the dreaded don Imran Bhai and also save himself from the machetes and guns mistaking him as his criminal brother. Directed by N. Linguswamy, ‘Anjaan’ features the heartthrob of Tamil cinema, Suriya , in double roles, both as Krishna and Raju Bhai. Feel free to check out the movie here .

5. Jagame Thandiram (2021)

‘Jagame Thandiram,’ translated to “The Universe is a ruse,” revolves around Suruli, a gangster from Madurai who owns a restaurant. Although Suruli wants to tie the knot as soon as possible, he falls victim to fate as his bride learns of his criminal background and runs away. Alone, Suruli turns to crime and subsequently comes under the notice of John, who takes him to London to join Peter Sprott’s gang. Once in London, Suruli helps Peter kill a rival leader, gaining his boss’s support and trust. Gradually, the gangster from Madurai begins to thrive and even falls in love with a Sri Lankan Tamil girl, Attila. However, when Attila tries to nurse him back to health after a violent altercation, Suruli catches her trying to poison him to death. The reasoning behind Attila’s actions then makes up the rest of the film as the chain of events threatens to rock the underbellies of both Sri Lanka and London. You can check out the film here .

4. Maharaja (2024)

Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, ‘Maharaja’ stars Vijay Sethupathi as the titular character. He is a single father/barber who ends up on the receiving end of a robbery that deprives him of his “Lakshmi.” What follows is his struggle to get the police to find Lakshmi, whom Maharaja’s daughter, Jyothi, loves. When requests don’t work, he turns to bribes to coerce the police into finding the culprits who have taken Lakshmi. However, what the police do not know is that Maharaja is looking for the culprits for a different reason, one propelled by the thirst for revenge that has resulted from a personal tragedy. Sethupathi’s performance uplifts the film from its regular revenge trope to a strong crime drama. Also co-starring are Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Sachana Namidass, and Natarajan Subramaniam. You can watch ‘Maharaja’ here .

3. Roja (1992)

A cult classic, with an important role played by its songs and score as composed by A. R. Rahman, ‘Roja’ is a romantic thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. It shows the desperate attempts of a woman (Madhoo) from Tamil Nadu to get the Indian government to rescue her husband (Arvind Swami), a RAW agent, who is kidnapped by Pakistani terrorists. Stellar performances, exemplary direction, and a praiseworthy story make ‘Roja’ one of the best Tamil films of all time. You can watch it here .

2. Sila Samayangalil (2016)

Also known as ‘Sometimes,’ this film narrates an unusual story of seven strangers who go to a clinic to get tested for AIDS and their anxiety as they learn that one of them is infected. It is human nature to be curious and to imagine possibilities or an alternative reality. As each of the characters reveals their story through conversations varying in-depth, we start to empathize with the characters and what they are going through. The film also highlights the stigma that surrounds AIDS and how it affects people, whether they have it or not. This is shown tactfully as the characters do not have inhibitions judging one another, although they are all standing in the same spot. The entire film is set in the waiting lounge of a clinic; therefore, the portrayal of the characters and the strength of storytelling carry the movie on its shoulders. You may watch ‘Sila Samayangalil’ here .

1. Jigarthanda Double X (2023)

One of the latest Tamil additions to Netflix, ‘Jigarthanda Double X,’ is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and stars Raghava Lawrence, SJ Surya, Nimisha Sajayan, and Shine Tom Chacko. The story is set in the 1970s and follows two characters: Alliyus Caesar, who is a gangster, and Kirubakar, who is a police sub-inspector tasked with apprehending Caesar. So when he comes to know that Caesar is looking for a director who shall direct a film with him as the lead, Kirubakar assumes the role of Ray Dasan, an assistant director of world-famous Indian director Satyajit Ray, and makes it through the audition. Whether Kirubakar is able to bring Caesar to justice while trying to make a film with him is what we see in this utterly entertaining movie with compelling performances by all actors. You can watch ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ here .

Read More: Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix

SPONSORED LINKS

• Movie Explainers
• TV Explainers