Anupama Subramanian
Deccan Chronicle
Most Divergent Takes
- Thoongaavanam (2015)8.0 vs TRM 6.0+2.0
- Uppu Karuvaadu (2015)4.0 vs TRM 5.4-1.4
- Uttama Villain (2015)5.0 vs TRM 6.2-1.2
- Masala Padam (2015)4.0 vs TRM 5.1-1.1
- Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe (2014)4.0 vs TRM 5.1-1.1
Chinna Chinna Aasai
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
One Heart is all about music and nothing but 'music' and an honest attempt from the musical genius. With a crisp running time of 1 hour 26 minutes, the film is an enriching musical experience worth a watch!
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
2017 · Deccan Chronicle · Apr 2017
There's hardly any plot, the fight scenes are over-the-top and lengthy, the climax is a bit predictable, and you've got to be ready for a marathon viewing experience as the run-time is on the higher side. But Rajamouli's grip of the visual medium overcomes these faults and with the help of the technical wizardry – Peter Heynes choreographing the stunts, Kamalakannan supervising the VFX, Senthil Kumar behind the sublime camera work, Keeravani composing the music and Madan Karky penning the dialogues, Baahubali 2 is worth a watch for the eye-candy.
Manithan
2016 · Deccan Chronicle · Apr 2016
An honest attempt and a feel good film that is worth a watch!
Miruthan
2016 · Deccan Chronicle · Feb 2016
Still, it's hard to tell how Miruthan will go down. For predominantly Tamil audiences who haven't really seen such a flick before, Miruthan might still just be a mild curiosity with a potential to spark greater interest in the genre.
Sethupathi
2016 · Deccan Chronicle · Feb 2016
Overall, Sethupathi is a well-made entertainer that is not to be missed!
Urumeen
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Dec 2015
...the film can be watched for its novel attempt.
Thoongaavanam
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2015
In a role where we are not able to judge whether Kamal is a nallavar or kettavar, the actor simply steals the show. Though he is not the regular one-man army hero, he still packs a punch at the right time. Trisha in an unusual role is a revelation! Way to go Trisha! The stunt sequences by Gilles Conseil and T.Ramesh shot intelligently are laudable.
Uppu Karuvaadu
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2015
All said and done, Radha Mohan known for his breezy films like Mozhi and Abhiyum Naanum is back with his signature style of clean comedy and Uppu Karuvadu is watchable once for its fun ride.
Vedalam
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2015
The Ajith starrer Diwali blockbuster Vedalam largely depends on the mass appeal and star power of the actor with a script sans solid content and logic and just tailor-made by for him. Though the story travels in predictable lines, it has high-octane stunt sequences, bro-sis sentiment, and loads of punch lines, hit songs to satisfy the mass audiences.
Masala Padam
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Oct 2015
Shiva manages to tickle your funny bones with his usual deadpan dialogue delivery style. Bobby breezes through his goon act once again. Lakshmy Devy though looks though a bit matured, is quite adequate in her role. Technically all the departments like camera, editing and music are just functional. The problem with the film is that it may have an interesting concept, but it errs in its execution thereby losing its sheen. Overall, the film can be enjoyed only in parts.
Orange Mittai
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Aug 2015
The film wraps up quickly with a running time of just 1 hour 40 minutes. However, though Biju starts off interestingly and the subtle humor is enjoyable, it loses its steam midway when the film meanders to the segment of father son relationship. A taut screenplay with more solid dialogues would have taken the film to next level.
Papanasam
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Jul 2015
Papanasam is a movie that engages your senses while managing to dispel any misgivings on a timely basis. In a tour-de-force that stretches beyond the 2 hour and 40 minutes mark, director Jeethu Joseph has recreated the original magic of Drishyam but with a more localized flavor to boot. The stage largely belongs to Kamal Haasan, whose eyes tell as much a story as his vocal chords.
Kaaka Muttai
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Jun 2015
Overall, with unenhanced visuals that gives a sense of verisimilitude, acting that isn't staged and dramatized in any obvious sense, and more importantly, characters that bring alive a subsection of the populace, Kaakka Muttai is sure to make you at least a slightly better person than you were before, owing to the reflective power of the film.
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · May 2015
Perhaps due to the simplicity of the politically charged plot, the movie overall can seem to lack a layer or two. But be not so demanding – by presenting the conflict involved in a death sentence verdict and avoiding much obvious didactics, Purampokku will keep you engaged and might make you take up a cause worth fighting for.
36 Vayadhinile
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · May 2015
Overall, despite few shortcomings, 36 Vayadhinile produced by Jyothika's husband and actor Suriya is a clean family entertainer worth a watch.
Uttama Villain
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · May 2015
There are few shortcomings. Nevertheless Kamals' amazing screen presence pulls an otherwise bit dragging film with a runtime of 2hrs 52 minutes. The film can be enjoyed only in parts.
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Apr 2015
There are a few overall glitches, nevertheless, watch OKK for its fresh approach and feel-good entertainment it offers.
Kallappadam
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Mar 2015
But the problem with the film is its questionable casting. Nevertheless, the film can be watched once for it novel concept.
Kaaki Sattai
2015 · Deccan Chronicle · Mar 2015
The problem with 'Kaaki Sattai', despite the glowing outline, is that the concept of organ trading lacks much novelty. Thus, some of the content can be a bit contrived and seemed to have been introduced for the sake of giving your cop-next-door, something to do. Still, given Sivakarthikeyan's performance and all the laughs that ensue, the movie has its own moments.
Lingaa
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Dec 2014
Given all the action packed sequences accorded to the actor known for his kicks and punches, one can't complain much for this piece of masala entertainment, at the least Lingaa will go well with the ardent fans of Rajinikanth.
Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2014
This is an excellent movie straight from Balan's heart although conflict may be painful; the painless solution doesn't exist in most cases. All said and done, the movie is worth a watch.
Thirudan Police
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2014
For a debut directorial venture, Caarthick Raju's Thirudan Police is a commendable end product that manages to prop itself up as an entertaining thriller with a smidgen of comedy mixed in.
Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2014
Though Lakshmy's attempt is laudable, one can't help but feel that the narration could have been better.
Poojai
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Oct 2014
Thus with an ensemble cast and a solid production team, the end product of Poojai is firm in its standing and assured in its functionality. But some aspects of the initial architecture could have used with a bit of innovation.
Jigarthanda
2014 · Deccan Chronicle · Aug 2014
Aided by his entire cast and technical department, breaking the myth that promising debut filmmakers may not fare in their next, Karthik Subbaraj clearly proves that he is here to stay! A film not to be missed!.