BVS Prakash
Deccan Chronicle
Most Divergent Takes
- Vishwanath & Sons (2026)3.0 vs TRM 5.9-2.9
- Kara (2026)3.0 vs TRM 5.6-2.6
- Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026)2.0 vs TRM 4.2-2.2
- Kingdom (2025)3.0 vs TRM 5.1-2.1
- The Girlfriend (2025)4.0 vs TRM 5.9-1.9
Srinivasa Mangapuram
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
Srinivasa Mangapuram turns out to be a painfully outdated commercial entertainer that fails to do justice either to its young hero Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni or to director Ajay Bhupathi's reputation. Srinivasa Mangapuram is a disappointing debut that neither honours a legendary legacy nor delivers satisfying commercial entertainment.
Epic
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
A sluggish screenplay and lacklustre narration drain the energy from what could have been an interesting contemporary relationship drama. Director Aditya's attempts to make a youthful and bold love story but is largely superficial, while the slow narration and poorly defined characters make it a tedious watch.
GOAT
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
The jaded plot of son turning against his upright father has been done-to-death in south movies. Both Vijay's dance well and keep the audience engaged but they fall short in performances at quite a few places. Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja fails to impress since he just belted out uninspiring tunes with no recall value.
Kara
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
Despite a committed performance by Dhanush, Kara ends up as a predictable and tiring tale of crime and redemption that struggles to justify its own existence. The film opens on an engaging note with a robbery sequence but quickly slips into a sluggish narrative filled with clichés.
Maa Inti Bangaram
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
Unfortunately, this combination results in a familiar and predictable narrative that struggles to leave a lasting impact. However, the screenplay fails to support her efforts. Despite the ambitious intent, the film never fully comes together.
Peddi
2026 · Deccan Chronicle
Despite a strong performance from Ram Charan and a touching climax, Peddi fails to realize its potential due to a weak screenplay, forced commercial elements, and lack of emotional engagement.
Identity
2025 · Deccan Chronicle
Talented Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas impresses as a multitasking hero in dubbed movie 'Identity' but the convoluted story lacks enough meat and almost reads like a medical journal. Some kind of disorders for the main characters and their detailed explanations, take the sting off his investigative thriller.
Sikandar
2025 · Deccan Chronicle
A.R. Murugadoss delivers a film that, while emotional, lacks the imaginative depth needed to elevate it further. The direction is competent but feels repetitive, bearing similarities to narratives seen in several Tamil-Telugu films. Pritam's soundtrack is average, lacking memorable tunes.
Daaku Maharaaj
2025 · Deccan Chronicle
Balakrishna essays another anger-driven role in 'Daaku Maharaaj' but has chosen a contrived and mindless story. Once the plot is revealed, the film loses its steam and charm. Director Bobby Kolli who tasted success with 'Waltair Veerayya', failed to come up with a relatable plot since even action films need good plot.
Game Changer
2025 · Deccan Chronicle
Director Shankar who disappointed with Indian 2, chose a political theme for Game Changer which fails to offer any novelty. Director Shankar has to give up his old ideas and come back with refreshing story which doesn't have any shade or resemblance to his earlier blockbusters.
L2: Empuraan
2025 · Deccan Chronicle
Despite its ambitious scale, L2: Empuraan struggles to match the impact of its predecessor but remains an intriguing watch for fans of Lucifer. The sequel falters slightly due to overambition and excessive heroism, veering off track at times.
Double iSmart
2024 · Deccan Chronicle
After a flop like Liger, noted director Puri Jagannadh returns with Double iSmart but the sci-fi plot he has chosen is not exciting enough. If Puri Jagannadh thought that he could pull off a action film with just hero and villain characterisation and double sim card trick to keep audience engaged, he is bit wrong. He needs to comeback with more relatable and good script since his latest gives double headache to viewers.
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
2024 · Deccan Chronicle
However, it turns out to be disappointing fare due to wafer-thin plot and dreary narration and eventually, the much-hyped action film goes for a toss, although it has its share of good moments. Without any novelty in the plot, actor Nani has to work doubly hard and it turns into a one-man show.
Devara: Part 1
2024 · Deccan Chronicle
Director Koratala Siva tries to build a larger-than-life story of a fiery young protagonist and sets near a sea shore and a contrived hill tribes for his story. Without any real-life connection, the film rides on wafer-thin plot and loses steam after the second half itself.
Sardar 2
2026 · Deccan Chronicle · Sep 2026
Sardar 2 promises a big spy adventure but ends up testing the audience's patience. The film is too long, too loud, and often unintentionally funny. What should have been a gripping father-son mission ends up being a tiring misfire.
Romanchakam
2026 · Deccan Chronicle · Sep 2026
Romanchakam is a patchy love story that works in a few comedy portions but falls short on romance and thrill. Overall, it has a likeable lead actor and a few entertaining comedy stretches, but the romance lacks emotional depth, and the thriller fails to create enough tension.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups
2026 · Deccan Chronicle · Aug 2026
Toxic is a lavishly mounted but hollow action drama that mistakes style, violence and sensuality for substance. Yash's star power and the film's technical polish cannot compensate for its weak writing and illogical screenplay.
Irumudi
2026 · Deccan Chronicle · Aug 2026
Despite its shortcomings, Irumudi works in parts, primarily because of Ravi Teja's powerful performance, the emotional father-daughter relationship, and a gripping climax. Yet it doesn't reach its full potential and falls short a bit.
Vishwanath & Sons
2026 · Deccan Chronicle · Aug 2026
Unfortunately, the film's ambitious attempt to blend family drama, romance and social themes results in a contrived and largely disappointing outing. The dated writing and contrived storytelling make it a disappointing family drama despite its lavish presentation.
The Girlfriend
2025 · Deccan Chronicle · Nov 2025
Rashmika's sincere performance stands out, but the film around her remains exhausting and toxicity extended beyond bearable limits. Whether the director is warning young women to be cautious in relationships or simply mishandling the narrative, *The Girlfriend* ends up being a missed opportunity.
Kingdom
2025 · Deccan Chronicle · Jul 2025
Even Vijay Deverakonda's committed portrayal can't salvage a film bogged down by an implausible plot and scattered execution. Director Gautam Tinnanuri struggles to replicate the magic of Jersey in this overly ambitious tale, and the film ends up feeling muddled and hollow.
Raayan
2024 · Deccan Chronicle · Jul 2024
Dhanush scores as an actor, fails as director. After the not-so-impressive 'Captain Miller,' talented actor Dhanush returns with another directorial venture 'Raayan,' which fails to live up to expectations.
Kalki 2898-AD
2024 · Deccan Chronicle · Jun 2024
Sci-fi wonder, 3D thrill, Big B, yet Kalki falters on contrived plot
Maharaja
2024 · Deccan Chronicle · Jun 2024
Vijay Sethupathi rocks in this dark entertainer. Kudos to director Nithilan Saminathan for etching out realistic characters including baddies and suggesting that the society is not safe for women and danger lurking over them from unsuspecting quarters.
Guntur Kaaram
2024 · Deccan Chronicle · Jan 2024
Director Trivikram Srinivas has to give up his stale formula of sending the hero into a big family and then make him resolve their woes. However, director Trivikram Srinvas fails to come up with a solid script to justify the larger-than-life image of Mahesh Babu.