BVS Prakash
Deccan Chronicle
Most Divergent Takes
- Kara (2026)3.0 vs TRM 5.6-2.6
- Maa Inti Bangaram (2026)4.0 vs TRM 5.8-1.8
- Sikandar (2025)6.0 vs TRM 4.3+1.7
- Peddi (2026)4.0 vs TRM 5.3-1.3
- GOAT (2026)4.0 vs TRM 5.0-1.0
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.