Divya Nair
Rediff
Most Divergent Takes
- Kaala (2018)8.0 vs TRM 5.9+2.1
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)8.0 vs TRM 6.2+1.8
- Dhadak 2 (2025)8.0 vs TRM 6.4+1.6
- Leo (2023)7.0 vs TRM 5.8+1.2
- Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar (2026)7.0 vs TRM 6.0+1.0
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026 · Rediff
If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, this is a film that will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy. Despite its A rating and extremely violent portrayal of events, there is nothing that will stop this film from becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
“Wuthering Heights”
2026 · Rediff
Marketed as a Valentine's Day treat, audiences can expect to be mildly entertained by the surface-level intimate scenes in Wuthering Heights that only leave you thirsty for the real, raw passion. If you grew up reading and dissecting the novel, you may be disappointed to know that Fennel doesn't do justice to the rich layering, ambiguity and interpretation of the character arc in the original.
The Girlfriend
2025 · Rediff
The Girlfriend is not your typical love story and may not be screened in as many theatres as you'd like to, but it is definitely worth lauding for showing us the mirror about how we normalise toxic behaviour instead of taking a preachy tone.
Captain Miller
2024 · Rediff
With a runtime of 158 minutes, there are several instances where Captain Miller falls short of engaging you. However, when you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom.
Pushpa: The Rise
2021 · Rediff
Even though the plot is predictable, Allu Arjun's swag makes this film such an edge-of-the seat action-drama. Pushpa's character and backstory may not emotionally drive you, but Allu Arjun makes Pushpa: The Rise interesting enough for you to sit through the three hours.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar
2026 · Rediff · Oct 2026
Unlike Pyaar Ka Punchnama, which was insensitive to its female cast as well as the audience, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar allows its characters a little more room to breathe, express themselves and put forward their points of view. Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar manages to rekindle the magic of first love and innocent crushes in a fun rom-com that you can enjoy with friends over the weekend, irrespective of your age.
Dhadak 2
2025 · Rediff · Aug 2025
After a long time, here's a film that does justice to the people whose stories are never heard or written about. Dhadak 2 deserves to be celebrated, watched, and streamed in as many theatres in India and abroad so more people, including the less privileged, find the courage to live and tell their truth.
Raayan
2024 · Rediff · Jul 2024
Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman. What also lets down Raayan is the failure to turn an ordinary revenge story into something extraordinary that we haven't seen before. Overall, Raayan is an interesting one-time watch written for the masses with a little meat here and there for the critics to bite on.
Varshangalkku Shesham
2024 · Rediff · Apr 2024
Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories. While Venu and Murali are clearly not your affable Vijayan and Dasan, the film's second half picks up pace with ample laughs, though the first half suffers from a slow burn and the lead actors fail to flesh out their characters adequately.
Leo
2023 · Rediff · Oct 2023
Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess. If you can put aside logistics and logic, you would be able to immerse yourself in this carnage drama where one man rips apart an army of 100 or more burly men.
Kaala
2018 · Rediff · Jun 2018
Kaala is Rajinikanth's film all the way. It's the kind of Rajinikanth movie you have been waiting for a decade. It's the film you can take your appa, amma, pati, or even your girlfriend and everyone will walk home with a smile.