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Jayabhuvaneshwari B

Cinema Express

7Reviews
5.8Avg from 6 scored
1Publication

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Anbil Avan

Anbil Avan

2026 · Cinema Express

Yet, the film fails to capitalise on his rizz as it transforms into a monotonous action photoplay. These loopholes, and many more, undermine the overall intensity of the screenplay. Yet, in the end, Anbil Avan leaves us with a husband worth keeping and a film worth ghosting.

5.0
TRM 5.7
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Double Occupancy

Double Occupancy

2026 · Cinema Express · Jun 2026

Fantasy is an intriguing genre when it is dealt with intelligently. This innovative fantasy works in shifts.

6.0
TRM 5.7
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Stephen

Stephen

2025 · Cinema Express · Dec 2025

A twist-filled whydunit that delves into the mental anatomy of a killer, powered by strong performances and a sharp psychological payoff

6.0
TRM 5.3
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Eleven

Eleven

2025 · Cinema Express · May 2025

This Naveen Chandra thriller tries to be different but ends up odd.

5.0
TRM 5.3
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Tourist Family

Tourist Family

2025 · Cinema Express · Apr 2025

A deceptively light film that juggles grief, humour, and warmth in equal measure, powered by Sasikumar’s deeply humane performance and a cast that embodies the messy goodness of everyday people

7.0
TRM 6.3
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Kudumbasthan

Kudumbasthan

2025 · Cinema Express · Jan 2025

Kudumbasthan wins you over with plenty of humour and relatable characters.

6.0
TRM 6.0
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Joe

Joe

2023 · Cinema Express · Nov 2023

If only the writing was better planned, the film would have been more than just an average Joe. The expedient writing as we go further into the film, ends up becoming the film's greatest weakness.