Logesh Balachandran
Times Of India
Logesh Balachandran, an engineering graduate, who took up journalism to focus on his passion for writing. He is a film journalist and critic, previously with Times of India after a stint at DT Next and Deccan Chronicle.
Most Divergent Takes
- Mark Antony (2023)7.0 vs TRM 5.1+1.9
- Vaathi (2023)6.0 vs TRM 4.5+1.5
- Love Today (2022)7.0 vs TRM 5.9+1.1
- Pathu Thala (2023)6.0 vs TRM 5.0+1.0
- Pichaikkaran 2 (2023)5.0 vs TRM 4.2+0.8
Ohh My Dog
2026 · Times Of India
A decent dog tale that prevents itself from becoming a great one.
Dada
2023 · Times Of India
Kavin's Dada is one such film that has its emotions in the right place. It demonstrates the battles that Manikandan (Kavin) faces while trying to make a good life for himself and his child, with some lighter moments. Overall, Dada is a well-written drama with the right mix of comedy, emotion, and love.
Vaathi
2023 · Times Of India
Vaathi is not an extraordinary film due to its larger than life moments at times, however it tries to hold the pulse of the audience with good set up and pay offs. Overall, Vaathi is a film that's mounted on no-nonsense writing though it could have been even better.
Iraivan
2023 · Times Of India
Iraivan is a well-made psycho thriller with powerful characters, but somehow the motive and the writing fall short of expectations.
Pathu Thala
2023 · Times Of India
STR and Gautham Karthik elevate this fairly-engaging gangster film. Pathu Thala may not be a great film for those who have watched the original, but it's still a decent watch.
Veeran
2023 · Times Of India
Veeran possesses enough strength to keep us engaged throughout the film.
Mark Antony
2023 · Times Of India
Mark Antony is not a great film, but it's quite a refreshing entertainer that delivers what it promises.
Love Today
2022 · Times Of India
Love Today is a fun-filled take on modern-day love and how mobile phones can actually tell who we really are when we are alone. Overall, Love Today is an entertaining watch and is a perfect outing for the weekend.
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023 · Times Of India · Nov 2023
While it takes time to acclimatise to the narrative, Subbaraj's visual treatment and some captivating moments provide thrilling highs. However, the frequent shifts in genre, particularly in the second half, where an abundance of ideas come into play, tend to disrupt the overall experience.
Pichaikkaran 2
2023 · Times Of India · May 2023
Though there are some mass moments that work, like in the first part, the only disappointment is that they are very few in number. Pichaikkaran 2, unlike its predecessor, goes a bit far from reality right from the very first scene. Overall, Pichaikkaran 2 doesn't really beg for our attention and nearly manages to hold us for an average watch.