Pranati A S
Deccan Herald
Mother Promise
2026 · Deccan Herald
Poornachandra Mysore's debut Kannada film delivers a lively comedy of errors with clever cinematic references, strong ensemble performances and an entertaining mix of chaos, humour and emotion.
Batwara 1947
2026 · Deccan Herald
Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama explores communal harmony and religious hatred, but its melodrama, dated dialogues and old-fashioned cinematic style weaken its timely message.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups
2026 · Deccan Herald
Toxic sees Yash return as gangster Raya in a visually striking but emotionally thin drama. The review criticises its loud background score, weak character depth, forced machismo, poor chemistry and spectacle-driven violence over substance.
Karavali
2026 · Deccan Herald
Raj B Shetty's cameo is the only bright spot in a loud and predictable satire. Gurudatha Ganiga's second feature struggles with weak screenplay and lack of emotional depth despite stunning coastal Karnataka visuals.
Captain Miller
2024 · Deccan Herald
Dhanush is fiery as his character transitions from an aspiring young soldier to a vigilante and finally emerges as the leader of his village, who helms a revolt against the British and the local king.