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Prathibha Joy

Prathibha Joy

Ottplay·Deccan Herald

6Reviews
6.3Avg from 6 scored
2Publications

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

2026 · Deccan Herald

Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju deliver a charming romantic comedy, with believable chemistry and a breezy story. Girish AD's clean family entertainer gets a boost from Vishnu Vijay's music and a strong supporting cast.

8.0
TRM 7.4
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Bagheera

Bagheera

2024 · Ottplay

Bagheera is unabashedly inspired by countless Hollywood superhero flicks, especially Batman, and yet, Dr Suri's deft handling [of the material shows skill in crafting a grounded origin story that works on its own terms].

8.0
TRM 6.4
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Kanguva

Kanguva

2024 · Ottplay

One cannot help but feel a pang of sadness for Suriya who gives it his all, only for it to be floundered on a middling story that's inspired from a

5.0
TRM 4.9
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Toby

Toby

2023 · Ottplay

Toby, in a sense, feels like an extension of that kind of story-telling. It's raw and very real and tugs at your heart every now and then. Set expectations aside and watch it with an open heart to well and truly feel the emotions of Toby.

8.0
TRM 6.3
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Martin

Martin

2024 · Ottplay · Oct 2024

Martin movie review: Dhruva Sarja's much-delayed action thriller is in theatres, but falls woefully short in delivering an engaging and entertaining experience. Dhruva Sarja's film is an assault on the senses.

4.0
TRM 4.7
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Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case

2023 · Ottplay · Dec 2023

Curry & Cyanide leaves you none the wiser as far as the 'facts' go. The making is not great, the end result is rather unimpressive and all it does is serve as a refresher course if you are looking at jogging your memory about the crimes in this case. This one's a misfire.

5.0
TRM 5.4
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