Jockey 42 (2025) Review: Gurutej Shetty’s Vision Gallops Beyond the Track As a film reviewer with over 15 years in the industry, I’ve seen sports dramas rise and fall, but Jockey 42 stands out for its directorial ambition. Gurutej Shetty turns the fast-paced world of horse racing into a layered character study, balancing adrenaline with…
Peter (2025) Review: Sukesh Shetty’s Directorial Vision Under the Lens You know that rare movie that lingers after the credits roll? Peter aims for that — a director-first Kannada film that wears Sukesh Shetty’s ambitions on its sleeve. Overview & Context As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films across regional and national cinema, I watch…
Love You Muddu (2025) Review: Kumaar’s Poetic Vision of Enduring Love As a film critic who’s spent over 15 years exploring cinematic voices across Indian cinema, I can confidently say Kumaar’s direction in Love U Muddu (2025) stands out for its simplicity and grace. Based on the true story of Akash Narayankar and Anjali Bhai…
Brat (2025) Review: Shashank’s Vision of Ambition, Morality, and Cricket’s Dark Side Having reviewed over 500 films in my 15-year journey as a movie blogger, I can confidently say Brat (2025) stands out as one of the boldest Kannada films of the year. Directed by Shashank, the film dives deep into the murky world of…
45 (2025) Review: Director’s Vision & Creative Pulse Overall Rating 4.0 / 5 Director’s Score (Vision & Tone) 4.25 / 5 Overview As a reviewer who’s covered 500+ films across regional Indian cinemas, 45 immediately reads like a bold experiment in scale and tone. Co-directed by Arjun Janya and Manjunatha Jambe, the film promises a…
Karikaada (2025) Review: Cinematography & VFX Breakdown Quick visual verdict Visual Performance Score Cinematography 4 / 5 VFX & Atmosphere 3.5 / 5 Overall Visual Impact 4 / 5 Having followed major festival and mainstream visual trends for over a decade, I watched Karikaada with a close eye on how visuals carry its supernatural beats….
LandLord (2025) Review — Cinematography & VFX Deep Dive Director / Writer: Remington Smith. 0 Cinematography: Nate Spicer. 1 Music: Joe Stockton. 2 Leading cast: Adama Abramson, Cohen Cooper, William McKinney. 3 Visual Rating (Theatre Run — personal) Overall Visuals: 3.9 / 5 VFX & Practical Effects: 3.6 / 5 From my years analyzing festival…
Maarigallu 2025 Review: Cinematography & VFX Breakdown Visual First Impressions As someone who’s covered visual-heavy films for over a decade, Maarigallu instantly pulled me in with its earthy mood. The 1990s Sirsi setting feels lived-in, thanks to S.K. Rao’s grounded frames. The series uses mist, mud, and muted greens to recreate a folklore-rich Karnataka that…
I Am God (2025) Kannada Movie Review: Visuals, Cinematic Style & VFX Breakdown Visual Rating Score Cinematography 4/5 VFX Quality 3.5/5 Overall Visual Experience 4/5 Introduction As someone who’s covered top visual-heavy films for over a decade, I always look for that spark—something unique in the way a movie frames emotion and suspense. I Am…
Halka Don 2025 Review: Cinematography & VFX Breakdown You know that moment in a film where the visuals alone pull you into the story? As someone who has spent a decade reviewing South Indian cinema, Halka Don gave me that exact spark. This dark comedy–mass entertainer mixes 80s nostalgia with 2025 filmmaking trends, and the…