Misri (2025) Review: A Visual Treat with Heart and Humor You know that rare movie that blends romance, laughter, and soulful visuals so effortlessly that it feels like poetry in motion? Misri (2025) does just that. As someone who’s analyzed over a decade’s worth of Gujarati and Indian visual storytelling, I found Kushal Naik’s direction…
Aan Paavam Pollathathu (2025) Review: Cinematography & VFX Breakdown Quick Look You know that film where ordinary life looks cinematic enough to pause and study frame by frame? Aan Paavam Pollathathu does that. As someone who’s analyzed visuals from indie dramas to Oscar contenders over the last decade, this film’s camera choices and subtle effects…
Single Salma (2025) Review: A Cinematic Look at Visual Storytelling and VFX Charm Having reviewed over 500 films across genres, I can say Single Salma is one of those visually modest yet emotionally ambitious Hindi romantic comedies of 2025. Directed by Nachiket Samant, it paints Lucknow and London with vibrant contrasts — both cultural and…
Dies Irae (2025) Review: Rahul Sadasivan’s Vision Turns Silence into Terror Having covered over 15 years of Indian cinema and genre experiments, I rarely find a horror film that feels both personal and cinematic. Dies Irae (2025), directed and written by Rahul Sadasivan, is exactly that—an atmospheric Malayalam horror thriller that proves directorial restraint can…
Messenger (2025) — Director’s Vision Review: Ramesh Elangamani’s Ambitious Leap You know that rare film where the director tries to bend genre rules and, even if it doesn’t land perfectly, you feel the boldness? Messenger is that kind of movie. As a reviewer with 15 years covering South Indian cinema, I approach this through the…
The Taj Story 2025 Review: A Deep Dive Quick take I’ve covered 500+ films in my career, and The Taj Story is the kind of movie that forces conversation — even if you disagree with its premise. It’s bold, polemical, and anchored by Paresh Rawal’s intense turn. Star Rating (Critic Average) 2 / 5 My…
Madhaniyan (2025) Review: A Visual Symphony of Love and Legacy As someone who’s reviewed Punjabi cinema for over a decade, Madhaniyan (2025) feels like a refreshing dive into the rustic beauty of Punjab. The film, directed by Nav Bajwa, doesn’t rely on flashy VFX or cinematic gimmicks—it wins you over through its emotional realism and…
Aaryan (2025) Review: A Cinematic Thriller with Sharp Visuals and Chilling VFX You know that rare thriller where the visuals breathe tension into every frame? Aaryan (2025) does just that. As someone who’s reviewed over a decade’s worth of visual-heavy Tamil cinema, I can say this film thrives on its visual precision and sound-based suspense….
Baahubali: The Epic (2025) Review – A Visual Odyssey Reimagined Having reviewed countless visual spectacles over the last decade, I can confidently say Baahubali: The Epic (2025) redefines how Indian cinema can merge tradition with technology. This remastered edition takes the twin legends of Baahubali: The Beginning and The Conclusion and forges them into a…
Bugonia 2025 Review: A Cinematic Experiment in Paranoia and Precision You know that rare movie where every frame feels like a psychological maze? Bugonia (2025) does exactly that. As a critic who’s followed hundreds of visual-driven thrillers, this one stands apart for its hypnotic cinematography and tightly calibrated VFX that blur the line between satire…