Moive Reviews

Yashoda, a Tollywood survival thriller, stands out for its realistic premise and solid performance by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film follows Yashoda, a pregnant surrogate in need of money, who moves to a luxurious facility owned by Madhu (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) and cared for by Dr. Gowtam (Unni Mukundan). However, as mysterious disappearances and glitches occur, Yashoda uncovers a disturbing truth about the facility. Simultaneously, a murder mystery outside the facility unfolds, linking to Yashoda's predicament. The first half of the movie relies on comedy and emotion, showcasing the lives of the women in the facility and Yashoda's relationship with Dr.…

The movie opens at an Interpol facility in France, where a high-ranking agent hands over a confidential case of an elusive mastermind, Abram Qureshi (AQ), to another agent taking up the case. The story then moves to India, where the death of PKR, the supreme leader of a political party, throws the state into a crisis, and a new leader must be elected. While Brahma, an intelligent and popular leader, is the ideal successor and the backbone of the deceased leader, senior leader Narayana Varma and PKR's son-in-law, Jaidev, have their eyes set on the CM post. Sathyapriya, PKR's eldest…

The film "Writer Padmabhushan," directed by debutant Shanmukha Prasanth, tells more than one story. While it appears to be a coming-of-age tale of a young man struggling to have faith in himself, the film gradually reveals deeper layers and important social commentary. The protagonist, Writer Padmabhushan (played by Suhas) from Vijayawada, dreams of becoming as great as Sri Sri or Gurujada Apparao. However, no one seems interested in reading his book, not even for free. One day, he is approached by Sarika (Tina Shilparaj) and her father (Goparaju Ramana), who claim to be his big fans. Sarika is so infatuated…

Anil Ravipudi's cinematic style is becoming increasingly recognizable - loud, joke-filled, and often featuring inane plot points and quirky characters. F2: Fun & Frustration explored the frustration of married men, while the sequel F3 revolves around the pursuit of money. While the film is likely to elicit chuckles from its audience, it is also the kind of movie that you'll either love or love to hate. Venky (Venkatesh) suffers from night blindness and operates a "shortcut" business with his usual sidekick, Raghu Babu. His family is constantly in need of money, and Venky often resorts to quick-fix solutions that typically…

Puri Jagannadh's much-hyped film "Liger" had either the potential to become a massive hit or a spectacular failure. Unfortunately, the film failed to offer anything novel beyond Vijay Deverakonda's impressive physique. The story follows Liger (Vijay Deverakonda), a foul-mouthed MMA fighter raised by his single mother (Ramya Krishnan), who aspires to win the national championship. However, things take a different turn when Liger falls in love with a social media influencer named Tanya (Ananya Panday), who happens to be the sister of his nemesis Sanju (Vishu). Despite being a sports drama, the film fails to focus on the sport, and…

"Sita Ramam" is a Telugu-language film that has been re-released in Hindi dubbed version. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the movie is a period romance set in the 1960s and 1980s. The film's plot revolves around Ram (Dulquer Salmaan), an Indian Army officer, who saves a village in Kashmir from attackers aided by Pakistan in 1965. Ram receives numerous letters of admiration, including one from Sitamahalakshmi (Mrunal Thakur), declaring her love for him. Eventually, Ram and Sitamahalakshmi meet, and they plan to get married, but Sitamahalakshmi is hiding a secret that the screenplay of the movie tries to justify through alternate…

Vaarasudu, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and also released in Tamil as Varisu, features Thalapathy Vijay in top form, delivering peppy songs and heavy-duty heroic moments. The film revolves around a family with toxic dynamics, misunderstood sons, and a dying father (played by Sarath Kumar) who pits his sons against each other to determine the rightful successor to his business empire. The first half of the film begins shakily, with scenes that feel out of place and a lackluster mother sentiment subplot. However, the parallels to Vijay's real-life family conflicts keep the audience engaged. The film also shares similarities with Chekka…

Anand is the responsible leader of a company, driven by his father's vision of making every employee an owner. Meanwhile, Swamy is a carefree and street-smart guy who needs a job to fund his sister's wedding and win the heart of his love interest, Pranavi. Ravi Teja, a popular actor known for his comic timing, plays a dual role in the film Dhamaka, which is a high-energy, action-packed, and comedic entertainer. Sreeleela, who plays Pranavi, impresses with her beauty and graceful dance moves, matching Ravi Teja's dynamic energy. The music by Bheems Ceciroleo, along with hits like "Jinthaak" and "Mass…

The movie "18 Pages" by Palnati Surya Pratap, based on a story by Sukumar, is a heartwarming and engaging love story. The protagonist, Siddhu, played by Nikhil Siddhartha, is an app developer who discovers a diary written by Nandini (Anupama Parameswaran) after finding out a devastating truth about his girlfriend. As he delves into the diary, he becomes enchanted by Nandini and sets out to find her, leading to a series of mysterious events. The movie's strength lies in its portrayal of Siddhu's love and longing for Nandini, and the chemistry between him and his sidekick, Baghi, played by Sarayu…

Sarkaru Vaari Paata, directed by Parasuram Petla, is a mass entertainer that struggles to find its footing between being a commercial film and attempting to elicit sympathy for some of its side characters. The protagonist, Mahi (Mahesh Babu), is a debt collector and money lender with a troubled past who stalks people that owe him money, regardless of the amount. He falls in love with Kalaavathi (Keerthy Suresh), a gambling addict who deceives him by posing as someone she's not. As Mahi tries to collect the debt she owes him from her father, a politician and tycoon named Rajendranath (Samuthirakani),…