Welcome to rediff.com : The Movies South Reviews page

	Help

You are here: Rediff Home » India » Movies » Southern Spice » Reviews

Search:

Rediff.com The Web

Email this Page

December 29, 2006

Aalwar is a let-down
The music is only slightly better than pedestrian.

December 28, 2006

Oru Ponnu Oru Pyyan : Romantic and sexy
The Rediff Music Review.

December 26, 2006

Poi : Disappointing
K Balachander's 101th film has a stale theme, losely written screenplay, an overdose of symbolism and a clichéd ending.

Too much preaching in Rakhee
Both Krishnavamsi and NTR Jr need to break the dry spell; whether they can do so with Rakhee remains to be seen.

Notebook : Bold but uninspiring
Rosshan Andrrews may have the best of intentions but he fails to translate them on screen in Notebook.

Mammootty excels in Palunku
Director Blessy confirms his reputation for brilliance.

Kallarali Hoovaagi : Must watch
The film is of exceptional quality and outstanding production values.

December 22, 2006

Neelakanta : Time-pass ride
This Kannada film is an out and out masala flick.

December 21, 2006

Muruga offers routine stuff
Music by Karthik Raja, elder son of the legendary Ilayaraja, is ordinary.

December 19, 2006

Music as the food of love
Unnaale Unnaale is an enjoyable album.

Old wine, brand new bottle
The real reason to watch Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam is Dhanush.

High drama in Smart City
Suresh Gopi puts in a subdued but terrific performance.

December 18, 2006

Nenjilirikkum Varai : This love story strikes a chord
The film is good enough to hold your attention.

Baba Kalyani : One-man show from Mohanlal
Shaji Kailas' film ends up as standard fare.

Pokkiri has racy music
But the songs will not ring in your head after the album is over.

December 15, 2006

Sollie Adippaen has youthful music
Deva's music is racy, and has comic elements.

Khatarnak : Watch at own risk!
A wayward plot, pathetic music and irritating humour marks this Telugu film.

December 13, 2006

Muthal Kanavae : Mixed bag
Some of the songs have terrible lyrics.

December 12, 2006

Pakal has good intentions
The Malayalam film takes up the cause of farmers' suicides.

December 11, 2006

Chennai Kadhal is a letdown
Director Vikramant disappoints his fans with this awful film.

Tenali Rama disappoints
Ramesh Arvind and Jaggest entertain, but the second half is a waste.

Watch Veyil for its energy
A well-made absorbing tale of two brothers in a small town.

December 06, 2006

Nenjirukkum varai : Mixed bag
The theme for Srikanth Deva's new album is love.

December 05, 2006

Deva makes a good comeback in Adaavadi
The music review.

Yes Your Honour belongs to Sreenivasan
The actor shines in this political thriller.

December 04, 2006

Madana is a wasted effort
Jai Jagadish's directorial debut is a big disappointment.

Maya Bazaar is interesting
Maya Bazaar is a clean entertainer.

December 01, 2006

Mahesh Babu can't save Sainikudu
Sainikudu has a good theme but is essentially wasted.

November 30, 2006

Chennai Kadhal : young, racy music
This Tamil film's soundtrack is pretty audience friendly.

November 28, 2006

Tananam Tananam disappoints
Kavitha Lankesh's latest film doesn't live up to expectations.

November 27, 2006

Sivappathigaaram is super-stupid
Karu Palaniappan's Sivappathigaaram is an unforgivably silly film.

Madhavan's Rendu is too dumb to watch
Sundar C's film has nothing to see but cleavage.

November 24, 2006

Kamli : Good effort
Nandita Das' new film is good but should have had more depth.

November 23, 2006

Yuvan Shankar Raja disappoints
For today's audience, the Paruthiveeran soundtrack is a big yawn.

This 10 year old's film is worth a watch
Master Kishan's film has good performances, a good story and nice music.

November 20, 2006

Karutha Pakshikal : Good film
Mammootty's new film is worth a watch.

Imman impresses in Rendu
The soundtrack has lively numbers, which the youth may love.

November 14, 2006

Kizhakku Kadakarkarai Salai : Pathetic
SS Stanley's film is a torture for the senses.

November 13, 2006

Vaasthavam : Good effort
Director M Padmakumar's new film is no Vargam.

Vathiyar : Pathetic
Arjun's film is a disaster.

November 10, 2006

Hubbali is an anticlimax
A potentially great thriller with a tragically weak second half.

Pandavaru is a good entertainer
This multistarrer remake of Priyadarshan's Hulchul is a good one-time watch.

Lohithadas disappoints with Chakkaramuthu
A disappointing film that has nothing new to offer.

November 06, 2006

Nuvve is an enjoyable watch
Gopichand's film is a must-see for the youth.

Sivapathikaaram has repeat value
Composer Vidyasagar has created a nice, textured soundtrack.

November 03, 2006

Manasu Palike Mouna Ragam disappoints
Nagabhushan's directorial debut falls flat with a thud.