All stories by DIVYA NAIR
Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked
Rediff.com1 Dec 2023At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the six-episode drama and tension that led to it, observes Divya Nair.
Review: The Village Fails To Impress
Rediff.com24 Nov 2023The Village starts off pretty well, but it required something more convincing than a bunch of creepy Gollum-like monsters to deliver the impact it should, observes Divya Nair.
Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?
Rediff.com23 Nov 2023Relationship coaches help you decode toxic behaviour and how it can potentially damage your mental health and your relationship with your partner.
Duranga 2 Review: Predictable
Rediff.com26 Oct 2023What should have ideally been a slow-burn thriller pretty much turns into a game of predictive, uninteresting moments that simply delay the almost obvious climax, notes Divya Nair.
'We Are Angry Because They Failed Us Again'
Rediff.com26 Oct 2023'We want to send Indians on the moon and create history, but we don't want to accept the reality that is happening on earth.'
Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best
Rediff.com19 Oct 2023Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.
'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'
Rediff.com18 Oct 2023'As it happens in any society, when progress happens, hate also comes out.' 'There is always a bit of a risk and possibility of rejection, particularly by an orthodox section of society.'
Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?
Rediff.com17 Oct 2023The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.
Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances
Rediff.com4 Sep 2023If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.
Don't Waste Your Onam On King Of Kotha
Rediff.com25 Aug 2023Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.
Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy
Rediff.com15 Aug 2023It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.
Jailer Review: A Rajinikanth You Have Never Seen Before
Rediff.com10 Aug 2023I don't remember Rajinikanth beheading anyone so brutally in any of his previous films. Or glamourising so much of blood and violence. This is an altogether different version of a brutal Ra1jinikanth, something you and I had probably never imagined before, observes Divya Nair.
Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema
Rediff.com1 Aug 2023Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.
The Very Best Of Dhanush
Rediff.com28 Jul 2023Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.
Recipe: Beetroot Rasam With No Tomatoes
Rediff.com24 Jul 2023Beetroot Rasam is a great soup for a chilly day or may be relished with steamed rice and poriyal/upperi/bhaji.
The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!
Rediff.com14 Jul 2023Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.
Review: Sweet Kaaram Coffee Takes Us On A Joyride
Rediff.com6 Jul 2023This is the kind of essential saas-bahu banter we don't mind tolerating on our screens, Divya Nair tells us.
School of Lies Review: It's Complicated
Rediff.com4 Jul 2023After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.
Maamannan Review: Udhayanidhi Stalin's The Weak Point
Rediff.com3 Jul 2023Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.
Por Thozhil Review: Compelling Thriller
Rediff.com9 Jun 2023The treatment of the crime and criminal may seem predictable, but not quite the way you'd imagined it to be, discovers Divya Nair.