All stories by S SaraswathI
Review: Yennamo Yedho leaves you totally bored
Rediff.com28 Apr 2014The film is a meaningless romantic comedy that makes a pathetic attempt to portray the emotional upheavals you go through in life before finding your true love.
Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer
Rediff.com25 Apr 2014Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film
Review: Damaal Dumeel is an average entertainer
Rediff.com21 Apr 2014Despite its faults, Damaal Dumeel is engaging in parts.
Review: Tenaliraman is an average entertainer
Rediff.com21 Apr 2014The film tires to present a socially relevant issue in a humorous manner, but sadly, the film fails to make any kind of impression.
Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama
Rediff.com11 Apr 2014Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained
Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting
Rediff.com7 Apr 2014Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.
Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction
Rediff.com4 Apr 2014The film is all about how a weak, good for nothing is suddenly transformed into a boxing champion by the power of true love.
Review: Nedunchalai is tedious
Rediff.com1 Apr 2014A shorter crisper version of the film would perhaps have been more entertaining.
Review: Inam is a revelation
Rediff.com28 Mar 2014Set in the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Santosh Sivan's Inam brings to light the plight of the thousands of hapless Lankan Tamils, who were caught in the crossfire between the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) and the Sri Lankan government.
Review: Cuckoo is brilliant
Rediff.com21 Mar 2014Tamil film Cuckoo is a heartwarming love story between two visually challenged individuals that keeps you totally engrossed with its brilliant performances, sensational music and stunning visuals, definitely a must watch, writes S Saraswathi.
Review: Vallinam is a decent sports based drama film
Rediff.com3 Mar 2014The film highlights the craze for cricket and the complete lack of empathy for any other sport
Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller
Rediff.com28 Feb 2014Thegidi directed by debutant P Ramesh is an exciting investigative thriller revolving around a massive insurance scam.
Review: Bramman fails to impress
Rediff.com24 Feb 2014There are many dramatic twists in the film, yet itlacks the depth, intensity and sentiment that we have come to expect from Sasikumar.
Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat
Rediff.com21 Feb 2014Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
Review: Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal is a feel good entertainer
Rediff.com14 Feb 2014Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.
Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring
Rediff.com10 Feb 2014Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.
Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing
Rediff.com7 Feb 2014Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.
Review: Rummy is engaging
Rediff.com31 Jan 2014Vijay Sethupathi's Rummy -- directed by debutant Balakrishnan -- is an engaging village-based dark romantic thriller set in the 1980s.
Review: Inga Enna Solludhu is boring
Rediff.com31 Jan 2014VTV Ganesh's Inga Enna Solludhu is a total waste of time, write S Saraswathi.
Review: Malini 22 Palayamkottai is is relevant
Rediff.com24 Jan 2014Sripriya's Malini 22 Palayamkottai is a dark women-centric revenge drama that highlights the burning issue of sexual assault and violence against women