Beast, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring the always-charismatic Vijay, is a 2022 Tamil-language action thriller that explodes into the realm of genre spectacle. Set mostly within the claustrophobic surroundings of a besieged shopping mall, the film serves a blend of relentless action, darkly comic moments, social commentary, and star-powered heroics. With Pooja Hegde playing […]

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 (PS1), released in 2022, is Mani Ratnam’s dream project come to life—one that Tami cinema awaited for decades. Adapting Kalki Krishnamurthy’s iconic historical novel, the film bursts with royal intrigue, ambitious warriors, forbidden loves, and the heady atmosphere of the 10th-century Chola Empire. Boasting an ensemble cast of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai […]

With Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (PS2), director Mani Ratnam completes a cinematic retelling of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s legendary novel, finishing an odyssey rich with betrayal, glory, and love beneath the shadow of the Chola dynasty. This grand finale—brimming with heartbreak, confrontations, and fate-changing decisions—unites an all-star cast in a production that blends artistic elegance with historical […]

Maamannan marks one of the most striking political dramas in recent Tamil cinema, released in 2023 and directed by the visionary Mari Selvaraj. With an evocative musical score by A.R. Rahman and starring a powerhouse ensemble of Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil, and Keerthy Suresh, the film tackles the searing subject of caste, generational trauma, […]