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Karthik Kumar

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Halal Love Story (2020) 75% EDIT “Despite working as a social satire and touching upon a number of issues, the film struggles from making its point in the most effective way.” – Hindustan Times Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Pa.Paandi (2017) 100% EDIT “Dhanush’s directorial debut is emotionally uplifting.” – Hindustan Times Jan 16, 2024 Full Review Ka Pae Ranasingam (2020) 83% EDIT “Even though Vijay Sethupathi gets an extended cameo, it's Aishwarya Rajesh who shoulders the film and it's her show right till the end.” – Hindustan Times Jan 11, 2024 Full Review Kaithi (2019) 100% EDIT “This Karthi starrer is an action film with a soul and a purpose. While it still caters to the masses, it is nothing like a crowd-pleasing commercial film.” – Hindustan Times Oct 9, 2023 Full Review Bigil (2019) 71% EDIT “Despite a problematic first half, the Atlee-directed Vijay starrer makes up in the second half with an emotionally rewarding end.” – Hindustan Times Oct 9, 2023 Full Review Vaikundapuram (2020) 100% EDIT “Ala Vaikuntapuramlo is undoubtedly one of Trivikram's better films in recent years. While one can argue that he plays it safe by taking the tried-and-tested family template, at least he doesn't disappoint and that is laudable.” – Hindustan Times Feb 17, 2021 Full Review Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020) EDIT “It feels like Sufiyum Sujatayum takes an easy way out to tell a story of forbidden love. If only writer-director Naranipuzha Shanavas invested more time and effort in exploring greater depths, the film would've left a stronger impact.” – Hindustan Times Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Darbar (2020) 50% EDIT “AR Murugadoss plays on Rajinikanth's strength and swag but everything else in this film gets a lackadaisical treatment. Darbar is no Petta.” – Hindustan Times Jan 16, 2020 Full Review Thoota (2019) 20% EDIT “Just like his last film, Enai Noki... too takes a needless action detour around the interval point and brings in elements like underworld, dirty cops and undercover agents.” – Hindustan Times Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) 57% EDIT “This film in no Baahubali but its lead actor, Chiranjeevi, is so good in the film that one wants to root for his character every time he appears onscreen.” – Hindustan Times Nov 1, 2019 Full Review Saaho (2019) 7% 2/5 EDIT “Prabhas's Saaho is so ambitious in its scale that it almost fools you into believing it's a great film. Unfortunately, it doesn't even come close to being great and just manages to emerge as a decent watch.” – Hindustan Times Aug 30, 2019 Full Review Madam Geeta Rani (2019) 0% 2.5/5 EDIT “Raatchasi has good intentions but lacks heart and finesse.” – Hindustan Times Jul 16, 2019 Full Review Gorilla (2019) 20% 1/5 EDIT “Gorilla is mildly amusing at places, but the lack of effort in overall writing makes it a tedious watch.” – Hindustan Times Jul 16, 2019 Full Review Kanchana 3 (2019) 2/5 EDIT “Raghava Lawrence's film is loud, annoying and barely entertaining.” – Hindustan Times Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Majili (2019) 80% 3/5 EDIT “A complex but beautiful story of love that has its heart in the right place.” – Hindustan Times Apr 8, 2019 Full Review Super Deluxe (2019) 83% 5/5 EDIT “The performances from the ensemble of actors are top notch. Vijay Sethupathi makes us empathize with his transwoman character of Shilpa with his restraint and sensitivity.” – Hindustan Times Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Yatra (2019) 3/5 EDIT “It's an extraordinary story of one man's vision and how it made him a messiah of sorts for the poor and underprivileged.” – Hindustan Times Feb 8, 2019 Full Review Peranbu (Malayalam) (2019) 4.5/5 EDIT “Peranbu features a transwoman (Anjali Ameer) in a pivotal role. It's heartening to see that the film doesn't make a mockery of her character.” – Hindustan Times Feb 2, 2019 Full Review Tholi Prema (2018) 3.5/5 EDIT “Varun and Raashi are like a house on fire. They are terrific in their respective roles, playing their parts convincingly and with maturity.” – Hindustan Times Feb 15, 2018 Full Review Nimir (2018) 2/5 EDIT “Nimir works in parts, like the most portion of the second half, but it's not enough to make us root for the entire film.” – Hindustan Times Jan 26, 2018 Full Review Gulebakavali (2018) 83% 2.5/5 EDIT “Gulebaghavali, despite being flawed, works to an extent, thanks to the comic angle it brings to the proceedings. If only it showed more creativity in writing.” – Hindustan Times Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Sketch (2018) 2/5 EDIT “Sketch is definitely going down as one of the worst films in Vikram's career. Despite being around for over two decades, it's disappointing that he takes audiences for granted and feels he can get away with such a mediocre product.” – Hindustan Times Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Jai Simha (2018) 2.5/5 EDIT “As clichéd as it may sound, Jai Simha is a popcorn entertainer that gets most things right.” – Hindustan Times Jan 12, 2018 Full Review Spyder (2017) 0% 2/5 EDIT “Spyder is not great but it's definitely watchable for Mahesh Babu, Suryah and the touching humanistic angle.” – Hindustan Times Sep 29, 2017 Full Review Magalir Mattum (2017) 2.5/5 EDIT “Magalir Mattum is the kind of film where you don't mind overseeing the flaws because it leaves you with a heartwarming feeling when you exit the theatre.” – Hindustan Times Sep 15, 2017 Full Review
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