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Manjusha Radhakrishnan

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) 20% 2.5/5 EDIT “A glossy confection that entertains in patches but never commits to its own potential. The humor is sporadic, the romance feels forced, and the toxicity of its central pair is brushed aside for the sake of a happily-ever-after.” – Gulf News (UAE) Oct 2, 2025 Full Review Param Sundari (2025) 7% 2.5/5 EDIT “Janhvi’s comic timing is flat; Sid fares a little better. Chemistry? Zero. They’re too busy admiring their own reflections. The writing doesn’t help. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Aug 29, 2025 Full Review Saiyaara (2025) 63% 2.5/5 EDIT “Saiyaara is a glossy, well-meaning attempt at heartbreak cinema -- but it never quite breaks through. For a film about young love, it feels oddly dated and disappointingly hollow. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Aug 7, 2025 Full Review Ronth (2025) 4/5 EDIT “This superbly crafted thriller-drama will knock you out with its rawness and emotional heft. Here’s the beauty of this film -- it’s unflinchingly real. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) 65% 2.5/5 EDIT “This one’s got its heart in the right place -- but boy, does it wear it like a giant neon badge. Every scene is engineered to tug at your heartstrings, often with all the finesse of a sledgehammer. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Thug Life (2025) 25% 2.5/5 EDIT “Oscar-winning AR Rahman’s background score thunders through it all. But here’s the rub -- it’s all surface-level swagger and zero soul. The plot has more loopholes than a crime boss’s tax returns.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 5, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 80% 2.5/5 EDIT “Final Reckoning should have been a love letter to the character and the legacy. Instead, it plays like a loud, chaotic footnote to what was once the gold standard of action cinema.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 5, 2025 Full Review Raid 2 (2025) 33% 2.5/5 EDIT “The intrigue fizzles out faster than the ink on a freshly printed note. Sure, director Raj Kumar Gupta’s sequel keeps Amay Patnaik as buttoned-up and righteous as ever, but the thrill? It’s barely there.” – Gulf News (UAE) May 8, 2025 Full Review Thudarum (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “The first act moves at a glacial pace, but stay with it. Once it finds its rhythm, the payoff is well worth the wait. ” – Gulf News (UAE) May 1, 2025 Full Review Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) 39% 2.5/5 EDIT “It's powerful imagery, yes, but stripped of emotional buildup or nuance, it lands hollow. The intent is clear, but the context -- the soul -- is somehow missing.” – Gulf News (UAE) Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Sikandar (2025) 5% 2/5 EDIT “In the end, Sikandar is less a film and more a bloated tribute reel for Salman Khan -- one that leans heavily on recycled tropes. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Empuraan - Lucifer 2 (2025) EDIT “Empuraan is ambitious, yes. But ambition without accountability is just chaos with a budget. Don’t wrap up real-world trauma in myth. Don’t sacrifice substance for swag. And above all -- don’t keep Mohanlal waiting in the wings.” – Gulf News (UAE) Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Nadaaniyan (2025) 12% 1.5/5 EDIT “This film could have been a sharp, stylish take on class wars, elitism, and the snobbery of posh schools, but instead, it unravels like a juvenile school project -- half-baked and lacking depth.” – Gulf News (UAE) Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Officer On Duty (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “This film, powered by efficient performances, is a good one-time watch. But what kills you is that despite dealing with a grim subject, we don’t truly empathise with the victims, which is an even bigger shame.” – Gulf News (UAE) Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Loveyapa (2025) 60% 3/5 EDIT “Swipe right if you're on the lookout for a strictly vanilla romance that never really peaks.” – Gulf News (UAE) Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025) 3/5 EDIT “If you enjoy a character-driven detective story with a touch of humor and heart, this one’s for you.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Deva (2025) 46% EDIT “There are enough twists and substance to keep us satiated. The thunderous background score as Shahid obliterates his hapless enemies is also fun to watch.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Babygirl (2024) 76% 3/5 EDIT “To put it mildly, your enjoyment of and investment in this latest chapter will depend entirely on your nostalgia for the beloved classic. For others, it might feel like an unnecessary detour.” – Gulf News (UAE) Dec 20, 2024 Full Review Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) 4/5 EDIT “Each character's emotional turmoil is rendered with impressive sensitivity. Ultimately, Kishkindha Kaandam is not just a thriller; it's a rich web of human experience, compellingly crafted and deeply affecting.” – Gulf News (UAE) Oct 15, 2024 Full Review Jigra (2024) 71% 2.5/5 EDIT “Those nuggets of humour and tragedy hits you rarely. There’s not much meat holding this movie together. The climax is also filled with some ludicrous twists. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Oct 15, 2024 Full Review Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) 31% 3/5 EDIT “A visually striking but emotionally diluted film that hums and haws and even dances between genres without fully committing to any of them. It’s a wild, chaotic ride, but it’s missing the haunting, bone-deep resonance of its predecessor.” – Gulf News (UAE) Oct 3, 2024 Full Review The Buckingham Murders (2023) 79% 3.5/5 EDIT “The answers aren’t always neat, but what’s the fun in a clean murder mystery? Plus, there's something incredibly attractive about a glamorous actress like Kareena Kapoor shed her glossy personna for a raw, searing film. ” – Gulf News (UAE) Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Ulajh (2024) 33% 3.5/5 EDIT “Give this movie a shot if you are in the mood for some good performances from the men and a woman who calls the shots.” – Gulf News (UAE) Aug 26, 2024 Full Review KALKI (2024) 77% 2.5/5 EDIT “Despite its star-studded cast and massive budget, Kalki 2898 AD struggles to deliver...none of the characters, barring Bachchan’s role, has been fleshed out.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 27, 2024 Full Review Maharaja (2024) 83% 3.5/5 EDIT “One of the most disturbing, enigmatic, and visceral watches of 2024. The labyrinth route that director Swaminathan opts for might feel tiresome, but stay with this film until the very end and you may feel gratified.” – Gulf News (UAE) Jun 21, 2024 Full Review
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