#CelluloidCritic

Critic 321 Director: Prasanth Neel Written by: Prasanth Neel Produced by: Hombale Films Casts : Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, Jagapathi Babu, Tinnu Anand, Devaraj, Brahmaji, Bobby Simha, Ramachandra Raju, MS Chowdary, Ramana, Mime Gopi, John Vijay Music: Ravi Basrur Language: Telugu Genre: Action SYNOPSIS: Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva (Prabhas), a tribesman, and Varadha (Prithviraj), the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler. REVIEW: In the world of Prashanth Neel's "Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire," a dark and violent canvas unfolds, marked by the intricacies of Khansaar, a realm ruled by three tribes with elaborate customs and density. The director's commitment to upping the ante in tone and texture is evident, transi

  Critic No. 320 Director: Arun Matheswaran Written by: Arun Matheswaran, Madhan Karky Produced by: Sathya Jyothi Films Casts : Dhanush, Shiva Rajkumar, Sundeep Kishan, Priyanka Mohan, Aditi Balan, John Kokken, Nivedhithaa Sathish, Elango Kumaravel, Viji Chandrasekhar Music: G.V Prakash Kumar Language: Tamil Genre: Action SYNOPSIS: In a remote Tamil Nadu village, the Koranar deity, guardian of tribes for 600 years, faces a threat as the king and prince eye the tribal land. Forbidden from their temples, the oppressed villagers hope for freedom. The British, intrigued by the deity's power, aim to take it to England. To reclaim it, the cunning local king enlists Captain Miller (Dhanush), promising money and temple access. The plot thickens as Captain Miller's true intentions unfold, blurring the lines between loyalty, deception, and the fate of the sacred Koranar deity. REVIEW: "Captain Miller" is a riveting addition to Arun Matheswaran's filmography, showcasin

Critic No. 319 Director: R. Ravikumar Written by: R.Ravikumar Produced by: KJR Studios. Phantom FX Studios, Aadhi Brahma Productions Casts : Sivakarthikeyan, Siddarth (alien voice), Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar, Isha Koppikar, Yogi Babu, Karunakaran, Bala Saravanan Music: A.R.Rahman Language: Tamil Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy SYNOPSIS: Tamizh (Sivakarthikeyan), a nature warrior with a rebellious streak, finds his city dreams grounded by an alien on a crash landing. Earth's fate hangs in the balance as they join forces with a quirky team to battle a ruthless tycoon who craves the planet's lifeblood. Can laughter and ingenuity defeat lasers and greed in this eco-thriller? REVIEW: "Ayalaan" ventures into the cinematic landscape with a grand display of groundbreaking visual effects that reflect six years of dedicated craftsmanship. The meticulous attention to detail in creature design, textural elements, and vibrant landscapes sets a new standard for Indian cinema, sh