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Poster or still from the Telugu film The Paradise starring Nani and Kayadu Lohar

Court Order Couldn't Stop A Brutal Review Of Nani's Paradise

Tamil critic Blue Sattai Maran has called The Paradise worse than Magudam and Toxic, even after its makers reportedly sought an interim court order against negative coverage.

2 days ago2 min read

Promotional still from Sardar 2 featuring Karthi and SJ Suriya in character.

Regional Cinema

Sardar 2 Opens To Mixed Reviews, Suriya Called The Saving Grace

Karthi and PS Mithran's Sardar 2 has landed to mixed reactions a day after release, with critic Blue Sattai Maran praising SJ Suriya's screen presence while calling the second half a slog.

11 Sept 20262 min

Promotional still from the Tamil film Mandaadi showing a sailboat race off a fishing village coastline

Regional Cinema

Soori's Mandaadi Opens Strong, Reviews Flag A Familiar Plot

Soori's new film Mandaadi, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhenthi, released across five languages to a strong opening day. Critic Blue Sattai Maran praised its fresh setting but flagged a routine plot, shaky race logic and poor makeup.

11 Sept 20262 min

Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay speaking at a podium in the state legislative assembly.

Regional Cinema

Vijay's MISA Jaw Gesture In Assembly Sparks Political Row

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Monday assembly speech, meant to answer opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, instead drew fire for a gesture seen as mocking M.K. Stalin's MISA-era jaw injury, prompting backlash from CPI(M) and critic Blue Sattai Maran.

8 Sept 20262 min