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Wrapping up 2023 with 176 new films and 26 web series. Here's a list of my favourites from Tamil, Hollywood and other regional languages, along with what I consider to be underrated Tamil films.
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#Varisu
has
#Vijay
in his best form. The man entertains like there's no tomorrow with his humour and when he acts, he plays to his strengths. Fans of dancer Vijay are in for a treat. Varisu has its shortcomings but Vijay and the film comes up on top brilliantly.
Halfway thru
#Varisu
. Takes time to get us glued but once it does, it's super-fun. Relies more on
#Vijay
's comedy sense and brilliant dance than punch dialogues and fights, and that's a win in our books. If the rise in tempo continues, it'll be a Pongal treat!
People think it's cool to go on bike rides and post pics everywhere but this pic of
#AjithKumar
captures exactly what it feels like. Riding hundreds of kilometres a day is exhausting and our Indian weather is unforgiving. Then why do we riders enjoy doing it? (1/5)
#ValimaiMotionPoster
raththam therika therika irrukuma illa Thala bike la vara mathiri irrukuma? Hope its the latter. NKP mathiri story laye
#Hvinoth
had it... Imagine a wheelie from Thala and that too to Yuvan's BGM once again.
One hour to go...
#Valimai
#VamsiPaidipally
delivered what he promised and
@MusicThaman
aces with the background score. In the lines of Vijay from the film,
#Varisu
will be a 'Kudumbangal kondadum vetri'
Damn, that fall looks painful. Thankfully he is fully geared. And the last few wheelies look 😍. If the hype for this film wasn't high enough already...
#valimaimakingvideo
If your idea of having fun at the theatre involves ripping off the screen and making it a miserable experience for others, how about you stay home, wait for it to come on OTT and then break your TV screen? This was at
@RohiniSilverScr
after the second show of
#Thiruchitrambalam
"
#Gangstaa
is our fanboy sambavam."
"Only if I prove to myself that I can do an album like
#Thunivu
, can I respect myself."
"I want my songs to work because they are good and not because it's from someone famous."
Here's my
@GhibranOfficial
interview...
Enjoyed
#ThunivuTrailer
more than I thought I would because of this man...
Because no actor enjoys being in a grey-shaded character as much as
#Ajith
. Wondered if the film would give Money Heist vibes but now he's giving us Mankatha vibes and that's a win
Saw comments on how uncomfortable
#HVinoth
is in video interviews. As someone who had the privilege of interviewing him for Nerkonda Paarvai and Valimai, I'm glad that he's finally out there, sharing his views and ideologies. As a filmmaker, he deserves more love and recognition!
What an action packed trailer! Personally looking forward to the dirt-bike action sequence - probably the first one in Tamil cinema. Idhuleye ivalona padathula evalo irrukumo?
#WaitingEhVeriEruthey
#ValimaiTrailer
Ever since 2005's Sachein, I've never missed the FDFS of a film starring
#Vijay
in the lead no matter the city or country I'm in. Currently in Dubai on a work trip and a while ago, I wondered if that streak will break... Looks like it won't! Got tickets for
#Beast
2:30 am show.
#Maanaadu
is easily one of the best Tamil films I've seen this year. The film is exactly what you'd expect from the promo materials but
@vp_offl
laces it with brilliant moments that's elevated by
#Simbu
and
@iam_SJSuryah
. What a film to hit a century with
@Cinemainmygenes
!
Apart from completing GVM's brilliant cop trilogy, a lovely album from Harris and a stellar performance from everyone - especially
#AjithKumar
and
#ArunVijay
, I'll remember this film for showing
#Ajith
at his best. And this shot encompasses all of that!
#8YearsofYennaiArindhaal
Love this shot from
#JagameThandhiram
that pays homage to Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. Guess it's
#KarthikSubbaraj
's way of comparing the Tamil genocide with the Holocaust.
And this happened!
Got the opportunity to interview
@Suriya_offl
for
#SooraraiPottru
and the soft-spoken actor spoke in length about transforming into Maara, working with Sudha Kongara and much more. Stay tuned for the video and print interview!
#SooraraiPottruOnPrime
#Viswasam
has one of the best love tracks and family sentiment we've seen in a very long time in an
#AjithKumar
starrer. Proper commercial first half with bunch of songs, so expecting a gripping second half!
#ViswasamFDFS
From singing Ettanaa Irundha in
#Ilaiyaraaja
's music back in 1995 to singing
#RaasaKannu
in
#ARRahman
's music now, just the journey of
#Vadivelu
the singer alone has been a phenomenal one. What a discography!
Watching
#ValimaiOnZEE5
and boy, it's a treasure trove of content for bike lovers... Shoei, Alpinestars, Dainese and a bunch of favourite brands. Don't even get me started on the bikes 😍. Should probably put out a list!
#Valimai
Here's my exclusive interview with
@Suriya_offl
who talks about his upcoming release,
#JaiBhim
, working in different genres, his reason for voicing for several issues and his love for his fans!
#Suriya
#JaiBhimOnPrime
Aaaand it's official! Really liked
#Vamshi
's Oopiri/Thozha and Maharishi. After Fazil and Shankar (I think),
#Vijay
is teaming up with yet another National Award-winning film's director. Expecting
#Thalapathy66
to be a wholesome entertainer...
Halfway thru
#Thunivu
and the film brings you to the centre of action right from scene one. Fast paced editing, nail biting moments and laced with mysteries, it's an
#AjithKumar
show all the way. Expecting some huge revelations and more of the AK swag in the second half!
This actor-director duo's range... from Pasanga 2 to
#EtharkkumThunindhavan
Pandiraj's Kathakali is such an underrated thriller. Looks like he's going back to that genre with this
#Suriya
starrer!
A bit of home cleaning got me back the cassette collection that I completely forgot about. Used to save a little from the pocket money I got and swindled the balance amount when Amma sent me to the grocery shop so that I can buy these cassettes. Good old days!
I guess the 'moodanambikkai' angle came as a shocker that it slowed down the momentum
#Leo
's first half created. It's probably why I enjoyed the film more the second time. And even if it could be untrue, reading the theories is fun. It's like Loki playing Picture Yourself with us
Speaking of which, I'm in love with the riding set-up
#Ajith
has. With the BMW R1250 GS (I think), the Dainese gears, those brilliant panniers and tank bag, and the lighting systems, the man can even ride on mars!
#Impressed
27 years ago on this day, these 2 films came out. While one showed that we can make a Hollywood-esque cop thriller, the other was integral in redefining commercial films. Both are remakes and yet, enjoy cult status today. What a Deepavali it would've been!
#Kuruthipunal
#Muthu
Met
#KamalHaasan
, shook hands with him and told him how much I enjoyed
#Vikram
, even though it was an extremely brief interaction. Watching the film once again later tonight. Can a day get any better?
#SooraraiPottru
is an intense, inspiring tale of a man who dared to dream & make it a reality. Maara's intensity & perseverance make it one of
#Suriya
's best characters. Apart from him, it's
#urvashi
's stellar performance and
@gvprakash
's BG score that steals the show.
#VendhuThanindhathuKaadu
is one of those rare films that takes the entirety of its first half to establish the world and characters only to put them and us through a whirlwind of events. (1/4)
#VTKREVIEW
Loved how
@Psmithran
credited Batman co-creator Bob Kane as an inspiration in
#Hero
's opening credits. The story takes very little time to unfold and gives a lovely intermission block for a nice origins story to develop. Brilliant score by
@thisisysr
#HeroFDFS
#Sivakarthikeyan
When yours truly was twinning with
#SilambarasanTR
! Had an interaction with the
#Maanadu
star who spoke about the
@vp_offl
directorial, his upcoming films, weight loss, mental health and much more. Stay tuned to the interview that will hit your digital devices soon.
#AnbaanaFans
, here's what you've been waiting for. Check out the full interview of
@Suriya_offl
and
@Sudhakongara_of
where they talk about working with each other for
#SooraraiPottru
, the challenges & research that went behind the project & much more!
And this happened!
Got the opportunity to interview
@Suriya_offl
for
#SooraraiPottru
and the soft-spoken actor spoke in length about transforming into Maara, working with Sudha Kongara and much more. Stay tuned for the video and print interview!
#SooraraiPottruOnPrime
Riding puts you into a meditative trance that makes you forget the stress and pressure we endure in our personal and private life every day. There's also something primal about being out there, open to the elements & all the risks that come with it. (2/5)
Speculations about a few actors joining
#AK62
are false because the film is still in the scripting stage.
Here's everything you might want to know about
#Ajith
-
#MagizhThirumeni
's
#AK62
#Thiruchitrambalam
might be an extremely predictable drama but it's the heart-warming moments with some brilliant performances that make it a decent watch. Nice to see
#Dhanush
in this zone after a long time but the film leaves you wishing for more.
#ThiruchitrambalamReview
Chennai is getting back its Hard Rock Cafe and this time, it'll have alcohol. Situated at Aruna Hotel/Pharos, Nungambakkam, the resto-bar is almost ready. The same hotel will also house the Chennai branch of Goa's famous Mustard restaurant that's getting launched tomorrow.
The biggest luxury during rides is finding that tea shop in the middle of nowhere which we use to refuel and stretch our legs. It also gives an opportunity to converse with the locals - something one wouldn't get to do in any other means of transport! (3/5)
50 films in 20 years, phew! Asura valarchi kelvi patturukom, idhu Asuran-in valarchiya irruke.
Hopefully,
#Dhanush
, apart from starring in it, is also directing it.
#Dhanush50
Re-release venumnu kettiya?
#VettaiyaaduVilaiyaadu
is getting remastered and the new version will hit theatres next month. Watched the FDFS as a school kid. Will probably do the same this time too!
Something tells me that
#Rajinikanth
will be a part of
#KH234
in some capacity, given the scale and of course, Mani. We'd love to see them together even if it's a cameo. But imagine seeing
#Rajini
play
#Kamal
's villain? A departure from the 16 Vayathiniles and Moondru Mudichus!
When you see a few people, who have paid around Rs 600 to watch the 9 am show of a Marvel film on IMAX, leave before the end-credit scenes... especially when those scenes happen to be the best part of the entire film!
It's clips like these that make me wish
#Ajithkumar
has a direct online presence. Would've loved to hear what he's talking about. Think it's about low-speed manoeuvring and maintaining balance while at it. Also, totally digging the decked-up BMW R 1250, a dream bike for a reason!
And of course, you won't enjoy it if you don't love the bike you're on. A love for the two-wheelers is mandatory and rides test both the limits of you and the machine. (4/5)
I like how a film, starring Chris Evans who played Captain America, and is made by the makers of some of the biggest superhero films - the Russo Brothers, has namba very own Dhanush sticking the superhero landing 😍
#TheGrayMan