MAHARAJA,Movie review

 

                                  MAHARAJA

Cast-Vijay Sethupathi,Anurag Kashyap,Singampuli,Natarajan Subramaniam

Director-Nithilan Swaminathan

Recently I watched a movie named "Maharaja".Here is my review without spoiling it's story.

Maharaja is a steller blend of suspense, drama with intense emotional depth. Vijay Sethupathi delivers a masterly performance of a desperate father seeking justice .

The Storyline

The storyline is brilliant. The director Nithilan Swaminathan has weaved together a narrative that has the ability to keep audience on the edge of their seats. The plot twists and turns have been perfectly timed, making the audience question everything . The depth of the story, with its thrilling pace, ensures that there is not a single dull moment.

Vijay Sethupathi's performance

Vijay Sethupathi's performance is unforgettable . In the movie, he has brought a complexity and intensity to his character that is both compelling and relatable. His ability to convey a wide range of emotions—anger, sorrow, joy, and fear is simply outstanding. Every scene celebrates his repertoire of acting.

The Story

The portrayal of the story on screen is a testament to the director's visionary presentation skill. Each scene has been crafted with meticulous precision, ensuring that the audience remains fully glued to the narrative and keeping the suspense alive throughout the movie.

An Experience

This movie is not just a movie, but an experience that is hard to forget. It's an example of what cinema can achieve when storytelling, acting, and technical prowess come together

"Monica, O My Darling"

 

"Monica, O My Darling"

Making the most of last weekend, I happened to watch "Monica, O My Darling" the movie. Below are my thoughts on the film.

From the very first shot to the very last frame, the film "Monica, O My Darling" takes the audience on a journey. Special note should be made of the background music selection, which takes the film to new heights.

Vasan Bala's direction is excellent, and he stands for new age directors who are aware of the scene's pulse. Bollywood need not only be about famous actors and producers.

From the very first scene the audience gets to see the murder Nothing is hidden from the audience.The killer, his motivations, his method are all laid out for us to clearly see. From here on, this whodunit starts getting messier and more convoluted but another good part about the movie is that it's still so thrilling and gripping that the audience doesn't wish to even flinch for even once.

Two performers who absolutely steal the show are Rajkumar Rao and Huma Qureshi. Natural and completely suited to her role is Radhika Apte.

At the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards, Monica, O My Darling received 9 nominations, including Best Web Original Film, Best Director in a Web Original Film (Bala), Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Rao), Best Actress in a Web Original Film (Qureshi) and Best Supporting Actress in a Web Original Film (Apte), and won 4 awards, including Best Web Original Film and Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Critics (Rao).

My former employer's senior employee, whose sibling was involved in the film's production, recommended to watch it.

Panchayat season 3 review

 Starring: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Pankaj Jha, Durgesh Kumar

Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra

Producers: TVF

Music Director: Anurag Saikia

Cinematographer : Amitabha Singh

Editor: Amit Kulkarni

I completed the Panchayat series yesterday . I am not discussing the story here to spoil the show for those who have not seen the series.

The strength of Panchayat lies in its simplicity and realistic depiction of rural life. The TVF team has, remained faithful to its original tone and vibes yet again, coming up with bigger themes, letting its characters’ develop further, and creating more dramatic moments.

The writer of the “Panchayat series, Chandan Kumar, carries the feel of the minds and lives of people in a remote village. In the new season, the show reveals more about its characters, their desires, and their dreams, without losing its signature style. The show, which boasts an impressive ensemble cast, makes supporting characters like Bhusan more prominent, along with Vinod and Madhav.

This season, there is a subtle transformation of certain characters. Manju Devi was earlier happy to be behind the scenes; letting her husband call the shots now showcases her political instincts. She is also more supportive when her daughter Rinki (Sanvikaa) wants to get MBA and, later, a job. The triumph of the show’s is that it has shown their natural progression without being preachy.

Understated charm and high-drama in mundane village scenarios have been the show’s highlights. Panchayat capitalises on them while casting its net wide this season. But the series stays within the world of familiar peculiarities and challenges.

Panchayat has once again shown why it is regarded as one of the best Indian web series. Every scene, with its poignant story and engrossing characters, captures the essence of rural India. Deepak Kumar Mishra,director offers something novel and innovative, as always. This time around, much like in the first two seasons, you will remember every character. Faisal Malik stands out with his impactful portrayal of his character.

The show has some engaging moments, and the performances of the other supporting cast, including Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, Pankaj Jha ,Bhusan are brilliantly portrayed. Panchayat cast performance is brilliant and resonates with village life.

In fact, the characters of the supporting artists are neatly written, and everyone makes their presence felt. The ending is pretty good, with a solid cliffhanger and true Panchayat rural life depiction.

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Haseen Dillruba

 

watching Haseen Dillruba

 

I just finished watching this thrilling and riveting crime movie with an unbelievable twist at the end.

" Haseen Dillruba’ has its moments of being unbelievable, but it never stops being a delectably dark and defiant love story with a thrilling twist, a tricky marital affair, and as a thrilling crime drama. Its an intelligent, entertaining film that will take you through all emotions.

Kanika Dhillon, the writer, gently nudges audience towards a complete suspension of disbelief as we become willing voyeurs of a racy and thrilling murder mystery

Instead of focusing on the murder, the story plays out like a psychological thriller, exploring how dormant emotions can completely take over one's personality and transform them to the extent that they are hardly recognisable

Both Tapsee Pannu as Rani and Vikrant Massey as Rishu’s personalities undergo a dramatic flip and it is to the credit of both of them that they are so cooly evocative as they effortlessly settle into the changed pace.

Taapsee plays the free-spirited Rani with aplomb, but her flighty and fun character seems like a carry forward of Rumi in Manmarziyan, right down to her obsessiveness.

Vikrant Massey's seemingly simple personality , but riddled with complexes, makes him uncomfortable with women because he is uncomfortable with himself, fixing things for others, but in a mess within, well educated but insular .

It's story has not been revealed because it may be a thrilling experience while watching.

Thappad

 

#Movie_Thappad

Directed by -Anubhav Sinha

Cast- Tapsee Pannu,Kumud Mishra,Pravil Gulati,Ratna PathakSah,Diya Mirza

I saw this beautiful movie only after being in a mood to watch it. During LOCKDOWN days, I saw more movies than I could remember. So, I took a break from watching movies for 3 weeks. Below is my observation about the movie Thappad.”

"#Thappad' resonates with impact in a strong way,This movie tells us all about some or most people living in a marriage, where a wife always has to sacrifice her dreams, her desires,her passion, her career, and sometimes her self-respect too. This Anubhav Sinha movie,Thappad," focuses on gender discrimination to complete the picture.  Sinha's biggest credit as far as "Thappad" goes is that he maintains a balance in tone, never getting overly preachy or loud with what his narrative has to convey. This movie delves into husband wife relationship in a subtle way.

        Thappad" is not about domestic violence, unlike what the hype may have indicated. The film merely utilises an impulsive act of slapping to lay out an intricate portrait of marital exploitation that could be happening within the confines of any household, that might maintain a picture of calm on the outside. Contrary to what many felt, this film is not about creating circumstances that might open up room for a battle of the sexes. This film questions the male entitlement to superiority in a relationship.

    The very brief scene, masterfully written and executed, resonates for the sheer sense of disparity it so simply conveys. Thappad" digs deep to establish the fact that gender discrimination is an outcome of the upbringing of not just men, but also women. The screenplay is quietly effective in the way it shows how the thought of saying sorry, even long afterward, never quite crosses the husband's mind. For Amrita, a lack of remorse sparks off the realisation that her marriage was always built on her husband's ego and not love.

      A beautiful movie where one finds stamp, authority, and class of Anubhav Sinha, the director, to the fore.

Madaari, Movie review

 #Madaari

     Madaari, Movie review

 It's an out and out Irfan Khan movie who has the power and charisma of impacting his movies in a big way, single-handedly. Madaari is a must-watch for many reasons but foremost is it has a powerful story conveying a strong message against the system. Irrfan Khan's acting is a big compliment for #Madaari.

  

       Madaari, directed by Nishikant Kamat, makes the right noises about the state of the nation and its people owing to the machinations of avaricious and insensitive politicians and crony contractors.

       The message conveyed stays at the back of the mind for a longer duration. A good piece of acting, good direction, a well-crafted script, and dialogue delivery are few of the prominent factors. Madaari has all these factors intact. This is probably Irrfan's best performance. 

Madaari is about a man Nirmal suffering a big disaster and then fighting back with all his energy and vigor to question the system in place. Irrfan Khan would be remembered for his best performance in the movie.

777 Charlie movie review

 

"777 Charlie

Cast-Rakshit Shetty,Sangeetha Sringerie,Raj B Shetty,Bobby Simha

Director-Kiranraj K

Rating-8/10

I was able to watch this lovely movie, "777 Charlie," yesterday.  Though it has been on my list since long on the recommendation of my movie buff friend,. Here is my take on this movie.

Director K Kiranraj, who has penned and directed this story (777 Charlie),  focuses on the relationship between Charlie, a labrador retriever, an introvert, and a loner, as essayed by Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty.  This is a fabulous story of a bond between a man and his pet. 

It's an epic emotional roller coaster with emotions at core all through. RAKSHIT SHETTY has taken  the industry to the next level with unique films in the recent past. He, as a  Dog - Owner has magically portrayed the emotions superbly. The screenplay keeps the audience entertained & glued to the movie.  Rakshit has done his best all through the runtime as serious & arrogant Dharma to a character that melts down as an emotional guy.

Sangeeta Sringeri as Devika, has done her role  best . After a long time, we get to see a movie that is such an emotional roller coaster that makes you cry, laugh and feel the whole connection. The whole journey is so beautifully presented that you become part of it. cinematography is next level, with scenes that are delightful to eyes . The film has also maintained a realistic touch and the sports competition scene is just awesome. Dharma, played by Rakshit, is a character you will remember, the extent to which he goes for his pet is something heart touching .

 The show stealer of this film remains Charlie, Who makes a place in our heart instantly . The Climax of the film is very  touching; it just melts your heart and you are sure to walk out teary along with a beautiful message for life . 

❤️ i can't express my feelings towards this movie. The movie was super entertaining and emotions were out of this world. There are lessons to learn, and it teaches how one must be empathetic in life. Life is a gift so make best use of each and every day. After watching the movie, the way you look at dogs will change, and you will start loving the street dogs for sure. Each and every animal on this planet has feelings, and they shower love on  people who give them food..

If you are lucky, a dog will come into your life",

Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai-Movie review

 

Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai-Movie review

I saw "Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai'' on the very first day of its release. The film is a biopic on a humble lawyer from Rajasthan, Advocate PC Solanki, who single-handedly brought justice to the minor girl under the POCSO Act in the much-publicised self-styled godman's sexual assault case. This  movie is extraordinary for the exceptional storytelling, drama, and dialogues but, above all, for Manoj Bajpayee’s extraordinary performance.

 Manoj Bajpayee  shows prowess, especially in adapting mannerisms while interacting with different stakeholders.  From determined to scared, emotional, awestruck and outraged, he aces every nuance up his sleeve. He shines in the scene when he breaks down. Instead of explaining why Baba deserves to be punished from a human or legal standpoint, he uses a language they’d understand. He quotes the example of why Lord Shiva refused to forgive his greatest worshiper, Ravan.

The courtroom scenes are showcased with logic and repartee. The writer deserves praise here, sticking close to the facts of the original case instead of embellishing wildly. Elsewhere, a bogus health condition is concocted to move the defendant abroad. But here, the prosecution lawyer foils these manoeuvres with a slew of clever arguments, appeals, and analogies. His play in court is calm and persuasive, yet he isn’t immune to the occasional theatrics, like, loudly slamming his desk while mimicking a hotshot opponent.

One person is enough to move the system by making 'faith', a weapon. This is the punch line of the movie.