SSE- Side B picks up from where it left off, to produce awe-inspiring cinema and break our hearts yet again.
Author Archives: Sai Ponnapalli
Revisiting Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Side A: A heartbreaking Kannada romance tale for the ages
One major complaint of Indian cinema recently is how whimsical and fantastical we’ve made romance out to be. From the age of Alaipayuthey and Nuvvosthanante Nenodantana, the very essence of romance has been watered down, by scale or by purpose. Often inserted as a commercial viability, the romance we are used to watching is eitherContinue reading “Revisiting Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Side A: A heartbreaking Kannada romance tale for the ages”
Leo Review
3.5/5 I think it would be quite an understatement to say that I’ve been hyped for Leo. Just ask my roommates. They’ve been hearing me chirp these three letters since last month, spring wild plot theories, brainstorm connections to the LCU, blast Naa Ready, Bloody Sweet, and Badass on repeat, and be anxious as heckContinue reading “Leo Review”
Bhagavanth Kesari Review
2.75/5 Anil Ravipudi, who has one of the best success rates in TFI among young directors right now, has been associated with his fair share of tropes regarding comedy and staging from the start. He has his fans, and he has his haters. He has his hits, like Pataas and Raja the Great, but heContinue reading “Bhagavanth Kesari Review”
Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty Review
Fresh concept that breaks barriers masked by the quintessential romantic comedy template, performances and a great screenplay makes MSMP stand out
Kushi Review
Saved by VD and Sam’s charming chemistry and Hesham’s delightful music, Kushi is a breezy flick that doesn’t cut past its surface at any point.
Bholaa Shankar Review
Vedalam. Meher Ramesh. And somehow, in this mix, a Chiranjeevi. What did we expect other than a head-ache fest?
Jailer Review
Thalaiva and Nelson creating superb commercial cinema, but this time, one that sticks to its vision and ushers a new age of filmmaking!
BRO Review
Pawan Kalyan. That’s it. Oh there’s a movie with it too? Eh.
Barbie Review
Entertaining, funny, commercial- and layered, deep, and distinct. Gerwig has hit the jackpot.