By Manigandan K.R. Film: Anti-Indian (Playing in theatres). Duration: 123 minutes. Director: Blue Sattai Maran. Cast: Blue Sattai Maran, Radha Ravi, Naren, Vazhakku En Muthuraman, Vijaya Mami and Jayaraj. IANS Rating: *** ‘Anti-Indian’ stands as…
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By Troy Ribeiro Series: Harlem (Streaming on Amazon Prime). Duration: 35 minutes per episode. Directors: Malcolm D. Lee, Linda Mendoza, Stacey Muhammad and Neema Barnette. Cast: Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, Jerrie Johnson, Tyler…
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By Manigandan K.R. Film: Chithirai Sevvaanam. Duration: 135 mins. Releasing on Zee5. Director: Stunt Silva. Cast: Samuthirakani, Rima Kallingal, Pooja Kannan, Subramania Siva, Nizhalgal Ravi Pandiyan, Harini Suresh, Krish Silva, Vidhur, Jeeva and Pranav. IANS…
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By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Bob Biswas” (Streaming on Zee5); Duration: 132 minutes. Director: Diya Annapurna Ghosh; Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Chitrangda Singh, Paran Bandopadhyay, Ronith Arora, Tina Desai, Samara Tijori, Ditipriya Roy, Pavbitra Rabha. IANS Rating:…
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Series: Hiccups and Hookups (Streaming on Lionsgate Play). Duration:32-38 minutes per episode (seven episodes in all). Director: Kunal Kohli. Cast: Lara Dutta, Prateik Babbar, Shinnova, Divya Seth, Nassar Abdullah, Khalid Siddiqui, Meiyang Chang, Meera Chopra…
1997 Movie Review: A bold take on casteism and untouchability (Rating: 3.25) (Photo:SocialNews.XYZ/NewsHelpline.com) Film: 1997 Director: Mohan Stars: Naveen Chandra, Shrikanth Iyyanngar, Mohan Reviewer: Social News XYZ Rating: 3.25/5 The 1997 film is all about…
By Troy Ribeiro Series: ‘Illegal 2’ (Streaming on Voot Select), Duration: 35 minutes an episode Director: Ashwini Chaudhary Cast: Neha Sharma, Piyush Mishra, Akshay Oberoi, Tanuj Virwani, Satyadeep Misra, Achint Kaur, Kriti Vij, Parul Gulati,…