Hazily endearing, Panneer Pushpangal is an ode to adolescent romance
If you are an Ilayaraja fan such as this reviewer, you would have your list of those songs that are so enchanting, musically and visually, but you haven’t had a…
Kathir’s Idhayam indulges in a kind of melancholic love that is no longer conceivable
Any serious work of art – be it cinema, literature, music or even painting – is a truthful reflection of the society from which it originates. A great work of…
Heartfelt and nuanced, Keladi Kanmani still strikes a chord
Keladi Kanmani (1990), directed by Vasanth, presents a poignant tale of love, family, and sacrifice within the backdrop of south Indian society. While the film has been praised for its…
Hey Ram: Not just a movie review
Unlike the other films in this series, Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram isn’t from the 80’s or even the 90s but is one of those films that have stood out as…
An emotional symphony: Nenjathai Killathe still pinches your heart before stealing it
Like any work of serious art, good cinema also ages like fine wine. By that measure, Mahendran’s Nenjathai Killathe (1981) could be nothing but Pinot Noir from Burgundy. When the Ground Zero Post had put out a…
Melodic Melancholy: Love, loss, and healing in Mani Ratnam’s Mouna Raagam
Among the few films that have stood the test of time in Tamil cinema, is Mani Ratnam’s classic “Mouna Raagam,” which came out in 1986. The film remains a poignant…
An Ode to Love and Memory: The Evocative Splendor of ‘Moondram Pirai’
In the realms of cinematic artistry, Balu Mahendra’s ‘Moondram Pirai’ stands as an ethereal masterpiece, weaving a tapestry of emotions through its tender exploration of love, memory, and the indomitable…