Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, directed by Santosh Singh and released on July 11, 2025, marks a delicate adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s short story “The Eyes Have It.” The film stars seasoned actor Vikrant Massey as Jahaan, a visually impaired musician, and introduces Shanaya Kapoor in her debut role as Saba, a method-acting theatre artist. Set against … Read more
Jurassic World: Rebirth thrusts us back into dinosaur territory with a blend of visceral action and nostalgic callbacks. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by franchise veteran David Koepp, the film positions itself as a fresh yet familiar chapter in the Jurassic saga. From the moment Scarlett Johansson’s covert operative, Zora Bennett, steps foot on … Read more
I walked into the theater with skepticism. Bollywood horror movies have their ups and downs. But Maa, which centers on Kajol, took me by surprise. The movie kicks off in a ritualistic old village in Bengal, where a dark tale of Kali worship and a cursed tree circulates. Traveling back in time 40 years, we … Read more
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is a touching and heartfelt underdog movie in today’s hot Bollywood scene. Directed by R. S. Prasanna and released on June 20, 2025, the film is a spiritual sequel to the much-loved Taare Zameen Par (2007), only this time focusing on mentally challenged adults through a sports-themed narrative. Aamir Khan plays the … Read more
Vishnu Manchu’s decade-long dream project Kannappa finally hits the big screen on June 27, 2025. Produced by Mohan Babu and directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, this ambitious mythological epic explores the journey of a tribal warrior’s spiritual transformation as he becomes the devout Kannappa, who, in Hindu lore, is credited with offering his eyes to … Read more
Kesari Veer, which releases in May 2025, attempts to resurrect the heroic saga of the Rajput warrior Hamirji Gohil and his fight against the Tughlaq invader Zafar Khan to protect the ancient Somnath temples. Directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanubhai Chauhan, who also co-wrote and produced the film, the movie blends grand action sequences with … Read more
With the release of Brick on Netflix on July 10, 2025, German cinema delivered another claustrophobic thriller driven entirely by confinement and mystery. Directed and written by Philip Koch, the story centers on Tim and Olivia, a couple navigating emotional trauma, most notably a miscarriage, when an impenetrable black wall suddenly seals off their apartment … Read more
I walked into the theater on July 11, 2025, without high expectations, just curious to see Rajkummar Rao step into the shoes of a gangster. Over the next 150 minutes, Maalik took me on a journey through 1980s and 1990s Allahabad. At its heart, it’s the story of Deepak, a farmer’s son turned underworld boss, … Read more
Netflix’s Almost Cops (original Dutch title Bad Boa’s) follows the unlikely pairing of Ramon, a by-the-book community service officer, and Jack, a hot-headed former detective, as they chase justice on the streets of Rotterdam. Directed by Gonzalo Fernandez Carmona and starring Jandino Asporaat (Ramon) and Werner Kolf (Jack), the film premiered on Netflix on July … Read more
Housefull 5A, the fifth installment in the beloved Housefull franchise, hit cinemas on June 6, 2025, and dared to do what no preceding film did: release in two versions, 5A and 5B, each with a unique climax. Set aboard a luxurious cruise liner, this comedy-mystery sees three imposters Julius, Jalbhushan, and Jalabuddin, all claiming to … Read more