S Subhakeerthana

An armchair philosopher. Procrastinator. Fledgling screenwriter. Subhakeerthana is a Copy Editor at Indian Express. She spends her time watching Tamil classics and listening to Ilaiyaraaja. Moved by films, characters and books.

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Petromax movie review: A ‘horror-comedy’ of errorsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2019 21:18 IST

Petromax movie review: This Tamannaah starrer wants to do more than just make you laugh, scream. This is the film’s biggest issue.

Fri, Oct 11, 2019

Aruvam movie review: A good idea gone horribly wrong in executionSubscriber Only

October 11, 2019 19:56 IST

Aruvam movie review: There are plot twists, perhaps too many. And it all ties up in the flashback.

Fri, Oct 11, 2019

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The emotional experience of making Asuran wasn’t good: Director VetrimaaranSubscriber Only

October 10, 2019 17:59 IST

Vetrimaaran discusses his latest film Asuran, starring Dhanush and Manju Warrier, that was released last week.

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Samantha Akkineni to foray into digital space with The Family Man Season 2?Subscriber Only

October 10, 2019 09:56 IST

Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani and Sundeep Kishan, The Family Man, a spy thriller that has 10 episodes, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in September.

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Nana Patekar in Jayam Ravi-Ahmed film?Subscriber Only

October 10, 2019 09:46 IST

Nana Patekar is likely to be a part of Jayam Ravi's 25th film, tentatively titled Jana Gana Mana, directed by I Ahmed of Manithan-fame.

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

100% Kadhal movie review: This problematic remake sells everything a film shouldn’tSubscriber Only

October 04, 2019 22:07 IST

100% Kadhal movie review: Had the makers titled the film, ‘100% lust or 100% bullshit’, it would have made more sense. This remake offers no reason for its existence, I think. For now, 100% Kadhal is my pick for the worst movie I saw in all of 2019.

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

Bigg Boss Tamil 3 finalists recall their journey on the showSubscriber Only

October 04, 2019 20:05 IST

Finalists of Bigg Boss Tamil 3 share their experiences of being a part of the popular reality show, which is hosted by Kamal Haasan.

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

Asuran movie review: Dhanush is terrific in this well-made revenge dramaSubscriber Only

October 04, 2019 18:14 IST

Asuran movie review: With this Dhanush starrer, Vetrimaaran proves he's one of the finest directors in Indian cinema, yet again. Only few filmmakers like him can pull off a mainstream cinema, balancing ‘realism’ and commercial elements.

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

Sivakarthikeyan to team up with Pandiraj again

I only compete with myself: SivakarthikeyanSubscriber Only

October 02, 2019 11:38 IST

Namma Veettu Pillai actor Sivakarthikeyan recounts his shooting experience for the film and why he prefers to play relatable characters.

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Namma Veettu Pillai movie review: A largely satisfying rural family dramaSubscriber Only

September 27, 2019 20:08 IST

Namma Veettu Pillai movie review: Barring a few missteps, this Sivakarthikeyan-starrer is a definite crowd-pleaser.

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

My overconfidence worked in my favour this time: Oththa Seruppu Size 7 actor ParthibanSubscriber Only

September 26, 2019 17:52 IST

Parthiban, whose Oththa Seruppu Size 7 hit screens last week, discusses the challenges he faces as an "experimental filmmaker".

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Suriya on playing a Special Protection Group officer in Kaappaan

Kaappaan is more than a dramatic action film: SuriyaSubscriber Only

September 25, 2019 18:39 IST

Suriya on playing a Special Protection Group officer in Kaappaan, and how he strives to be politically correct in films.

Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Kaappaan movie review: A nightmarish film that no star can saveSubscriber Only

September 20, 2019 23:18 IST

Kaappaaan movie review: KV Anand fills Kaappaaan with props, in his never-ending endeavour to create that elusive surreal ambience. But the film has artificiality written all over.

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Oththa Seruppu Size 7 movie review: Parthiban’s ‘solo act’ makes for a gripping watchSubscriber Only

September 20, 2019 20:52 IST

Oththa Seruppu Size 7 movie review: The ambiguity Parthiban maintains in the film as a storyteller works in a lot of places.

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

I like challenges: Pailwaan actor SudeepSubscriber Only

September 20, 2019 15:24 IST

Pailwaan actor Sudeep on shouldering a pan-India movie, besides how he is immune to both success and failure.

Sat, Sep 21, 2019

Kaappaan isn’t a political film: KV AnandSubscriber Only

September 20, 2019 10:50 IST

Director KV Anand discusses Kaappaan, starring Suriya and Mohanlal in the lead roles.

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Sivappu Manjal Pachai director Sasi: I am here to make films for the common manSubscriber Only

September 19, 2019 19:24 IST

Sivappu Manjal Pachai director Sasi discusses his film Sivappu Manjal Pachai and why he makes films around human relationships.

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Sudeep is a director’s actor: KrishnaSubscriber Only

September 17, 2019 07:38 IST

Director Krishna on what inspired him to helm Pailwaan, starring Kichcha Sudeep in the lead role.

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

I got gang-ragged by everyone except Kasthuri and Cheran: MadhumithaSubscriber Only

September 13, 2019 16:13 IST

Bigg Boss Tamil 3 fame Madhumitha discusses her stay in the controversial house.

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

I am not into the business of commercialising cinema: Magamuni director SanthakumarSubscriber Only

September 10, 2019 14:49 IST

Director Santhakumar discusses Arya-starrer Magamuni, which hit screens on September 6.

Tue, Sep 10, 2019

Sivappu Manjal Pachai movie review: A Vikraman-esque film made by Sasi in 2019Subscriber Only

September 07, 2019 18:18 IST

Sivappu Manjal Pachai movie review: Siddharth, GV Prakash Kumar-starrer Sivappu Manjal Pachai is a predictable family drama.

Sat, Sep 07, 2019

Zombie movie review: Downright silly, cringe-worthy and disturbingSubscriber Only

September 06, 2019 21:04 IST

Zombie movie review: Bhuvan R Nullan directorial Zombie, starring Yashika Aannand, Yogi Babu and Bijili Ramesh among others, is an utterly shoddy film that is best forgotten.

Fri, Sep 06, 2019