Three Movies & Three Results

3 Movies. 

3 Languages. 

3 Genres. 

3 Results.

#sriGINthoughts #reviews

Let’s get the junk done and dusted first.

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Madharaasi is a mashup of Thuppakki, Ghajini, and countless other mindless action flicks that seem to afflict the Indian movie industry. Down to the cringe punch dialogue by Vidyut Jammwal: “I will be the villain irrespective of who wields the gun!” If more such movies are made, gun culture in Tamil Nadu will automatically flourish—with the audience drawing out guns at the makers of such films. And to think the PR machines were working overtime to push this movie up or down, depending on their respective allegiances... pure waste of time. As I said earlier, Rukmini Vasanth is fresh. Otherwise, thanks, but no thanks. Murugadoss can be renamed Murugaloss!

#MadRaasi #Tamil #PrimeVideo #2Stars

Now onto mid-table, pleasantly-average zone.

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Inspector Zende is based on the OG Madhukar Bapurao Zende, who caught the notorious Charles Sobhraj—twice. Played ably by Manoj Bajpayee, the film traces what Zende and his motley crowd of Mumbai police—full of pride and zero rupees to spend—do to chase and arrest Carl Bhojraj (yes, you’ve figured it out: a name-play on the infamous serial killer). 

Think regular, make-ends-meet imaandari; smart, hard-as-nails policemen; procedural turf wars; and some not-so-goofy comedy. It’s all in there. But since it's based on real life, there’s a bit of heart to it, which makes it a one-time watchable.

I did wonder why they had to change the name of the criminal—then found that Netflix already had a documentary on Sobhraj :-)

#FlutteringFlag #Hindi #Netflix #3Stars

And here is the top-drawer stuff!

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Su From So is a marvelous comedy that’s earthy, soulful, and elevated all at once. Set somewhere near Mangalore, it feels refreshingly original as it deftly captures the quirks and chaos of innocent—and not-so-innocent—lives. Every single character (I mean every one) delivers performances so magnetic, it’s impossible to look away. The expressions, reactions, dialogue delivery, body language, timing... chef’s kiss! It’s riotously funny and utterly captivating.

No big stars here (Raj B. Shetty, maybe you’ve heard of him), and that’s exactly why the film stays focused on the story instead of hero worship. Sure, it’s predictable and drags a bit at times, but honestly, who cares? Warts and all, the execution is top-notch, and it rightfully deserves the multi-bagger status it has earned.

One can only hope first-timer JP Thuminad has plenty more gems up his sleeve. And oh, that Varaaha Roopam tribute to Kantara during the transformation scene? Absolutely scrumpcilious!

#OhoHoHo #JioHotstar #Einthusan #Kannada #4Stars