Actors

Farah Siddiqi

Farah Siddiqi writes about actors at Filmistan. She follows a performance from the first scene to the last look, and the name the cover still has to carry.

ActorsSoori: From Parotta Comedian to Mandaadi LeadSoori, once Parotta Soori the comedian, now leads the coastal drama Mandaadi. How he got from Padayappa's sets to lead roles, in his own words.CriticsYezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Review: Ram's AI ProblemRam's Tamil chamber drama with Nivin Pauly and Soori draws a sharp review: strong actors, a moving love story and heavy use of AI shots.SceneComrade Kalyan: Sree Vishnu's Comedy Is a Clean HitSree Vishnu's Telugu comedy broke even within days, one trade site says. Reviews call it silly but fun. Then Jailer 2 and Ranabaali arrived.SceneJailer 2 Opens Big: What Trackers and Exhibitors SayJailer 2 opened at about Rs 60 crore net, per trackers. What exhibitors say, how sources differ and where the total stands on Oct. 18.ActorsDhanush Answers Critics of His Two National AwardsDhanush won Best Tamil Film for Raayan and a Special Mention for Captain Miller. He later said better films existed. What he said and what is listed.CriticsEnna Vilai on Netflix: A Fisherman's Honesty on TrialEnna Vilai, a Tamil courtroom drama now on Netflix, earns praise for Karunas and Nimisha Sajayan and doubts about its second half.CriticsRanabaali Review: Big Ambition, Overstuffed Telugu EpicVijay Deverakonda's Rayalaseema period epic opened Oct. 16 to mixed reviews: praise for craft and Rashmika, doubts about length and violence.