Critics

Vikram Das

Vikram Das writes criticism at Filmistan. He stays with the argument of a film: what the picture asks, and what the week is still willing to grant it.

SceneAnirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran: What Is ConfirmedAnirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran will marry in November. The Nov. 21 Chennai reception is on the record, and the Greece date is not confirmed.ActorsJaideep Ahlawat, the Rival Vijay Salgaonkar NeededJaideep Ahlawat plays Rajveer Tomar in Drishyam: The Conclusion and a Pakistani prosecutor in Prahaar. Critics praise his stillness and want more of him.SceneNational Awards: Regional Best Films by LanguageFrom Raayan to Mithya, the 72nd National Film Awards named a best film in every language. The regional winners, language by language.SceneGondhal: The Marathi Thriller India Sent to the OscarsGondhal, a Marathi thriller by Santosh Davakhar, is India's official Oscar entry, chosen from 33 films. The film, the cast and what comes next.ActorsRashmika Mandanna on Jayamma, Her Ranabaali RoleRashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma in Ranabaali. What she has said about the role, what The Hindu wrote and where it sits in her career.ActorsAnant Nag Receives the Dadasaheb Phalke AwardAnant Nag, the Kannada actor with 300 films, received India's highest film honour on Sept. 22. His career, honours and the ceremony.CriticsBaththa Review: Vijay Sethupathi's Gentle Gangster DramaBalaji Tharaneetharan's first release in eight years has Vijay Sethupathi as a feared don and a schoolboy. What critics said and how it is doing.