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Why masala films are still in vogue?

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Before I start off with what this blog is about, let me quote what some of you had to say when I stated that I liked Simha: Films like Simha take the film industry 6-10 years back. Why do they make films like these? We need better films which reflect the modern sensibilities! Honestly, two [...]

Why Telugu Film critics love the rating 3/5 ?

On April 30th, when I wrote a review of Balakrishna’s latest film Simha, quite a few people were shocked and surprised. Infact several friends of mine, messaged me to verify if I was in my senses while writing the review. Some people whom I have never even heard about, went a step ahead and asked [...]

How Jr.NTR propelled Magadheera’s success?

Note: The following post is just a figment of my imagination. I have no facts and figures to prove this theory. However, the observation is based on a peculiar trend which I have noticed in the recent few years. You are free to agree or disagree with my views. History repeats itself in quite an [...]

Ye Maaya Chesave: Love, Pain and Magic

Dear Gautham Vasudev Menon, I saw your film ‘Ye Maya Chesave’ on February 26th and I must say that it has deeply disturbed me ever since! But before you conclude that this is yet another review, allow me to put forth my case. On February 26th, 2010 I ran to the preview screening of ‘Ye [...]

Freaky Chakra and Karmic Konfessions!

Before you click on this link, expecting ‘yet another’ movie review, I am sorry to say it’s going to disappoint you. I have chosen the title for this post which bears resemblance to some films, but then it’s too relevant in the context of what I am about to write. Now that I have made my point clear, allow [...]

The Great T-T Tamasha!

Before you begin to consider various possibilities of what T-T stands for, allow me to address your confusion. The T-T match I am talking is about two of the biggest ‘Ts which were at loggerheads for most part of December,2009. Telangana and Telugu Film Industry a.k.a Tollywood. The post is about the chronology of events [...]