Maharani Season 4 Review (2025): Puneet Prakash’s Vision Transforms Politics into Powerful Cinema After covering 15 years of Indian cinema and OTT storytelling, I rarely see a political drama so confidently expand its scope without losing soul. Maharani Season 4—directed by Puneet Prakash and created by Subhash Kapoor—is that rare one. Premiering on SonyLIV from…
Stranger Things 5 (2025) Review: The Duffer Brothers’ Final Vision Unleashed After reviewing hundreds of directorial masterpieces over the past 15 years, I can confidently say that Stranger Things 5 is not just a season—it’s the Duffer Brothers’ farewell statement to their universe. Their direction fuses nostalgia, chaos, and character intimacy into a singular cinematic…
Ikkis (2025) Review: Sriram Raghavan’s Visionary Tribute to Arun Khetarpal Having reviewed hundreds of Indian films over the past 15 years, I can say that Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis (2025) feels like the kind of movie that redefines what a war biopic can look like. It’s not just a film about courage—it’s a director’s meditation on…
Single Salma (2025) Review: Nachiket Samant’s Vision and the Heart Behind the Frame After nearly 15 years of analyzing directorial styles across Indian cinema, I’ve come to value intent over perfection. Single Salma (2025), directed by Nachiket Samant, is a film that brims with good intent — exploring womanhood, independence, and identity — yet stumbles…
The Taj Story (2025) Review: A Cinematic Blend of History, Courtroom Drama, and Visual Grandeur From analyzing Oscar contenders to exploring homegrown Indian epics, I’ve seen how cinematography defines the soul of a film. The Taj Story (2025) stands tall as a visual odyssey that merges courtroom realism with historical spectacle. Visual Performance Rating My…
Baahubali: The Epic (2025) Review – Rajamouli’s Grand Vision Reforged After fifteen years of tracking directorial evolution in Indian cinema, I can safely say that SS Rajamouli has once again demonstrated why his name belongs among the cinematic greats. Baahubali: The Epic (2025) isn’t just a re-release — it’s a reimagination. The way it unites…