Mark (2025) Review: Vijay Karthikeyan’s Vision and Directorial Brilliance Having followed Kichcha Sudeepa’s cinematic journey for over a decade, I approached Mark (2025) with both curiosity and high expectations. Vijay Karthikeyan’s direction promised something sharp, stylish, and emotionally charged — and the film delivers on most fronts. Overall & Director’s Score Category Rating Overall Film…
Jockey 42 (2025) Review: Emotional Power and Heartfelt Dialogues That Hit Hard You know that kind of movie that leaves you thinking about life long after the credits roll? Jockey 42 is exactly that vibe. As someone who’s been writing film reviews for over 20 years, I can say Gurutej Shetty delivers a mix of…
Peter (2025) Review: Emotional Depth, Desi Vibes, and Dialogues that Hit Hard You know that rare Kannada movie that gives you goosebumps for its quiet moments? Peter (2025) does exactly that. Directed and written by Sukesh Shetty, this film is less about flashy drama and more about what’s unspoken — the feels, the pauses, the…
Love U Muddu (2025) Review: A Melodic Journey of Love and Production Finesse Having reviewed Kannada cinema for nearly 18 years, I rarely come across a film that harmonizes sound and soul like Love U Muddu. Directed by Kumaar, with music by Aniruddha Sastry and visuals by Krishna Deepak, this romantic drama turns minimalism into…
Brat (2025) Review: Emotions, Dialogues, and Desi Vibes That Hit Hard You know that rare film that stays with you long after the credits roll? Brat (2025) is exactly that. Having covered Indian cinema for over two decades, I can say this Kannada action thriller is not just about cricket betting — it’s about heart,…
45 (2025) Review: Emotional Beats, Dialogues & Afro Tapanga Fever Emotional Scale Rating 4.3 / 5 You know that rare movie that punches through your heart and still leaves you smiling? 45 (2025) does exactly that. Directed by Arjun Janya and Manjunatha Jambe, this Kannada multistarrer blends raw emotion, thumping energy, and human warmth into…
Karikaada (2025) Review: Gilli Venkatesh’s Vision and Creative Signature Overall & Directorial Star Rating Category Score Overall Film 4 / 5 Direction & Vision 4.2 / 5 Storytelling Flow 3.8 / 5 As a 15-year film blogger who has tracked directorial trends from arthouse gems to mainstream blockbusters, I can say Gilli Venkatesh’s Karikaada balances…
Landlord (2025) Review – Inside Remington Smith’s Directorial Vision Director / Writer: Remington Smith Cinematography: Nate Spicer Music: Joe Stockton Main Cast: Adama Abramson, Cohen Cooper, William McKinney Overall Rating & Directorial Score Overall Film Rating 4.0 / 5 Director’s Vision Rating 4.3 / 5 Having followed indie and crime-drama filmmakers for over 15 years,…
Maarigallu 2025 Review: Understanding Devaraj Poojary’s Vision The Director’s Lens After 15 years of studying how directors shape stories from script to screen, I can say Maarigallu carries a very clear authorial fingerprint. Devaraj Poojary treats folklore not as a gimmick but as a living, breathing force. His approach feels intimate, almost like he’s guiding…
I Am God (2025) – Director Ravi Gowda’s Vision & Creative Style Explained Category Rating Overall Score 4/5 Director’s Vision 4.2/5 Starting Thoughts After 15 years of reviewing Indian cinema, I’ve learned that some films stand out not because of budget or hype, but because the director’s fingerprint is unmistakable. I Am God, a 2025…