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Movie:  Tanhaji  (2020) Genre:   Historical period drama Runtime:  2hr 15mins Writer and director: Om Raut Tanhaji, a 17th-century marathi army leader of Chhatrapati Shivaji attempts to recapture the Kondhana fortress once it passes on to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who handovers its control to his dependable guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore. Ajay Devgan as Tanaji Malusare  dictates most of the screen time in the film and he breathed into the character. His onscreen chemistry with Kajol was in perfect sync and she is good in her role, which is limited. Saif Ali Khan as Udaybhan Singh Rathore has done good job; this would be his best performances in recent years. But one will compare his role with Alauddin Khilji played by Ranveer Singh from Padmaavat. Rest of the cast was ok as they hardly make impact.   From beginning director Om Raut makes clear impact and narrates the story in perfect and snappish manner. Screenplay was good and sto...

Movie:  Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo  (2020) Genre:  Drama /  Action Runtime:  2hr 45mins Writer and director: Trivikram Valmiki (Muralisharma) interchanges his son (Sushanth) with boss’s son (Allu Arjun) in hospital. After 25 years truth will be revealed to Allu Arjun and rest of the story is how he unconventionally settles down things in his authentic family. Allu Arjun totally lived into the Devraj character and he is exceptional in hero elevation scenes. His acting and dances are as usually admirable and his action sequences are worthy. Pooja Hegde looks beautiful and has done decent job. Her romantic tract with allu arjun has come out well. Murali sharma as vamiki has done fantastic job, his role with negative shades has tremendous importance in the story. Samuthirani as Appalanaidu was ok; director should have etched his character properly. This film features assembled cast in which Jayaram stands out. Tabu as Jayaram’s wife was just ok. ...

Movie:  Darbar   (2020) Genre:   Action Thriller Runtime:  2hr 30mins Writer and director: A.R. Murugadoss Rajinikanth played the principle character Aditya Arunachalam a police commissioner who solves cases related to drug mafia and women trafficking in Mumbai.  Performance’s wise Rajini’s screen presence and dialogue delivery were extraordinary; he single handedly carried this film on his shoulders. All the hero elevation scenes and action blocks are treat to watch. Nayanthara’s role is incomplete and her performance is just ok. Nivetha Thomas finest role in recent times. Her performance as Rajinikanth Daughter was laudable. She shines in the character and her emotional scenes in the hospital with rajini are praiseworthy. Sunil shetty as villain is a bad choice, his acting and dialogue delivery falls flat and rest of the cast performances are just ok. Director Murugadoss showcased Rajinikanth in a prefect fashion. He highlighted Rajini’...