Sudhir Srinivasan

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2: Visually striking, sporadically funny, but little else

“The psychedelic dance of the hues on display—electric blues, emerald greens, striking yellows—almost make up for the loss of quality material”

The disappointing women of Baahubali

Ultimately, her biggest contribution, apart from begetting a son with Amarendra Baahubali, is the twigs she painstakingly collects over 20 torturous years.

Baahubali 2: A glorious spectacle well worth the wait

Rajamouli is a masala filmmaker of the highest calibre. Time and again, he makes you wait for the moments of heroism—for the crests—and even though you know they are coming at you, you can’t help but be blown away when they do.

Nagarvalam: An unaffecting, even if sincerely shot, drama

I suppose you have to be grateful that the second half is at least generally devoid of attempts at humour. Small mercies.

Why Kattappa killed Baahubali

If there is one thing that can be said beyond doubt, it is that Kattappa is loyal to Mahishmathi, like Bheeshma to Hastinapura.