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  The upcoming film adaptation of Project Hail Mary promises more than a high-stakes space survival story. At its core, the film explores optimism, collaboration, and the idea that humanity can overcome even the most impossible challenges. Actor Ryan Gosling, who was approached for this film when the book was in manuscript stage, describes the story with his trademark simplicity. “Project Hail Mary is about the sun dying, but it’s also deeply hopeful. It supports the idea that we’re capable of solving impossible problems, that if we don’t give up, miracles are possible.” While the premise may suggest a traditional lone-hero survival narrative, the film’s emotional centre lies elsewhere. The story ultimately centers on partnership and the realization that saving the world is not a solo mission. “My first thought was I needed to get a better producer than me involved, because this was seemingly impossible,” Gosling says. “I needed the best.” His first call was to producer Amy Pascal,...

  Manivasagam ( Yogi Babu ) is the village priest in the temple and lives with his grandfather. He is in love with a girl Yazhini ( Lovelyn Chandrasekar ) but her father is against the wedding since his village has no water and women have to bring it from a long distance. But one day,  the water diviner predicts  there is water in the very land that Manivasagam lives in.  He agrees to let a well new dug there and now even his marriage gets fixed. But the village is in for a shock. For, instead of c water, they discover dinosaur fossils. Soon, the government orders further digging in different parts of the village. The villagers fear that soon they will be forced to leave their village. To add to their woes,  another shock also awaits them. What do they do next? How do they get out of this mess? The film is a comedy drama with an intriguing plot. It grabs attention and one stays hooked till the end.  The film is helmed by Yogi Babu's noteworthy act. It's goo...

  Kali ( Kalaiyarasan) and Anasuya ( Deepa Bala) have a love marriage  and now she is pregnant. As per family custom, they travel to a remote forest temple to pray to a goddess.  After the rituals, the family returns while the couple are set to travel back on Kali's bike. But just as they are about to do so, something happens which changes Kali's life forever. What happens to the couple? Who are the perpetrators and why did they do what they did?  The film builds up suspense bit by bit, thanks to a measured screenplay, that takes you through the lives of the young couple and those of the family,  neighbours and friends. Just as your wondering out may go a certain way,  a twist appears to keep you guessing again. The film gives a beautiful slice of life,  realistic feel, with dialogues steeped in the local dialect, characters that are well written all building up a slow emotional  connect to these people.  But the climax comes as a shock and n...

Vengeance is based on what the the title implies. A young woman Veni ( Abarnathi) commits a crime as a teen to further her ambitions to mate it big in life.  And sure enough, as an adult, she educates herself and becomes a collector in a town.   In her position of power she is able to mamupulate people, help whom she likes and fulfil her dreams of control and climbing up the political ladder one step at a time.  But at what cost to herself? Abarnathi has delivered a fantastic performance as Veni. At each point her expressions, subtle to the core, convey the inner workings of her mind. Her body language is excellent. The way her smile lights up her face when someone praises her, display her strong love for being praised that has driven her entire life.  The political characters are many and the resulting intrigues when they are pitted against each other are gripping. The making of the film is on a solid scale and the cast is aptly chosen. But the flip side of the film...