Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil – 3.25/5

 
A warm, relatable rural comedy-drama that turns a simple premise into an engaging and wholesome experience. Powered by natural performances, refreshing humour, and grounded writing, the film smoothly balances laughs and emotions, making it a clean, satisfying watch for families and festive audiences.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – 3/5
A full-on festive entertainer that banks heavily on nonstop humour and Chiranjeevi’s infectious screen presence. While the writing is wafer-thin and emotions rarely land, the comic highs and crowd-pleasing moments ensure there’s never a dull moment.

 Parasakthi – 3/5

A film that stands tall for its intent and subject, powered by Sivakarthikeyan’s assured performance and several clap-worthy moments. Despite uneven writing and diluted emotional impact, the sincerity in storytelling makes it a largely engaging watch.

Anaganaga Oka Raju – 2.75/5
An old-school, comedy-led entertainer that survives largely on Naveen Polishetty’s effortless charm and sharp comic timing. Inconsistent writing aside, the film scores whenever the humour clicks.

Vaa Vaathiyaar – 2.5/5
Starts off with an intriguing premise, smartly blending the MGR legacy with a vigilante arc, but loses grip in the second half with weak writing and repetitive action, turning a promising idea into a missed opportunity.

The RajaSaab – 1.5/5
Had a workable fantasy–horror premise, but poor writing, forced comedy, and sloppy execution derail it completely, making it an exhausting and painful watch.