Pavithra Srinivasan

All stories by Pavithra Srinivasan

K Balachander's finest films
Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Hailed as one of the finest filmmakers of his time, K Balachander, who passed into the...

Review: Samar is a commercial entertainer
Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The film is an ideal festival fare.

Review: Alex Pandian is a disaster
Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The stars have sleep-walked through their roles resulting in a bad film.

Review: A R Rahman delivers with Kadal soundtrack
Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels the music of Tamil film Kadal offers a truly beautiful...

Review: Kumki is brilliant
Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

It is an interesting film shot at a wonderful location. A must-watch.

Review: Needhane En Ponvasantham is disappointing
Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels that Tamil film Needhane En Ponvasantham isn't as good as...

Review: Viswaroopam Music is pleasant
Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Viswaroopam's songs manage to convey a plethora of emotions, beautifully sometimes, a...

Review: Naduvula Konjam... is worth a watch
Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The real hero of the film is its director Balaji Tharaneetharan.

Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!
Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams,...

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic
Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Even though its heart is in the right place, too much melodrama brings Tamil film...

Review: Varalakhsmy shines in Poda Podi
Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

despite Varu's great performance,the film ends in a disappointing fashion.

Review: Thuppaki is dull
Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

The hype around Thuppaki just isn't justified.

Review: Aarohanam has a positive message
Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Aarohanam tells the tale of a woman's struggle with bi-polar disorder.

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer
Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Thuppakki's music is a rehash of Jeyaraj's earlier tunes.

Review: Maattraan is not up to the mark
Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Despite a great cast, it doesn't capitalise on its strengths.

Review: Thandavam is a damp squib
Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Pavithra Srinivasan feels that Thandavam is a let down.

Review: Paagan is a feel-good film
Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Comedy is the flavour of the season right now, and Vendhar Movies' Paagan seems to have...

Review: Needhane En Pon Vasantham music is pleasant
Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The album may not be scintillating, but it's a pleasant listen.

Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress
Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Tamil film Mugamoodi has all the makings of a successful film but ends up...

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch
Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The film is worthy of becoming a cult classic.