Tanu Weds Manu Returns (Hindi, 2015)
The challenge of beating expectations with the sequel to a successful film is dealt-with handsomely with an anarchic yet amusing screenplay that works great because of Tanu, Manu, Kusum & the beloved side-kicks accompanying them.
Sakalakala Vallavan (Tamil, 2015)
If you thought the last time you watched a senseless commercial flick was probably the worst, Sakalakala Vallavan, which misuses a perfectly able star cast due to an outdated and un-intelligent story line, is bound to make you rethink your claim as it turns out to be a gross blunder and probably an insult hurled at movie goers!
Orange Mittai (Tamil, 2015)
Orange Mittai is one of those personally-made films where the Director & Vijay Sethupathi have been able to stay subtle in all departments, yet never stray to being indulgent. Watch it for Vijay Sethupathi’s no-holds-barred performance & the restrained dialogues.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (Hindi, 2015)
Through Bajrangi Bhaijaan, its makers have proved that one can look beyond the excuse of having to make a tactless story for a commercial star & fit that star into a story that can be emotional and have ample scope for at least two other lead characters. But don’t expect a classic – there are constraints!
Inside Out (English, 2015)
Armed with a core consisting of unique characters from within the mind of an adolescent girl and powered by captivating visuals and details, ‘Inside-Out’ turns out to be an innovatively perceived story that shatters all myths of the dwindling Pixar magic and is destined to evoke pure All-out fun any which way you look at it!