

Dominic and the Ladies' Purse: A Sherlockian theme dangling between comedy and suspense
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Swathi, Princy and Padmakumar are decoding the Malayalam movie 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse', directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Mammotty in the lead. This Gatama Menon's directorial debut in Malayalam and the film features an ensemble cast that in…

Praavinkoodu Shappu: A quirky mix of vengeance, deceit, crime and comedy
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Swathi, Aswin and Padmakumar are decoding Malayalam film Praavinkoodu Shappu written and directed by Sreeraj Sreenivasan and starring Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, Soubin Shahir, Chandini Sreedharan in lead roles.

Rekhachithram: An engaging narrative of fiction faking history
In this episode of Start, Action Cut, Swathi, Meenu and Padmakumar are decoding the Malayalam investigation thriller movie Rekhachitram scripted by John Manthrickal and Ramu Sunil and directed by Jofin T Chacko. The movie stars Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan in the lead and with Manoj K Jayan, Siddiqu…

All We Imagine As Light: A medley of art, life and music laced with magical realism
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Princy, Sajesh and Padmakumar are decoding multi-lingual film 'All We Imagine as Light' directed by Payal Kapadia. The film stars Kani Kusruthi, Divya Ptrabha, Chhaya Kadam and Hridhu Haroon in prominent roles.

Marco: Harrowing overdose of violence, gore treated with style
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Swathi, Aakash and Padmakumar are decoding Malayalam movie 'Marco' directed by Haneef Adeni and starring in Unni Mukundan in the lead along with an ensemble cast that includes Siddique, Jagadeesh, Abhimanyu S Thilakan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anson Paul, Yukti Tareja…

IFFK 2024 round-up: A feast of movies, diverse genres
In this special episode of Start Action Cut, Vishnupriya, Swathi and Padmakumar are discussing in brief the general atmosphere and the nature of films screened at the International Film Festival (IFFK) this year.

The Substance: An ageing star's obsession with beauty and the disaster
In this episode, Aakash and Padmakumar are decoding the film 'The Substance' written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid in major roles.

Rudhiram: Unravelling a vicious cycle of sins and vengeance
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Princy and Padmakumar are decoding Malayalam movie Rudhiram, directed by Jisho Lon Antony and starring Aparna Balamurali and Raj B Shetty in lead roles

Pushpa 2: An overdose of delirious heroism
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Swathi and Padmakumar are decoding the Telugu language action thriller 'Pushpa 2' directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandana and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles.

A Quiet Place - Day one: Quest for life's precious moments in a city silenced by fearsome aliens
In this episode of Start Action Cut, Swathi and Padmakumar are decoding the 2024 release 'A Quiet Place - Day one' written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. The story is by John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o as Samira (Sam), Joseph Quinn as Eric, Alex Wolff as Reuben…