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Surrender (2025): A Gritty Tamil Thriller That Dishes Drama Like Tapas
by Sam Trailerman I stumbled upon Surrender with zero expectations. What I got instead? A full…
“Parampara” is about continuing the legacy of Guru Debaprasad and Odissi dance in present era, says dancer Lawrence Sackris
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9: The recently held “Parampara” odissi dance performance was both in honour of…
Anwar Ibrahim on Rethinking Ourselves
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When Fiction Rebels: A Writer’s Imagination Turns Against Him in Maayakoothu (2025)
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From Bangalore to Kintamani…
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JSK Janaki vs State of Kerala: A look into a state’s peculiar judicial system
By Sam Trailerman JSK: Janaki v/s State of Kerala is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language legal…
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MyGOV Malaysia App set for soft launch Aug 23
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22: MyGOV Malaysia App, which offer a host of public services through a single…
Popular Indian singer Kumar Sanu to perform at KLCC
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15: Kumar Sanu, the man behind many Indian cinema hit songs, will be…
Mahavatar Narsimha: You Don’t Watch It…You Worship It
by Sam Trailerman Mahavatar Narsimha isn’t just a movie — it’s a cinematic yajña, a sacred…
RYTHM Foundation expands commitment to Orang Asli empowerment with launch of INDEP at Rimba Fest 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4: RYTHM Foundation, the social arm for QI group, recently launched the Indigenous…
Are Tamil movies influencing crime? When reel life turns real
by Rani Sun This week, another one bit the dust. Here, 27-year Kavin from Tamil Nadu…
Maargan: A Gritty Dive into the Supernatural
by Sam Trailerman Maargan is a bold entry into Tamil cinema’s crime thriller genre, blending paranormal…
Relax first before starting your voyage of self-discovery — Uncle Dya Singh
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After years of suffering roadworks, repairs, traffic woes, another new flyover in SS14 will be a nightmare, say residents
SUBANG JAYA, July 20: Plans to build an elevated road, connecting a proposed development site in…
Raid 2: Radiant Combo of Drama, Thrills and Patriotism
by Sam Trailerman Raid 2 is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Raj Kumar…
“Kannappa” – A Grand, Devotional Saga That Finds Its Soul in the Final Act
by Sam Trailerman The last time I willingly surrendered over three hours of my life to…
Thoughts in Cinecolour – a boost for local theatre scene
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6: Is the theatre scene in Malaysia well and still alive? Nobody can…
Devil’s Double Next Level: A Barrel of Relentless Laughs and Screams
by Sam Trailerman by Sam Trailerman I have been a regular movie reviewer for The Weekly…
Azadi: A Thriller That Hits the Right Spots
by Sam Trailerman Azadi (Persian for “freedom”) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam crime thriller directed by…
When an embassy festival offers more than just a chance to explore new cultures, food
By Neshalatha Govarthnapany It was raining during the 8th Embassies Festival of Food and Culture held…
Eleven: An Intense Crime Thriller Packed with Unexpected Twists
by Sam Trailerman Eleven is a 2025 Indian crime thriller film written and directed by Lokkesh…
(Updated)‘Mencari Ramlee’ A Chance For Youngsters To Discover P. Ramlee
GEORGE TOWN, June 16 (Bernama) — Set to hit cinemas on June 19, ‘Mencari Ramlee’ is not…