There are not many Indian directors like Sriram who could stage a thriller in a way it subverts the genre at certain well timed intervals yet overall tone is maintained throughout. How beautifully the film is set up in the first half just to enter into a familiar yet obscure world of Sriram in the second half and even if first major reveal won’t shock as intended still Sriram doesn’t stop there and masterfully executed that stunning final act which is still ringing in my ears (the whole heart thumping orchestra in the background), without any dialogues, slowly unravelling everything and then Sriram kinda drops his mic with that brilliant final shot and THE END. It’s still Jan but this is my CLIMAX OF THE YEAR so far. Thats why Sriram is special. Man rarely disappoints. This is more of a love story and everything else comes next.  From Pritam’s gorgeous tunes to editing to Daniel’s BGM…

Merry Christmas • (2024) this is another Sriram Raghvan thriller, which is definitely of high quality, but you should temper your expectations slightly. Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif both struggled with their Hindi accents, which actually made the film more enjoyable to watch. The twists are genuinely good, and the subtle execution is enough to surprise you. The production design is also top-notch.