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Netflix’s Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, the latest addition to Neeraj Pandey’s regional crime thriller franchise, will not impress you with its story beats or narrative twists—those are pretty predictable even for viewers who aren’t fans of the genre. The highlight, at least for folks who are somewhat familiar with the Bengali movie scene, is the talent pool of the series’ ensemble cast—comprised of the who’s who of the contemporary Bengali film industry. While the characterization is quite basic for a narrative that deals with the treacherous political landscape of West Bengal, some of the performances are memorable enough to warrant the series a watch.

Barun Roy, Played By Prasenjit Chatterjee

Bengali actor Prasenjit Chatterjee is considered the megastar of the industry, having acted in numerous Bengali movies since making his debut as a child actor in 1968. Reaching the peak of his popularity with mainstream,...

Vazhakku (The Quarrel) is a Malayalam film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, starring Tovino Thomas, Kani Kusruti, Sudev Nair and others. The film is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) from August 12 to 20, 2022.

The film revolves around Siddharthan (Tovino Thomas), a lawyer who cheats on his wife Lakshmi (Kani Kusruti) on the day of their mutual divorce. On his way back, he meets Sathi (Devaki Rajendran) and her mute daughter, who are fleeing from their abusive husband and father. This encounter changes Siddharthan’s perspective on life and relationships.

Vazhakk The Quarrel Trailer

Vazhakku is a film that explores the themes of morality, guilt, forgiveness and redemption. It also questions the patriarchal norms and values that govern marriage and family in Indian society. The film is shot in a realistic style, with minimal dialogues and music. The film relies on the performances of the...