With over a decade of experience as a movie reviewer, Siddhartha (pen name) brings in-depth analysis and insights to every review. Passionate about films and TV series across all languages, Siddhartha primarily focuses on Tollywood while maintaining a global perspective. Known for setting the right expectations, his reviews resonate with cinephiles who value thoughtful critiques.

Articles by the author Siddartha Toleti

Is It Fair to Blame All Tamil Directors?

The collaboration of Tamil directors with Tollywood heroes in the recent past has resulted in disastrous results. Many of them couldn't even deliver a minimum content film. Right from Mahesh Babu's SPYder, Vijay Deverakonda's NOTA, Ram's The Warriorr, and now the...

5 Movies Zee 5

Sunday Special: Top 5 Movies on Zee 5

This Sunday we bring you the top 5 zee5 movies to stream. So get your popcorn bucket and enjoy. 1. Taish...

A Man Called Otto

The Fascinating Journey Of Otto, The Unforgettable Man

Veteran Actor Tom Hanks is back with his new movie 'A Man Called Otto'. It is a comedy-drama,a second adaptation...

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Star Hero Fined Rs 25 Cr For Making Propaganda Films?

Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran has strongly reacted against the allegations leveled against him by the YouTube channel Marunadan Malayali. The...

Custody Movie Review

Custody Review – Boredom Arrest!

BOTTOM LINE Boredom Arrest! OUR RATING 2/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 28m What Is the Film About? Shiva (Naga Chaitanya) is an ordinary but honest police constable leading...

Naga Chaitanya Custody

Chay Managing Without Nag!

Naga Chaitanya is coming up with an edge-of-the-seat action thriller, Custody, this week. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is...

Tollywood Grossly Misusing Pan India Tag

Tollywood Grossly Misusing Pan India Tag

Pan India tag is a rather substantial one and Tollywood has mastered the craft with Baahubali, Pushpa, RRR, and others....

Naga Chaitanya

Chay Refers to ‘Her’ as Third Party!

Naga Chaitanya is prepping for the release of his upcoming action thriller Custody, which is releasing this week. He is...

Adipurush Trailer Euphoria AMB Cinemas

Adipurush Trailer Euphoria Grips AMB

The stage is set for the arrival of the trailer for Prabhas’s Adipurush. The trailer was screened for select few...

Naga Chaitanya M9 Interview

Why Chay Hugged Him For First Time?

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni is keenly awaiting the release of Custody which is his maiden bilingual. The film is releasing on...

Rama-Banam-Movie-Review

Ramabanam Review – Ancient Banam

BOTTOM LINE Ancient Banam OUR RATING 1.75/5 CENSOR 2h 22m, UA What Is the Film About? Vicky (Gopichand) runs away from his home, challenging his brother that he...

Ugram_Telugu_Movie

Ugram Review – Not Intense Enough

BOTTOM LINE Not Intense Enough OUR RATING 2.5/5 CENSOR UA What Is the Film About? Shiva (Allari Naresh) is an honest but aggressive cop. His attitude creates...

Naga Chaitanya

Can Chay Avoid Divorce Qs From Tamil Media?

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha's divorce topics is one of the most talked about happenings in the South film industry. The...

Prabhas Adipurush

Adipurush Lost Golden Chance Due To Obligation

Shah Rukh Khan's pan-India film Jawan is red hot among the trade and the audience, especially after the phenomenal success...

Tollywood_Top_10Telugu_April

M9News’s Top 10 Most Popular Stars In April 2023

M9.news’s special feature on the most happening celebrities in the recently bygone month has emerged as a smashing success with...

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Movie Review

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review – Mani’s Lengthy But Honest Effort

BOTTOM LINE Mani's Lengthy But Honest Effort OUR RATING 2.75/5 CENSOR U, 2h 44m What Is the Film About? Ponniyin Selvan 2 resumes the story from where...

What To Watch On OTT

What To Watch On OTT This Weekend

Here is the list of titles arriving on OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, Hotstar, Sony Liv, and...

Agent-Movie-Review

Agent Review – Not Wild, Disaster Ride

BOTTOM LINE Not Wild, Disaster Ride OUR RATING 1.75/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 36m What Is the Film About? When a former agent, nicknamed God, goes rogue and...

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Will Nagarjuna Call For NTR Vs ANR Battle?

There’s no debating the fact that Sr NTR and ANR are two talismanic figures on Telugu cinema. The discussion now...

Regal Cinemas

Big Twist! U.S. Cinema Chain Offers Mystery Monday

Guess what! Exactly, that is what the Regal Cinemas is tempting the movie-lovers with literally. If you are the type...

Samyuktha Menon

Latest Tollywood Sensation: Deserving Or Over Hyping?

Samyuktha Menon is the latest blue-eyed girl in Tollywood with many calling her the golden leg. Recently she was a...

Virupaksha Movie Review

Virupaksha Review – A Mystic Ride

BOTTOM LINE A Mystic Ride OUR RATING 2.75/5 CENSOR A, 2h 25m What Is the Film About? Set in the village of Rudravanam, a chain of mysterious...

Jubilee_Telugu_Series_review

Jubilee Review – A Worth Watch

BOTTOM LINE A Worth Watch OUR RATING 3/5 PLATFORM Amazon Prime Video What Is the Show About? Set in the early years of the Hindi film industry,...

Vidudhala Part 1 Movie Review

Vidudhala Part 1 Review – Slow, Gritty Cop Drama

BOTTOM LINE Slow, Gritty Cop Drama OUR RATING 2.75/5 CENSOR A, 2h 36m What Is the Film About? When Praja Dalam, a Naxal outfit, derails a train...

Custody Agent Virupaksha Movies

Summer 2023: WOM Important For Three Notable Films

The summer of 2023 has started off on a rather dull note and not that there have been any exciting...

Shaakuntalam-Telugu-Movie-Review

Shaakuntalam Review – Soulless Epic

BOTTOM LINE Soulless Epic OUR RATING 2/5 CENSOR UA - 2h 22m What Is the Film About? Shaakuntalam is an adaptation of Kalidasa's Abhignana Shaakuntalam. It is...

Mrunal Thakur

Pic Talk: Mrunal’s B-show In Revealing Outfit

Mrunal Thakur stole everyone's heart as the demure Sita in the blockbuster Sita Ramam. On the screen, she might have...

Ravanasura Movie Review

Ravanasura Review – Illogical Mass Thriller

BOTTOM LINE Illogical Mass Thriller OUR RATING 2/5 CENSOR "A" Certified What Is the Film About? Ravi (Ravi Teja) is a criminal lawyer working under his...

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