Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in a new avatar as a single mother who is embroiled in a murder investigation in the Netflix film Jaane Jaan. The film is directed by Suj ... Read more
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is back in a new avatar as a single mother who is embroiled in a murder investigation in the Netflix film Jaane Jaan. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh, who is best known for helming critically acclaimed hits such as Jhankaar Beats and Kahaani, and it is adapted from the Japanese novel Keigo Higashino, titled The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. Unlike previous adaptations of the novel such as the 2008 Japanese film Suspect X, the 2012 Korean film, Perfect Number, or the eponymous 2017 Chinese film, the story is told from the perspective of the female protagonist rather than the neighbour. Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma play other important roles in the mystery thriller. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we take a look at Indian remakes of East Asian films. Read more
Movies based on the Mumbai mafia have often delved into Maximum City’s dark underbelly and presented nefarious characters through a rather unfiltered lens. While these outlaws, who ... Read more
Movies based on the Mumbai mafia have often delved into Maximum City’s dark underbelly and presented nefarious characters through a rather unfiltered lens. While these outlaws, who are often based on real-life figures, commit despicable crimes, they are also depicted as victims of their circumstances – and their choices thus seem only inevitable if not fuelled by their survival instincts. These morally ambiguous stories of gangsters who are equally feared and respected make for a compelling watch. And these movies trace their life from their humble beginnings leading up to their devastating and tragic ends. Read more
Few would know this, but Nayanthara is one of the highest-paid actors in India. The Tamil actress has appeared in over 80 films in a decorated career spanning two decades. The cele ... Read more
Few would know this, but Nayanthara is one of the highest-paid actors in India. The Tamil actress has appeared in over 80 films in a decorated career spanning two decades. The celebrated actress has made her Bollywood debut in the highly anticipated Shah Rukh Khan film, Jawan, directed by Atlee. Today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast features six Nayanthara films that should be on your watchlist if you loved her performance in Jawan. Read more
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Atlee is set to make his much-awaited Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film promises to be an action entertainer to remember. After ... Read more
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Atlee is set to make his much-awaited Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film promises to be an action entertainer to remember. After all, Atlee is no stranger to delivering action films with larger-than-life characters and over-the-top set pieces. The film is also expected to break several box office records, and it also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra in prominent roles. So if you are a fan of masala entertainers, then we have curated a list of Atlee’s films that should be on your watchlist. Read more
Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington is set to reprise his role as Robert McCall in the third instalment of the action thriller franchise The Equalizer. The Antoine Fuqua film wi ... Read more
Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington is set to reprise his role as Robert McCall in the third instalment of the action thriller franchise The Equalizer. The Antoine Fuqua film will tell the story of a retired Robert McCall, who has left his former life as a vigilante behind and resigned to a quaint hamlet in Italy. However, he soon realises that his newly-acquired friends are forced to pledge allegiance to the mafia which dominates their very existence. Unsurprisingly, McCall taps into the particular skills that he had honed over the years to exact vengeance against those who have wronged his friends. Lead star Washington reunites with Dakota Fanning, nearly 19 years after starring together in Man on Fire in this film. Fans of the franchise don’t need to be told what to expect from this film that promises sweet revenge. But for this episode of List Hai Toh Hit Hai, we have narrowed down eight must-watch action thrillers that pivot around the theme of vengeance that pack the same action-packed sequences and thrilling turns. Read more
Hollywood’s favourite action hero Liam Neeson has often slipped into characters “with a particular set of skills” and tasked with taking on dangerous assailants to ensure the vulne ... Read more
Hollywood’s favourite action hero Liam Neeson has often slipped into characters “with a particular set of skills” and tasked with taking on dangerous assailants to ensure the vulnerable are kept out of harm’s way. His latest film Retribution is hardly any different and we find Neeson yet again, playing the role of a man named Matt Turner who receives an anonymous phone call claiming that the car he is driving is rigged to explode. To make matters even more precarious, his co-passengers happen to be young children. As one would expect, the film follows Matt’s race against time to save the day and those he cares for from imminent danger. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai, we have curated a list of high-octane action thrillers starring the legendary Northern Irish actor. Read more
The latest Netflix documentary on the domestic terrorist Veerappan has been praised by viewers and critics alike for its in-depth exploration of one of modern Indian history’s most ... Read more
The latest Netflix documentary on the domestic terrorist Veerappan has been praised by viewers and critics alike for its in-depth exploration of one of modern Indian history’s most notorious figures. From murdering informants and law enforcement agents to kidnapping influential figures for ransom, Veerappan terrorised India for decades. The new four-part docuseries offers never-before-seen archival footage and compelling interviews with those who knew and were related to the feared outlaw. It also fleshes out the relentless 20-year-long manhunt to eliminate Veerappan. So, if you love binging on riveting true crime documentaries like The Hunt for Veerappan, we have curated a list of 8 shows and films that you just can’t resist. Read more
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is back with another potential blockbuster hit titled Jailer. Early reviews of the film indicate that the megastar has rediscovered his mojo after a cou ... Read more
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is back with another potential blockbuster hit titled Jailer. Early reviews of the film indicate that the megastar has rediscovered his mojo after a couple of underwhelming releases in recent years. And the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year. The star-studded ensemble of the film includes Mohanlal, Ramya Krishnan, Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, and Tamannaah Bhatia among others. So, if you are a fan of the Tamil legend and his iconic one-liners, then you will love this list we have curated, containing the must-watch films starring Rajinikanth. Read more
The sequel to the comedy satire Oh My God! starring Akshay Kumar releases in theatres this weekend. Titled, OMG 2, the film promises to be a hilarious satire with plenty of familia ... Read more
The sequel to the comedy satire Oh My God! starring Akshay Kumar releases in theatres this weekend. Titled, OMG 2, the film promises to be a hilarious satire with plenty of familiar plot devices that defined the previous film’s universal popularity. The sequel also stars Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam in prominent roles, and it is directed by Amit Rai. Like the previous film in the franchise, this one falls in the bucket of films where God descends on Earth to engage with a human who finds himself in a rather perplexing situation. Now, films about such divine exchanges allow makers the creative liberty to delve into a range of topics. After all, given an opportunity, should you get a chance to meet your maker, what would be the first set of concerns or doubts you’d like clarified. From metaphysical questions on the meaning of life to flippant queries about the circumstances in after-life – there’s just so much material to work with. While some of these films have managed to realise these aspects to their potential, others have just made a mockery of the premise. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai, we take a look at films and TV shows featuring such interactions with the Almighty. Read more
The highly-anticipated action thriller Heart of Stone premieres on Netflix on the 11th of August and we’re stoked to see our desi Wonder Woman Alia Bhatt share the screen with the ... Read more
The highly-anticipated action thriller Heart of Stone premieres on Netflix on the 11th of August and we’re stoked to see our desi Wonder Woman Alia Bhatt share the screen with the sizzling Gal Gadot in a Hollywood thriller. The film promises to be a pulsating espionage tale with plenty of action and drama to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Tom Hooper directorial also features an ensemble cast of Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo and Matthias Schweighöfer in prominent roles. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress is making her Hollywood debut with this release and she’s only following in the footsteps of prominent Indian actors who have played starring roles in American productions. So for today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we take a look at Indian actors who have essayed memorable characters in Hollywood. Read more
