#FamilyMan Season 3 is superb. The South connect with cameos by Vijay Sethupathi and Sundeep Kishan are kickass 
The #FamilyMan Season 3 felt like the weakest work from #RajAndDK. Story was okay but the execution was very slow. Cameos worked well. Performances by #ManojBajpayee & #JaideepAhlawat were the biggest positives. #SharibHashmi’s character felt irritating. Abrupt ending—waiting for Season 4. Didn’t like it overall, but you can try it if interested.
Bison by Mari Selvaraj is an absolute banger. Using the framework of a sports biopic to explore deep-rooted conflicts of caste and identity, violence and retribution, hatred and prejudice, bondage and freedom Selvaraj constructs a masterly portrait of grit and determination against all odds. Brilliantly crafted with cinematography that never draws attention to itself, Bison delivers outstanding action and expertly choreographed kabaddi sequences. It juxtaposes symbolism, melodrama and artistic flair with immense honesty and angst. The violence is graphic but never gratuitous. It is always organic to the emotion of that moment. The music is evocative, energetic and profoundly emotive. The local kabaddi sequences and their use of music are BRILLIANT. The film is sharply edited, building tension, drama and emotional engagement with bold narrative audacity. Dhruv Vikram is a tour de force. This is a performance that transcends physical transformation - the body language, the rage, the hurt and the vulnerability are woven together with a maturity far beyond his years. The ensemble cast, many of whom I’m unfamiliar with, is absolutely terrific. Great casting and consistently strong performances throughout. My only grouse: the stereotypical Hindi characters and their language. Next time, I volunteer to help! Kudos to Applause Entertainment, Sameer Nair, Pa Ranjith, Mari Selvaraj and the entire team for creating this superlative experience. Bison is a film made for the big screen - a spectacle that encapsulates a people, a time and a socio-economic reality without ever feeling effortful or preachy. Bison is a winner. Go watch it.
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