My Favourite 15 Films of 2018 (in the Order of Release) :
1.) Padmaavat - January.
For Ranveer Singh’s Menacing Portrayal of Alauddin Khilji, the Dazzling Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmaavati, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Music and Direction.
2.) Awe (Telugu) - February.
For an Interesting Storyline based on Multiple Personalities living inside Kajal Aggarwal’s Head.
3.) Bharat Ane Nenu (I, Bharat) - April.
For Mahesh Babu’s Suave Body Language as a Determined, Young Chief Minister, Koratala Siva's Story and Direction, Extraordinary Press Conference Scene, Song Visuals, Devi Sri Prasad’s Soundtrack and Background Score.
4.) Avengers : Infinity war - April.
For the Biggest Ensemble of Superheroes in History and an Unorthodox Climax.
5.) Irumbu Thirai (Iron Screen) - May.
For the Preachy yet Important Data Security Message it Delivers and the Edge-of-the-Seat Cat and Mouse Game between Vishal and Action King Arjun.
6.) Nadigaiyar Thilagam / Mahanati (The Great Actress) - May.
For Keerthy Suresh’s Award Worthy Performance as Savitri Amma.
7.) Raazi - May.
For the Tension during Kargil War and Meghna Gulzar and Alia Bhatt’s Conviction that Women Centric Films will Win.
8.) Tik Tik Tik - June.
For Director Shakti Soundar Rajan and Jayam Ravi’s Ambitious Effort for the First Indian Space film.
9.) Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom - June.
For the Colossal Dinosaurs and a Nail Biting Screenplay.
10.) Goodachari (Spy) - August.
For Adivi Sesh’s Story and Stylish Action.
11.) U Turn - September.
For the Chills, Unpredictable Climax and a Road Safety Message.
12.) Ratsasan (Demon) - October.
For a Gripping Horror-Infused Screenplay and Ghibran’s Haunting Soundtrack.
13.) Andhadhun - October.
For the Twists and Turns every 15 Minutes.
14.) 2.0 - November.
For Shankar’s Vision and “The Pride of Indian Cinema”.
15.) K.G.F (Kolar Gold Fields) - December.
For its Massive Production Scale and Goosebumps.
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SPECIAL MENTIONS :-
1.) Pyaar Prema Kaadhal.
For its Rich Production and Visuals, Yuvan Shankar Raja’s Jazzy Music, Comedy and Superb Debut Performances by Raiza Wilson and Harish Kalyan.
2.) Geetha Govindam.
For Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika, Sid Sriram’s Inkem Inkem Inkem Kaavaale and Gopi Sunder’s Sensational Music.
3.) 96.
For Trisha, Chinmayi and Govind Vasanatha’s Soulful Music.
4.) October.
For a Terrific Varun Dhawan and an Unusual Romance.
5) Pariyerum Perumal (Horse Mounting Deity).
For Kathir’s Realistic Acting of an Oppressed Youth in the Hinterlands.
6.) Sanju.
For Ranbir Kapoor's Performance and the Feel of "Kar Har Maidaan Fateh".
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My Favourite 15 Films of 2017 (in the Order of Release) :
1.) Bogan (Pleasure Seeker) - February.
For Jayam Ravi and Arvind Swami’s Outstanding Switch Characterisation, Visualisation of D.Imman’s Senthoora and Rich Production Value.
2.) Ezra (Malayalam) - February.
For a Brilliant Horror Story.
3.) Kuttram 23 (Crime 23) - March.
For its Action Sequences and a Fantastic Medical Crime Thriller Story.
4.) Badrinath ki Dulhania (The Bride of Badrinath) - March.
For its Good Commercial Value and Foot-Tapping Songs.
5.) Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion - April.
For the Phenomena and the Tsunami it created in the Indian Box Office.
6.) Sachin : A Billion Dreams - May.
For the Nostalgic Celebration of a National Hero.
7.) Spiderman : Homecoming - July.
For a Worthy Revival of this Legendary Superhero after “The Amazing Spiderman” Fiasco.
8.) Meesaya Murukku (Tweak the Moustache) - July.
For the Hilarious Comedy Scenes incorporating a variety of Youtube Stars and Hiphop Tamizha’s Excellent Debut Direction.
9.) Vivegam (Prudence) - August.
For Thala Ajith’s Motivational Dialogues Resonating with his Real Life Personality, Physical Transformation, Action Choreography, a Riveting Kajal Aggarwal, Grand Production, Anirudh’s Electronically Rich Soundtrack and Background Score.
10.) Mersal (Zapped) - October.
For Atlee’s Direction, Vijay’s Effortless Triple Role Performance and A.R.Rahman’s Chartbuster Soundtrack.
11.) Aval / Gruham / House Next Door - November.
For a Terrific Interval Scene, Background Score and Production Value.
12.) Thor : Ragnarok - November.
For its Successful Intertwining of Comedy and Action.
13.) Velaikkaran (Worker) - December.
For Mohan Raja’s Corporate Expose Story and Anirudh’s Songs.
14.) Tiger Zinda Hai (Tiger is Alive) - December.
For Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Action Sequences.
15.) Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle - December.
For the Adventure with Animals, Humorous Dialogues and the Performance of the Trio Dwayne Johnson - Kevin Hart - Jack Black.
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SPECIAL MENTIONS :-
1.) The Ghazi Attack.
For the Brilliantly Staged Underwater War Sequences and Patriotism.
2.) Ninnu Kori (Requested You).
For Gopi Sunder’s Exceptional Soundtrack.
3.) Aruvi (Waterfall).
For an Unconventional Storyline Blasting at the Commercialism of a Television Social Show.
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