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Set in 1980s Secunderabad, the film enters the world of the Savari community, a marginalised group fighting for identity, dignity and recognition. Jadal (Nani), who returns from prison, finds himself back in a society controlled by Malik (Mohan Babu), a powerful figure whose influence extends over the community and its people. As resentment against this…

It’s a Medical Miracle introduces a fascinating premise: Rubin, brought to life with grounded sincerity by Sangeeth Prathap, recovers from a lengthy coma with sonic superpower. Capable of detecting distant conversations and hidden sounds, he finds his world irrevocably altered. Intent on tracking down the nurse who cared for him, his path crosses with Sooraj…

A few promising turns keep the case alive, but the film gives you too much time to lose interest between them.

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS is fundamentally a Mission 1 Pro with a Micro Four-Thirds (M4/3) mount instead of an integrated lens. However, this seemingly simple alteration has enormous implications that radically alter how this new camera functions to the point where it becomes something quite unique. The more you think about the potential…

A doctor and his son follow different ideals while working in their profession, which creates conflict. Whether the two give up their stubborn beliefs and unite for the greater cause of saving humankind will be seen in the film

Daayra raises the right questions, even if its central confrontation needed sharper, more evenly matched arguments.

The Tone Mapping Persona is effectively an HDR tool, highly effective at ‘levelling up’ high contrast scenes to natural effect. Image credit: Rod Lawton.

Ronan is always watchable … L to r, Nia Brown as Pauline and Saoirse Ronan as Maria in Bad Apples. Photograph: Pulse Films/Nea Asphäll. All Rights ReservedRonan is always watchable … L to r, Nia Brown as Pauline and Saoirse Ronan as Maria in Bad Apples. Photograph: Pulse Films/Nea Asphäll. All Rights Reserved Review

The interchangeable-lens GoPro is no longer a pre-order promise. The MISSION 1 PRO ILS is now available, having reached retailers globally from 2 September, and we can add a piece of good news for anyone following our coverage: GoPro is sending us a unit, with a Laowa lens, so a full review will follow shortly.…

The writer initially thought he was watching a Hong Kong film. It was only after spotting Malaysian actors, Kuala Lumpur streetscapes, and hearing familiar Malay dialogue from daily life that I was certain this was a purely local production. Although its plot shares similarities with Hong Kong film Internal Affairs, it does not diminish the…