Apr 042022

Once Upon a Time in Manikoil [Review]

That year in Manikoil takes you back to the year 1944, when Madras (Chennai of today) was evacuated fearing a Japanese invasion. Back then, the entry of Japan into World War II had completely changed the position of India which then came at the frontline of a possible attack.
The story is set in a small village called Manikoil, where Raji, her mother and her sisters go to stay.

Feb 212022

Ritu Weds Chandni and Everyone is Invited! [Review]

The story, as the title suggests, is about Ritu getting married to Chandni. It is narrated and seen through the eyes of a child Ayesha, who is super excited about her favourite cousin sister – Ritu didi, getting married.