'Start, Action, Cut' is an Onmanorama podcast that decodes and analyses cinema. Movie experts from Onmanorama sit across a table and dissect movies and OTT shows, cult classics and latest releases.
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse: A Sherlockian theme dangling between comedy and suspense
Dominic and the Ladies' Purse (2025) · Jan 27, 2025
Rekhachithram: An engaging narrative of fiction faking history
Rekhachithram (2025) · Jan 13, 2025
All We Imagine As Light: A medley of art, life and music laced with magical realism
All We Imagine as Light (2024) · Jan 6, 2025
Marco: Harrowing overdose of violence, gore treated with style
Marco (2024) · Dec 30, 2024
The Substance: An ageing star's obsession with beauty and the disaster
The Substance (2024) · Dec 23, 2024
Rudhiram: Unravelling a vicious cycle of sins and vengeance
Rudhiram (2024) · Dec 16, 2024
A Quiet Place - Day one: Quest for life's precious moments in a city silenced by fearsome aliens
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) · Dec 2, 2024
Gladiator II: A spectacular epic war feast, but no match for its prequel (100th Episode)
Gladiator II (2024) · Nov 18, 2024
Amaran: Valiant battle, ultimate sacrifice of a soldier for his country's honour (2024)
Amaran (2024) · Nov 14, 2024
Pani: Immersive crime and revenge saga so dexterously crafted (2024)
Pani (2024) · Oct 28, 2024
Bougainvillea: A tale of tryst with terror while beckoning memories in vain (2024)
Bougainvillea (2024) · Oct 21, 2024
Vettaiyan: A mix of mass, masala, message and swag (2024)
Vettaiyan (2024) · Oct 14, 2024
Meiyazhagan: Fresh theme, nuanced treatment keep this emotional drama afloat (2024)
Meiyazhagan (2024) · Sep 30, 2024
Kishkindha Kaandam: Tale of mysterious, unwanted truths told intriguingly (2024)
Kishkindha Kaandam (2024) · Sep 16, 2024
Vaazhai: When beauty of life is thwarted by trauma of hunger (2024)
Vaazhai (2024) · Sep 2, 2024
Nunakuzhi: A young rich man, his laptop with personal videos and a warring couple (2024)
Nunakuzhi · Aug 27, 2024
Thangalaan: Realistic blend of myth, history in the passionate hunt for gold (2024)
Thangalaan (2024) · Aug 19, 2024
Adios Amigo: Exceptional tale of two strangers brought together fortuitously (2024)
Adios Amigo (2024) · Aug 14, 2024
Raayan: Poignant tale of love, hatred and fierce battle for survival (2024)
Raayan (2024) · Jul 30, 2024
Kill: Meticulously crafted action drama that evokes non-stop thrill (2023)
Kill (2024) · Jul 22, 2024
Devadoothan: A plot that treads on paranormal elements is still Mesmerising (2000)
Devadoothan (2000) · Jul 15, 2024
Garudan: Mesmerising performance by Soori a valuable takeaway (2024)
Garudan (2024) · Jul 8, 2024
Gaganachari: Comical excavation of a dystopian sci-fi world set in Kerala (2024)
Gaganachari (2024) · Jul 1, 2024
Ullozhukku: Exposing desperate minds' passionate pursuit of rightful choices (2024)
Ullozhukku (2024) · Jun 24, 2024
Maharaja: A fresh treatment makes this narrative on a beaten track engaging (2024)
Maharaja (2024) · Jun 17, 2024
Maidaan: Ajay Devgn's stellar performance makes this sports biopic engrossing (2024)
Maidaan (2024) · Jun 10, 2024
Aattam: Microscopic view of men's perspective on woman's modesty (2023)
Aattam (2024) · Jun 3, 2024
Mandakini: Casual wits save this intriguing plot marred by weak comedy (2024)
Mandakini (2024) · May 27, 2024
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil: Blending hilarious and nonsensical comedy
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024) · May 20, 2024
All of Us Strangers: Wandering through the shadowy labyrinths of melancholy (2023)
All of Us Strangers (2023) · May 14, 2024
Wonka: A fun ride through an intriguingly fantastical land of magic, music and chocolates (2023)
Wonka (2023) · May 7, 2024
Perfect Days: Celebrating ceaseless contentment from simple joys of life (2023)
Perfect Days (2023) · Apr 29, 2024
Amar Singh Chamkila: A star shining bright snuffed out for unknown reasons (2024)
Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) · Apr 22, 2024
Aavesham: Fahadh Faasil's frantic dance pitching a flawless character arc (2024)
Aavesham (2024) · Apr 15, 2024
Anatomy of a Fall: Suspense that leaves you unsettled by poignant performance (2023)
Anatomy of a Fall (2023) · Apr 8, 2024
Blue Star: The indomitable spirit of unity that triumps over oppression (2024)
Blue Star (2024) · Mar 25, 2024
Poor Things: Rediscovery of life by a grown-up woman's replaced innocent brain 2023
Poor Things (2023) · Mar 18, 2024
Poacher: Crimes in the wilderness makes for an intriguing thriller based on true events (2024)
Poacher Poacher (2024) · Mar 4, 2024
Manjummel Boys: Of youthful vigour and friendship that survives fathomless depths (2024)
Manjummel Boys (2024) · Feb 26, 2024
Bramayugam: Shimmering beauty of cinema portrayed through Mammooty (2024)
Bramayugam (2024) · Feb 19, 2024
Dev.D: A retrospect of the cult movie that deconstructed the Devdas theme 2009
Dev.D (2009) · Feb 13, 2024
Parking: An artistic take on generational differences, ego clashes
Parking (2022) · Feb 5, 2024
Malaikottai Vaaliban: Fable of an invincible fighter unfolded on a timeless terrain
Malaikottai Vaaliban (2024) · Jan 30, 2024
Neru: Of fortitude, perseverance and brilliance in holding the truth aloft
Neru (2023) · Jan 22, 2024
Captain Miller: Boldly incorporating positive propaganda with thrilling action
Captain Miller (2024) · Jan 15, 2024
12th Fail: A dream chaser's inspirational journey powered by perseverance
12th Fail (2023) · Jan 8, 2024
Kadak Singh: About brilliance of an investigating officer with brain sans memory
Kadak Singh (2023) · Jan 2, 2024
Adrishya Jalakangal: Blending many thoughts makes central theme invisible (2023)
Adrishya Jalakangal (2023) · Dec 18, 2023
Chithha: A relevant topic narrated through thriller drama (2023)
Chithha (2023) · Dec 4, 2023
'Kathal - The Core': Poignant tale of quest for love mired in queer complexities (2023)
Kaathal - The Core (2023) · Nov 28, 2023
Garudan: A gripping investigation thriller (2023)
Garudan (2023) · Nov 22, 2023
Irugapatru: Tight grip over all affairs of relationships (2023)
Irugapatru (2023) · Nov 13, 2023
Resul Pookutty's 'Otta' a glimpse of traumatic childhood and the aftermath (2023)
Otta (2023) · Oct 30, 2023
Analysing Vijay starrer Tamil movie 'Leo' (2023)
Leo (2023) · Oct 23, 2023
'Kannur Squad' (2023) - An authentic, relatable police story
Kannur Squad (2023) · Oct 9, 2023
What makes Raj B Shetty's Kannada movie 'Toby' a touching experience (2023)
Toby (2023) · Oct 1, 2023
Analysing the hits and misses of Atlee's Shah Rukh Khan-Vijay Sethupathy starrer 'Jawan' (2023)
Jawan (2023) · Sep 11, 2023
Content, Sushmita Sen make Ravi Jadhav's 'Taali' sound louder, clearer (2023) | Analysis
Analysis (2023) · Sep 4, 2023
Analysing Abhilash Joshiy's King of Kotha (2023)
King of Kotha (2023) · Aug 28, 2023
Analysing Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Dil Chahta Hai (2001) · Aug 15, 2023
Analysing Priyadarshan's Appatha (2023)
Appatha (2023) · Aug 7, 2023
Analysing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023)
Oppenheimer (2023) · Jul 31, 2023
Analysing Senna Hegde's Padmini (2023)
Padmini (2023) · Jul 24, 2023
Good Night - What worked and failed in Vinayak Chandrasekaran's Tamil film
Good Night (2021) · Jul 17, 2023
Analysing M. Night Shyamalan's Old (2021)
Old (2021) · Jul 10, 2023
Maamannan - analysing the politics and making of the Mari Selvaraj cinema
Maamannan (2023) · Jul 3, 2023
Malayalam movie Dhoomam (2023)
Dhoomam (2023) · Jun 26, 2023
Pookkaalam (2023)
Pookkaalam (2023) · May 22, 2023
Decoding A Man Called Otto (2022)
A Man Called Otto (2022) · May 8, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Rekha' (2023) | EP 14
Rekha (2023) · Apr 26, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Thuramukham' (2023) | EP 13
Thuramukham (2023) · Apr 26, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Pranaya Vilasam' (2023) | EP 12
Pranaya Vilasam (2023) · Apr 25, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Romancham' (2023) | EP 11
Romancham (2023) · Apr 24, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Thankam' (2023) | EP 10
Thankam (2023) · Apr 24, 2023
Decoding Malayalam Film 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam' (2023) | EP 9
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023) · Apr 23, 2023
Decoding Vipin Das' 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' | EP 8
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022) · Apr 21, 2023