Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

Good characterization, casting, acting and an interesting story that intertwines middle class families with the underground, thanks to Alzheimers! In the middle, it gets kind of yawny. Songs are not too catchy but nice locations. Definitely worth a watch.
Rating: Good

Sultan

Not sure why I watch such movies, but company for wifey I guess :-) Thin story line which is pretty much predictable for next 10-20 minutes in future at any point in time. At times, felt like watching Dangal as this too is a wrestling based movie except that this has some romance built in it with a hero and a heroine. Some typical Salman Khan's light hearted comedy. Ok-dokey, watchable only if there is pretty much nothing else to do.
Rating: Average

Kirik Party

Rave reviews led me to see this movie. Resembled Premam - but only very slightly. Dialog is super, humour is very raw and innocent, acting is fresh and not at all overdone. First half sails through with flying colors but the second half kinda slows down the momentum, and the humor reduces, so does the smiles. Songs and music are taken differently - those seem fresh too. Not standard nor typical. Watchable.
Rating: Good

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

True story of what happened in Libya - on the night of the assassination of US Ambassador. A commendable effort from few US Army contractors to save American lives - but hardly any recognition. On the contrary, recognition given to under-performers of US army. A movie to be seen to understood. Nice, gripping that takes us all through that dreaded night of 13 hours. Too much of gunfire - which is to be expected. Heart goes out to the 2 fatalities.

Rating: Good

Sachin: A Billion Dreams

A Sachin fan all my life, always wanted to watch this biographical movie as soon as it was announced. Much of the movie is from the autobiography which I had already read. So there were very few surprises in the movie that I wasn't already aware. Yet, it is a nice collection of 2 decades of Sachin's prowess. There were parts of the movie which I felt could have been better made - like giving some more time to the two Sharjah matches vs Australia in 1998, the one over against Abdul Qadir in 1989, how he got to open the innings vs New Zealand, etc and etc. Well, I guess I can keep going on and on - and director would have had to create 2 parts of the movie! This movie is for those Sachin fans who want to re-live those 2.5 wonderful decades in 2.5 hours...who wouldn't, huh?
Rating: Good

Guri

After a long time, watched a Dr Raj Kumar movie. A typical 1980 Dr Raj Kannada movie - some deaths, some fights, some miracles, some unwanted songs, some unwanted emotional drama, light humor and yet it doesn't bore. 
Rating: Average

Dombivali Fast

Inspiration to see this movie came after watching Mumbai Meri Jaan. (Director's first movie is DF). Inspiration fulfilled. Just as good a movie. Powerful concept of a highly-principled man stuck in a world filled with unprincipled population. The tension of the clash is palpable. An edge-of-the-seat all through the movie.
Rating: Must-see

Bride Wars

Another bridal romcom movie - but it is more comedy than romance. Nice 'revenge' tactics throughout the movie! Enjoyed watching it, with wifey who especially likes such movies. 
Rating: Good

Bodyguard

Total time pass, typical Bollywood romance movie. Salman Khan as a bodyguard is just like the binding of the book, rest of the pages are all predictable and same. Some small twist at the ending but totally unnecessary. Little bit of comedy but that didnt make me laugh. Action scenes were total bakwaas.
Rating: Average

Baahubali 2

Now that I knew what kind of movie Part 1 was, I had very less expectation. Although again had no intention to see, got to see this movie somehow. It didn't seem all that bad this time. The visual effects portrayed to showcase the strength of Baahubali seemed necessary - although the violence was just as much. Some of the scenes were gripping and excellently depicted. Once again, to sum up the movie in one word - Extravagant! If the movie is really a true story (I am not sure), then it is a pity that such a great person had little or no time to rule the kingdom. Some of the ideas depicted is really innovative - although at times extremely dubious. Extravagant time-pass.
Rating: Good

PS: After watching part 2, I wanted to see part 1 since I hadn't understood some scenes, some characters in 1. Now, it made a whole lot of sense. Part 1 is actually part 2 and vice versa. So much confusion! My views on 1 still remain same - much of the direction seemed dubious although the story is good. War tactics are nice too. 

Baahubali 1

Never felt like watching this movie, yet decided to see when it was aired on TV. Quite extravagant in all aspects. The climbing of the waterfalls seemed unrealistic at first - then understood that the whole persona of Baahubali was unrealistic indeed! Since it was on TV, got diverted for some time and didn't get to see the whole movie - but saw bits and pieces. Didn't understand a whole lot, but didn't miss it either since it didn't seem my kinda movie - with so much of visual effects completely camouflaging the reality as well as too much violence. 
Rating: Average

PS: Got to see this movie again later. See update in 2.