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A photographer turned director, Martin is just three films old, and Charlie is undoubtedly his most accomplished work to date.

The IT professional turned writer-director has clinched three back-to-back superhits in the past three years, at his relaxed pace of one film per year.

The story of Sudhi, whose stammering is a source of an inferiority complex and confidence-buster, and how he rises above - not through magical quick-fixes but through acceptance and determination - has universal resonance, says Jayasurya.

Pasanga 2 takes on a new dimension with Suriya coming on board as producer and also starring in a cameo that is central to the film's narrative.

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While MMAK will be defined by the punch dialogues of Mohan Babu and the super-comic timing of Allari Naresh (who marks his 50th film in a career of just over 14 years), Soukhyam has Gopichand trying to win over audiences in his inimitable style.

Dhanush's Thanga Magan is tailored to appeal to all sections of the audience.

Dubai resident Joshy Mangalath rides a wave of success with Ottaal, his first script made into a film, bagging top honours.

Rajesh Nair says the film is an unpretentious take on modern society with lateral potshots at the educational system.