India Today reviews
200 reviews of Hindi and Telugu films, average rating 2.7/5.
The film showcases Rajkummar Rao's gritty portrayal of an underworld don in the 80s Prayagraj. Despite strong performances, the film struggles with clichéd storytelling and emotional disconnect.
Read the full reviewWith Ahaan Panday making a starry, emotionally grounded debut, 'Saiyaara' becomes a soft place for bruised hearts to land, especially for today's generation.
Read the full review...a geopolitical thriller set against Iran-Israel tensions. The film highlights the human cost of conflict and offers sharp performances and gripping storytelling
Read the full reviewThe film is a bold attempt at the caste system in India, but pulls back from a full roar.
Read the full reviewRaat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders explores a brutal crime in a wealthy family. The film’s strong performances contrast with its predictable climax and familiar twists.
Read the full review...is more like a travel brochure tirelessly shot for three hours. The only real mission is to save the story, but how can you save something that doesn't exist?
Read the full review'Mastiii 4' proves that nostalgia alone can't save a franchise running on fumes. What was once cheeky fun now feels like a forced joke stretched far past its expiry date.
Read the full reviewAkshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi deliver entertaining performances in Subhash Kapoor's courtroom drama, but it's Saurabh Shukla as Judge Tripathi who steals the show.
Read the full reviewManav Kaul delivers one of his most haunting performances yet in 'Baramulla', a Netflix film that finds horror not in ghosts but in grief, memory, and the pain of exile.
Read the full reviewThe film blends raw intensity with a grounded narrative, making for an engaging watch.
Read the full review...an intriguing story about power, money and justice. The crime drama grabs your attention right from the get-go, only to have a conventional ending.
Read the full review... this mythological film banks more on the devotion and star power of the cameos than screenplay, direction and execution.
Read the full review...a predictable vigilante thriller. Though clichéd, the film strikes the right notes.
Read the full reviewSingle' is a slapstick comedy about a love triangle between Sree Vishnu, Ivana and Ketika Sharma. The film, although has an illogical plot, serves as a good timepass flick to watch and laugh in abandon.
Read the full reviewThe concept can sound appealing, but the execution of it was simply uneven and weak. Ultimately, Doosra has a promising idea but struggles to turn it into an engaging story.
Read the full reviewThe story topples under the weight of its own cuteness, forgetting that an adorable child can only take you so far. You need a good story and a tight screenplay to keep the audience invested.
Read the full reviewVir Das's Happy Patel breaks traditional spy film clichés with humour and heart. The film's unique blend of genres offers an entertaining, madcap cinematic experience.
Read the full reviewBorder 2 delivers patriotism and emotional depth through brewing battle sequences and a commanding Sunny Deol, emerging as a polished tribute to sacrifice and service.
Read the full reviewDespite its unusual blend of comedy and Naxalism, director Janakiram Marella's film settles for predictable gags, exaggerated characters and recycled humour.
Read the full reviewThe Paradise is so fragmented that it struggles to establish cohesion and continuity and, most importantly, lacks a substantial story to hold it together.
Read the full reviewYezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai is a patience-testing attempt to gift audiences a film that talks about humanity.
Read the full reviewThe much-anticipated Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan, falls short of delivering the expected blend of horror and comedy.
Read the full reviewDo Deewane Seher Mein explores a love story rooted in imperfections and emotional scars. The film highlights how childhood wounds influence adult relationships and healing.
Read the full reviewA Rs 5,000 toaster sets off a chain of chaos in this sharp, tightly controlled dark comedy led by Rajkummar Rao's quietly brilliant performance. Smart, strange and consistently engaging, the film balances humour with menace.
Read the full reviewThe film's ideas land, but its soft-edged execution blunts the force of its anger.
Read the full reviewMade in Korea is a Tamil film that taps into the growing fascination many young Indians have with Korean culture.
Read the full reviewDirector Vignesh Raja's Kara, starring Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju and Suraj Venjaramoodu, is a film about a robber caught in a life-altering situation that pulls him back into crime.
Read the full reviewDirector RJ Balaji's Karuppu, starring Suriya, Trisha and himself, is a fantasy courtroom drama that exposes how corruption is deeply ingrained in the system.
Read the full reviewRaakaasa, directed by Manasa Sharma, blends horror and comedy but struggles with weak writing and forced humour. While performances and production design stand out, the film falls short of its promising premise.
Read the full reviewThe visual polish and big ideas cannot hide the weak emotional stakes in Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer.
Read the full reviewDirector Nandini Reddy's Maa Inti Bangaaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Gulshan Devaiah, is a female-led commercial film with great action.
Read the full reviewDirector Sasi's remarriage drama means well, but trips often. While the story has great potential, it has many shortcomings in terms of its presentation.
Read the full reviewManoj Bajpayee's quiet resolve anchors a timely drama about invisible battles and national resilience.
Read the full reviewThe musical fantasy turns that eccentric premise into a sincere fable about nature, greed and human change.
Read the full reviewIn trying to balance progressive ideals with slice-of-life realism, Heer Sara foregrounds sisterhood, queer acceptance and emotional estrangement. But can a well-intended story alone mask pacing issues and familiar tropes?
Read the full reviewDirector Harish Durairaj's Con City, starring Arjun Das, Anna Ben, Yogi Babu and Vadivukkarasi, is a film about a family that scams. While it's an interesting idea, the film gets pulled down by randomness.
Read the full reviewThe film took a formulaic approach and could have benefited from better performances from its women.
Read the full reviewThe film, built on a theatrical setup, takes a while to warm up but leaves you with plenty of afterthoughts.
Read the full reviewThe film lands its biggest laughs through cameos and comedy but struggles to deepen its relationships.
Read the full reviewVishwanath and Sons is a wholesome film whose shortcomings don't get in the way too much.
Read the full reviewIts ambition and strong moments are undercut by weak character groundwork and shock-driven twists. Akhil Akkineni's film confuses a good story with a good movie.
Read the full reviewThe film's lopsided take on gender politics and comedy that never lands make it a sequel that could have been done away with.
Read the full reviewSunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna courtroom thriller is two decades late
Read the full reviewEmraan Hashmi is still the king of beautiful heartbreak, returning as the brooding, wounded hero Bollywood has always loved, but the sequel struggles to live up to the legacy of the cult original.
Read the full reviewThe film uses that conflict to anchor a socially conscious thriller that gathers strength in its latter half.
Read the full reviewDirector H Vinoth's film, starring Vijay, Mamitha Baiju and Bobby Deol, wants to be both a commercial entertainer and a TVK manifesto, and ends up doing justice to neither.
Read the full reviewKorean Kanakaraju is a classic case of a film with an amusing premise but no idea how to sustain it beyond the first few laughs.
Read the full reviewArun Matheswaran's DC follows gangster Devadas as a revenge mission pulls him into the lives of two wronged women. The film pairs stylised action with grief, exploitation and emotional fallout to give its violence weight.
Read the full reviewDirector Vishnu Edavan's Hi, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, is a harmless romantic comedy that has some delightful stretches. The film aims for low-stakes and achieves them too.
Read the full reviewThe film has an interesting premise but remains disappointingly hollow.
Read the full reviewDirector PS Mithran's Sardar 2, starring Karthi, SJ Suryah and Malavika Mohanan, is a predictable sequel that is engaging in parts. However, the overstretched climax drags down the film.
Read the full reviewDirector Mathimaran Pugazhendhi's Mandaadi, starring Soori, Suhas and Mahima Nambiar, is an interesting film centred on a sailboat race. The film tackles themes of friendship, mentorship, betrayal and second chances in life.
Read the full reviewBlast movie review: Director Subash K Raj's Blast, starring Preity Mukundhan, Arjun Sarja and Abhirami, is an interesting dark thriller with promising ideas.
Read the full reviewThis revenge saga has a story that feels borrowed from the 1940s. But director Vishal dusts off the dated premise and brings it into 2026 with a lousy screenplay and hideous visual effects.
Read the full reviewPyaar Prema Kalyanam is at its best when it questions the everyday assumptions we have normalised around marriage.
Read the full reviewOnce More is a promising debut from Vignesh Srikanth, with enough sensitivity, warmth and good performances to make it work in parts.
Read the full reviewThe film tackles patriarchy and self-worth but misses its full potential.
Read the full reviewThe film actually starts with a story that seems worth investing your emotions in but loses steam almost immediately.
Read the full reviewMahaprabhu Jagannath centres on a fierce conflict between blind arrogance and divine faith, using that conflict to frame belief, fear and the pull between ego and devotion in a devotional saga celebrating victory of good over…
Read the full reviewThe film, starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role, follows a Mumbai redevelopment battle as one holdout refuses to sell. The adaptation turns a property dispute into a study of pressure, loneliness and greed.
Read the full reviewLust Stories 3 is not as powerful as one might expect from the anthology's premise or its formidable line-up of filmmakers.
Read the full reviewTo wrap up, while ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ might have seemed promising on paper, the final product fails to strike the right chord. The team’s earnest efforts are evident, but the film falls short of creating a lasting impact.
Read the full reviewFor a whodunit, that is a fatal flaw. The film rarely attempts to mislead or challenge its viewer, and when it does, the effort feels half-hearted.
Read the full reviewDirector Sudha Kongara's 'Sarfira', starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan and Paresh Rawal, is a remake of Tamil film, Soorarai Pottru. Akshay, with his earnest performance, makes this film worth a watch, says our review.
Read the full reviewOm Ka Hari does not reinvent the Indian family drama, and its six-days-to-live premise could have been used to dig much deeper into the relationship at its centre.
Read the full reviewBad Newz resembles an Instagram filter that loses its sheen after first use. The surface is shimmery and looks glossy, but there is no material to sink your teeth into. The writing is shallow and flat. The punches never land.
Read the full reviewDirector Sudhanshu Saria's 'Ulajh', starring Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew, is a spy thriller with some shortcomings. Red our review.
Read the full reviewIt is boring. It is slow. It’s not romantic. It’s not funny. It’s not sad. What is it? A 144-minute snoozefest. It does get weaker as it goes along, leading to some very predictable plot developments.
Read the full reviewAll in all, ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ is a good watch, if you do not constantly engage in comparing it to ‘Haseen Dillruba’ (something that I, sadly, couldn’t refrain from).
Read the full review‘Khel Khel Mein’ is a watchable family entertainer with a message. If you are looking for a clean comedy that doesn’t rely on double-meaning and innuendo-laden one-liners, this is the ticket to buy this Independence Day.
Read the full reviewStree 2 is funny, has some good scares, and is a step forward for the franchise. While Hollywood boasts of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), our made-in-India SCU (Stree Cinematic Universe) also has great potential
Read the full reviewSector 36 is a dramatic representation of the case and a few creative liberties have been taken. However, it still works as a stand-alone mysterious crime film.
Read the full reviewTo sum up, Yudhra lies somewhere between an earnest effort and a missed opportunity. You try hard to like it but never fully feel invested in the chaos that’s transpiring on screen.
Read the full reviewJanhvi Kapoor, however, has just a cameo in Devara. Her character hardly adds any value to Devara.Devara: Part 1 ends on a cliffhanger just like SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali did.
Read the full reviewJigra offers Alia a lot of scope to create some solid moments. But most of the film feels like an exercise to cash in on her star power rather than create an interesting premise around her.
Read the full reviewBhool Bhulaiyaa 3 review: Kartik Aaryan's film is not just about horror or comedy, but it also holds an important message and tries to present it in the most sensitive way possible.
Read the full reviewIf you want to take a break from all the sound and fury of action and larger-than-life films, this one is for you. It will make you cry, laugh, and just enjoy the journey.
Read the full reviewDhurandhar: The Revenge is not subtle cinema. It is loud, unapologetic, and absolutely certain of itself. But within that loudness lies design, control, and a clear cinematic voice.
Read the full reviewPeddi remains difficult to dismiss. Perhaps because its ambition feels genuine. Perhaps because Ram Charan’s commitment is absolute.
Read the full reviewDrishyam: The Conclusion brings Vijay Salgaonkar back into a renewed battle with the law. The thriller delivers clever twists but its finale falls short of the franchise’s expected high.
Read the full reviewNakhrewaalii possesses a progressive heart and noble thematic ambitions around consent and patriarchal double standards.
Read the full reviewBaby John movie review: Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh and Jackie Shroff-starrer Baby John is a commercial entertainer with an overdose of mass moments. The performances of lead cast make the film enjoyable.
Read the full reviewFor fans of Sonu Sood or those looking for a light masala entertainer with a socially relevant theme, Fateh might be worth a watch. However, it’s not a film that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll.
Read the full reviewAzaad could have been a far more captivating watch. But, for now, it looks like a half-baked story. Does it make for a big screen experience? No. Is it a slow watch? Yes. Would it upset you? No.Azaad will not blow your mind away.
Read the full reviewLoveyapa movie review: Director Advait Chandan's Loveyapa addresses the relevant problems of the generation - body-shaming, social media manipulation, gas-lighting, and deep fakes.
Read the full reviewOur hero also takes a moment to deliver not only sermons on patriotism but also feminism.
Read the full reviewIf you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day flick, Dhoom Dhaam delivers on all fronts. Whether you’re after action, thrills, comedy, or (of course) romance, this one serves up the whole package without missing a beat.
Read the full reviewThe climax is one of the most disturbing and violent endings you will see on the big screen. If you have watched Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, it’s that level of brutality and torture.
Read the full review‘Nadaaniyan’, directed by debutant Shauna Gautam, is a loose attempt at launching Ibrahim Ali Khan as this next-gen six-pack hero. But, the new-gen is not interested in just a six-pack abs showcase.
Read the full reviewThe Diplomat is a compelling drama featuring John Abraham as JP Singh, navigating the tense corridors of Indo-Pak relations. Directed by Shivam Nair, it tells the true story of Uzma Ahmed's harrowing experience in Pakistan.
Read the full reviewOverall, Court – State Vs A Nobody could be an engaging watch for those looking for a relatable story with innocence and swift justice.
Read the full reviewSikandar comes at a time when filmmakers are thinking about experimenting with subjects and giving the audience a slice of something fresh.
Read the full reviewGiven how little we know of Jyotirao Phule, the first Mahatma of this country, ‘Phule’ definitely deserves a watch. And if you are not up for it, at least read up on him and Savitribai’s radical journey.
Read the full reviewLazy dialogues and casual racism further make the film a bitter experience. At its worst, it could have been all style and no meat, but it doesn’t qualify to be that either.
Read the full reviewDirected by Karan Sharma, ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ is an idea with potential, but one that needs more introspection. Time may loop, love may falter, and faith may be tested – but cinema must evolve.
Read the full review‘Housefull 5’ is not even a family-friendly film, with its ‘6 and 9’ jokes, and a long scene focussing on nothing but the glistening frames of the three leading ladies – Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa and Nargis Fakhri.
Read the full reviewSitaare Zameen Par’ is a well-intentioned, extremely funny, family film. It doesn’t rely on cheap laughs, nor does it belittle anyone to make a point.You don’t need any preparation to watch this film – it comes easily to you.
Read the full reviewAs a cinephile, it’s disheartening to realise that we are still stuck in that limbo where horror either goes full melodrama or dabbles in myth without fully committing to the psychological weight of it.
Read the full review‘Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan’ is a learning ground for aspiring writers, filmmakers and actors to understand the relevance of a well-crafted plot in order to resonate with the audiences’ expectations.
Read the full reviewTanvi: The Great’ begins with a spark of promise, fuelled by strong performances and a heartfelt premise. But its insistence on exaggerated heroics, implausible plot devices, and stereotypical portrayals derails its potential.
Read the full reviewRom-coms are meant to be a guilty pleasure, the kind you sneak back to when you want comfort. ‘Param Sundari’, unfortunately, is the kind you forget about the moment the lights come back on.
Read the full review‘The Bengal Files’ may have differences of opinion in terms of factual accuracy and authenticity, yet it is a must-watch for those interested in understanding an alternate narrative.
Read the full reviewBaaghi 4 movie review: It is not just another Tiger Shroff action film, it’s a close to three-hour hallucination where the story collapses so fast you don’t get time to process, care, or even hope for a comeback.
Read the full reviewThe goosebumps-filled climax, integrating action with faith and spirituality, adds up to the engagement quotient of ‘Mirai’.
Read the full reviewAnurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi offers a colourful mix of drama, humour and strong performances. The film’s overindulgence and familiar tropes may divide audiences but a sequel promises more twists.
Read the full reviewBy the time the film ends, you’re left with brimming eyes and a heaviness in your chest. Not the heaviness of despair, but of responsibility.
Read the full reviewParesh Rawal, as always, gives an earnest performance, but even he can’t salvage this disjointed mess.
Read the full reviewIn the end, Suparn Verma handles a deeply sensitive subject with rare restraint and grace, and Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi rise to the occasion with two of their most layered performances yet.
Read the full reviewIt’s perfectly crowd-pleasing, and comfortably familiar — never extraordinary, but never dull either. It’s the kind of movie you watch knowing exactly what you’ll get, and you get precisely that. ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is comfortable.
Read the full reviewGustaakh Ishq depends heavily on old-school romance, offering a world drenched in nostalgia and slow-brewing affection. Naseeruddin Shah delivers a towering performance that lifts the film every time he appears on-screen.
Read the full reviewTere Ishk Mein movie review: Tere Ishk Mein attempts to portray a complex story of toxic love and obsession. Despite powerful performances, the film’s problematic narrative leaves audiences unsettled and triggered.
Read the full reviewThe film is ambitious, engaging, occasionally exhausting, but always watchable. Not every choice lands, but the world Dhar builds is gripping enough to keep you invested.
Read the full reviewIn spirit, debutant director Anukalp Goswami’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is the kind of film that wants you to sit back, switch off, and laugh at madness you would never tolerate in real life.
Read the full reviewRahu Ketu isn’t even worthy of a spot in a child’s bedtime story, let alone stretched into a full-length feature film. This isn’t style without substance, this is neither.
Read the full reviewMardaani 3 may not be the franchise’s sharpest weapon, but it remains a necessary one. It is angry in the right places, flawed in usual ways, and driven by a conviction that refuses to soften for comfort.
Read the full reviewBhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun on the Run is a breezy extension of the popular sitcom, preserving its signature humour for loyal fans.
Read the full reviewIn the end, this is not just a thriller about danger lurking in water. It’s about choices, trust and the thin line between attraction and fear. Tu Yaa Main may not be perfect, but it is bold, gripping and refreshingly different.
Read the full reviewThere are some films you walk into with curiosity, some with excitement, and then there are a rare few that leave you wondering: why was this even made?
Read the full reviewThe bigger problem, though, lies in the writing. The film wants to present Dinesh as a “green flag” – sensitive, self-aware, non-toxic, but pairs him with a heroine who, despite being introduced as independent, is written with…
Read the full reviewOverall, Daadi Ki Shaadi has a few genuinely funny moments and heartfelt emotions, but it ultimately becomes a drag because it cannot decide what it truly wants to say.
Read the full reviewAs it stands, the film’s soul – the call for Samvaad amid Vivaad – shines through in flashes but gets somewhat lost in dramatic amplification.
Read the full reviewThe first half is gripping and relentlessly engaging. The second half, unfortunately, circles the same ideas repeatedly and loses momentum. The prison remains fascinating, but the narrative starts feeling trapped within it.
Read the full reviewThe first half feels determined to make you laugh through sheer persistence. The second half is marginally better, mostly because you’ve adjusted your expectations by then.
Read the full reviewWhat remains is a visually handsome drama weighed down by its pacing, weakened by an unconvincing romance and burdened by ideas that are more questionable than profound. The longing is real. The emotion is sincere.
Read the full reviewHowever, despite its flaws, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata remains an important watch.
Read the full reviewHaunted 3D: Echoes of the Past will not haunt you after you leave the theatre, but it does just enough to keep you seated till the end.
Read the full reviewThe biggest problem with Welcome to the Jungle isn’t that it’s stupid. Plenty of great comedies are gloriously stupid. The original Welcome certainly was. The difference is that beneath all the madness, there was writing.
Read the full reviewAt a time when every crime thriller wants to be gritty and every action film wants to look Hollywood, director Nachiket Samant goes in the opposite direction.
Read the full reviewAlpha is more coherent than the expensive spoof that War 2 often resembled. There are flashes of ambition, well-mounted action and glimpses of what the film could have been. But glimpses are not enough.
Read the full reviewThe writing, meanwhile, feels trapped in a version of Bollywood comedy that audiences have outgrown ages ago.
Read the full reviewOhh My Dog is stretched, occasionally stereotypical and not without its flaws. But it also has its heart firmly in the right place.
Read the full reviewThe irony is that Batwara 1947 is terrific as a text. Adapted from the play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai, the writing has ideas, the conversations have weight, and the central metaphor is powerful.
Read the full reviewBut it holds back where it should push forward. The personal stakes of its central character are underdeveloped. The final confrontation doesn’t land the way it should.
Read the full reviewKunal Kemmu's Vibe follows Hardik and Bugs as they blunder into a spy mission led by Madam H. The film draws its appeal from their chaotic friendship even as an overloaded screenplay blunts the stakes.
Read the full reviewFor a film about 26/11, the biggest disappointment is how rarely it makes us feel the full impact of the attack. This can never be just an Ujjwal Nikam story.
Read the full reviewIt is a film made with obvious love for the world, its characters and, most importantly, its fans. And that love is visible in every little moment.
Read the full reviewHaiwaan is not a bad film. It has a good cast, a workable story, with splashes of comedy and a director who knows this material.
Read the full reviewDirector Mudassar Aziz keeps things clean, simple and accessible. He does not attempt experimental storytelling or visual grandeur. The film knows exactly what it wants to be and sticks to it throughout.
Read the full reviewSigma is painfully outdated and stacked with one stale idea after another, none of which does justice to either the heist or drama elements.
Read the full reviewChand Mera Dil often feels less like a theatrical romance and more like an Ekta Kapoor television serial with a better costume budget.
Read the full reviewJailer 2 is a well-crafted commercial entertainer that occasionally falls back on familiar formulae.
Read the full reviewBaththa works majorly because of Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Prithviraj's brilliant performances. Baththa may have a few rough edges, particularly towards the climax, but its heart is always in the right place.
Read the full reviewDipu tells his new classmates that his grandfather is a superhero ready to stop an alien invasion. The film turns that childhood boast into a warm, chaotic adventure about imagination, friendship and grandparental myth.
Read the full reviewAt nearly three hours, the film feels long. It unfolds like a novel that does not know when to end. While that literary quality might be intentional, cinema demands tighter storytelling.
Read the full reviewYou may walk out debating the film’s craft, its choices, even its tone. What is harder to debate is the reality it gestures toward. Because somewhere, every twenty minutes, another story begins or ends.
Read the full reviewIt feels like a pretty Christmas gift, wrapped in glossy paper, only to reveal a Maggi packet inside. This isn’t the kind of youthful cinema Gen-Z should be growing up on.
Read the full reviewSriram Raghavan’s Ikkis tells the story of this young man, his family, and how war often takes much more than just bloodshed — leaving behind a trauma that cripples families for generations.
Read the full reviewShashank Khaitan’s USP has always been witty dialogues, light humour, and true-blue romance. With ‘Sunny Sanskari…’, he revisits his comfort zone while attempting to experiment. At times, he soars; at others, he stumbles.
Read the full reviewHarshvardhan Rane’s Vikramaditya Bhonsle in ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ joins the club of onscreen toxic men alongside Kabir Singh and Ranvijay (Animal).
Read the full reviewThamma’ is an ambitious but hollow addition to the Maddock horror comedy universe. There’s blood, there’s chaos, there’s even a universe connection, but very little soul.
Read the full review‘Son of Sardaar 2’ is a clean family entertainer that tries to tick every box – comedy, drama, patriotism, romance – but ends up being an uneven ride.
Read the full reviewThe first half gives you nothing to latch onto, with a wafer-thin plot and subdued performances. While the makers try to add all sorts of tadka in the latter half, the damage is too severe to be salvaged.
Read the full reviewThe climax offers some closure and entertainment, and keeps the film from collapsing completely. But, because we have seen better from Devgn’s same world of intense dramas, we expect better.
Read the full reviewThe film does tap into nostalgia with elements like Shakti Kapoor’s signature “Ow,” 80s-style jokes about a doctor mispronouncing names, and the classic trope of temporary memory loss.
Read the full reviewEven though there is an overwhelming sense of helplessness at times, the film has its humour in the right place.
Read the full reviewGiven how selective audiences have become about watching films in theatres, Crazxy may struggle to draw crowds. However, if you can look past its slightly melodramatic ending, it makes for a quick and engaging watch.
Read the full reviewAll in all, this film is a good one-time watch. However, we just wished that it could rise above the limitations and be more taut to turn into a heist thriller rather than drama.
Read the full reviewPushpa 2 is a decent sequel, but it could have had a stronger impact had it been concise. Additionally, reducing overindulgence would have allowed for a more flawed, human character rather than a superhero who defies gravity.
Read the full reviewVanvaas is well-intentioned, but it will surely have a tough time, fighting mass entertainers Pushpa 2 and Baby John in theatres
Read the full reviewThe major problem with the film is not that it makes rebound seem ‘frivolous’. But, it makes a half-hearted attempt or resorts to tokenism to entertain. It is funny and cheesy, yes!
Read the full reviewWhen the trailer of the film dropped, expectations were high for a gripping supernatural drama that Bollywood has been lacking.
Read the full reviewShah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dunki' released in cinemas on December 21. Here's our take on the Rajkumar Hirani entertainer.
Read the full review12th Fail also has a unique way of using music to take its story forward. The background score adds an emotional value to the visuals in a way which is organic.
Read the full reviewIf you are a die-hard Kangana fan, you will most definitely watch the film despite any or all warnings being given to you. However, if you are not, it is best not to be on-board on this ride.
Read the full reviewGhoomer has all the right intentions. It is not a story of sympathy but empathy. It isnt trying to be a sob fest about a woman losing her right arm, but a tale of revering strength to fight back.
Read the full reviewPyre is a tender film about ageing, abandonment and the harsh realities of life in remote villages. Its strongest moments belong to its lead actors, whose natural chemistry makes the couple's relationship feel deeply personal.
Read the full reviewOn the whole, the overall experience of watching Pooja in her true element getting caught up in some crazy situations is quite fun. The jokes and gags (the Gadar 2 and BTS reference) are witty and some are downright funny.
Read the full reviewBloody Daddy is another Shahid Kapoor action film that will leave you hooked. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, wait until the second half begins before you make a final judgment, says our review.
Read the full reviewThe editing is crisp. The background music is on point and the film is enjoyable. The fact that Selfiee has taken the good parts from Driving Licence and given it a touch of its own is what makes this remake a good watch as well.
Read the full reviewAfter a long time, there’s a Hindi film that will evoke a multitude of emotions. So, keep those tissue papers ready while you sit to watch this heartwarming film.
Read the full reviewThe storyline sounds promising on paper, but this counts for nothing as the execution is quite underwhelming.To sum up, Blurr is an underwhelming thriller that can be watched only if you have nothing better to do this weekend.
Read the full reviewVadh is a thriller with shades of Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam. The Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta-led film has potential but fails to make the desired impact as the writing is not up to the mark.
Read the full reviewJogi, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is a realistic drama about the anti-Sikh riots. It delivers mainly because of the performances and screenplay. Read our review.
Read the full reviewSelling scripts like these as top-notch thrillers starring superstars is the biggest dhokha with the audience! If suspense thrillers are your thing, you can skip watching it. Here's our review.
Read the full reviewBabli Bouncer seems to be a product of lacklustre and lazy writing. The story is predictable from the get-go. It is difficult to understand the intentions behind Bhandarkars vision for Babli.
Read the full reviewShamshera is a mess that needs more than just star power to come to its rescue. Here's our review of Ranbir Kapoor's film.
Read the full reviewAfter watching the colossal snoozefest that is Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s Samrat Prithviraj, Akshay Kumar and Yash Raj Film’s first-ever attempt at a historical drama, we ask €” what cinematic experience?
Read the full reviewDirector Suresh Triveni's Jalsa featuring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah is a taut thriller with terrific performances. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Read the full reviewAtrangi Re is a story of love, loss, grief, trauma and how a person navigates through all this and copes with what life has to offer.
Read the full reviewAs a cinematic experience, 83 can be easily termed as one of the finest films of the year. You don't want to miss this one, says our movie review.
Read the full reviewSooryavanshi is full paisa vasool. Rohit Shetty delivers exactly what he promised us one and a half years ago in March 2020.
Read the full reviewKartik Aaryan does his best as Arjun Pathak. Though he gets ample scope to deliver those monologues that have become synonymous with him, simply by virtue of being a news anchor, they are not grating.
Read the full reviewVarun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan-starrer film is a lazy remake of the 1995 classic starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor.
Read the full reviewThe second half has all your attention, and the final climax is a nail-biting finish, though you obviously know what is going to happen.
Read the full reviewIt doesn’t take long for writers to run out of ideas on a flimsy premise. There are only so many laughs than one can draw from the foolishness and morally- depraved ways of the characters.
Read the full reviewTrust filmmaker R Balki (of Cheeni Kum and Paa fame) to attempt something different each time he is behind the camera.
Read the full reviewThe first half of the film is very entertaining but post interval it’s a bit slow. The end could have been much better but looks like it was all wrapped up in a rush. Even after all the little flaws Kill Dil is a good watch!
Read the full reviewNeither is Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami unbearable, nor is it a good film by any standards; it’s somewhere in between.
Read the full reviewMardaani is a crime drama, which is packed with action and thrills. Rani Mukerji plays a tough cop who does her job with her heart and mind. She puts in her blood and sweat to bust a human-trafficking racket.
Read the full reviewKavya, Humpty and his two friends provide a lot of entertainment through this two hour ten minute film. The entire film is pacy and crisp, the duration is perfect and at no point are you bored.
Read the full reviewSaid to be inspired by real incidents in 1960s Hindi film industry, The Xpose celebrates the cinema of the decade with references to Teesri Manzil, Johnny Tera Naam and Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
Read the full reviewFor a film which is billing itself as India’s first horrex (horror and sex) genre film, Ragini MMS 2 is hardly a spine-chilling tale.
Read the full reviewThe film relies heavily on jump scares and sound design to unsettle the audience, with a predictable storyline that prevents it from reaching its full potential.
Read the full reviewThe biggest problem is the film's rhythm. Even the hero's introduction fight builds towards a high, only to end just when you're ready to cheer.
Read the full reviewThe first half sets the tone well with funny exchanges and enough mystery to keep you interested.
Read the full reviewUltimately, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar suffers from cliched narrative beats and redundant writing. Yet, buoyed by confident performances from its young cast and a soulful album, it manages to hold its ground.
Read the full reviewUdta Teer is a spy comedy that cleverly blends humour with a tale of mistaken identity and patriotism, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan.
Read the full reviewUnfortunately, a banal screenplay and uneven performances prevent this promising story from becoming the gripping newsroom drama it could have been.
Read the full reviewThe Netflix thriller, directed by Ritesh Shah and co-written by Neeraj Pandey, has corruption, a vaccine scam, and a morally conflicted protagonist, but very little convincing writing.
Read the full reviewTu Hai Meri Kiran has a promising premise, a watchable first half and an interesting idea about love, obsession and fate. But there's a difference between keeping audiences guessing and leaving them confused.
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