Manjusha RadhaKrishnan reviews
95 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.7/5.
Much-hyped epic fantasy film has jaded plot and fails to live up to expectations
Read the full reviewAkshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar are sincere in their roles but get bogged down with the propaganda message
Read the full reviewCo-star Shah Rukh Khan treated fans to her character’s first look from the film
Read the full reviewThere’s no side effects to watching this romantic comedy starring Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar
Read the full reviewThis romantic comedy starring Yami Gautam and Ali Zafar doesn’t reach its climax
Read the full reviewAyushmann Khurrana and Sonam Kapoor try their hand at love during economic downturn
Read the full reviewBollywood actor Harman Baweja plays a mobster, but it’s the viewer who gets the bullet
Read the full reviewParth Bhalerao and Amitabh Bachchan cast their spell with supernatural comedy
Read the full reviewBalan proves she isn’t a miracle worker with ‘Bobby Jasoos’
Read the full reviewRohit Shetty’s Ajay Devgn starrer action flim is fairly decent despite a predictable story
Read the full reviewPakistani heart-throb Fawad Khan shines in the roles of a dashing prince, but Sonam Kapoor’s simpleton, saccharine act drives us crazy — not in a good way
Read the full reviewWhere’s the big bang in Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s latest film?
Read the full reviewThe intentions of the vigilantes in ‘Ungli’ are noble, but where’s the punch?
Read the full reviewA tedious film, watch if you are a fan of Akshay Kumar and can turn a blind eye to blatant objectification of women
Read the full reviewA tedious film, watch if you are a fan of Akshay Kumar and can turn a blind eye to blatant objectification of women
Read the full review‘Action Jackson’ starring Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha is a painful watch
Read the full reviewAamir Khan does a good job in PK as a crusader for religious tolerance, but it doesn’t have the same charm as 3 Idiots.
Read the full reviewEven someone as talented as Manoj Bajpayee can’t redeem the film’s stock Bollywood characters
Read the full reviewAyushmann Khurrana’s Hawaizaada is off the ground, but never soars dramatically
Read the full reviewAyushmann Khurrana’s Hawaizaada is off the ground, but never soars dramatically
Read the full reviewArjum Rampal’s latest also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez
Read the full reviewVarun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui shine in this violent revenge drama
Read the full reviewNana Patekar does a neat job in this gangsters vs cops film, but the twists are predictable
Read the full reviewThere’s nothing scandalous or salacious about Mallika Sherawat’s film
Read the full reviewAnushka Sharma and her co-stars are ferociously good in this succinct thriller
Read the full reviewDibakar Bannerjee’s whodunit takes you through mind boggling twists and turns to a lukewarm end
Read the full reviewBetween Amayra Dastur’s shrill voice and Arunoday Singh’s scowling, there’s little to be enjoyed
Read the full reviewAkshay Kumar film is shrouded in righteousness, but lacks soul
Read the full reviewRanbir Kapoor as the wild child Johnny endears in this star-crossed romance
Read the full reviewAishwarya Rai Bachchan’s return to screens after five years is a taut, if occasionally over-styled thriller
Read the full reviewRomantic comedy featuring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starts off well with its castles and Casanovas but is all sheen and no soul
Read the full reviewFilm’s complicated approach means viewers are left exhausted after playing catch-up with the storyline
Read the full reviewTamasha may have its heart in the right place, but the conflict in Ved and Taras lives will not get your pulse racing. The lead actors and Corsica look picture-perfect, but the movie isnt free of blemishes.
Read the full reviewLet me put a harsh truth out there first: Dilwale would have fallen flat on its face if it did not have Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan as its lead actors.
Read the full reviewWazir proves to show that actors are reduced to pawns if there's no solid story backing them.
Read the full reviewGhayal Once Again is a shoddy attempt at reviving the classic revenge drama about avenging loose canon Ajay Mehra (Deol).
Read the full reviewThere are moments in Fitoor which are brilliant, but they are few and far between. But what elevates the film greatly is music composer Amit Trivedis haunting score.
Read the full reviewBut the show belongs to Paul, Singh, Kher and Mishra. These four actors took it upon themselves to make this comedy a glorious rip-roaring affair.
Read the full reviewThis all-brawn-no-brains movie is only for John Abraham fans
Read the full reviewThe film’s messages on gender equality and stereotypes attached to men and women are lost in translation
Read the full review...you need to be patient with this film as it tends to inject unwanted romantic twists and drama into a film that could have been gripping even without those crutches.
Read the full reviewTiger Shroff can break bones with his bare hands, but he doesnt have the power to emotionally sway viewers. In the violent romance Baaghi, his acting is as rigid and stiff as his washboard abs.
Read the full reviewWhen theres an opportunity to expose the underbelly of the cricketing game, why did the director focus on Azhars limp personal life?
Read the full reviewSarbjit feels too contrived and never becomes powerfully evocative.Sarbjit would have benefitted greatly had it been a no-frills affair rather than making it a mainstream movie filled with commercial elements.
Read the full reviewAmitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vidya Balan play their roles with elan but meandering plot proves film’s undoing
Read the full reviewMadaari was engaging and touched upon some deep subjects such as corruption, the power of social media and public opinion, with alacrity.
Read the full reviewThe Rohit Dhawan directorial starring John Abraham and Varun Dhwan is stylish but cliched and predictable
Read the full review...his transformation into the sexy, gravity-defying saviour that isn't as compelling. It's not for the want of trying. Shroff is so earnest that you want to slap him on the back for his efforts.
Read the full reviewAs far as performances go, every one does their bit but they are let down by a confused storyline. Watch this only if you are a Rock On groupie, otherwise skip it.
Read the full reviewAction drama weighed down by forgettable characters and a hammy script
Read the full reviewActor Rajkummar Rao displays magnetic screen presence in the survivor drama directed by Vikramaditya Motwane
Read the full reviewThe computer graphics in this movie is notable, barring the climax which feels overdone. It's the predictability of the story that lets this film done.
Read the full reviewGood acting and realistic acting in a meandering story
Read the full reviewVidya Balan leads a band of sex workers in this period drama, which loses steam because of its cluttered and heavy subtext
Read the full reviewAlthough it’s sometimes a bit tedious and often downright ludicrous, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif breathe life into this wacky comic caper
Read the full reviewStrong performances by the actress and the rest of the cast gives this feel good film a lot of heart
Read the full reviewRiveting stories and strong performances meet predictable twists in this Mumbai-set tale
Read the full reviewThe Sujoy Ghosh-directed film has stellar performances by its lead stars
Read the full reviewAyushmann Khurrana gives a restrained performance as a scrupulous police officer
Read the full reviewThe film scores high as a one-time watch despite a fractured pace
Read the full reviewThe Bollywood comedy wins big on premise but fails to execute the laughs
Read the full reviewPriyanka Chopra and cast shine in this story of a family fighting insurmountable odds
Read the full reviewThe film struggles with a weak storyline that doesn’t translate on screen
Read the full reviewWith brilliant acting, music and hilarious lines the Kangana Ranaut film is a fun weekend watch
Read the full reviewTalk of bowel movement dominates but actors do not reduce potty talk into something foul
Read the full reviewAyushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar bring verve to this delightful romance about a reluctant groom forced into an arranged marriage
Read the full reviewPink is no moral lesson on women empowerment, but it hits home when dealing with matters of what constitutes consent among adults.
Read the full reviewYour life should be big, not long,€ declares Sonam Kapoor in the opening scenes of Neerja.
Read the full reviewYoung actors Gada and Chhabria do an outstanding job of playing the spirited siblings. While the first half is entertaining and feel-good, the second meanders and would have benefited from crisper editing.
Read the full reviewRavi Udyawar’s revenge film defies logic at times, but makes for an engaging watch
Read the full reviewWhat could have been an interesting premise and a nick at the seemingly utopian nature of suburban marriages disintegrates into a film that focuses on celebrating the hero, played by Kumar.
Read the full reviewDirector Shakun Bhatras Kapoor & Sons, a story about two brothers who return home to the picturesque Coonoor, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, to visit their ailing grandfather, is a touching film made terrific by some great…
Read the full reviewHousefull 3 should ideally come with a blanket announcement: If you are easily offended, Housefull 3 is not for you. While the first half has some laugh-out loud moments, the second half meanders.
Read the full reviewHaving said that, Fan is definitely watchable. Its engaging to watch a powerful actor and his seemingly powerless admirer indulge in a twisted battle of wills.
Read the full reviewWhile the first half marches along confidently, the second half stands on shaky ground. The evacuation is hastily wrapped up and the film loses a bit of its momentum.
Read the full reviewToo many songs and a generous dose of saccharine makes this a childish — and therefore tough — film to watch
Read the full reviewGive this film a shot. While it doesn't make you pop the bubbly, it does have some fizz and sparkle to keep you satiated.
Read the full reviewThudakkam review: A gripping Malayalam survival thriller where nepo kids Vismaya Mohanlal and Ashish deliver raw, compelling turns in a story of hunted women.
Read the full reviewVidya Balan winningly leads a motley crew of talented women about India’s Mars mission
Read the full reviewEvery character leaves an indelible impression in Gully Boy
Read the full reviewThe pulpy Salman Khan epic is overstuffed, painfully dull and meanders on and on
Read the full reviewMany twists demand you suspend belief in the Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani starrer
Read the full reviewDeepika Padukone shines as acid-attack survivor Malti in the Meghna Gulzar-directorial
Read the full reviewThis testosterone-charged Bollywood thriller features great acting and stunt sequences
Read the full reviewBollywood closes 2023 with a bang as stars shoulder an engaging film with a social edge
Read the full reviewStarring Aamir Khan, the film strikes gold primarily because the heavy lifting is evenly distributed among all the actors in this film
Read the full reviewDirector Sriram Raghavan crafts an intriguing murder mystery with a killer plot
Read the full reviewThe film kicks into gear with a tense hijack scenario on the Mumbai metro
Read the full reviewThe subject behind Udta Punjab €” drug addiction and the nexus between politicians and drug lords €” is grim and can be dull; the women take charge in this one.
Read the full reviewThe story moves at a steady pace through chapters, but loses steam slightly after the interval. There are a couple of murders which really didnt need to be part of the story.
Read the full review‘Shamitabh’ makes for an engaging one-time watch primarily due to the superlative performances from Bachchan and Dhanush
Read the full reviewRanveer Singh’s lovable character is the saving grace of this regurgitated tale of guns and romance
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