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124 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.9/5.

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124reviews
2.92/5average rating
5highest: Talvar
0.5lowest: Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3
26Under 2.25
202.25 to 2.9
583 to 3.9
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Hindi 2.91/5 (121)Tamil 2.5/5 (1)Telugu 3.5/5 (2)

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Golmaal Again poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

It's Diwali and for all Golmaal fans, there couldn't be a bigger celebration than this. Despite its flaws, Golmaal Again will bring in the smiles.

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Secret Superstar poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Secret Superstar is about a teen girl Insiya (Zaira Wasim) from a conservative Muslim family, who has two dreams -- One of becoming a famous singer, and the other to see her mother divorce her violent husband.

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Judwaa 2 poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Judwaa 2 is a lot of unadulterated old-school fun. Watch it for its brazen humour and Varun Dhawan's spectacular act.

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Simran poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Praful Patel, (Kangana Ranaut) a divorcee, lives with her parents in Atlanta. She works as a housekeeping staff in a hotel and wants to move out of her parents home. She has saved up money and the future looks promising.

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Toilet: A Love Story poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Despite the flaws, TEPK is worth it for the pure intent and purpose behind its making. And of course, the brilliant chemistry between Akshay and Bhumi.

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Jagga Jasoos poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Ask yourself if you are ready to watch a script-less film with singing dialogues and there's your answer.

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Jagga Jasoos poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA

It was meant to be a mega film but it turned out to be a mega mistake. You may go in with an open mind to see India’s first musical film. While it’s true to the genre, eventually the length will make your patience run out.

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Mom poster
Mom3/5

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

MOM packs a solid punch and deserves a watch for its gritty content and Sridevi's heroic performance.

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Tubelight poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

...a wannabe Forrest Gump. It gets slow and monotonous after a while. The pace is slow and it drags in parts. The songs are partly to be blamed for slowing the film down. What to do: Watch it for the love of your brother. Or Bhai.

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Toilet poster
Toilet2.5/5

2017 · Tamil · DNA India

Despite the flaws, TEPK is worth it for the pure intent and purpose behind its making. And of course, the brilliant chemistry between Akshay and Bhumi.

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Raabta1.5/5

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Avoid this one and save your money. If not for this one then perhaps for the next life. This Raabta is a strict no-no.

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Jolly LLB 2 poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Jolly LLB has its flaws but it makes up with its honesty and of course, the superb performances from the cast.

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Raees poster
Raees2.5/5

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Far better films have been made on crime in the 80s. There is nothing special about Raees. But if you're a Shah Rukh fan, go for it.

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Kaabil poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA India

Kaabil is old-school, emotional and forceful. And an absolute must for all Hrithik Roshan fans. And if you aren't his fan, you might feel differently after this film

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Kaabil poster

2017 · Hindi · DNA

When you walk into Kaabil, you know it’s about a blind man seeking revenge for his girl, but still it surprises you. You know what’s coming and still it’s impossible to resist.

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Dangal poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Dangal has all the ingredients of a great sports film and the fact that it is based on a real life story will make you chuckle and tear up alternately throughout the film.

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Shivaay poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

If you're an adventure junkie, Shivaay is the film for you. And even if you aren't, Shivaay will make you one. Prepare for action and stunts like never before.

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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

ADHM is conversational, intimate, complex and fierce in terms of its approach towards love. Ranbir Kapoor is a delight on screen while Anushka Sharma delivers her most nuanced performance.

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Freaky Ali poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Freaky Ali has flashes of fun but could've been far funnier. Watch it for Nawaz's endearing performance.

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Freaky Ali poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA

The humor is what makes the first half of the film fairly engrossing. The second half, which mainly focuses on Alis journey towards winning the championship, is what makes the film dull.

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Dishoom poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Despite the potholes, Dishoom is a fun for most part. Watch it for the John-Varun bromance and Akshay Kumar's outrageous cameo.

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Sultan poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Ten minutes into the film and you're into Sultan Ali Khan's world – it's Salman's performance that makes the character so multi-dimensional. This is indeed his crowning glory as a performer.

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Te3n poster
Te3n2/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

If you want to see a really good suspense film, see Montage. But if you are allergic to subtitles and in the mood for a Hindi film, then maybe go see this.

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Housefull 3 poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Housefull 3 is mad, irreverent and funny. And it has Akshay Kumar's outstanding return to comedy in one of his finest performances. Go for it.

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Sarbjit poster
Sarbjit2.5/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

If you want to know about Sarabjit, google it for free. You'll know more than what the film has to offer.

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Azhar poster
Azhar3.5/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Whether you're a cricket fan or not, Azhar will keep you glued to the seat. Go for it.

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Baaghi poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Baaghi is a high-octane masala feast. Watch it for Tiger Shroff - India's best young action hero by far.

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Baaghi poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA

In the age of sensible, realistic and unconventional cinema, here comes a massy, masala entertainer. Sabbir Khan’s Baaghi is a commercial cinema to the core.

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Fan poster
Fan3/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Fan is a not a great film, it is a brave film. Watch it still for Shah Rukh Khan's outstanding portrayal (an extra star only for him).

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Fan poster
Fan3/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA

Fan succumbs badly to the second-half syndrome and that is its undoing.

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Love Games poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

If you love games, stay away. After watching this one, you wouldn't come close to even board games.

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Love Games poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA

Making an erotic thriller is one thing; making an unreasonable B-grade flavoured flick quite another.

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Ki & Ka poster
Ki & Ka2.5/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

It's enjoyable when it's not trite. You might take to it if you are the sort that enjoys clichés​.

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Rocky Handsome poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Rocky Handsome is meant for hard-core action fans. And for those who want to discover a bigger (much, much) and better John Abraham.

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Zubaan poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Zubaan is lovingly rendered sweet indie film about the spirit of reinvention. Celebrate it.

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Aligarh poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

The best part of the film is its utter commitment to Siras' story. We watched silently while an innocent man was victimised just because he was different from us, that's just one more reason to watch this film.

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Neerja poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Neerja is 2016's best film so far and that makes it a must watch. But more importantly, in a country where heroes are easily forgotten, this one's for Neerja Bhanot – the bravest and boldest 23-year-old you've ever known.

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Fitoor poster
Fitoor2.5/5

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

The problem with Fitoor is that it's a love story that is not romantically compelling. The climax seems too rushed – it needed more drama and emotional depth but that's missing.

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LoveShhuda poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Watch it if you must for the lead pair's chemistry and the picturesque tours of London and Mauritius. The rest of it is just ho-hum.

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Ghayal Once Again poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Despite its flaws, this dhai kilo ka haath is worthy of a watch. Because they don't make heroes like Ajay Mehra anymore.

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Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

Everyone enjoys a sex comedy once in a while provided it has genuine humour and content thats true to the genre. But sadly, Umesh Ghatges Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 falls short on both counts.

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Airlift poster

2016 · Hindi · DNA India

A spirited effort and Akshay Kumar's performance are the high points of Airlift.

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Dilwale poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Dilwale is flawed, but it's right for those who believe that love does conquer it all, actually.

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Tamasha poster
Tamasha3.5/5

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Watch Tamasha because it's beyond the ordinary and for the fantastic screen chemistry of Ranbir and Deepika.

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

The film is a one-man-show – Salman Khan is almost in every frame of the film in both the roles. As the prince, he remains firm, dignified and regal. As Prem, he is more endearing, funny and down-to-earth.

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Shaandaar poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Gatecrashing a Sindhi wedding would be more fun than spending time and money on this one.

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Talvar poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Talvar is an absolute must-watch not just because it deserves to be seen. It NEEDS to be seen.

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Welcome Back poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

If you're in the mood for brain-dead humor, this is it. And if you're avid fans of Uday and Majnu Bhai.

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Phantom poster
Phantom3.5/5

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

In the month of Independence Day, Phantom is the perfect film to fuel up the patriotic spirit. Go for it.

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Brothers poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

It's nowhere close to Warrior. But there's the Akshay-Siddharth on-screen combo, how can you miss that?

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Bangistan poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

For a comedy film, 'Bangistan' has very little humour. You go into see a light, funny film but you soon realise this one is too preachy and predictable to achieve that.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

With love, patriotism, religion in perfect measure, this is Salman Khan's best in recent years. And the perfect film this festive season. Go for it!

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Tanu Weds Manu: Returns poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

The problem with TWMR is in its sheer dishonesty. If this were an Anees Bazmee brainless comedy, it would still be understandable and acceptable...Despite all its flaws, watch it for the one-woman-show of Kangana Ranaut.

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Bombay Velvet poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Bombay Velvet will go down in history as the film that had everything going for it – the actors, the budget, the scale and the promotion. And still somehow got derailed. If you are someone who wears velvet everyday, watch it.

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Piku poster
Piku4.5/5

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Constipation, as a subject, is clearly not something that's easy to digest! But Sircar plays along with it; he makes you laugh with it; he lets you have fun with it.

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Hunterrr poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

The film takes you back and forth from 1989 to 2015 so many times, it will make your head spin. You wish that Mandar would finally figure out what he wants.

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Roy poster
Roy1/5

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Roy is boring, exhausting and pretentious – save your money and time by staying away.

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Hawaizaada poster

2015 · Hindi · DNA India

Hawaizaada is like a picture post-card – watch it for the outstanding effort of a first-time director.

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Happy New Year poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Despite having everything going for it, you wonder why they didnt fine-tune the screenplay a bit more. There are logic issues; there are sensibility issues and in a heist film, you cant have that.

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Haider poster
Haider3.5/5

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

No matter what and how small the faults in the film, it deserves an audience. To experience a film that is so mesmerising that it will stay with you forever, even if it is in bits and pieces.

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Bang Bang! poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Carry your ipod, put on your ear phones, enjoy the music and simply let your eyes feast on the Greek God on screen.

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Daawat-e-Ishq poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Habib Faisal has written and directed some memorable films but this one seems confused. Is it about food, romance, social message or a con film is open to interpretation.

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Mary Kom poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Watch the film for PC. She packs a punch. A performance like that deserves to be seen.

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Raja Natwarlal poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

When you are making a con film, it has to be clever. You have to keep the audiences guessing. Unfortunately here, you guess what the next scene will be. You can predict it.

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Mardaani poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

It starts slow but you soon find yourself getting involved, as the hunt for the missing girl begins. It is not an easy film to watch. It is brutal and it takes you into a world, you would rather pretend does not exist.

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Mardaani poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

It starts slow but you soon find yourself getting involved, as the hunt for the missing girl begins. It is not an easy film to watch. It is brutal and it takes you into a world, you would rather pretend does not exist.

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Kick poster
Kick4/5

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

. Once you look past the minor hiccups, he delivers a knockout punch. The scale and grandeur of the film is on par with the Dhoom series. The action scenes are brilliantly choreographed.

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Filmistaan poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Fresh and funny, this is a small film with a big heart. Shot on a shoe-string budget, and no star power, Filmistaan relies on it's script and its actors to carry the film. And they both do a wonderful job.

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Holiday poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

There’s two ways to do an ‘army’ film. one is about war, tragedy and human loss. Another one is to make it like a secret agent/spy thriller.

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Heropanti poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Sadly the film doesn’t do justice to both the newcomers. Nothing unique about the screenplay. Ordinary direction. It’s a long time since this kind of lover story has been seen on the screen.

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Yeh Hai Bakrapur poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

What works for Bakrapur is also the reason for its downfall. The idea of using Shah Rukh’s name to create interest fades away in the first half and so do the jokes written around it.

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Hawaa Hawaai poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Hawaa Hawaai has all the ingredients for an absorbing and touching film that anyone who has ever had a dream can relate to. It is an inspiring, well-cast and well-enacted film.

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2 States poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

The best thing about Two States is that it is fresh — in the casting, the approach, and the language.

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Main Tera Hero poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Main Tera Hero is a light-hearted entertainer, under two hours long which moves along at a brisk pace. Tushar Hiranandani has penned a mad script that will reel you in as soon as the credits end.

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Queen poster
Queen4.5/5

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Except that I can see women audience relating more to this. It’s not really a chick flick but yes, the actress is the protagonist here, and those films are ‘generally’ not considered commercially viable.

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Shaadi Ke Side Effects poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

The film is titled 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' but it is more about parenthood ke side effects.The second half gets a bit heavy and stretched. But the climax saves the film.

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Highway poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

A daring attempt by Imtiaz, a glorious showcase of India (better than any Incredible India campaign) and a superlative performance by Alia Bhatt makes Highway a must-watch.

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Gunday poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

There are some poignant moments in the friendship between the two heroes - and that's the crux of the film. This is what you call in movie terminology a guy's film - loads of action, attitude and masala.

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Jai Ho poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Quite easily, this is Salman Khan's Gadar – with a unique concept, of course. Look out for his intricate dance steps in the 'Baaki Sab First Class Hai' song.

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Jai Ho poster

2014 · Hindi · DNA India

Quite easily, this is Salman Khan's Gadar – with a unique concept, of course. Look out for his intricate dance steps in the 'Baaki Sab First Class Hai' song.

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Dhoom 3 poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

India's answer to The Fast & The Furious is here. Welcome to the world of jaw-dropping action and stunts never seen before on Hindi screen. Dhoom 3 redefines the word 'entertainment' in the grandest way possible.

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Krrish 3 poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

. It has something for everybody. For a superhero film fan there are fantasy characters, a super villain, full scale heroism, plot twists and superb action.

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Besharam poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

This is Ranbir’s experiment to see whether he can successfully do the films that Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar have knocked out of the park. Can’t blame him for trying to do something different.

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Satyagraha poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

The film will make you angry and make you feel helpless, powerlessit’s all too real.. too close home. Which is why he should have done this docudrama style. It would have been more effective and relevant.

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Madras Cafe poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

The film bristles with the raw, unnerving textures of a battlefield documentary. What is impressive is the film’s cool restraint. Not once does it attempt to sensationalize, sermonize or take sides.

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D-Day poster
D-Day3.5/5

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

Nikhil Advani makes a gripping, tense film on a tight budget and minus an A-List actor. And proves just how is accomplished a director he is. He tells you a strong, coherent story that makes you wish was based on a true incident.

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

Some lives are made for the big screen. Milkha Singh’s certainly is one. It has everything. Throw it all together with the added drama of India vs Pakistan and you have one of the most neglected sports stories of the century.

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Lootera poster

2013 · Hindi · DNA India

Director Vikramaditya doesn’t dazzle you with great dialogues or attempt to impress with fifties’ nostalgia. He is content just telling the story and bringing his old world characters to life.

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Guzaarish poster

2010 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Despite the inconsistencies, the best part of the film is the relationship between Ethan and Sophia. Their interactions with each other, the fights, arguments and the banter touch the right chords.

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Golmaal 3 poster
Golmaal 3≈3/5

2010 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Dir Rohit Shetty Cast Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Ratna Pathak Shah, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu

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Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai poster

2010 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Fact can sometimes be sluggish and fiction, lop-sided. So when one is attempting a combination of the two, especially within the parameters of commercial cinema, it's never an easy task

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Tere Bin Laden poster

2010 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Tere Bin Laden is not your typical B-Town fare Dont expect lavish song-and-dance routines, crying, car chases, damsels in distress and villians

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Raajneeti poster

2010 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Watch it for Ajay, Arjun, Nana and Manoj; Ranbir's stunning portrayal and Katrina's coming-of-age. The rest of Raajneeti will put you off politics forever.

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3 Idiots poster

2009 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Book your tickets for consecutive shows because one viewing isn't enough to savour 3 Idiots. Quite easily, this is the film of the year. Nothing else comes even close.

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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani poster

2009 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Ajab prem ki ghazab kahaniU/A; RomcomDir: Raj Kumar SantoshiCast: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Upen Patel **u00bdWhat Its About: You can't keep a good director down for long. He'll bounce back sooner or later.

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Dil Bole Hadippa! poster

2009 · Hindi · Mid-Day

Dil Bole Hadippa is a perfect example of how Bollywood can quite shamelessly adapt (read copy) anything from the West and do a decent job. This one's a straight lift of the America teenage comedy She's The Man (2006).

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