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47 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.6/5.
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Explore the haunting tale of mortality and love in the mountains with 'Pyre,' a poignant story of aging, abandonment, and survival.
Read the full reviewStarring Rajkummar Rao as public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam during the 2008 Mumbai attacks,‘Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam’ refuses to put itself on trial
Read the full reviewParineeti Chopra stars in 'Reporting Live,' a journalism drama that struggles with authenticity and depth, streaming now on Netflix.
Read the full reviewDive into 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar,' a romcom that revisits the charm of 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' while grappling with dated tropes and recycled storytelling.
Read the full review‘Mithya’ unravels a gripping story of lost innocence and raw emotions. Is it a coming-of-rage classic? Read our review to find out.
Read the full review‘Maaran’ movie review explores gender violence, patriarchy and trafficking in modern Gujarat, blending social suspense with psychological depth and complex characters.
Read the full reviewSasikumar and Simran shine in ‘Tourist Family’, a refugee drama that’s bold and hopeful, though weighed down by its naivety and uneven storytelling.
Read the full reviewDarshan’s ‘The Devil’ twists a half-decent premise into a dated, disappointing Kannada film, as Prakash Veer’s direction fails to elevate the story.
Read the full review‘Kalamkaval’ delivers a genre-defining thriller with Vinayakan driving the narrative and Mammootty revealing a compelling new side in a performance unlike anything before.
Read the full review‘Hridayapoorvam’ is a delightful, old-school comedy about life’s second chances. Mohanlal shines in this warm, comforting film, evoking the charm of classic Sathyan Anthikad stories.
Read the full reviewPawan Kalyan’s 17th-century Robinhood saga starts with promise but quickly devolves into a problematic and feeble attempt at historical storytelling.
Read the full reviewEkka follows a gangster’s coming-of-age arc, with Yuva Rajkumar delivering in emotional beats—even as the film stumbles with its conventional action tropes.
Read the full reviewPradeep Ranganathan’s Dude wants to be a self-aware romantic satire about love, ego and liberation, but its loud tone, chaotic twists and overcooked emotions leave you more exhausted than entertained.
Read the full reviewRahul Sadasivan’s Diés Iraé is a chilling psychological drama that transcends horror tropes, delving deep into the human mind’s darkest corners.
Read the full reviewUpendra and Shiva Rajkumar bring freshness to 45, a surreal take on karma that experiments with genre but ultimately struggles to come together.
Read the full reviewRaj Shetty’s latest Kannada thriller Rakkasapuradhol has the bones and the hygiene of a methodical murder mystery.
Read the full reviewPatriot movie review: Mammootty delivers a charismatic performance in this layered thriller, blending intensity, style, and sharp storytelling for a compelling watch.
Read the full reviewDespite Vijaya Kumar’s earnest performance, Landlord gets lost in chaotic melodrama, failing to bring clarity or emotional weight to its land-rights narrative.
Read the full reviewAadu 3 review—once-loved characters lose their charm in a bloated, big-budget sequel that struggles to match the original’s cult appeal.
Read the full reviewKantara: Chapter 1 review—Rishab Shetty dazzles in a visually rich prequel packed with spectacle and layered storytelling, though writing depth feels uneven.
Read the full reviewChiranjeevi has unbridled fun in Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, a light drama that navigates a trite marriage story with star-driven charm.
Read the full reviewThe film has 'Uppi-ism' written all over it in that it is self-indulgent and intentionally chaotic, but a fragmented and murky narrative becomes its own bane
Read the full reviewAdhik Ravichandran unleashes a barrage of Ajith references in Good Bad Ugly, breaking the fourth wall in a wild, over-the-top fan service spectacle.
Read the full review‘Toxic’ movie review: Yash leads a visually ambitious gangster saga in 1947 Goa alongside Kiara Advani, but choppy editing, fan service and thin character arcs derail Geetu Mohandas’ noir ambitions.
Read the full reviewThe breakout Kannada hit 'Premada Oorali' tries to find bigness in the small things, but its ideas of marriage and purity remain deeply troubling.
Read the full reviewThe Dhruva Sarja and Reeshma Nanaiah film takes us back to the crime-ridden Bengaluru of the 70s to tell the story of a naive underdog forced to meet his destiny
Read the full reviewCan anyone really be friends with a man like Mohanlal's Georgekutty?
Read the full reviewManoj Bajpayee shines in 'Gajab Raat,' a gripping tale of corruption, redemption, and a high-stakes Delhi crime story.
Read the full review'Thamma' Movie Review: The vampire-coded horror romcom starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna has no blood in its veins
Read the full reviewAamir Khan and R.S. Prasanna’s Sitaare Zameen Par aims for emotion but turns overly preachy, falling short of being a truly inspiring underdog tale.
Read the full review‘Raid 2’ offers more action and drama but lacks depth. Ajay Devgn returns as the taxman in a sequel that’s overstuffed and only slightly above average.
Read the full reviewHousefull 5 struggles to land laughs, with Akshay Kumar’s comic chops and a twin-ending twist unable to save this chaotic, uninspired sequel.
Read the full reviewNani delivers a fierce performance in ‘HIT: The Third Case’, a darker, high-stakes thriller that ditches emotion for drama—with mixed results.
Read the full reviewWelcome to the Jungle review: Akshay Kumar leads a meta Bollywood spoof that turns a chaotic jungle shoot into a self-referential comedy of errors.
Read the full reviewMirzapur: The Movie review – a 197-minute, big-screen reset that revives Kaleen Bhaiya, Munna and Guddu with pulpy fan service, nostalgia and fail-safe entertainment.
Read the full reviewMandaadi review: Soori’s charismatic turn as Kaali lifts a visually striking yet painfully predictable Tamil boat-racing drama.
Read the full reviewRead our in-depth review of ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, Vignesh Shivan’s futuristic Tamil romance that blends Black Mirror-style tech dystopia with influencer culture, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, and find out…
Read the full reviewAkhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse play convincing star-crossed lovers in this drama that never quite gets its pitch right
Read the full reviewDC movie review: Arun Matheswaran’s stylish Devdas-inspired Tamil gangster epic with a powerful debut performance by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Read the full review‘Cocktail 2’ movie review – a glossy but hollow rom-com where Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon navigate a toxic, misogynistic love test.
Read the full reviewPreity Mukhundhan and Arjun's 'Blast' has a way of making you feel like it has earned your whistles.
Read the full review‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ Movie Review: Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary Keep The Laughs Coming
Read the full review'Dhurandhar' Movie Review: Aditya Dhar’s second film after 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' stars Ranveer Singh as a patriotic spy trapped in an inert and distracted action thriller.
Read the full reviewStarring Vicky Kaushal as a 17th-century Maratha king, Chhaava has the personality of a deer in headlights
Read the full reviewBuchi Babu Sana’s Telugu drama 'Peddi' is occasionally overstretched and frequently self-aware. Its biggest strength, however, is in its ability to trust its lead actor, Ram Charan, to physically and emotionally lift the film.
Read the full reviewMaybe it’s the very qualities that make Nelson's films so enjoyable in the first place that keep him from finding a seamless transition from his quirky, dark-comedy sensibilities to serious territory.
Read the full reviewAjay Devgn shines in 'Drishyam: The Conclusion,' a gripping Bollywood thriller that delivers satisfying twists and a strong narrative, leaving fans on a high note.
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