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Bandar Movie Review

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5 Jun 2026

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Bandar movie review: what critics say (8)

What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 4 of 8 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the pacing.

3.5of 5
Firstpost · Vinamra

But once Bandar ends, one gets a sense this is a film that refuses to give easy answers.

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2.5of 5
NDTV · Saibal

The leaps that the film makes, even those that are in the right direction, are inconsistent in terms of both arc and outcome. If not a mess, Bandar is a bit of a tangle that is hard to wrap one’s head and heart around.

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3.5of 5
News18 · Yatamnyu

To sum it up, Bandar is a decent film that entertains and makes you ponder, much like many of Anurag Kashyap’s works. It is gripping, engaging and, most importantly, feels real.

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4of 5
ABP Live · Amit

Anurag Kashyap’s latest film Bandar is not just a film; it is an experience in itself that will leave you shaken.The film follows the journey of Sameer Mehra, an aspiring actor trying to establish himself in the film industry…

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2.5of 5
India Today · Sana

The 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.

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Filminformation · Komal Nahta

On the whole, Bandar is very realistic but it is not engaging or entertaining.

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What we know

TV star Samar's life spirals when his ex Gayatri accuses him of rape after he blocks contact with her. Despite his new relationship with Khushi, he faces arrest and encounters a corrupt justice system.

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Box office

₹4.2 Cr India net after 5 days.

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Questions

Is Bandar worth watching?

Critics rate it good: 3.2 out of 5, with 6 of 8 critics recommending it.

When did Bandar release?

5 Jun 2026.

Who is in the cast of Bandar?

Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B Shetty, Ankush Gedam.

Who directs Bandar?

Anurag Kashyap.

What do critics say about Bandar?

8 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.2 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.