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Dune: Prophecy Review

Dune: Prophecy feels like a moneygrab opportunity meant to capitalise on what's already...

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity...

The Sabarmati Report Review

The Sabarmati Report is so flimsy in its execution, taking offence to it would be...

Matka Review

Varun Tej's committed performance somehow rescues Matka from being a pointless venture...

Freedom at Midnight Review

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition,...

Gladiator 2 Review

Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers'...

Kanguva Review

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the...

Vijay 69 Review

It's too bad Viijay 69 does not let the viewer feel Anupam Kher's despair or his...

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like...

Singham Again Review

Singham Again is action heavy, so its appeal is limited to fans of the genre, observes...

Amaran Review

Amaran is effective as a intimate, well researched piece of storytelling but does not...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review

A gleefully hammy Madhuri and Vidya's volley of death stares and evil laughs engage in...

Mithya: The Darker Chapter Review

Mithya The Darker Chapter has a constant been-there-seen-that feeling. Everything is...

Lucky Baskhar Review

After Sita Raman, this is a Dulquer Salmaan film that has won Divya Nair's heart.

Singham Again Review

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham...

Do Patti Review

Do Patti gives in to its basest impulses, but collapses like a house of cards when it...

The Miranda Brothers Review

The Miranda Brothers is short on humour, romance and real drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary compromises on its hard realism to go after an easily...

The Apprentice Review

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man...

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more...

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its...

The Wild Robot Review

The Wild Robot is delightful children's fare and a meaningful watch for grown-ups,...

Bougainvillea Review

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted...

Reeta Sanyal Review

Adah Sharma, who seems to be holding back an eye roll, is the only half-way decent...

Citadel: Diana Review

Citadel: Diana is fun to watch, in a popcorn entertainment way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is...

Jigra Review

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new...

Raat Jawaan Hai Review

Raat Jawaan Hai is funny, sometimes intense, but most importantly it's so relatable,...

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised...

Zindaginama Review

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or...

Vettaiyan Review

Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan...

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

Joker Folie a Deux Review

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker:...

CTRL Review

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time...

Manvat Murders Review

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of...

Devara Part 1 Review

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end...

Taaza Khabar 2 Review

The same bunch of people, doing the same things does not make for a satisfying sequel;...

Love, Sitara Review

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse...

Ananya's CTRL Must Be On Your Watchlist

While several international films and Web series on the OTT have explored the dangers...

Yudhra Review

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different...

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Review

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just...

Transformers One Review

If you're a fan of the Transformer films already, you will be delighted with a hearty...

Sector 36 Review

Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a...

Emily in Paris 4, Part 2 Review

The idea of releasing a new season in two parts is probably what is not working for...

The Buckingham Murders Review

Kareena's sombre performance lingered on long after I had left the theatre, notes...

Berlin Review

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, endorses...

GOAT Review

Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on...

Call Me Bae Review

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving,...

Tanaav 2 Review

Tanaav Season 2 is like any other espionage thriller with twists and a lot of tense and...

The Perfect Couple Review

The Perfect Couple has suspense, humour, romance and gorgeous visuals.

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes...

Murshid Review

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his...

The Diary Of West Bengal Review

How can a film that has a character declare that secularism is an illness be taken...

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends...

Follow Kar Lo Yaar Review

What majorly works is Uorfi's complete lack of inhibitions and ease in front of the...

Angry Young Men Review

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access...

Call Me Bae Trailer: Ananya Being Ananya

Call Me Bae: Unpretentious, easy-peasy entertainment that distracts from the ugliness...

Will Vicky Do Justice To Chhava?

Ishaan P Zore doesn't think Vicky Kaushal's persona quite matches Chhatrapati...

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story...

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you...

Manorathangal Review

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new...

Vedaa Review

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences...

Stree 2 Review

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree...

Khel Khel Mein Review

The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay...

Shekhar Home Review

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Ghudchadhi Review

If only the movie could hold its own the way Raveena Tandon does in a cream and gold...

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Review

Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and...

Life Hill Gayi Review

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic...

Gyaarah Gyaarah Review

There are elements that make this show entertaining, and if you haven't seen the...

Khel Khel Mein Trailer: Akshay, Time Please!

There is no doubt that Akshay Kumar is a total hoot in comedic roles but Khel Khel Mein...

Brinda Review

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative...

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of...

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and...

Ulajh Review

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline...

Raayan Review

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is...

Bloody Ishq Review

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much...

Deadpool & Wolverine Review

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to...

Bad Newz Review

Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested...

Indian 2 Review

The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which...

Pill Review

Riteish Deshmukh makes this medical drama watchable! exclaims Namrata Thakker.

Showtime Season 1 Part 2 Review

There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes...

36 Days Review

When it gets to its silly climax where the dots are finally joined, you can't help but...

Kakuda Review

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is...

Sarfira Review

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and...

Commander Karan Saxena Review

The first two episodes of Commander Karan Saxena have nothing to offer, except for...

Wild Wild Punjab Review

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqué...

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the...

Malayalee From India Review

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break...

Despicable Me 4 Review

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Mirzapur 3 Review

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made...

Kill Review

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death...

Paradise Review

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw...

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review

Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince. It's like the women are...

Rautu Ka Raaz Review

Rautu Ka Raaz is a dragged-out slow burner of a film that just fails to ignite, sighs...

Kalki 2898 AD Review

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is...

Ullozhukku Review

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises...

Maharaj Review

Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of...

Kota Factory 3 Review

The new season takes the students out of their preoccupation with studies to other...

Ishq Vishk Rebound Review

Ishq Vishk Rebound is a drab romance and dull comedy that even the intended teen...

Twelve Final Days Review

Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer,...

Bad Cop Review

Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the...

Maharaja Review

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a...

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review

If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the...

Chandu Champion Review

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's...

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review

It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of...

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

The Kalki Universe might just take off, but it will still owe its gee-whizery to...

Munjya Review

Despite its horror movie momentum, what draws us to Aditya Sarpotdar's narrative is...

Blackout Review

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's...

Gullak 4 Review

The new season coasts along on the simple anecdotes that make up the piggy bank of...

Dedh Bigha Zameen Review

Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life...

Aranmanai 4 Review

The Hindi dubbed (badly) version of the Tamil hit Aranmanai is out, and it turns out to...

Chhota Bheem: The Curse of Damyaan Review

Chhota Bheem: The Curse of Damyaan is a fun movie, its adventurous story and lovable...

Savi Review

Divya Khossla does not have the magnetism to carry a film by herself. If it weren't for...

Mr & Mrs Mahi Review

I liked how the film finds excitement in Mahendra and Mahima's dull lives and...

Panchayat 3 Review

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds...

Bhaiyya Ji Review

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a...

Turbo Review

Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship...

Bridgerton 3 Review

While Season 3 is no match to the previous seasons, it would be fair to expect there is...

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to...

Kartam Bhugtam Review

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is...

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review

Baahubali has generated an enterprise of television spin-offs, video games, graphic...

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai...

The Boy And The Heron Review

The Boy And The Heron offers a thrilling joyride inside Hayo Miyazaki's unquantifiable...

Murder In Mahim Review

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out...

Undekhi 3 Review

Such a set of greedy and amoral characters have seldom been assembled in a Web series,...

Srikanth Review

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic...

Nadikar Review

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his...

Women Of My Billion Review

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is...

The Broken News 2 Review

The Broken News 2 is worth watching because of Jaideep and Shriya's fabulous acting,...

Heeramandi Review

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning,...

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself...

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review

There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma.

Varshangalkku Shesham Review

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present...

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review

Pratik Gandhi's emotional range makes him a treat to watch while Vidya is as wild as...

Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Review

Towards the end of the film, when one character exclaims, 'What a crazy case!' your...

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you...

Ripley Review

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by...

Aavesham Review

Aavesham is smooth in its storytelling and leaves a chilling aftertaste, thanks to its...

Amar Singh Chamkila Review

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal...

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and...

Maidaan Review

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

Family Star Review

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless...

Dukaan Review

Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete...

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review

Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that...

The Great Indian Kapil Show Review

Stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma is back with his show and while the set is bigger and...

The Goat Life Review

Aadujeevitham marks a new direction for Malayalam cinema, where ambition meets...

Patna Shuklla Review

Patna Shuklla's dull drama struggles to leave any impact, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Crew Review

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at:...

The Goat Life Review

Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in...

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good...

Madgaon Express Review

Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works...

Lootere Review

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words...

Yodha Review

It's on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests,...

Murder Mubarak Review

Despite director Homi Adajania's ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches,...

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to...

Big Girls Don't Cry Review

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa...

Shaitaan Review

Shaitaan's wickedness may be its calling card but relies on age-old formulas to do the...

Showtime Review

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

Maharani 3 Review

Huma Qureshi's Rani Bharti was the ace in the pack, but everything that she does in...

Maamla Legal Hai Review

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

The Zone of Interest Review

The Zone Of Interest is technically flawless but lacks emotional pull, observes Mayur...

Operation Valentine Review

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver...

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds...

The Indrani Mukerjea Story Review

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right...

Dange Review

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young...

Sunflower 2 Review

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Laapataa Ladies Review

Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday...

Manjummel Boys Review

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon.

All India Rank Review

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine...

Article 370 Review

Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent...

Crakk Review

Crakk is absolute crap, declares Mayur Sanap.

Poacher Review

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves...

Bramayugam Review

Mammootty is towering as the unflinching enigma that prevents Bramayugam from being a...

Anweshipin Kandethum Review

Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant...

Love Storiyaan Review

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited...

Lal Salaam Review

Lal Salaam is not a movie A Ganesh Nadar would recommend.

Bhakshak Review

Bhakshak should create some awareness and maybe raise some compassion towards victims...

Aarya 3 Review

Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at...

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Review

A feeble fable masquerading as a robo rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya aspires...

Pinky Aur Papa Review

Even though the story has nothing much to say beyond its central conflict, the film is...

What The Hell Navya Review

The three women, because of their names and position, would get the eyeballs anyway,...

An Air Commodore Reviews Fighter

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing...

Karmma Calling Review

Despite its flaws, you can watch Karmma Calling if you like the glitz and drama of the...

Fighter Review

Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for...

Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a...

Main Atal Hoon Review

Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee...

Philip's Review

Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to...

Indian Police Force Review

Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades,...

Guntur Kaaram: Mahesh Babu Goofs Around

Guntu Kaaram doesn't deliver on its basic promise: Entertainment, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Captain Miller Review

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the...

Hanu Man Review

Teja Sajja is agile and a decent actor but not charismatic enough to watch in almost...

Merry Christmas Review

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never...

Killer Soup Review

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going...

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless...

Wedding.con Review

Wedding.con is a watchable show, if only to caution people about the latest scams,...

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their...

Dunki: The Romantic Shah Rukh Returns

I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman...

Salaar Review

The play-off between Prabhas and Prithviraj is the high-octane fuel that lends Salaar...

Dry Day Review

There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing,...

Dunki Review

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is...

Dunki Review

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that...

Merry Christmas Trailer: Jai Sriram!

Merry Christmas brims with Sriram Raghavan's signature style and ample cheeky...

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an...

First Act Review

The lives of the kids Deepa Bhatia portrays in the series are bleak, with small periods...

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will...

Joram Review

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense...

Chamak Review

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in...

Kadak Singh Review

ITo steer clear of sanctimonious newspaper stories all your life, and then be saddled...

The Archies Review

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But...

A General Reviews Sam Bahadur

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat...

Animal Review

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean...

Dhootha Review

At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it...

Sam Bahadur Review

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another...