2026 - Filmy Town

Mirzapur: The Movie – review

The Mirzapur franchise has evolved from being one of India's most popular OTT properties on Amazon Prime Video to making its big-screen debut with Mirzapur: The Movie. Directed by Gurmeet Singh, the film delivers a standalone story, making it accessible even to viewers who have not followed the original series. At the heart of the film is the continuing battle for the throne of Mirzapur. As old rivalries resurface and new threats emerge, the city's violent underworld becomes the stage for a brutal power struggle. The narrative revolves around blood debts, shifting alliances, and the relentless pursuit of power, all of which have become hallmarks of the Mirzapur universe. The film boasts a strong ensemble cast led by Pankaj Tripathi, who once again excels as the formidable Kaleen Bhaiya. Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit, bringing intensity and charisma to the role, while Divyenndu ....
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Hanuman Ansh -movie review

At a time when most films depend on larger-than-life action, grand visuals and constant thrills, Hanuman Ansh takes a different route. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, this Devotional, biographical drama tells the story of freedom fighter Dr Ram Bhosle and his life-changing spiritual journey after coming under the influence of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). Based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life by Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, the film chooses calm storytelling over spectacle and focuses on the strength of faith, devotion and inner transformation.

A Story Filled with Devotion

The biggest strength of Hanuman Ansh is its simplicity. Instead of depending on dramatic miracles or heavy visual effects often seen in spiritual films, it concentrates on the emotional and spiritual feeling of devotion. This approach gives the film sincerity and authenticity. Shobhinav Satya giv ....
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Toxic – movie review

Yash's much-hyped Toxic arrives with enormous expectations, lavish production values, multiple leading ladies, relentless action, and the promise of a bold psychological gangster drama. What it delivers instead is a visually noisy spectacle that often mistakes excess for substance. The film's biggest problem is its storytelling, or rather the lack of it. For a film reportedly mounted on a massive budget, Toxic struggles to establish a coherent narrative. The screenplay feels fragmented, with scenes stitched together in the hope that style alone can carry the experience. The father-son angle, dual-role twist, and hints of psychological themes never come together in a satisfying manner.

Core of Toxic

The film follows Raya (Yash), a ruthless gangster in Portuguese-ruled Goa. His rise to power is shaped by revenge, love, and betrayal. After falling for Nadia (Kiara Advani) whil ....
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Batwara 1947 – movie review

Batwara 1947, produced by Aamir Khan Films and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It is written jointly by Asghar Wajahat and Rajkumar Santoshi. The film was released one day before Independence, on August 14. It is a very moving classic that talks about the perils of Partition and explores a deeply emotional chapter of Indian history to the big screen through a story of families, loss, resilience and humanity. Set in the city of Lahore in Punjab region, Batwara 1947 is a historical tale of the division of Punjab, displacement and human connection and depicts the emotional cost of the partition of India.

A role reversal and release timing raise questions in Batwara 1947

Overall, though the intention was to send a message of peace, love and harmony the biggest disappointment is that Sunny Deol has been cast as a Pakistani Muslim, contrary to his image of a brave Indian soldier f ....
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In the Grey – movie review

Legal luminaries working in the grey legal areas - is how one could most appropriately describe the latest thriller In the Grey. There are some Hollywood movies which despite boasting an A list star cast, do not see the light of day in Indian cinemas. In the Grey is one such movie. Released on 15 May 2026 in U.S. With stars like Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Javier Bardem, Rosamund Pike and current sensation Eisa Gonzales headlining the flick. Written and directed by the English quirky genius Guy Ritchie of Madonna and Lock, Stock and Two smoking barrels fame. Whose protagonists are usually people working on the other side of the law.

Setup of In the Grey: Corporate Theft, Murder, and Covert Recovery Teams

The story dives into the world of big finance where there are mega lenders, rogue billionaire borrowers, some coercive recovery agents and big law firms fronting for ....
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Get Set Go – Gujarati movie review

Get Set Go is an ambitious, genre-bending Gujarati film directed by Arnav Kumar. If you are tired of the same old Gujarati action movies with roaring sports cars and illogical action, there is a new film in town that tries something totally different. It breathes fresh air into the regional industry by ditching traditional family dramas for a high-octane masala action-thriller. This movie introduces us to a unique world of bicycle gangs and high-stakes robberies on pedals. It mixes action, comedy, and a social message. While it has some predictable moments, the fresh concept and strong acting make it an interesting watch. Get Set Go scales new heights in technical execution, but its narrative occasionally derails due to predictable tropes and pacing issues. Right at the start of the movie, Deepak Tijori’s character sets up the high stakes by explaining how crypto currency has cha ....
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Max, Min & Meowzaki – movie review

Max Min Meowzaki review in Filmytown,com

Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy’s drama Max, Min & Meowzaki stars Nassar, Adil Hussain, Siddharth Menon, Medha Shankr, Mandira Bedi and Vidhatri Bandi. Though the slightly offbeat title may try to put you off, however at the outset, nevertheless let me clarify that this one is an indigenous heartfelt drama which deals quite copiously with grief, dad issues and complex societal prejudices and sets out to impress you with its emotional restraint and performances, though, all said and done, that being said some of its messaging feels self-conscious and didactic. Waiting in the wings for quite some time, ultimately at the heart of this coming-of-age, interesting slice-of-life drama are three different generations of single men, each carrying a heavy yet silent sorrow. They are men who have forgotten even how to speak to one another. After the death of his mother, jingle singer Mahesh ....
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Jan Neta – movie review (Jana Nayagan)

While Vijay’s latest Hindi dubbed venture Jan Neta as well as last film Tamil Jana Nayagan has registered massive commercial success by crossing the ₹200 crore club, its early box office trajectory is trailing significantly behind his Vijay's last blockbusters, Leo (2023) and The Greatest of All Time / GOAT (2024). The film has been released in Hindi as Jan Neta and Tamil as Jananayagan. Jan Neta movie review...

The film is still expected to mount one of the biggest openings of Vijay's career, buoyed by the curiosity surrounding his final film and his first theatrical release after becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Jan Neta stars Vijay alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Narain and Nassar .

Ever since the first glimpse of Jan Neta dropped, one question has refu ....
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Pritam and Pedro – OTT series review

Every once in a while Rajkumar Hirani tends to amaze us with his wizardry. No, it is not with a movie this time but he has chosen a new medium for the surprise and tis the idiot box. For the first time he has conceived a six episodic OTT series - Pritam and Pedro which is now streaming on Jiostar. Though not directed by him he does have two major contributions to it. One, he the producer/presenter and two - he unleashes his son Vir for the first time and he has chosen the small screen to do so. Vir is an alumnus of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. He plays the crucial eponymous character of Pritam in the title, the ethical hacker, to Arshad Warsi's Pedro the cop.

This cop drama is engaging

This six episode web show about a kidnapping which turns into a chase to identify the perpetrators with a plot about suicide and subsequently revenge then e ....
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The Odyssey – movie review

The Odyssey is an action fantasy film based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, rather than being based on historical facts. By depicting Greek mythology, the film serves as a legendary reflection of Bronze Age seafaring, trade, and cultural encounters in the Mediterranean. Furthermore, whereas the film stands out as a visual marvel, it also depicts a deeply poignant exploration of the enduring human spirit. Specifically, the narrative meticulously charts the prolonged, perilous, and hurdle-ridden return journey of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, following his triumph in the Trojan War. Consequently, on his arduous voyage back home, the King is pushed to his absolute limits while facing relentless supernatural challenges and terrifying encounters with mythical beings.

Classic ideals of cleverness against Mythic monsters

Along the way, Odysseus encounters several life-threa ....
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