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Daayra – movie review

Daayra the latest movie at the hustings starring Kareena and Prithviraj Sukumaran. This is not another run of the mill Boly-Tolly venture as it's storyline itself is the protagonist. Since the advent of OTT people wanted better content in Hindi movies as they were fed up of mindless shenanigans of the heroes, song and dance and witless comedies. Here is a movie with a different narrative, how it pans out that we will come to, but it appears to be a first genuine attempt at internal affairs investigation within the police force. This is a story of perceptions which lead to beliefs and actions accordingly. How far a Media trial and cop bias goes to influence the hand of law enforcement agencies is the narrative of the film having a run time of 143 minutes.

The SIT Investigation Breakdown

Daayra opens with the public celebrating the extra judicial encounter of confirmed rap ....
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Vibe – movie review

Kunal Khemu returns with Vibe, an intelligently crafted Hindi spy-comedy that marks a slick, westernised shift in his filmmaking style. Wearing multiple hats as the writer, producer, director, and lead actor Khemu delivers a fast-paced, genre-bending ride that is simultaneously a no-nonsense action film and a deliciously nonsensical thriller. I would not call it a comedy nor a spy thriller, but simply put it as an intelligently made comic film. What’s more is that the spotlight is on Preity Zinta, and there is also a newcomer Vansihka who debuts in Bollywood with this spy thriller. If you are looking for a tight, engaging entertainer that leaves you with a massive smile, Vibe hits all the right chords.

Chaos, Clues, and a Mid-Way Twist in Vibe

The film follows Hardik (Kunal Khemu) and his tech-nerd best friend Bugs, alias Bhagirath (Sparsh Shrivastava). The duo finds them ....
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Ghamasaan – movie review

Acclaimed actor-filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia's Ghamasaan, currently streaming on Zee5 is supposedly inspired by true events set in Uttar Pradesh of 2006. Though the movie has been doing film festival rounds since 2024 it only got an official release on 11th September 2026. The movie tries to capture the essence of the era of overlords and mafia who enjoyed political patronage. Screenplay and direction by Tigmanshu Dhulia an old hand on sagas related to Indian hinterlands, police and dacoits/mafia, who has shown his creative superiority in movies like Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, Haasil, Saheb Biwi and Gangster series to name a few. Ghamasaan is set in Bundelkhand and opens with a police team consisting of the dare devils of UP police who have set an ambush to catch the notorious gangster called Maharaj (Arshad Warsi), though no one has seen him but the name spells terror right from the ....
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Haiwaan – movie review

In an era where mainstream Hindi cinema rarely ventures into dark, uncompromising thrillers, Haiwaan arrives as a welcome surprise. A wrongly convicted man returns as a monster seeking revenge. Ace filmmaker Priyadarshan crafts an engaging thriller that keeps you invested from beginning to end without relying on Bollywood's usual formulas. Directed by Priyadarshan and a remake of the director's own Malayalam film Oppam (2016), the movie strips away the usual commercial trappings of Bollywood. There are no item songs, no romantic detours, and no conventional heroine. Instead, it relies on tension, performances, and a relentless cat-and-mouse chase. The film revolves around a man who is wrongly convicted of murder and spends years paying for a crime he did not commit. Upon his release, he transforms into a beast (Haiwaan) and embarks on a brutal quest for revenge against those he bel ....
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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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