Arushi Jain

in India Today

But writers Chirag Garg and Avinash Dwivedi show no rush in solving the mystery around the stolen motorbike, disappointing us in parts with the weakened pace. One particularly icky sequence involving a gangster and his pet owl could have been chopped, and the show would have remained as pleasant.

in India Today

It is boring. It is slow. It’s not romantic. It’s not funny. It’s not sad. What is it? A 144-minute snoozefest. It does get weaker as it goes along, leading to some very predictable plot developments. Watching the same scene replayed three times is like getting stuck in a loop of deja vu, but with the thrill of a soap opera rerun. It’s exhausting, like being trapped in a never-ending episode of a daily soap. And let’s not forget the classic sidekick trope—a best friend who’s supposed to be the comic relief. It’s as overused as yesterday’s leftovers and just as unappetising. Just when you’re bracing for some much-needed sizzle with the arrival of Vasudha’s husband Abhijeet, brought to life by the ever-charming Jimmy Sheirgill, you’re left disappointed. Neeraj Pandey teases you with the promise of excitement but delivers a big, fat nothing to take home.

in India Today

As mentioned above that being formulaic is not a problem, at least for me, until the film gets the right treatment and stays entertaining. What makes Chandu Champion worth a watch, is the way that Khan truly believes in his story and turns it into a feel-good watch. It's about heroism and realising your potential, about taking your best shot despite adversities and sticking by your dream. It sounds not only clichéd but corny and yet it involves us on a human level.

in India Today

Creative liberty has been taken, and necessary modifications made to narrate the story in an effective manner.