Elevating a sequel with the same story and the same resources is a tall order, and the film struggles under the weight. It is gripping but overstuffed, thrilling yet undeniably overstretched and repetitive.
The film is a clever and sharply observed satire on the commercialisation of faith and belief. Concept is the hero in this promising directorial debut.
Taapsee Pannu's rescue thriller unfolds like a 90s-style drama in search of a contemporary voice. It gets lost in its own ambitions, desperately trying to be everything at once.
A tense, triggering and fearlessly honest investigative thriller, Satluj unearths one of Punjab's darkest chapters with unflinching honesty and gripping intensity.
Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated it 4/5 stars and stated that "Raam Reddy’s fantasy-fuelled mystery is a tender love letter to the mountains and the unhurried life — the one we traded for ambition long ago."
Portrayal of a brave attempt made to rescue the poor and not just billionaires in submersibles is great, but it takes more than intent to get the sentiment across.