Deccanchronicle

Namashi Chakraborty delivers a surprisingly assured performance as the passionate and confrontational Vicky.

The protagonist’s dedication to the cause and bravery in the face of British brutality make for a gripping narrative. The climax is particularly impactful, showcasing Neera's defining moment and leaving audiences to witness her fate on screen. While Iyer as a director is meticulous, her performance as Neera Arya shines through, showcasing her strength and vulnerability. She puts up a very elegant performance, self-assured in putting forth the layered and inspiring story. The rest of the cast also delivers outstanding performances. Shreyas Talpade is phenomenal as Netaji, bringing authenticity and conviction to the role. Indira Tiwari and Dr. Subhash Chandra also impress, adding depth to the narrative. The supporting cast, including Suresh Oberoi and Priyanshu Chatterjee, contributes to the film's emotional impact.

While the premise appears quirky and offers scope for an entertaining family fantasy, the film collapses under outdated writing, forced comedy, and amateurish narration.

While the intent is refreshing, the execution sadly remains colourless and uninspiring. Prabhas woos pretty girls, dances with damsels, and even falls in love with a nun to showcase his romantic and comic side. His task in this fictional thriller is unique—he battles evil ghosts—but a dreary screenplay and deadpan humour dilute his efforts. The suspension-of-disbelief narrative offers little excitement, despite a few novel ideas. Casting three heroines opposite Prabhas turns out to be an overdose. Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar are reduced to glamour props, with poorly etched roles that add nothing beyond visual appeal. Their presence, instead of enhancing the horror-comedy quotient, takes the sting out of it.

by BVS Prakash

BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote that "L2: Empuraan struggles to match the impact of its predecessor but remains an intriguing watch for fans of Lucifer".

While the premise has potential for a gripping sibling-centric thriller, it’s squandered by bland storytelling and dated tropes. The plot point of threatening the families of honest officers to force them to sign doctored reports feels as old as the hills. The attempt to inject Kantara-like forest mystique into a routine commercial drama also feels forced and ultimately irrelevant.

by BVS Prakash

BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave 2/5 stars and wrote "After a flop like Liger, noted director Puri Jagannadh returns with Double iSmart, but the sci-fi plot he has chosen is not exciting enough."

by BVS Prakash

BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave it one-and-a-half out of five stars and noted that "Initially, the hero is pitted against a gangster who wants to usurp his garage and then he is pushed into an online scam and he flexes his muscles too".

Barring a few laughs and eerie moments, the much-hyped horror comedy ‘Om Bheem Bush’ falls flat due to insipid jokes and outdated plot. Agreed that it is meant to tickle the funny bones of the audience and the makers kept claiming that there is ‘no logic, only magic’ but it is bereft of any magic. Because it is just another clichéd ghost story of a haunted mansion and three youngsters entering it to discover some treasure, risking their lives. If director Sree Harsha intended to do a spoof on films like ‘Chandramukhi’ and ‘Raju Gari Gadhi’, then it would have been interesting , rather he uses a Malayalam speaking ghost (Sampangi) who looks awful and keeps chasing people to terrify them and generates unique sounds.

by BVS Prakash

BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "it turns out to be disappointing fare due to wafer-thin plot and dreary narration and eventually, the much-hyped action film goes for a toss, although it has its share of good moments."

by BVS Prakash

BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave two out of five and wrote "Siddhu Jonnalagadda is back in his elements and evokes enough fun with his comic-punchlines and unique mannerisms, but it is not enough to pull off a 2 and half hour film that rides on an impossible mission".

And yet, even with this potholed screenplay, as the film progresses, it begins to find its balance and every now and then it has a rhythm. So much so that Bob Biswas has the audacity to keep us waiting, almost enjoying our impatience as it delays gratification. And when the moment comes, it’s sudden, cool and worth the wait. Written by Sujoy Ghosh and Raj Vasant, Bob Biswas sparkles and smiles when it’s preparing for a kill, and for that it always makes a pit stop at a chemist shop. That’s one of the two things that anchor Bob Biswas — Paran Bandopadhyay the chemist with his amiable personality and soothing Bengali, and the other is gorgeous Chitrangada. In her lovely cotton sarees and frilly nighties, she roots the character of Bob by providing hearth and home.