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Accused 2026 Accused
Accused 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0
Anisha Rao writing for India Today rated the movie 2/5 stars and opined "The cinematography complements the unease, framing silences and glances as carefully as confrontations."
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Jerax 2026 Jerax
Jerax 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0
India Today rated the series 2 out of 5 stars, stating that while the show features an "innovative concept", it ultimately represents a "wasted opportunity."
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O'Romeo 2026 O'Romeo
O'Romeo 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Sana Farzeen

Sana Farzeen of India Today rated 2.5/5 stars, saying "Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj fail to recreate Haider, Kaminey magic" "despite poetic frames and intense performances, the film struggles with an uneven screenplay and an underwhelming emotional pay-off."
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Rahu Ketu 2026 Rahu Ketu
Rahu Ketu 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

by Vineeta Kumar

Vineeta Kumar of India Today rated it 2/5 stars and said that " The Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma starrer struggles to justify its ambitious mythological premise, collapsing under weak writing, confused mythology and a narrative that goes nowhere."
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Subedaar 2026 Subedaar
Subedaar 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Sana Farzeen

Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and writes that "Suresh Triveni-directed Subedaar doesn’t feel like a bad film as much as an overcrowded one — packed with ideas, but without the space to let any of them truly land."
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The Kerala Story 2 2026 The Kerala Story 2
The Kerala Story 2 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 0.5
Vineeta Kumar from India Today gave the film 0.5 stars out of 5, claiming that it portrayed Muslim men, households and localities negatively, and noting that it did not merely continue its predecessor's argument, but amplified it.
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The RajaSaab 2026 The RajaSaab
The RajaSaab 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 1.5

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars and termed the screenplay "muddled" which jumps aimlessly between genres and locations, also stated "Despite Prabhas's sporadic comic timing, the film lacks depth, cohesion and basic storytelling craft".
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Vadh 2 2026 Vadh 2
Vadh 2 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5
India Today 's Anisha Rao gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Vadh 2 benefits from its prison setting and dependable performances, but a familiar plot and uneven storytelling prevent it from delivering the tension it promises."
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3BHK 2025 3BHK
3BHK 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "3BHK is a layered, emotional documentation of a middle-class family's dream and the work and sacrifices it demands.
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Ace 2025 Ace
Ace 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film works best when embracing its heist thriller elements, but struggles to maintain consistency across its runtime, ultimately delivering an experience that feels more like a missed opportunity."
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Baida 2025 Baida

by Vineeta Kumar

Vineeta Kumar of India Today gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "There's an effort to bring action, comedy and intriguing elements from the supernatural genre, but it doesn't make for a full-blown entertainment package despite all its potential."
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Baramulla 2025 Baramulla
Baramulla 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Vineeta Kumar

Vineeta Kumar of India Today rated it 3.5/5 stars and said "Manav Kaul delivers one of his most haunting performances yet in 'Baramulla', a Netflix film that finds horror not in ghosts but in grief, memory, and the pain of exile.
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Bhairavam 2025 Bhairavam
Giving the same rating, Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today wrote, "If one enjoys emotions, drama, action, song and dance—pure commercial entertainment—'Bhairavam' is certainly worth a watch.
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Bromance 2025 Bromance
Bromance 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Sanjay Ponnappa

Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote "Arun D Jose's comedy film capitalises on the lead's desperation to find his missing brother, blending chaotic humour with a plot that starts off tight-knit but loosens as it progresses".
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Diés Iraé 2025 Diés Iraé
Diés Iraé 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Janani K.

Janani K. of India Today rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Director Rahul Sadasivan's Diés Iraé, starring Pranav Mohanlal and Gibin Gopinath, is an immersive horror thriller that is intelligent and never takes the audience for granted.
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Dupahiya 2025 Dupahiya
Dupahiya 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Arushi Jain

Arushi Jain of India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 and writes that "This Prime Video series is a charming small-town comedy with endearing performances, witty dialogues, and social themes.
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K-Ramp 2025 K-Ramp
K-Ramp 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 1.0

by T. Maruthi Acharya

Maruthi Acharya of India Today gave it 1/5 stars and wrote, "Its humour fails, its emotions ring hollow, and its treatment of mental health and regional identity borders on offensive. the film never knows when to stop joking or what counts as a joke."
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Kalamkaval 2025 Kalamkaval
Kalamkaval 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Janani K.

Janani K. of India Today rated 3/5 and wrote, "Kalamkaval offers enough twists, strong performances, and atmospheric filmmaking to warrant a watch, even if the runtime tests patience occasionally."
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Maa 2025 Maa
Maa 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5
Sana Farzeen from India Today gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, praising the visual effects and mythology while feeling the plot was predictable and lacked depth.
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Maaman 2025 Maaman
Maaman 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote "While the film sets up nice conflicts, it often gets subverted due to skewed ideas about family."
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Maareesan 2025 Maareesan
Maareesan 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "'Maareesan' is a comedy thriller that can make you smile, hold you on the edge of your seats and support the morally flawed characters.
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Mercy 2025 Mercy
Mercy 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

by Vineeta Kumar

Vineeta Kumar of India Today gave 2 stars out of 5 and said that "The film takes on the difficult subject of passive euthanasia with sincerity, but struggles to translate its intent into a consistently engaging cinematic experience."
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Paranthu Po 2025 Paranthu Po
Paranthu Po 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "‘Paranthu Po’ is a beautiful documentation of a cute little family with important lessons on parenting, self-discovery and the importance of pausing and looking at your life instead of giving into the rat race".
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Salakaar 2025 Salakaar
Writing review for India Today, Shweta Keshri raised the concern of logic in the script, and wrote "For instance, a dramatic explosion at the nuclear plant leaves Dayal with just a few scratches.
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Sivarapalli 2025 Sivarapalli
Sivarapalli 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Anisha Rao

Anisha Rao of India Today gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and stated "The performances in Sivarapalli are what makes the show watchable, with Rag Mayur portraying Shyam's frustration and eventual acceptance of his situation."
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Songs of Paradise 2025 Songs of Paradise
Songs of Paradise 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Prachi Arya

Prachi Arya of India Today gave it 3 stars out 5 and said that "'Songs of Paradise', beautifully blends Kashmir's breathtaking landscapes with its rich musical heritage, tracing the inspiring journey of Noor Begum, a woman who defied patriarchy through her voice.
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Stolen 2025 Stolen
Stolen 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

by Tushar Joshi

Tushar Joshi of India Today gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "Actor Abhishek Banerjee delivers a powerful performance in the tense thriller 'Stolen', directed by newcomer Karan Tejpal.
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Test 2025 Test
Test 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0

by Janani K

Janani K of India Today gave 2/5 stars and praised the lead cast performances, music, cinematography and editing, saying the film "aims to bring forth the changing stances of a human being during a crisis.
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The Bengal Files 2025 The Bengal Files
The Bengal Files 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0
Anurag Singh Bohra from India Today gave the film 3 stars out of 5, praising the performances and visuals, while also feeling the execution was marred by slow pacing, nonlinear storytelling, and a stretched runtime.
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Baby John 2024 Baby John
Baby John 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Sana Farzeen

Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Baby John could either benefit from the withdrawal symptoms fans are experiencing after Pushpa 2: The Rule or lose the battle to Allu Arjun's mass-actioner."
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Lantrani 2024 Lantrani
Lantrani 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0
Anindita Mukherjee from India Today rated the film 3 stars out of 5 stars and said "In case you have been looking for a realistic weekend watch that doesn't feel too heavy on the eyes or the head, 'Lantrani' could be your pick, barring a few hits and missesâ€æjust like life."
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Meiyazhagan 2024 Meiyazhagan
Meiyazhagan 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0
A critic from India Today rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Director Prem Kumar's Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swami, is a beautiful tale of self-discovery.
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Patna Shuklla 2024 Patna Shuklla
Patna Shuklla 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5
Sana Farzeen for India Today gave 2.5 stars out 5 and stated "Bankrolled by Arbaaz Khan, the film gives Raveena Tandon a great platform to perform, something that the actor rightfully deserves."
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Ruslaan 2024 Ruslaan
Ruslaan 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Arushi Jain

Arushi Jain of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While Ruslaan had the potential to be an engaging drama like Mission Kashmir or a cat-and-mouse chase like Tiger and Pathaan, it missed the mark."
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Saali Mohabbat 2024 Saali Mohabbat
Saali Mohabbat 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Prachi Arya

Prachi Arya of India Today gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Saali Mohabbat stands out not because it reinvents the crime-thriller genre, but because the film deals with it with sensitivity, letting dread simmer instead of exploding.
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Shekhar Home 2024 Shekhar Home
Shekhar Home 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5
In another 3.5 star-rated review, the India Today critic Trisha Bhattacharya said, “The screenplay is tight, with well-researched cases and dialogues that stay true to the spirit of Doyle's stories.
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Sikandar Ka Muqaddar 2024 Sikandar Ka Muqaddar
Sikandar Ka Muqaddar 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Zinia Bandyopadhyay

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today awarded the film three out of five stars, commenting, "Runtime hampers the fate of Avinash Tiwary's drama." She noted that it offers a solid premise with strong performances, particularly from Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill, but falters due to its stretched runtime, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped screenplay.
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Zebra 2024 Zebra
Zebra 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Sanjay Ponnappa

Sanjay Ponnappa of India Today wrote that "The climax sequence deserves a special shout-out, where the lead up delivers a thrilling culmination point." and rated three out of five stars.
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Afwaah 2023 Afwaah
Afwaah 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Zinia Bandyopadhyay

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today gave 3.5 stars out of five praises the direction of Mishra and she stated in her review conclusion Afwaah is a fantastic picture of what our society has lately witnessed, and maybe, via this film, rumor-mongering and blindly spreading bogus news can be reduced!
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Class 2023 Class
Class 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5
Tushar Joshi for India Today rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "If you have watched Elite then you will end up drawing multiple parallels with Class.
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Dunki 2023 Dunki
Dunki 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

by Tushar Joshi

Tushar Joshi of India Today gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Dunki might not be Hirani's best work in comparison to 3 Idiots or PK, but it still entertains and leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling".
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Gadar 2 2023 Gadar 2
Gadar 2 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5
Anindita Mukherjee from India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Gadar 2 supersedes expectations, as it successfully tugs at your heartstrings.
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IB71 2023 IB71
IB71 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.5

by Zinia Bandyopadhyay

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Vidyut Jammwal's IB 71, which is based on true events, is an account of what happened during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
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School of Lies 2023 School of Lies
School of Lies 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0
A critic from India Today rated 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "One of the few loopholes about the show has to be how different storylines are stitched and not every explanation quenches your curiosity.
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Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal 2023 Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal
India Today noted its poor makeup and VFX and stated that "There should have been an eerie aura attached to the plot, but honestly, the fight scenes as well as the shapeshifting scenes gave us the laughs, thanks to poor VFX." but also noted that "If there was someone who actually went beyond and gave a great performance, it was Karan Kundrra.
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