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54reviews 15critics 2023–26active ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.1 average rating given
Raja Shivaji 2026 Raja Shivaji
Raja Shivaji 2026 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Shreyanka Mazumdar

Shreyanka Mazumdar of News18 rated Raja Shivaji 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that the film is a "sincere and ambitious" historical drama driven by Riteish Deshmukh’s controlled performance and steady direction, with strong key sequences, effective music, and solid technical aspects, though its lengthy runtime and pacing issues slightly affect the overall impact.
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Rajni Ki Baraat 2026
Pratik Shekhar from News18 Hindi said "'Rajini Ki Baraat' isn't just a typical love story between a boy and a girl, but rather the story of daughters from small towns in a changing India who now have the courage to challenge the walls of society's old-fashioned thinking for their rights, their love, and their decisions."
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3BHK 2025 3BHK
Similarly, Kirubakar Purushothaman of News18 wrote " could have been a statement about the paradox of the middle-class dream of buying a home that, in essence, robs one of every other joy: a thesis that Balumahendra's gut-wrenching 1988 film Veedu delivered.
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Chhaava 2025 Chhaava
Chhaava 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Nishad Thaivalappil

Nishad Thaivalappil of News18 rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and the reviewer highlights Vicky Kaushal's outstanding portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and praises the film for effectively capturing his legacy.
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The Bengal Files 2025 The Bengal Files
The Bengal Files 2025 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2.0
Titas Chowdhury from CNN-News18 also gave the film 2 stars out of 5, finding the lengthy runtime to be its biggest weakness, the violence nauseating, and the film as a whole underwhelming even as a piece of art.
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Demonte Colony 2 2024 Demonte Colony 2
News18.com curated the audience response and wrote, "Demonte Colony 2 Review: Fans Praise Horror Sequel And Anticipate A Third Part" and based on the audience reviews they declared it as a hit in both the regional languages and wrote, "Demonte Colony was a huge hit in both Telugu and Tamil which was released in 2015 and took the box office by storm."
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Kubera 2024 Kubera
Kubera 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Kirubhakar Purushothaman

Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 gave 3/5 stars and wrote "While Kuberaa carefully steers away from the generic nature of commercial entertainers, the end seems like an easy way out and undermines its desire to be unique."
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Sikandar Ka Muqaddar 2024 Sikandar Ka Muqaddar

by Chirag Sehgal

Chirag Sehgal of News18 awarded the film three and a half out of five stars, noting, "Avinash Tiwary Shines, Tamannaah Bhatia Has Little To Do In This Twisted Mystery." He pointed out that the film keeps viewers on edge with its surprising twists and compelling storytelling, although it underutilises its talented cast.
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Zebra 2024 Zebra
Zebra 2024 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.0

by Kirubhakar Purushothaman

Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 gave it three out of five stars and wrote that "There's a lot to call out in Zebra--including the questionable depiction of a female character--but Eashvar Karthic and Yuva's speeding screenplay keeps you entertained and distracted."
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Animal 2023 Animal
Animal 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5

by Titas Chowdhury

Titas Chowdhury of News18 gave 3.5/5 stars, labelled it "dark, loud and garish but also unapologetic", and thought that Ranbir Kapoor "breathes life into this undesirable character with a lot of charisma and swag".
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Jawan 2023 Jawan
Jawan 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0

by Sonil Dedhia

Sonil Dedhia of News18 gave 4/5 stars and labelled it a masala film, adding that it is an "ambitious vigilante action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype.
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Scoop (Indian TV series) 2023 Scoop (Indian TV series)
Scoop (Indian TV series) 2023 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.5
News18 rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The actual book written by Jigna Vora only speaks about her life in Byculla jail, but here in this series, the makers have taken a liberty to go a step further and explained the circumstances and situation led to that situation in her life."
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