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by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and notes "Dabba Cartel’s reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Such a collection of amiable characters were last seen in Panchayat.

by Divya Nair

Divya Nair of Rediff.com gave 1 stars out of 5 and observed that "The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said "Even though this season of Gram Chikitsalay is way short of expectations from a TVF production, Amol Parashar's earnestness makes one care enough for him to see where his journey takes him."

by Syed Firdaus Ashraf

Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "Gustaakh Ishq feels like a cinematic revival of everything we once loved about Urdu story-telling."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com said, "With its music made for dancing, Hai Junoon is aimed at a Gen Z audience.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and observed that "The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 4/5 stars and commented that "The film is deeply moving and the director's view of social reality is profoundly compassionate."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and observed that "Inspector Zende had the potential to be genuinely entertaining.

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and said that "Kankhajura could have been so much better given its initial promise."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave the film half a star out of 5, similarly pointing out its similarities with Baahubali and Chhaava aside from Padmaavat and Kesari.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com awarded the series 2/5 stars and said that Loot Kaand tries to concoct a crime drama that arouses some curiosity but is instantly forgettable".

by Sreeju Sudhakaran

Sreeju Sudhakaran of Rediff.com wrote that LIK "is an ambitious film for its setting, but underscores in both the romance and the humour departments".

by Sreeju Sudhakaran

Sreeju Sudhakaran, writing for Rediff.com gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and observed that "Main Actor Nahin Hoon may occasionally test your patience with its deliberately talk-heavy structure.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave it 2.5 stars and noted that "Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave it 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "While Nishaanchi is not a homerun for Anurag Kashyap, there's enough joy in this audience pleaser."

by Arjun Menon

Arjun Menon of Rediff.com rated the film one and a half out of five stars, noting, "Tamannaah Rises Above Campy Horror." He described it as a visually vibrant supernatural thriller, elevated by Tamannaah Bhatia's commanding performance and Soundararajan's dynamic cinematography.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3.5 stars and observed that "The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted out that "In the midst of crime and cop shows all over, a family comedy comes as a relief."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 2.5/5 stars and said that "It's good to see Huma Qureshi help create a film which is as charming as it is empowering, without taking on the stridency that so many women-oriented films invariably adopt.

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave 2 stars out of 5 and said that "There was more to this feel-good exercise that never reaches the dramatic heights it is aiming for."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com awarded 3 stars out of 5 and observed that "Songs Of Paradise is the story of a female achiever that needed to be told, just as her songs of love and longing deserve to be rediscovered and shared with music aficionados."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and said that "Stolen's crisp running time and Abhishek Banerjee's metamorphosis from callous to crusader ensure the stark bits duly haunt and horrify".

by Arjun Menon

Arjun Menon of Rediff.com gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The reluctance to own the romantic tragedy at the heart for superficial thrills prevents Thandel from truly rising".

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and observed that "The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing".

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "The Great Shamsuddin Family is a seemingly light chamber piece that hides its claws of social commentary under the chirpy banter of an apartment full of women."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave it 2 stars out of 5 and writes that "Silent it may aim to be, but Ufff Yeh Siyapaa is as headache-inducing as an out-of-tune brass band."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing "War 2 offers you exactly what you’d expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, truly knockout action scenes, and overall, a good time at the movies".

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 4/5 stars and observed "Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave the film 4/5 stars and recommends "Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and notes "A film with a one-line plot needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated the film 1/5, writing.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and observes "Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and observed "Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com said "The premise is incredibly wacky and yet simple, and thus, smart writing, direction, and acting are necessary for the film to be convincing.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 3/5 and observed that "Whether Freedom at Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated the series 3 out of 5, writing that it "mirrors Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features," reflecting both artistic grandeur and narrative excess.

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated the series 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and notes "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough."

by Deepa Galhot

Deepa Galhot of Rediff.com gave 2/5 rating, stating that "Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave the film 2/5 stars and notes "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 1.5/5 stars and observed, "If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and wrote, "Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 3/5 stars and notes "There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal."

by Arjun Menon

Arjun Menon of Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars and wrote "Maharaja is a surprisingly novel outing, rejuvenating the tired tropes of revenge films with a morally challenging revelation in the final hour, that compensates for the little contrivances in the writing."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and observed "Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and notes "The pace of the show and the many twists do keep up the interest of the viewer, even if most of what goes on is implausible.

by Arjun Menon

Arjun Menon of Rediff.com rated 2.5/5 stars and observed, "The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth."

by Arjun Menon

Arjun Menon of Rediff.com gave 3/5 stars and notes "Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar air force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave poor 2 stars out of 5 and stated "Patna Shuklla's dull drama struggles to leave any impact as it goes about randomly introducing skeletons in everyone’s closet as its quick fix solution to anything."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 2.5/5 stars and discovered that "Saali Mohabbat escalates the hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman-scorned theme, and fashions a dark domestic thriller."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com wasn't positive about the movie and opined "Wanting to normalise menstruation and homosexuality is always appreciated but Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated it 3 out of 5, noting that while the film capitalises on the goodwill of the original and the camaraderie among the actors, its "spirited return" has its highs and lows.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote in her review that "Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch".

by Divya Nair

Divya Nair of Rediff.com rated the film 3/5 stars and stated "Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com praised the performance of Vikrant Massey and said "If Vikrant Massey does not win a National Award for this film, it will be unjust to an actor who has given a performance of such unalloyed brilliance."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com wrote "Truth is the film works best when it stays close to his bleak worldview and indie film-making aesthetics While the idea behind evolved, liberal minds not always linked to education or economic stature is certainly myth-busting, Kashyap struggles to bridge the gap between his social commentary on love jihad.

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com rated it 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated "Sadly, under debutant Shome Makhija's skimpy writing and direction, this Hindi remake falls considerably short to warrant a riveting watch."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said "Dry Day has an appealing feeling of purpose and honesty.".

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated the film 2.5/5 and opined, "Dunki is high on ambition but its flimsy premise renders this nearly three hours long journey into farfetched adventures hard to believe, harder to buy into".

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote in her review "There is a lip-smacking indulgence to the way gruesome violence is filmed, and it is done without taking a stance against the amorality."

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave 4/5 stars and commended Jawan's political storytelling, writing that it "boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote".

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com wrote "the violence in Kennedy is often unflinching and the characters offer no easy sympathy, but you stay hooked on how it all plays out.

by Sukanya Verma

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com said "Khufiya has the length of a movie and satisfaction of long form.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 2.5/5 stars and observed that "Lord Curzon Ki Haveli lacks the wit and the wickedness to go anywhere with the mildly intriguing setup."

by Mayur Sanap

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com stated that Mast Mein Rehne Ka is an incredibly relatable movie that will have you both laughing out loud and rooting for the characters.

by Syed Firdaus Ashraf

Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com rated 1.5/5 stars and wrote "Naseeruddin Shah, who plays Akbar, looks thoroughly disinterested as if he is only playing the part for a hefty fee.

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave a rating of 2 out of 5 and wrote, "Yaariyan 2 does evoke a tinge of nostalgia for the time when music used to be the mainstay of a commercial film."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 1.5/5 stars and said that "Yaatris works neither as a comedy (Jamie Lever's funny gal potential sadly unused), nor as a family drama, which, for an Indian film should have been a breeze, considering how much of it goes around in films and TV with enough to spare for OTT."

by Deepa Gahlot

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "The tone of the film may be gloomy but it is never tragic or hopeless.