Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in said that "At least Kartavya has the good sense to wrap up in 108 minutes.Read at source
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Scroll.in
53reviews 3critics 2023–26active
Udita Jhunjhunwala of Scroll.in described the show as "overly ambitious" and overstuffed with tropes like corrupt police officers and comedic hitmen.Read at source
Deepa Gahlot writing for Scroll.in noted that "It’s as high concept as a modest Bollywood movie can get – a magical notebook, which makes what is written in it happen."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The 195-minute movie is epic in length but not in scope.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote in her review that "There isn’t a trace of guilty pleasure over the 1970s movie-like scenes of smugglers operating somewhere in the foreign to push gold bars, drugs and expensive watches into India.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath from Scroll.in stated that the film lived up to its title and went far beyond its predecessor, and released during the holy month of Ramzan after a legal battle, it clearly stated its agenda to portray an entire community as unfeeling villains, whose only goal is to expand their flock by any means possible, and to rouse negative feelings against them.Read at source
Scroll.in noted that the series is initially overloaded with strange events, jump scares, and wonky camera angles.Read at source
Scroll.in described it as "fitfully frightening... its parts more intriguing than its sum".Read at source
Scroll.in praised the cinematography and production design while mentioning that the themes are over-explained and stated, "...at times, Arabia Kadali veers into docudrama territory, offering too much fish-ology and exposition".Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Bad Girl is a feminine, feminist riposte to films that explore the highs and lows of romantic relationships from the male perspective.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of scroll.in said "Dabba Cartel begins well, with potentially interesting characters and a set-up within the realm of the possible.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "Gustaakh Ishq (Audacious Love) has the quality of a novella that could have rolled off Babban's press.Read at source
A reviewer from Scroll.in remarked that "Bhuvan Arora, who is usually cast in supporting roles, turns out an efficient performance as the dedicated cop."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "Everything in the movie is unabashedly tacky, from the visual effects to the performances.Read at source
Udita Jhunjhunwala of Scroll.in said that "its incessant and bloody violence, the misogyny and denigration of women, and the sheer hopelessness it conveys, Khauf is unsettling and exhausting."Read at source
In a review of Part 1, Scroll.in wrote that the adaptation simplifies a complex source text and relies heavily on spectacle, and criticised its shifting timelines and compressed flashbacks while noting that ethical dilemmas still emerge despite the streamlined storytelling.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "Mistry is a pleasant enough time-passer, with a hero who is antsy rather than angsty, troubled rather than traumatised.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "The movie has its share of wild moments, cheeky comedy and meta-asides about the influence of popular Hindi cinema.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in reviewed the series as "Feel-good sports drama scores a goal for empathy"Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Salakaar claims to be inspired by actual events.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in said that "The sitcom-like humour is haphazard by design as well as without meaning to be.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "Test takes its title very seriously.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated in her review that "The 97-minute movie is set in a Delhi milieu that is rarely explored.Read at source
by Deepa Gahlot
Deepa Gahlot of Scroll.in reviewed "The eight-part series moves at a leisurely pace.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Bhaiyya Ji has several characters and scenes that similarly go nowhere."Read at source
Udita Jhunjhunwala of the Scroll.in stated that "Dil Dosti Dilemma is a low-cal, feel-good entertainer that gradually draws you in, just the way Asmara is drawn into Tibri Road."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote in her review that "Freedom at Midnight doesn't want to be a show that you curl up to watch on Independence Day, a flag by your side and happiness in your heart.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The aim is to be "pan-Indian".Read at source
Nandini Ramnath from Scroll.in said "A television network station that appears to be functioning out of a house comes up with what is hoped to be a revenue-earning solution to beat the health crisis."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in said in her review that "Fortunately, Raat Jawaan Hai doesn’t bite off more than it can chew, focusing on delivering a carefully prepared feast of laughs, frowns and tears."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "The 104-minute film is low on suspense, and could have benefitted from sharper characterisation.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in praised Divya Dutta's performance and wrote "Although Kiran’s track is the most complicated as well as the most easily resolved, Dutta is an endearing superwoman."Read at source
by Deepa Gahlot
Deepa Gahlot of Scroll.in praise the story and direction of the film she said that, There's always an election coming up in the twilight world of Hindi films about politics, which explains the violent mayhem that occurs.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Like its title, the ambitious twinned narrative is almost there.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Ranbir is on fire, inhabiting to a frightening degree Vijay's delusional personal war.Read at source
Udita Jhunjhunwala for Scroll.in wrote "Series director Ashim Ahluwalia creates an immersive world of haves and have-nots, of entrenched prejudices embedded in Indian culture – whether about community, class, caste or sexuality.Read at source
Scroll.in's Nandini Ramnath opined that "the show’s strengths include a well-chosen cast, strong individual moments, and dialogue destined to endure as memes".Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The lavishly produced series is seething with remarkable period detail and filmed as grandly as a movie, Jubilee puts on an excellent show at all times.Read at source
Scroll.in stated "Kaala Paani has some virtuous notes and themes, but overstuffing the series, and some illogical swings in the story, dissipate the thrill of a survival drama."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The movie’s biggest surprise is an excellent Sunny Leone, in her first real performance.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in praised Tabu's performance, stating "Even in the silliest of scenes, Tabu is always poised for something better."Read at source
Scroll.in wrote "The spread includes all the elements typical of a Salman Khan movie, but in more judicious quantities than in his previous few outings."Read at source
Scroll.in stated "Rogue science combines with poor plotting to ensure that the question doesn’t get a befitting answer."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in found it “ostentatious” and filled with stereotypes,Read at source
Scroll.in wrote "The show emphasises the danger of unresolved issues, childhood trauma and proclivity for repeated behavioural patterns, but opts for visual impact and specific surprise, padding the narrative with surplus characters and side plots."Read at source
by Deepa Gahlot
Deepa Gahlot of Scroll.in said "Hindi cinema has either demonised or deified the patriarch.Read at source
Scroll.in praised Manoj Bajpayee's performance and wrote "The title gives a fair warning.Read at source
Scroll.in stated "The show likes its racy moments – a distraction from the escalating tedium, perhaps?"Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "Hell-bent on giving Vasant his comeuppance, the show’s makers miss some of the more unexpected turns that the story could have taken."Read at source
Udita Jhunjhunwala of Scroll.in termed it a "good-looking nostalgia piece," but dismissed the dialogues as occasionally "banal"; she considered the "real stars" to be the "production design, costumes, cinematography, art direction, choreography and locations."Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in found the raison d'être of the film to lie in propagating Islamophobia, with every Muslim character being coded as a fanatic.Read at source
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in found The Railway Men to be a "compelling saga of ordinary heroism"; she particularly praised the production design by Rajat Poddar for his "remarkably faithful recreations" of the era.Read at source
Critic Deepa Gahlot reviewed the series for Scroll.in stating, "Kajol is given annoying internal pop-philosophical monologues about love, trust, destiny and faith."Read at source