The Telegraph India

by Agnivo Niyogi

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has more gore, more violence and brazen propaganda. But it lacks the finesse that Dhurandhar at least could boast of.

by Arnab Ganguly

Kohrra Season 2 stands tall on Mona Singh. A performance that speaks, cries and protests quietly even as she tries to revive her nearly dead marriage with an alcoholic husband.

by Agnivo Niyogi

In theory, this show doesn't have the ingredients of a traditional underdog story. Yet, much to its credit, Made in India: A Titan Story turns out to be far more engaging than expected.

by Agnivo Niyogi

However, Mirzapur: The Movie is so invested in giving audiences what they already love that it sometimes struggles to justify its existence beyond being a nostalgic extension of the series.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and opined "Whether it is Pannalal, Palash, Snigdha or even the people they encounter along the way, everyone seems to be searching for connection while trying to make peace with their circumstances." He praised the slow approach of the film, the mundane and quite moments, the writing, the bond between Mishra and Sarkar, performances of Mishra and Chakraborty and the supporting cast.

by Agnivo Niyogi

The screenplay introduces developments that promise emotionally explosive consequences but often resolves them in ways that feel somewhat predictable or too neatly packaged.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Together, they share a dynamic that keeps the film engaging enough.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Anusandhan has a solid premise— an investigative journalist pursuing a story inside a correctional home — and the performances pack enough punch to pull viewers in.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Karma Korma does not play by the established rules of the conventional Bengali web thriller.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and wrote "the film takes a measured approach to explore the perennial conundrum surrounding traditionalism vs modernity" He praised the balance between Jadab Pandit's traditional view and Shashi's Western education, Ananya's restrained performance, Jaya's apt portrayal of the complex character of Kusum, the calm pace of the narrative, the breathing cinematography, editing and the music.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and termed it as "A South Indian mass entertainer rooted in Bengal".

by Agnivo Niyogi

While Jeet does well in a comedic role, it is Rukmini Maitra who shines in the double performance, setting Isha and Nisha apart through her body language, diction and mannerisms. Her chemistry with Jeet is easy on the eye too. In the role of Samar’s junior associate, Saurav Das’s comic timing is spot on. Kharaj Mukherjee delivers plenty of laughs, but some of the jokes are in poor taste. Ambarish Bhattacharya as Samar’s lusty neighbour gets the loudest claps every time he says, ‘Oh lovely’. Rajatava Dutta has one of the film’s funniest moments when he goes about showing photos of prospective suitors to Isha for her remarriage.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and wrote "Priyanka plays Jaya with a raw vulnerability and quiet strength that makes the character’s journey from a shy, submissive homemaker to one who stands up for herself quite convincing.

by Agnivo Niyogi

With a swagger that matches his beard-and-glasses look — a clear influence of Shah Rukh Khan from Raees — Ankush lives up to the title role, showcasing his capacity for both comic timing and well-executed action. While Kaushik Ganguly is effortless as the ruthless Sultan, Shoaib Kabeer is particularly impressive as the hot-headed second-in-command drug lord. But the one who stands out is Oindrila Sen as Muskaan, a fisherwoman who Mirza falls in love with at first sight. No one messes with Muskaan and she is no eye-candy who dances around trees with the hero. Oindrila also shows off her action skills, specially in the climax. Mirza has the feel of ’90s action dramas where the protagonist might be smart and unbeatable but is yet relatable and not larger-than-life. The film tends to lose its grip in the second half when logical consistency takes a backseat at times.

by Agnivo Niyogi

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the series and opined "One of the show’s most significant achievements is its ability to make the paranormal feel plausible within a contemporary, urban context.

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