Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) – Delivers, mostly
Nearly four hours, more bloodshed, and two satisfying reveals. Dhurandhar The Revenge is a strong follow-up if you liked the first part, with Ranveer Singh putting in his best work…
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Gandhi Talks (2026), misses its voice
Watched Gandhi Talks. A silent film with Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swamy that had a strong idea but weak execution. Grim, and a missed opportunity. Mangoidiots rating Raw.
Dhurandhar (2025), a loud spy spectacle
Watched Dhurandhar on the big screen. A familiar spy thriller on a massive scale, clearly political, clearly propaganda, yet engaging if seen as historical fiction. Ranveer Singh shines. Mangoidiots rating…
Greater Kalesh (2025), a simple Diwali story on Netflix
Greater Kalesh from 2025 caught my eye because it runs for just fifty-two minutes. I played it out of curiosity. It is a Hindi film on Netflix about a young…
Kalki 2898 (2024): Impressive Visuals, Lackluster Emotions
Kalki 2898 marks a significant milestone as India’s first large-scale science fiction film, creating an entirely new world akin to Hollywood productions. The film ambitiously combines a dystopian future with…
Crew (2024): When Life Gives Lemons, They Smuggle Gold
Sometimes, you just want to sit back and enjoy a feel-good movie. Crew (2024), starring veterans Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon, now available on Netflix, fits that bill perfectly.…
Jaane Jaan (2023), neither love nor murder mystery
Starring the gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaane Jaan is a simplistic murder investigation set in the lovely hill town of Kalimpong. The plot and setting are intriguing, but the screenplay…
Jawan (2023), unoriginal action film
Jawan (2023) is an all-out action film that delivers on its promise of thrills and excitement. Directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan, the film follows the hero and…