Archika Khurana
Times Of India
Most Divergent Takes
- Accused (2026)7.0 vs TRM 4.9+2.1
- Wild Wild Punjab (2024)7.0 vs TRM 5.1+1.9
- Mastiii 4 (2025)5.0 vs TRM 3.2+1.8
- Ishqnama (2026)8.0 vs TRM 6.3+1.7
- Harrd Disk (2026)3.0 vs TRM 4.6-1.6
Ishqnama
2026 · Times Of India
More than a romance across borders, it's a deeply human story that reminds us love is stronger than [the barriers that divide us].
Meethe Mein Kya Hai
2026 · Times Of India
Meethe Mein Kya Hai taps into this familiar domestic chaos, delivering a warm, relatable family drama that, much like a festive sweet, proves a little too predictable for its own good. The film raises pertinent questions without delving deeply enough into them. Meethe Mein Kya Hai has all the ingredients of a festive family entertainer, but lacks the storytelling spice to make it memorable.
Cocaine
2026 · Times Of India
Sarim Momin's film is a watchable thriller that thrives on atmosphere and performance but falters in execution, promising more than it ultimately delivers.
Mahaprabhu Jagannath
2026 · Times Of India
A decent family watch, especially for children interested in mythology, fantasy adventures and colourful visuals, though the film needed more visual polish to truly stand out as a promising mythological animation.
Awarapan 2
2026 · Times Of India
For Emraan Hashmi fans, this is less a sequel and more a reunion. Awarapan 2 may not match the emotional intensity of the original, but it delivers enough massy entertainment to keep the core audience engaged.
Onslaught
2026 · Times Of India
A stylish throwback that pulls its punches. Watch it for Adria Arjona, atmospheric visuals and flashes of bloody action, but keep your expectations measured.
Harrd Disk
2026 · Times Of India
With weak humour, stretched pacing and an underdeveloped screenplay, Harrd Disk ultimately feels like a promising idea buried under a stretched, unfocused thriller.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 · Times Of India
Watch it for the visuals and nostalgia — it's entertaining in bursts, but keeps running, jumping and falling short of being a complete package.
Babita Singh Reporting
2026 · Times Of India
A quiet, thoughtful investigation into patriarchy and self-worth
Border 2
2026 · Times Of India
Border 2 is a war drama that doesn't redefine the genre, but it benefits from Sunny Deol's roaring presence, its rousing spirit, and the emotion it wears proudly.
Welcome to the Jungle
2026 · Times Of India
A chaotic comedy adventure that delivers ample laughs. If you enjoy chaotic ensemble comedies packed with slapstick humour— this jungle ride offers enough.
Accused
2026 · Times Of India
Konkona Sen Sharma anchors a tense psychological drama with layered storytelling and nuanced performances.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · Times Of India
While HJTIHH offers a handful of laughs, catchy songs and a committed central performance from Varun, the film ultimately relies too heavily on Dhawan's energy to keep this comedy afloat, falling short of being a genuinely memorable entertainer.
Heer Sara
2026 · Times Of India
A pleasant road trip that doesn't fully reach its destination. Watch it for its feel-good road-trip spirit and charming friendship, but don't expect a groundbreaking narrative.
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past
2026 · Times Of India
A dated horror sequel that struggles to haunt. A horror sequel that remains haunted not by spirits, but by its inability to move beyond the formula.
Thrash
2026 · Times Of India
It's the kind of movie that keeps you mildly engaged while watching but fades quickly from memory.
Carry On Jatta 4
2026 · Times Of India
Carry On Jatta 4 delivers familiar chaos with bigger laughs and the franchise magic remains intact, offering audiences what they've come to expect from the beloved series.
Nakhrewaalii
2026 · Times Of India
Nakhrewaalii builds its romantic comedy around this amusing role reversal but struggles to extract enough humour and insight from the premise. Unfortunately, the writing barely scratches the surface. What could have been a sharp observation on gender inequalities becomes a predictable exercise in mistaken identities and familiar comic situations.
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
2026 · Times Of India
Its treatment of marriage, family and gender roles is not groundbreaking, but its light-hearted approach gives the familiar conversation a refreshing perspective. By asking whether marriage should mean leaving one's family behind—or simply finding a way for two people to build a life that works for them—the film makes its point without losing sight of entertainment.
Pooja Meri Jaan
2026 · Times Of India
Pooja Meri Jaan deserves credit for tackling rejection, obsession and social judgment from a less conventional perspective. But while its premise invites a powerful courtroom examination of guilt and responsibility, the screenplay does not consistently deliver the legal or emotional intensity required. It remains relevant and thought-provoking, but ultimately feels like a promising idea that needed a more rigorous treatment.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
2026 · Times Of India
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is a delightful Halloween treat that showcases Aardman's enduring gift for visual comedy. Though the pacing falters and the monster mayhem could have been bolder, its handmade artistry and gentle humour make it a worthwhile family watch.
Gajab Raat
2026 · Times Of India
Gajab Raat has the makings of a gripping crime thriller. However, despite a promising premise and a race against time, the film struggles to deliver the twists and tension the genre demands. Gajab Raat is a watchable but unremarkable thriller that relies on Bajpayee to compensate for its narrative shortcomings.
Lust Stories 3
2026 · Times Of India
Lust Stories 3 is ultimately an uneven but sincere anthology. Some segments lean heavily on their premise or twist, but the film's biggest strength is its willingness to treat female desire as an important part of relationships rather than a taboo subject. Rather than being simply about lust, the film uses desire to explore loneliness, insecurity, communication and the need for emotional and physical connection.
Love Lottery
2026 · Times Of India
Love Lottery is a reasonably engaging thriller that combines marital drama, courtroom proceedings and social commentary with mixed results. Its performances and succession of twists keep it watchable, while its first-half suspense is particularly effective. However, uneven pacing, convenient turns and simplistic gender commentary prevent it from becoming a more layered examination of its subject.
The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest
2026 · Times Of India
While the film has an intriguing premise and striking visuals, its uneven screenplay prevents the mythology from becoming as immersive as it could have been. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest has the ingredients of a more layered fantasy thriller but does not bring them together consistently, becoming a moderately engaging supernatural adventure that only partially realises the potential of its premise.
Prem Keetanu
2026 · Times Of India
While it delivers several laugh-out-loud moments and benefits from a likeable ensemble, its familiar romantic premise and uneven pacing keep it from rising above familiar rom-com territory. At 138 minutes, Prem Keetanu is a breezy rom-com that delivers on humour and youthful charm, even if its predictable plot and limited emotional depth keep it within familiar genre territory.
Hanuman Ansh
2026 · Times Of India
Hanuman Ansh is ultimately less a conventional biopic than a spiritual reflection on grief, faith and service. The result is a film that is emotionally sincere but not always dramatically compelling. Those willing to settle into its contemplative rhythm will find a film that leaves behind a simple, humane message: love, serve and have faith.
Reporting Live
2026 · Times Of India
Reporting Live is a well-intentioned but familiar investigative thriller. Its relevant subject, competent performances, compact storytelling and atmospheric visuals make it reasonably engaging, but the predictable plot and limited character development keep it from making a stronger impact.
Doosra
2026 · Times Of India
While the film establishes her questioning of domestic expectations, it barely explores how her discontent develops into resistance. More hesitation, confrontation and tangible consequences were needed to make her independence feel earned rather than simply inspired by a sporting moment. This is where Doosra falls short of its ambitions.
Sumo Didi
2026 · Times Of India
Sumo Didi works best as a story of self-acceptance and resilience, with Shriyam Bhagnani's committed performance lending weight to Hetal's journey. Despite occasional pacing issues and missed emotional opportunities, this cocktail of vedesi chokeslam and desi dhobhi pachad makes for an engaging, empathetic sports drama that challenges social conventions and leaves a positive impression.
Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar
2026 · Times Of India
Despite its appealing premise and flashes of humour, predictable writing prevents it from matching the wit and charm of Ranjan's earlier romantic comedies. PPDB captures the uncertainties of Gen Z romance through relatable situations, witty dialogue and promising newcomers, but its conventional storytelling keeps it from hitting the right notes.
Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders
2025 · Times Of India
A sincere, slow-burn sequel elevated by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, but short on the tension that made the original compelling. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's quiet intensity powers an ambitious but tame thriller.
Dhoom Dhaam
2025 · Times Of India
Dhoom Dhaam is a fast-paced rollercoaster of action, comedy, and mystery, powered by Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi's electric chemistry.
De De Pyaar De 2
2025 · Times Of India
De De Pyaar De 2 doesn't reinvent the formula — it merely updates it with wit, charm, and maturity. Despite its uneven tone and missing spark, the film remains an enjoyable, light-hearted sequel that reminds us love can defy age, but not always logic.
Sector 36
2024 · Times Of India
While not for everyone, Sector 36 is a stark reminder of the real-life horrors that can lurk beneath.
Wild Wild Punjab
2024 · Times Of India
Wild Wild Punjab is an entertaining but bumpy trip of misadventures.
Sooryavanshi
2021 · Times Of India
Sooryavanshi is high on style, show and action thrills
Mastiii 4
2025 · Times Of India · Nov 2025
Mastiii 4 caters strictly to fans of adult comedies who enjoy unabashed silliness, loud performances and low-brow humour. It offers a handful of laughs and some comfort-zone nostalgia for franchise loyalists. For everyone else, it’s a loud, uneven and often cringe-filled ride best avoided.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
2025 · Times Of India · Oct 2025
EDKD strives to rekindle a bygone era of love—one where intensity often overshadowed logic and passion flirted with obsession. Much like Saiyaara, it doesn’t venture into new territory, yet it finds its footing with those who still cherish melodrama laced with nostalgia.
Jaat
2025 · Times Of India · Apr 2025
Jaat delivers exactly what it promises: a nostalgia-fueled action drama powered by its male leads and dialogue-heavy theatrics. But for all its sound and fury, it lacks the courage to push beyond its comfort zone. It’s a decent one-time watch for fans of old-school Deol-led actioners, but for anyone seeking innovation or depth, Jaat may feel like a missed opportunity wrapped in a thunderous punch.