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Jason Statham, also one of the film's producers, clearly still has it in spades and shows no sign of surrendering his action crown anytime soon. The fights are tactile, crunchy and satisfyingly old-school, with a commitment to practical thrills that feels oddly nostalgic and deeply appreciated.
Full review ↗TRM 5.7+1.3
By the time Shashank and Roshni tentatively find their way toward each other, the film has quietly won you over. Sweet, observant and emotionally grounded, this is a romance that embraces the ordinary and in doing so, finds something rather special.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5+1.5
What truly elevates Vadh 2, however, is its emotional core. The love story between a middle-aged prisoner and a policeman, conducted through whispered conversations, a loose stone in the wall and stolen moments, is tender, restrained and deeply moving. Anchored by assured direction and thoughtful writing, Vadh 2 is less about solving a murder and more about understanding the quiet compromises people make to survive.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1+0.9
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata arrives carrying the weight of history but it chooses an unusual vantage point from which to revisit one of the darkest nights in modern India. The result is a tense, emotionally resonant thriller that finds heroism not in gunfire or retaliation, but in quiet acts of care.
Full review ↗TRM 6.2+0.8
Governor is a film that appears determined to revisit one of the most dramatic chapters in India's economic history without ever quite explaining why it felt necessary to do so. The film never engages with these questions. It merely circles around them. That becomes its greatest weakness.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1−0.1
Ultimately, this is a moving story about women reclaiming their lives on their own terms. It celebrates friendship without sentimentality, addresses body image and abandonment with sensitivity, reminding us that healing often comes from the most unexpected places. Anchored by two excellent central performances, it is a road movie that leaves you with a smile and perhaps, a renewed appreciation for the people who help us find our way when we are lost.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1+1.9
Backrooms is an atmospheric horror film that relies on the subliminal horror we have of empty spaces. The film does not rely on a creature to generate fear. Instead, the environment becomes the monster. Parsons understands that an empty room can be more terrifying than any apparition when it feels loaded with forgotten meaning.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6+1.4
While the intent is admirable and the performances are uniformly strong, the screenplay often struggles to match the potential of its ideas. The film is at its strongest when it focuses on these three women and the evolving bond between them. Unfortunately, the screenplay does not always capitalise on the promise of its premise.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
Satluj belongs firmly in the third category of films that simply refuse to let you look away. It is a sombre, deeply affecting account of one man's relentless pursuit of truth in the face of overwhelming institutional power. Diljit Dosanjh delivers one of the finest performances of his career.
Full review ↗TRM 7.2+0.8
Babita Singh Reporting is ultimately about the crime of making women feel small and the dangerous moment when one of them decides she has had enough. Nimisha Sajayan doesn't just solve a murder. She solves herself. It is not as devastating as The Great Indian Kitchen, but it shares that film's understanding that patriarchy rarely needs a villain.
Full review ↗TRM 6.0+1.0
Tender, melancholic and deeply humane, Shape of Momo announces Tribeny Rai as a filmmaker of immense sensitivity and confidence. Rather than shouting its themes, the film whispers them through ordinary moments, trusting the audience to listen carefully. In doing so, it achieves something rare, it transforms the deeply specific realities of Nepali-speaking Himalayan women into something profoundly universal.
Full review ↗TRM 7.0
Gandhari is like a layer cake put together badly. There are layers upon layers... but the layers don't hold. The ingredients don't complement one another so much as jostle for attention. The result is neither particularly satisfying thriller nor convincing folk mystery, neither grounded crime drama nor fully realised mythological action film.
Full review ↗TRM 4.4−0.4
Project Hail Mary doesn't just adapt a difficult book, it enhances it, taking its best bits and making it soar. Ryan Gosling brings a disarming vulnerability to Grace, resisting the urge to turn him into a conventional hero. The result is a film that feels buoyant even when grappling with extinction-level stakes.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1−0.1
Director Michael Sarnoski has done a huge disservice to the original product. It's hard to invest emotionally in the central characters when nothing happens to them despite them making all sorts of blunders.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8−1.8
At its best, Udta Teer is an entertaining send-up of the spy-film genre, with Ayushmann leading the charge and Rahul Bose providing plenty of laughs. It could have been tighter in the second half, but its light-hearted approach to patriotism and its willingness to laugh at familiar cinematic tropes make it a refreshing change of pace.
Full review ↗TRM 6.2+0.8
Daayra works best when it refuses to turn a complicated question about justice into a simple answer. Director Meghna Gulzar's crime drama is gritty, grounded and often disturbing, but its real interest lies in what happens after a horrific crime: how the police respond, how public anger builds, and how two people working within the same system can arrive at completely different ideas of justice.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6+2.4
O'Romeo is a gangster drama and also a love story with credible performances all around. Yet, for all its performances and musical highs, O'Romeo is perhaps Bhardwaj's most self-indulgent work. In an era where filmmakers often sand down edges to appease markets and algorithms, he chooses operatic ambition over caution.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+1.2
What keeps the film afloat are the performances. Adarsh Gourav is terrific, restless, hungry, layered, and Shanaya Kapoor plays Avani with surprising restraint. Still, in a Hindi film landscape that rarely experiments with survival thrillers, Tu Yaa Main deserves points for audacity. It is stylish, tense and powered by two committed leads who refuse to phone it in, even when trapped in a drained pool with a predator.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6+1.4
With Alpha, the franchise finally hands over the keys to two women, and the result is a refreshing change of pace. It may not be the slickest chapter in the series, but it is certainly one of its most interesting. Alpha may not be the strongest film in the Spy Universe, but it gives the franchise something it genuinely needed: a fresh perspective.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6+1.4
The surprises are genuine. Just when you think you have figured out the next move, another piece of the puzzle falls into place. The final stretch, particularly the last 20 minutes or so, is the soul of the film.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5+2.5
It is difficult to believe that The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest comes from Deepak Kumar Mishra, the man who gave us Panchayat. The result feels like a dubbed South Indian mass entertainer... For a filmmaker who made ordinary village life so engaging in Panchayat, this journey into the supernatural is a disappointing detour.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is an absurd comedy which tries to capture the magic of David Dhawan's comic capers of the '90s. Ultimately, it functions as a farewell letter from a filmmaker who once defined mainstream Hindi comedy—loud, excessive, illogical, and completely unashamed of its silliness. Whether today's generation embraces this over-the-top brand of comedy the way audiences did in the 1990s remains uncertain.
Full review ↗TRM 5.2+0.8
Ikka is a courtroom drama where Sunny Deol leads with rhetoric rather than punches. The biggest strength of Ikka lies in its central premise—an upright lawyer defending someone he despises is both a legal dilemma and a deeply human one. However, the film spends far too much time telling us who its characters are instead of allowing us to discover them ourselves, with emotional investment suffering because audiences are constantly being briefed instead of immersed.
Full review ↗TRM 5.2+0.8
Tu Hai Meri Kiran revisits familiar territory but finds an interesting way of approaching it. Its old-fashioned phone connection gives the story an eerie quality, while its central conflict offers a timely reminder that possessiveness should never be mistaken for affection.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8+1.2
An unconventional sports drama and a sensitive coming-of-age film rolled into one, it deserves credit for attempting something different and finding an engaging emotional connection between the two. Ultimately, Doosra is as much about finding one's voice as it is about winning a cricket match.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+1.7
Prem Keetanu doesn't pretend that love is simple or that young people always know what they are doing. Its characters are confused, ambitious, insecure and occasionally foolish. That is precisely what makes them relatable. The film is occasionally let down by its familiar comedy rhythms and an excess of songs, but when it simply observes young people stumbling their way through love, friendship and the business of growing up, it has a charm of its own.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5+0.5
The surprises are genuine. Just when you think you have figured out the next move, another piece of the puzzle falls into place. The final stretch, particularly the last 20 minutes or so, is the soul of the film. Drishyam: The Conclusion may not have the same darkness or dramatic intensity as Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam interpretation, but Abhishek Pathak has clearly chosen to play by his own rules.
Full review ↗TRM 7.00.0
Vibe understands this basic comic premise and, for much of its running time, has a good time playing with it. The first half, in particular, is a hoot. Unfortunately, as the second half progresses, the film gets increasingly involved with action, espionage, twists and national security. The comedy consequently loses some of its freshness.
Full review ↗TRM 5.7+1.3
Om Ka Hari doesn't reinvent the father-son film. Its strength lies instead in recognising that families rarely resolve years of hurt through one dramatic conversation. Sometimes reconciliation begins simply with spending time together, listening a little more carefully and accepting that love can look very different to different people.
Full review ↗TRM 5.2+0.8
Written and directed by debutante Sreeti Mukerji, the film is a delightful throwback to the '90s rom coms. It's frothy, colourful, romantic and just the right amount of silly. More importantly, it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Full review ↗TRM 5.2+1.8
Prahaar is a straightforward courtroom procedural that tells us what happened in the Kasab case without fully illuminating who Ujjwal Nikam is beyond it. The film is engrossing when it focuses on the prosecution and the painstaking business of securing justice. But an untold story ought to reveal something beyond the events already etched in public memory.
Full review ↗TRM 6.5+1.5
Batwara 1947 is a hard-hitting period drama which shows us what Partition did to both India and Pakistan and warns us about the dangers of communalism. In an age when communal hatred is too often packaged as patriotism and cinema is increasingly tempted to pick sides, Santoshi's film dares to make a simpler, more radical argument: hatred is the real enemy.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+2.1
Ultimately, Mirzapur: The Movie works best not as a replacement for the series but as a companion piece to it. It does not have the luxury of the show's sprawling character development, nor does it fundamentally alter the mythology. What it offers instead is the pleasure of returning to a familiar world and seeing its inhabitants before we knew what they would become.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+0.6
Cocktail 2 is so sanskari that it feels as though it has been directed by Sooraj Barjatya. The shallow writing doesn't give the actors much room to shine, and their cocktail is missing one very important ingredient: fizz.
Full review ↗TRM 4.9+1.1
Despite its gripping atmosphere, strong performances and morally complex protagonist, the film leaves behind the feeling of unrealised potential. The foundation for a truly searing socio-political thriller is present throughout but the writing never digs deep enough into its themes to deliver the lasting emotional and ideological impact it promises.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6+1.4
Under the assured direction of Kyle Balda, the film emerges not as a gimmick but as a warm, eccentric, and unexpectedly moving family entertainer that understands exactly how far to stretch its conceit without snapping it. The Sheep Detectives thrives on contrast, and it is this contrast that gives the film its emotional resonance. In the end, what lingers is not the novelty of sheep solving a murder but the film's quiet insistence that stories, no matter how imperfectly understood, are how we make sense of loss.
Full review ↗TRM 7.0+1.0
There's a particular kind of ache that comes with watching a film about the slow erosion of something you belong to. For anyone working within magazine culture or clinging to its fading edges, the world created in the present film cuts close to the bone. But then, almost inevitably, The Devil Wears Prada begins to drift. It sheds its skin of realism and slips into something softer, shinier: a fairytale.
Full review ↗TRM 6.7+1.3
Michael is quite a sanctified biopic of the greatest pop icon, Michael Jackson. At the centre of it all is Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in his debut role, delivering a performance that feels less like imitation and more like possession. The film does not soften its portrayal of the patriarch; instead, it positions him as the architect of both Michael's greatness and his fractures.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+1.7
Toaster is a totally deranged comedy that keeps delivering preposterous laughs. The film is a light-hearted comedy that pokes good-natured fun at people who are stingy with their money without ever hitting below the belt, marking a confident debut for director Vivek Daschaudhary.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5+3.5
Fuze may not linger long in the memory as a profound film but as a piece of high-octane, narratively playful cinema, it delivers with precision. It is brisk, inventive and consistently engaging, a film that understands the value of momentum and embraces the chaos of its own construction.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8
They Will Kill You is slasher comedy at its best. In an age of overstuffed blockbusters, the film arrives like a wickedly sharp jab to the ribs, lean, gleefully unhinged, and entirely aware of its own madness. It's a low-budget, one-location film that delivers high thrills with a wicked grin, ensuring you'll leave wanting more.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6
Crime 101 is gritty, moody and refreshingly non-judgemental. It refuses to sermonise about crime or righteousness. Watch Crime 101 for its performances, for its textured exploration of moral ambiguity, and for the pleasure of seeing seasoned actors allowed to be human.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4
Ultimately, Nayyi Navelli works best when it embraces its eccentricity. If you can accept its campy tone and its willingness to mix domestic comedy with divine fantasy, there is enough here to keep you laughing.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6+2.4
What it achieves is a handsome, stirring war spectacle, though one that occasionally plays it safe where its predecessor dared to be operatic. The result is a war film that ticks all the commercial boxes, scale, patriotism, star power, visual effects but rarely surprises or overwhelms emotionally. This is a safe, well-mounted successor, stirring in parts, respectable in intent but one that reminds us that legacy is not merely inherited; it must also be boldly reimagined.
Full review ↗TRM 6.9+0.1
Send Help is a delicious premise that Raimi gleefully milks for multiple interpretations, with mood shifts, tonal zigzags and gleeful unpredictability that keeps you slightly on edge even when laughing. Rachel McAdams is in fine fettle as the socially awkward yet razor-sharp Linda, handling multiple emotional and moral arcs with effortless assurance, while her chemistry with Dylan O'Brien's Bradley crackles throughout this gloriously genre-fluid experience.
Full review ↗TRM 7.3+0.7
Last Man in Tower is ultimately less about a building than about what happens when property acquires a monetary value greater than the relationships built around it. The film understands both impulses, though it takes a little too long to say what it finally knows: walls make a house, but people make it a home.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1+0.9
Haiwaan may not reinvent Oppam, but it remains an engaging thriller because its central character and cast keep it interesting. Priyadarshan understands that the best way to remake his own film is not to merely reproduce it.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+0.7
Mardaani 3 arrives wearing its intentions on its sleeve, angry, urgent and unapologetically loud. It is grim, sombre and deliberately bombastic, shining a harsh light on systemic rot while ensuring there is enough shock-and-awe to keep audiences glued. Mardaani 3 may not always be subtle, but it is sincere in its outrage.
Full review ↗TRM 6.2+0.8
Assi is a deeply moving tale of a rape survivor fighting a corrupt system. It takes a harsh look at the culture which births the rapists. Grounded, serious and unsparing, Assi transforms one woman's trauma into a collective reckoning.
Full review ↗TRM 6.5+1.5
The sheer silliness keeps the film buoyant and consistently entertaining. Ultimately, though, the film rests squarely on Vir Das' shoulders. His timing, exaggerated diction and willingness to embrace ridiculousness keep the narrative afloat and engaging.
Full review ↗TRM 5.0+2.0
In Ikkis, director Sriram Raghavan gives Dharmendra exactly that kind of send-off, quiet, dignified, and devastating in its emotional aftermath. All war films, when honest, are essentially anti-war films. Ikkis is another reminder of that truth. Though it recounts one of India's most heroic wartime chapters, it is never interested in chest-thumping or spectacle for its own sake.
Full review ↗TRM 7.0+1.0
Watch it solely for her performance. She's given her hundred percent to the project and then some. But even her superlative acting can't cover up the cracks of a badly written screenplay.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1−0.1
De De Pyaar De 2 remains a warm, character-driven comedy that examines second chances, aging, family, and acceptance with a generous heart. It may not soar as high as its first half promises, but it delivers enough laughs, charm, and gentle insight to make the ride worthwhile.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1−0.1
Dhurandhar is a film that refuses to be contained by the grammar of a conventional spy thriller. It is visceral, atmospheric, richly performed, and undeniably cinematic. It is also, unfortunately, too long.
Full review ↗TRM 6.0+1.0
It comes as a most pleasant surprise that even during the present times, out of Bollywood comes a film that supports the struggle of the farmers. It's an anti-establishment film which clearly points out the cronyism that exists between politicians and businessmen. Watch the film for its powerful message.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6+0.4
Graceful, empathetic, and profoundly moving, Sabar Bonda is not just a film to be watched, it is one to be felt. Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's Sabar Bonda is a rare, luminous gem of Indian cinema, a film that whispers its truths with such sensitivity that they land all the more powerfully.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1
It is a sobering, intelligent thriller that confirms this franchise is less about murder mysteries and more about the moral loneliness of those who choose to see clearly. Nawazuddin doesn't play Jatil as a heroic truth-seeker; he plays him as a man who knows the cost of truth and pursues it anyway. It is one of his finest performances in recent years, grounded, humane and quietly furious.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+0.6
It takes both courage and conviction to centre a mainstream film around neurodivergent characters, and Sitaare Zameen Par does just that, with remarkable heart and humanity. This is a film that teaches while it entertains, without ever being preachy. It holds up a mirror to society and nudges us to be kinder, gentler, and more accepting.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6+1.4
Maalik is a compelling showcase for its cast, especially Rajkummar Rao, but it could have been so much more with a sharper script and tighter scissors in the editing room. The blood flows, the bullets fly, the dialogues punch, but the story, ultimately, walks a road too familiar to feel fresh.
Full review ↗TRM 5.0+1.0
Superboys of Malegaon is a jubilant celebration of the human spirit, a love letter to the art of storytelling, and an ode to the transformative power of friendship. It's a film that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, the power of community, and the enduring magic of cinema.
Full review ↗TRM 7.4+0.6
Yet 120 Bahadur is not without flaws. For a film built on such an inherently powerful historical episode, the pacing is surprisingly uneven. Even with these shortcomings, 120 Bahadur remains a sincere, often stirring tribute elevated by superb combat realism and a commanding central performance.
Full review ↗TRM 6.3−0.3
Jigra is an exhilarating action thriller directed by Vasan Bala that expertly blends high-stakes action with emotional depth, showcasing Satya's resilience and cleverness as she hatches a daring plan to infiltrate a prison. The film features strong performances, intricate storytelling, and realistic action scenes that keep audiences on the edge of their seats while delving into the powerful connections between family, justice, and the fight against oppression.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+2.2
Fighter is a homage not only to IAF but to our armed forces in general. It's an easy breezy action film cut with oodles of patriotism and is buoyed by bankable performances. Watch it for its top notch aerial duels and for Hrithik and Deepika's chemistry.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1+0.9
Jawan is Shah Rukh Khan's most massy film as yet, and his most political. It's an action thriller which is loaded with social messages... The film provides wholesome entertainment and no expense is spared providing world-class action sequences, which look on par with any high grade Hollywood film.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1+0.9
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar seems to be his way of saying sorry for past digressions. Watch Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar for the fresh pairing of Ranbir and Shraddha and for its several comic moments. It's infinitely better than his earlier products and let's hope he continues to tread this newfound path.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6+1.4
Shehzada is a frame-to-frame faithful recreation of Trivikram Srinivas's Telugu hit Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), which starred Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde. Nothing has changed. It has the same story, same character arcs, same kind of dialogue and Sachin Khedekar even reprises his role of a benevolent grandfather. Don't expect anything to make sense because it doesn't.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1
The technical finesse is impressive but the story and the screenplay needed to be worked on more. The plot is heavily borrowed from such diverse sources as RoboCop (1987), Die Hard (1988), Universal Soldier (1992) and Olympus Has Fallen (2013). While the action sequences are world class and John Abraham delivers on all fronts, the film suffers from a poorly constructed narrative that makes the situation too easy for the hero.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6−0.6
RRR is Rajamouli's most underwhelming film yet in terms of an emotional connect. The director sure knows how to extract performances from his cast and the use of VFX and 3D technology is notches above anything that's been done in India, but the story lacks the emotional core that stood out in his previous films.
Full review ↗TRM 6.8−0.8
Phone Bhoot is perhaps the silliest horror comedy you'll ever see. The problem is that it's not very well put together and the material is all over the place. There's a lack of coherence in the film which mars its overall effect.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6+0.4
Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are both sensitive actors and have essayed their roles being fully aware of the gravity of what they're representing. They're never out of sync, neither in their scenes together nor in their individual scenes. This sensitive film has brought out so many issues of the LGBTQ community out of the closet. It's a bold attempt, it's a healthy attempt and let's hope more filmmakers come forward to take the momentum forward.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+1.6
The film is more implausible than the first one, with Vijay shown to be more cunning and foresighted than ever before, preparing for every contingency in ways that are hard to stomach. However, everything hinges on the performances and the entire cast has chipped in with their best efforts, with Ajay Devgn's sincere performance infusing his character with so much conviction that you're willing to forget the implausible happenings on screen.
Full review ↗TRM 6.3+0.7
A technically sound film having some fine performances and carrying a hint of mystery as well -- doesn't that make for the perfect OTT entertainment. Deepika Padukone is the soul of the film, growing from frame to frame with a bravura performance that must have taken a lot from her.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1+0.9
Like all Bhansali products, Gangubai Kathiawadi too is a visual treat with beautifully crafted, heartbreaking moments in Bhansali's signature style, though the narrative does not delve deep into any one aspect of Gangu's life and the screenplay falters by holding on to dramatic scenes and heavy-duty dialogues, making the film feel too long for its runtime.
Full review ↗TRM 7.00.0
The end product is a film that stands tall on its own. Atul and Advait have invested more in the story than history. As a result, this has a better emotional core than the original. Watch Laal Singh Chaddha to understand why you don't need to do a frame-to-frame copy to make a quintessentially Indian product out of a foreign import.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+2.2
Playing her most challenging role so far, Deepika Padukone breathes life into every frame. With another mature, cause-based film in her kitty, Meghna Gulzar has once again shown it's possible to marry art with mart.
Full review ↗TRM 6.5+0.5
Overall, it's a fantastic debut for Anvita Dutt. Bulbbul feels like it's been directed by an experienced hand and not a newbie. The film deserved a big-screen release and we hope it gets one in the future.
Full review ↗TRM 5.7+1.3
Unfortunately, somewhere between marital satire, relationship comedy, emotional confusion and broad slapstick, the film loses sight of what exactly it wants to be. At its best, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has flashes of the lively middle-class farce it aspires to become. But the screenplay remains too scattered, the tonal shifts too abrupt and the humour too inconsistent for the film to fully land.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+0.7
Haq is a must-watch legal drama with top notch performances from Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi. Haq is a reminder that clarity, reason and moral courage can indeed be cinematic. Watch it for its sincerity, for its grace, for its argument but above all, watch it for the performances that give this battle a beating, breathing human heart.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1+1.9
By taking a comedic detour, Mandlekar crafts a film that entertains but also feels like a missed opportunity. It doesn't dig deep into the psychology of its infamous subject, nor does it fully exploit the humour of its premise. What keeps it afloat is Bajpayee's brilliance and the sincerity of its supporting cast.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+0.2
Son of Sardaar 2 is a hot mess but it's a mess that might just tickle your funny bone if you're in the mood for some unfiltered, unapologetic lunacy. Ajay Devgn, who's no stranger to this brand of madness, is in familiar territory and his comic timing and screen presence are what keep this ship afloat.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7+1.3
It's a bold, politically charged film that raises all the right questions and draws powerhouse performances from its cast. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri share genuine chemistry, with their bond feeling raw and real, and director Shazia Iqbal succeeds in transporting the soul of the original into this Hindi adaptation.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+1.6
Housefull 5 is a complete brainrot. So kindly leave them behind and enter at your own risk. The juvenile humour, though charming in small doses, starts to feel like that one drunken uncle at weddings who doesn't know when to stop dancing.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6+0.4
Dhoom Dhaam is an action comedy which coasts on the comic timing of its leads, Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi. With a dependable cast, competent direction, and an action-filled plot, this one's a must-see for anyone who loves a good bouncy, action-packed romance, especially on Valentine's Day.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1−0.1
Chhaava succeeds in delivering a high-intensity action film, anchored by Vicky Kaushal's powerhouse performance. However, it falls short in fully capturing the complexities of Sambhaji's character, leaving much of his multifaceted legacy unexplored.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+0.6
Fateh ultimately benefits from Sonu Sood's strong screen presence, and though the film trips over its own pacing and execution, there's something undeniably charming about watching him stride through the mess. While the film stumbles, it's a reminder that Sonu possesses quiet humour, sharp delivery, and sheer on-screen magnetism needed to carry a film. If not for the uneven direction, the film would have ended up as a cult actioner.
Full review ↗TRM 5.00.0
Singham Again feels like a first-person shooter game from the start, an endless stream of action sequences that make one feel as if they have been playing an RPG shooter with friends for two hours straight. Otherwise, watch Singham Again for its massive star presence and non-stop action. It's strictly for action buffs and Rohit Shetty fans.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5−0.5
The film takes some time to get into the full Shankar mode but when it does, you can't take your eyes off the screen. However, the film as a whole isn't as gripping as his earlier efforts. Watch the film for its superbly executed stunts and for another masterful performance by Kamal Haasan.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6+2.4
The film is a cracker of an action film and if one doesn't dwell on its political stance much, can be thoroughly enjoyed as an action thriller. Yami Gautam Dhar plays Zooni Haksar with the emotional depth the character deserves, investing lots of angst and sorrow in her character, and she's the only heroine perhaps who held a gun properly in films.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
It's a noir film but unlike noir films, besides the darkness of the soul, it also showcases the triumph of human spirit and compassion – something that's intrinsic to Christmas. It's a dark comedy that will make you smile and scratch your head at the same time.
Full review ↗TRM 6.8+1.2
Director Rajkumar Hirani takes time to find his feet. It's only in the second half, which has more dramatic and emotional scenes, that we feel the sure-footedness of the Hirani of old. The film rests solely on the shoulders of the performers and they all have brought their A game to the table.
Full review ↗TRM 6.7+0.3
The film feels like a disjointed history lesson. It's as if the makers are in a hurry to rush from one bullet point to another, without taking a breather in between. As a result, we hardly catch any personal glimpses of Sam, the person.
Full review ↗TRM 6.0+1.0
The film has plenty of twists and turns to keep you hooked but not everything is explained clinically. What the director has excelled in is to provide an emotional gravitas to the proceedings. Watch the film for the masterful performances by Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Full review ↗TRM 6.3+0.7
Pathaan is everything a true SRK fan can wish for. It's truly worth the wait. The film is a visual spectacle designed to please the senses with world-class cinematography and action choreography that rivals Mission Impossible and The Fast And The Furious franchises.
Full review ↗TRM 6.8+1.2
Ram Setu stops being fun and becomes preachy after a while. The film is painfully predictable and blatantly manipulative, with no spark and way too much preachiness that does a disservice to Shree Ram's legacy and faith in general.
Full review ↗TRM 4.2+0.8
Politics, love and intrigue combine to make this film another Mani Ratnam masterpiece. He's always been a master manipulator of emotions and he deals his cards perfectly here too. Watch the film for its visual grandeur, epic action sequences and some sublime acting by the entire cast.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1+0.9
It's a sheer delight in terms of the visual splendour it offers. The special effects are truly world class and the level of detailing which has gone into creating each sequence is mind-boggling. However, with all its pluses, nothing makes up for the emotional deficits that Brahmastra suffers.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
Darlings is a fine example of domestic noir with a fair sprinkling of dark comedy. The film belongs to Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah, whose silent regard and support for each other is real and relatable, with both delivering an acting masterclass. Watch Darlings for its message and for the fine acting displayed by the entire ensemble cast.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6+1.4
As a first-time filmmaker, Madhavan impresses with some of the filmmaking choices and the actor puts up an impressive performance that is the Vikas engine of this film. The film offers moments that move us and Rocketry highlights the trauma of how hard it is to get your life back on track once you've been targeted by a mob.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+2.2
Bachchhan Panday is a case of opportunity missed. It survives because of Akshay and Kriti. Both deserve to be cast in a better film together. Farhad Samji has filled his film with the Whatsapp jokes kind of comedy. It caters to the lowest common denominator and is way too loud and over the top.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7+0.3
Overall, this bitter-sweet film will make you laugh, will make you cry and will surely make you ruminate on the glorious uncertainty of life...
Full review ↗TRM 6.2+1.8
Rear Window (1954) by Hitchcock made the unreliable narrator narrative popular in Hollywood. Thanks to films like Gone Girl and Girl On A Train, it's getting a resurgence in the West. In Bollywood, the recent Badla gave us an example of how twisted such narratives can be. Judgementall Hai Kya is carrying the torch forward. It's another female centric film that leads you across numerous red herrings before finally reaching the denouement.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+0.6
One doesn't hold it against him too much though. His fate is akin to that of the viewer's, who too will struggle to make sense of this film which meanders in twenty different directions, much like a kite stranded in the wind...
Full review ↗TRM 4.1
It's the performances which elevate the film. The 30 students ooze sincerity and look their parts. One can empathise with their desire of spreading their wings and flying away from their hand-to-mouth lives.
Full review ↗TRM 5.7+1.3
It's a Salman Khan film where he's required to emote and not just punch some 20 goons at regular intervals. To his credit, he doesn't shy away from the challenge. He's shown to be modelled on Lord Ram - caring towards everyone, loyal to his friends, devoted to his family and having a strong sense of dharma, of justice. Somewhere along the way, the focus of the film shifts from India to Bharat the character and that's its chief flaw. You leave the theatre feeling underwhelmed...
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+0.2
Believe it or faint, but Rangeela Raja is all about curing men of toxic masculinity and the sense of entitlement they have towards female companionship. It's a cautionary tale against rape culture. Only it does it all in such an over the top and hamfisted manner, that you wonder what was the point of it all.
Full review ↗TRM 3.4
This film has the most understated performance by John Abraham in recent times. He oozes sincerity in every frame, and tries gamely not to break character and go all berserker-like against the baddies, breaking their necks with bare hands. We wait for that to happen but for once his character uses brains rather than brawns to defeat his enemies...
Full review ↗TRM 4.6+1.4
Today, in a world growing more cynical by the minute, we need to be reminded of real heroes who lived and died for their beliefs. Manikarnika manages to reintroduce one of the most awe-inspiring figures from India's past. A legend gets reborn, at least on screen, and maybe that's the only reality palatable to us right now...
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
...watch Badhaai Ho for its unique take on the family film sub-genre, as also for some paisa vasool acting by the entire cast. Congratulations indeed to director Amit Ravindernath Sharma for making a hugely entertaining film.
Full review ↗TRM 6.7+1.3
Writer Kanika Dhillon has etched real-life situations. The conversations between people carry a ring of reality as well. We see three actual people, and not film tropes or archetypes, trying to make sense of their lives. There is no unnecessary drama in the film. The girl doesn't get berated for bringing the ghar ki izzat down, nor is the boy beaten up by her relatives. Every situation is dealt with a certain restraint and maturity.
Full review ↗TRM 6.0+2.0
Sanju tells you superstars are humans too. They can make bad, even horrible decisions -- like every other human being on earth and we shouldn't be quick to judge them. Rajkumar Hirani, the director has made a hugely entertaining film for the audience. And for his friend Sanjay Dutt, he has given a vehicle to finally tell his version of events and say to his detractors -- bas ho gaya yaar!
Full review ↗TRM 6.9+1.1
It won't be wrong to say that it's one of the most fiercely patriotic films you'll ever see. That a female star holds centre stage makes for a welcome change. Alia Bhatt's histrionics alone are worth the price of the ticket.
Full review ↗TRM 7.1+0.9
Majid Majidi has always conveyed the truth about what's happening in society through his films. He takes a harsh look at the lives of the common people and strives to find beauty beneath the grime.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
In short, the dramatic scenes between Ajay Devgn and Saurabh Shukla alone are worth the price of the ticket. Watch the film if you like manly heroes quitely going about their jobs and villains who can be gentlemen at times.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1−0.1
Konkona Sen Sharma has proven she's as good a director as she's an actor. She's kept a tight hold on every department, hardly making a false move. Looks like her new journey is going to be exciting as hell…
Full review ↗TRM 7.2−0.2
All-in-all, while Mubarakan suffers from a strained and predictable plot, its silliness does make you laugh. So go watch the film if indulging in there hours of escapist comedy is your game.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6+0.4
War for the Planet of the Apes is that rare sequel which has surpassed its predecessors. It's the third film in the trilogy and the best. One would go as far as to day if there is one film that you want to see this year then this is it.
Full review ↗TRM 6.4+3.6
What this movie lacks is self-belief and great music. If the whole point of the film was to make it a tribute to Michael Jackson then MJ's original tunes should have been used.
Full review ↗TRM 3.8+1.2
Beware that this is no children's film. This is Star Wars for adults. Well-loved characters die, the violence is gory by and large and the atmosphere is more on the lines of the French Resistance during World War II than the light-hearted thrillers that George Lucas films were. It's full of Easter Eggs for fans to explore over many viewings and that perhaps is its sole weakness. Don't go to the movie with a friend who hasn't seen any of the films as you'd only be explaining things to him/her…
Full review ↗TRM 6.8+1.2
Kahaani 2 is a good watch. But it isn't as riveting as the Kahaani. Sujoy didn't tie the loose end as dexterously as he did in the original but overall its still paisa vasool...
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+0.2
Never Go Back lacks that certain X factor despite pushing all the right buttons. Tom Cruise has survived all these years by displaying a boyish charm, even in his Mission Impossible films, which remain White comedies. But here, where he has to play a taciturn ex-army drifter with just a toothbrush to his name, the cracks show up in the not-so-young smile…
Full review ↗TRM 5.1+0.9
The Accountant is an out-and -out action film and action film buffs won't be disappointed by the use of heavy duty guns and armour piercing bullets which turn the climax into a veritable battlefield. The lost and found premise in the end adds just the nice emotional touch to the heavy duty action.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5+0.5
Inferno doesn't have that edge-of-the-seat quality that was necessary for an end of the world scenario film. The plot twist, when it comes, is totally predictable and the climax too isn't gripping enough. Both Hanks and Howard clearly need a break from the series now…
Full review ↗TRM 4.8+1.2
Given the scope of his role, gross injustice has been done to Denzel Washington's dramatic abilities. We would have loved to know how his character shaped up over the years and how he managed to survive in a White man's landscape. There was enough potential for his character to have evolved into something truly magnificent but the chance was let slip by the director. And that, sadly, is by and large true for the whole film itself…
Full review ↗TRM 5.6−0.6
Freaky Ali is a sweet little comedy that's sure to put a smile on your lips. Nawazuddin's performance alone is worth the price of the ticket.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5+1.5
All-in-all, the film is a genuine attempt at a family entertainer and would surely make you smile throughout.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5+0.5
After the success of Marvel superhero films, DC wants to jump on the bandwagon too and has fast-tracked its own ventures. In a bid to make up for lost ground, its banking on edgier storylines but a little more character and plot development was sorely needed in both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and in Suicide Squad.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1+1.9
The film's deft pace, it's frenzied silliness, punchy wisecracks coupled with the Johnson and Hart's deft handling of the situational comedy holds your interests despite the threadbare plot. It's a genuinely funny film so be prepared for a part deux soon.
Full review ↗TRM 5.7+0.3
Summing up, Deepak Tijori has got the goodies as far as the music is concerned and let's hope he delivers with his direction too.
Full review ↗TRM 3.8+2.2
Sajid-Farhad had ample opportunities to make a genuinely campy situational comedy but bungled it. The actors involved try their hardest to rise above the material given to them. They are all at ease with each other and a little more directorial effort would have made it a nice ensemble film.
Full review ↗TRM 4.3+0.7
Phobia makes for an engaging weekend watch. It isn't high on gore but will still thrill all the same…
Full review ↗TRM 6.4
Go watch this short, sensitive film that gives out the message that parenthood has nothing to do with one's sexuality. That all every family needs is a little more love to make the scars heal…
Full review ↗TRM 5.0
You don't feel like you're watching an Indian production, so slick are the sequences...
Full review ↗TRM 4.6
The USP of Himesh starrers was their music but he's been very patchy here. It's unnecessarily loud and not up to his top notch standards and jars with the narration. All-in-all, Teraa Surroor is strictly for diehard Himesh fans. Let's hope for his sake that he manages to find enough of them…
Full review ↗TRM 3.5
The small, incidental changes in his day-to-day behavior are perfectly portrayed by the actor. Charlotte Rampling was a celebrated English beauty in her prime and still looks gorgeous. Courtenay is good but this is her film.
Full review ↗TRM 6.6
Jha, who has written the film, ends up giving the better role to himself and surprisingly carries it off too. His metamorphosis is somewhat abrupt But he makes you feel you're watching an actual middle-aged cop struggling with a troubled conscience and desperately trying to set things right. Thankfully, Jha doesn't go over the top, keeping it controlled.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8
We don't make broad comedies which border on the absurd and it's good of Abhishek Sharma to attempt a political satire that does tickle the ivories. A little more attention to editing and tauter screenplay would have made it a better film for sure…
Full review ↗TRM 4.4
...watch Loveshhuda to recollect and smile back at your own drunken binges. Watch it with your gang and then proceed to have a few for the road…you might just need them…
Full review ↗TRM 4.0
TRM 3.7
Akshay Kumar, in a departure from brain dead comedies, brings to life a man who must let go of his arrogance to fight a battle where rules change by the minute. It's Akshay's most honest portrayal till date, where he lets his eyes and silences do the talking.
Full review ↗TRM 7.0
Don't buy the tickets with a will to see another Citizen Kate. Watch the film if you like cornball comedies. If you are into leave you brains behind kind of goofiness, then you might get your Rosebud moment...
Full review ↗TRM 4.3
Overall, it's a well-rehearsed, well-meaning film highlighting the ineptitude of our legal system. You leave the auditorium with the feeling that Aarushi will never get justice, that a re-examination of the way our judiciary functions has become necessary... You feel angry and disillusioned. Maybe things may change if enough people got angry...
Full review ↗TRM 7.2
Court is another reminder that we need drastic changes in the way our judiciary functions; it raises relevant questions but doesn't provide answers. We are left chuckling in the end but the joke, sadly, is upon us…
Full review ↗TRM 8.1
A little more effort would have turned Margarita With A Straw it into a wonderful film but despite the flaws, it's surely an attempt in the right direction...
Full review ↗TRM 6.7
So should one watch this almost three-hour long non-mystery? Yes, if you are a Sunny Leone fan. To be fair to her, she looks good in most frames – even when she's fully clothed. Maybe that was the point of the film – to make the audience take notice of the fact that given a chance, Sunny Leone can play a normal Indian girl too… would somebody give her that chance?
Full review ↗TRM 3.6
Today, when fundamentalism is one the rise, we need more films like Dharam Sankat Mein to remind us that harmony and tolerance are the need of the hour. That we are the same beneath the façade and that the stone I throw at my neighbour might boomerang towards my own house…
Full review ↗TRM 4.6
Real world problems aside, watch the film for its well-executed action and ahem – that's for you, ladies, for Pakistani hottie Mikaal Zulfiqar, who plays Akshay's deeply connected contact in Gulf. And for the rejuvenated Khiladi Kumar, of course, who really knows how to kick some ass…
Full review ↗TRM 6.3
Shankar balances a social critique along with technical gimmickry and here the message centres about our obsession with physical perfection and beauty. Vikram's transformation from a man in prime physical shape to a boil-covered hunchback is truly grotesque, as are the rest of the changes in the film. The big bugbear for the film remains its run time of 3 hours and ten minutes. Hopefully, the technical wizardry will be enough to make the audience forgive this lapse …
Full review ↗TRM 5.6
The film is designed in such a way that even a non-Tolkien or LOTR fan would easily enjoy it. And there are enough nuances for true fans to make it seem like an early Christmas present. Go watch it for the visual treat even if you don't follow high fantasy… you might come back as a convert to the genre…
Full review ↗TRM 6.1
You are in for a treat if you forgive the rather silly premise. Writers Ramkumar Singh and Chandra Prakash Dwivedi have created a vivid picture of a vibrant village society, where everyone knows each other inside out. The film was shot entirely on location in Mandawa, a heritage village near Jaipur and hence the milieu feels authentic. The look of the actors too is real and not the uber villager get up that we see in big budget masala entertainers. The dialogue hit home with their earthy humour. It was nice to hear idioms after a long, long time in films.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9
Shaukeen is a lopsided effort – some scenes leave you cringing while others have you rolling on the floor with laughter. A little more quality control would have given us a far better film...
Full review ↗TRM 4.9
The only take-away from the film is that Rekha is as beautiful, as vivacious and super talented as ever and that our writers should really think of giving her meaningful roles that suit her stature.
Full review ↗TRM 3.0
Tamanchey had all the glimmerings of a brilliant film but director Navneet kind of lost the opportunity make a cult film like Gangs Of Wasseypur. However, it's still a good one time watch just because of the performances…
Full review ↗TRM 3.7
Go watch the film for its wealth of quirky characters dealing with everyday crisis and emerging richer in the process. It will surely put a smile to your face, if nothing else…
Full review ↗TRM 6.8
Unintentionally funny ...How we wish director Vikram Bhatt had deviated from the tired and tested plotlines and not indulged in religious mumbo jumbo as well. Oh well, too much to ask perhaps…
Full review ↗TRM 3.9
The plot seems plausible and draws you in, whereas Raja Natwarlal's plotlines are too clever for their own good. You stop believing in the con and the magic evaporates.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5
Wait for the end credits, as it spoofs the whole notion of franchise, showcasing the detectives in different avatars – as med students, as veterinary students, Army school grads, even going undercover in a space school. This self-aware mockery really elevates it to another level. Go watch the film for some raucous laughter session with your mates…
Full review ↗TRM 6.2
Mastram might not be a perfect film but can be termed as a bold attempt nevertheless. The overall impression is that of getting a 'U' experience in an 'A' certified film. You wait and wait for the money shot which never comes...
Full review ↗TRM 4.5
All-in-all, what could have been a nice little film about a real situation becomes a caricaturish melodrama. A little sensitivity on the part of the makers would certainly have taken it up a notch or two. Instead, you long to go home and hunt for your copy of Kala Patthar.
Full review ↗TRM 3.4
The film is another testimony to the changing times at Dharma Productions. Business-wise, they have tied up with Nadiadwala Grandsons and its a leap of faith for both the production houses to let go of old norms and boldly set new trends. We need more such collaborations as they spell exciting times ahead for cinema.
Full review ↗TRM 6.0
Unlike the pessimistic but realistic ending of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, O Teri ends with the scamsters getting their just desserts and people becoming aware of their notoriety. It leaves us with a false hope -- an empty feeling -- much like the film itself...
Full review ↗TRM 2.8
The film doesn't offer us an escape from reality nor does it warn us against the evils of consumerism. It isn't even an out-and-out comedy. Its this neither here nor there quality that goes against it and stops you from enjoying it to its true extent.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6
Sampat Pal needlessly fought for a stay. She needn't have worried. This Gulaab Gang has nothing to do with her pioneering efforts against domestic violence. The film is a pure masala entertainer. It's another action film following the same tired patterns. The only difference is that instead of the hero and villain being men, it has women squaring off each other.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5
Queen is definitely a step in right direction for Indian cinema. Let's hope it paves the way for more story-centric films in future. After Vidya and Priyanka, Kangana has staked her claim as the right choice for gutsy roles. And that's a good thing too.
Full review ↗TRM 7.8
I'm sure Sanjay Dutt doesn't want such films as a part of his legacy. So for the love of god and movies, he should say no to such proposals in the future. He should stick to Gandhigiri and not policegiri.
Full review ↗TRM 3.7+0.3
It could have been an edge-of-the-seat thriller if more care was taken. Sadly, Shortcut Romeo leaves the viewer with an unsatisfied taste in the mouth.
Full review ↗TRM 4.2+1.8
Remember Ocean's Eleven? What if Danny Ocean and his rat pack had magic tricks up their sleeves along with desperate ideas involving improbable heists? Cool, isn't it. Well, Louis Leterrier returns to form with this heist/revenge drama.
Full review ↗TRM 5.4+2.6
If you are tired of watching no-brainer masala movies then give a chance to this heart-warming tale about passion, friendship and forgiveness. Iit might strengthen your faith that good Hindi cinema isn't dead yet.
Full review ↗TRM 7.4+0.6
