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Kalpeshraj Kubal

Maharashtra Times·Times Of India

4Reviews
Rarely scored4 of 4 scored
2Publications
Bandkhor

Bandkhor

2026 · Maharashtra Times

Mahesh Manjrekar's written-directed 'Bandkhor' is a story that engages with such questions. This film does not make proclamations, does not claim to bring about a revolution; but rather attempts to look unflinchingly at the small and large struggles that happen daily in women's lives.

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6.0
TRM 5.7
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Bhootam Bhayyam

Bhootam Bhayyam

2026 · Maharashtra Times

Bhootam Bhayyam is the Marathi version of the Malayalam film Romanchm that was a hit there, and it is a film within the framework of horror-comedy. However, the story that stands behind the colourful appearance visible on screen seems so muddled and confused that ultimately this film itself appears to have become 'dizzy'.

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5.0
TRM 5.0
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Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji

2026 · Maharashtra Times · May 2026

In words, visuals, and historical substance—on all three levels, the cinema falls short of reaching its heights. As a director, Ritesh Deshmukh's ambition is clearly felt; but it is not answered in that way on screen.

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6.0
TRM 6.2
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