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Siddhant Adlakha

Siddhant Adlakha

IGN·Variety·IndieWire

9Reviews
Rarely scored4 of 9 scored
3Publications
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

2026 · IGN

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Is a Lavish But Incomprehensible Action Epic Featuring Megastar Yash. A sloppy gangster epic finds Indian megastar Yash in the mood for blood.

5.0
TRM 4.1
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Tony

Tony

2026 · IGN

A zesty, energetic biopic about a teenage Anthony Bourdain, Matt Johnson’s second film this year is an act of controlled chaos, tapping into the nostalgia of naïve youth while examining how creativity is born. Led by an incredible ensemble, its imperfect answers make for one of the finest and thorniest coming-of-age films in recent years. It’s a blast.

9.0
TRM 6.6
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Homebound

Homebound

2025 · Variety

'Homebound,' Neeraj Ghaywan's first feature in a decade, is tear-jerking and infuriating.

Sabar Bonda

Sabar Bonda

2025 · Variety

These moments are exhilarating, though by their very nature, they’re few and far between. Before long, the question of what comes next — and whether Anand and Balya have a future — rears its ugly head.

RRR

RRR

2022 · IndieWire

...no matter how ridiculously any of these moments read on paper, they fit perfectly with the film’s emotional reality, in which love and righteousness flow through the characters like electric superpowers, allowing them to achieve extraordinary, face-melting feats that will leave even the most hardened and cynical viewers feeling childishly giddy.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

2026 · IGN · Mar 2026

The sequel to Bollywood's biggest hit, the violent spy saga Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a naked piece of political propaganda that lacks the momentum of its predecessor.

5.0
TRM 6.2
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Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar

2025 · IGN · Dec 2025

Bollywood gangster saga Dhurandhar walks a fine line between raucous entertainment and hateful propaganda. With more blood and guts than a slaughterhouse, it’s one of the most viciously enthralling films this year, following a fictitious undercover operative influencing real historical events, like Forrest Gump with a Kalashnikov.

8.0
TRM 6.0
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War 2

War 2

2025 · Variety · Aug 2025

The sixth entry in an ongoing series, Ayan Mukerji’s action sequel is built in reverse.

Snow White

Snow White

2025 · IGN · Mar 2025

The best Disney live-action remake in a decade (not that that’s a particularly high bar to clear), Snow White adapts the broad strokes of the 1937 original, while fleshing out its themes of kindness. Rachel Zegler crafts a remarkable, melodic version of the classic princess who leads with her heart, even if her CGI co-stars are difficult on the eyes.