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Yatamanyu Narain

News18

8Reviews
6.6Avg from 8 scored
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Nakhrewaalii

Nakhrewaalii

2026 · News18

Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava impress in a warm, chaotic rom-com about love, gender stereotypes and mistaken identities.

6.0
TRM 4.8
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Vadh 2

Vadh 2

2026 · News18

Vadh 2 retains the thematic skeleton of its predecessor and is sincere in its intent, but while it engages sporadically, the film as a whole settles into a strangely muted, almost listless experience. Ultimately, Vadh 2 feels like a film that had the potential to surpass its predecessor but loses its way along the journey.

6.0
TRM 6.1
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Gajab Raat

Gajab Raat

2026 · News18

Gajab Raat understands that a good thriller does not always need an earth-shattering conspiracy.

8.0
TRM 5.6
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Baby Do Die Do

Baby Do Die Do

2026 · News18

The film is stylish and inventive but loses its grip in the second half. Baby Do Die Do is a fast-paced black comedy thriller led by a terrific Huma Qureshi, but the film falters later.

6.0
TRM 6.1
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Param Sundari

Param Sundari

2025 · News18

Param Sundari works because it isn't ashamed of being familiar; it revels in it. Where the film shines brightest is in its cultural immersion. In the end, Param Sundari is a comfort food cinema—familiar, yes, but warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

7.0
TRM 4.9
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Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

2026 · News18 · Jun 2026

This Manoj Tapadia directorial shakes you, moves you, and most importantly, leaves you with renewed respect and reverence for nurses. In a nutshell, this Manoj Tapadia directorial is a decent watch, as it brings to light the bravado, duty-bound nature, dedication and service of those who may not wear a conventional uniform, but when push comes to shove, will do anything to safeguard and protect people.

7.0
TRM 6.2
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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

2025 · News18 · Oct 2025

The film is at once hilariously boisterous, romantically tender, and quietly observant of the cultural tides of its time. It is imperfect, a little unruly, occasionally rushed, but also joyous, sincere, and unexpectedly profound. It reminds us that romcoms, like old songs, never truly go out of style.

7.0
TRM 5.8
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Kabzaa

Kabzaa

2023 · News18 · Mar 2023

Kabzaa cements its place in the commercial pan-India genre with its sensational but derivative storyline, over-the-top action sequences, and sporadic drama supported through power-fuelled dialogues. In terms of the concept, Kabzaa is an individual film but technically as well as narrative wise—the film borrows blatantly from KGF, a glaring flaw that invalidates the soul of the film.

6.0
TRM 4.8
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