Star Cast: Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi

Director: Rishab Seth

Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Synopsis:
DHOOM DHAAM is the story of a newly married couple’s crazy night. Veer Poddar (Pratik Gandhi) is an Ahmedabad-based vet. His marriage is fixed to Koyal Chadha (Yami Gautam), a Mumbai-based girl. They marry in Mumbai and then check into a five-star hotel on their wedding night. Suddenly, two mysterious men, Harshvardhan Sathe (Eijaz Khan) and Sachin Bhide (Pavitra Sarkar), knock on their door and ask Veer, “Where is Charlie?”. Veer assures them that he doesn’t know anybody named Charlie. They brandish a gun and force him to confess. This is when Koyal attacks Sathe and Bhide and snatches the gun from them. The duo escapes while the goons chase them. Veer gets a series of shocks at this point. He was told that Koyal is a simple and demure girl, and he is shocked to see her badass avatar. Moreover, he has to find out who Charlie is and why these goons want to know about it from him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Dhoom Dhaam Movie Story Review:
Aarsh Vora and Aditya Dhar’s story is fantastic. Aarsh Vora and Aditya Dhar’s screenplay does full justice to the plot, and they pepper the film with a lot of entertaining and crazy moments. Aditya Dhar’s dialogues (additional dialogues by Rishab Seth) are witty and add to the humour.

Rishab Seth’s direction is very engaging. The film’s humour comes not just from the dialogues but also the reactions of the characters and in this regard, Rishab comes out with flying colours. He gets many other aspects right as well – the characters are introduced quickly but neatly, and he packs in a lot in just 108 minutes. In an interesting scene, he establishes Charlie’s relevance very early in the film after the drama begins. One fears the plot will now stagnate with nothing much happening other than a cat-and-mouse chase. But the twist in the tale in the pre-climax further enhances interest. The scenes in between which work are Koyal going on an abusive rant, Koyal’s hard-hitting monologue, the chase sequence in the beginning, Veer treating an injured Koyal, etc. Usually, in such films, the climax is haywire but that doesn’t happen here thankfully.

On the flipside, the film is riddled with cinematic liberties and in a few places, it gets too much. Secondly, the strip club scene seems a bit out of place.

Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Performances:
Yami Gautam delivers an entertaining performance and outshines everyone in the film. Her comic timing is spot-on. She goes over the top, as required, but also knows where to draw a fine line. She proves why she’s one of the finest actors of our times. Pratik Gandhi, as expected, is great and he ensures that his performance is different from that of another comic caper, MADGAON EXPRESS [2024]. He raises laughs with his reactions, and it works big time. Eijaz Khan is too good, and his act gets better as the film progresses. Kavin Dave (Khushwant Kapoor), Anand Potdukhe (Pradeep; who has kept the families hostage), Sanaya Pithawala (Suhana; nerdy friend), Veronika Arora (Peehu; Koyal’s younger sister) and Garima Yagnik (Kanika; Koyal’s best friend) leave a huge mark. Mukul Chadda (Sachin Ribeiro; CID), Mustafa Ahmed (Sunny; stripper), Mushtaq Khan (Watchman) and Veena Mehta (Mushtaq Khan’s wife) also do well in small roles. Pavitra Sarkar, Neelu Kohli (Nandini; Koyal’s mother), Babla Kocchar (Gulshan; Koyal’s father), Dharmesh Vyas (Vedant; Veer’s father) and Nimisha Vakharia (Suhasini; Veer’s mother) don’t get much scope. Prateik Babbar (Arya) is great in a cameo.

Dhoom Dhaam movie music and other technical aspects:
Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes’ music doesn’t work as intended, be it ‘How Are You’, ‘Haseeno’ or ‘Silsila’. But Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes’ background score is as per the film’s mood. The BGM played when Yami abuses is hilarious.

Siddharth Bharat Vasani’s cinematography is impressive. Monica Balsara’s production design is appealing. Mandeep Kaue, Divvya Gambhir and Nidhhi Gambhir’s costumes are realistic and yet glamorous. Stefan Richter and Vikram Dahiya’s action looks very authentic but is not disturbing. Studios Coolfx’s VFX is appropriate. Shivkumar V Panicker’s editing is slick.

Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, DHOOM DHAAM is a crazy ride that works due to the hilarious moments, crisp-and-slick narrative and entertaining performances by Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi. Had it been released in cinemas, might have turned out to be a surprise hit.

Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna

Director: Laxman Utekar

Chhaava Movie Review Synopsis:
CHHAVA is the story of a brave hero. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj passes away in 1680. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (Akshaye Khanna) and his members of the court are relieved that their biggest enemy is no more. They now dream of capturing the Deccan region. They get the shock of their life when Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (Vicky Kaushal), the brave son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, attacks Burhanpur and loots the treasury. Aurangzeb swears revenge. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj knows that Aurangzeb will retaliate and hence, makes arrangements. But unknown to him, the politics within the family also make things easier for Aurangzeb to defeat the Maharaj. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Chhaava Movie Story Review:
CHAAVA is based on the book of the same name by Shivaji Sawant. Laxman Utekar, Rishi Virmani, Kaustubh Savarkar, Unman Bankar, and Omkar Mahajan’s story is neatly adapted into film format. Laxman Utekar, Rishi Virmani, Kaustubh Savarkar, Unman Bankar, and Omkar Mahajan’s screenplay is engaging. It is a bit dry in the first half but gets very engaging post-interval. Rishi Virmani’s dialogues are powerful and also clap-worthy in some scenes.

Laxman Utekar’s direction is splendid. We have seen him execute mid-sized films like LUKA CHUPPI [2019], MIMI [2021] and ZARA HATKE ZARA BACHKE [2024]. This is his grandest film yet and he handles it with a pro. The focus is not just on action but also on family conflicts. It adds a nice touch to the goings-on. The entry of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is outstanding and sets the mood of the film. Aurangzeb’s Burhanpur visit is another stunning sequence. One scene that stands out in the first half is the meeting of Maharaj with Akbar (Neil Bhoopalam). Post-interval, the comeback by the Maratha army makes for an exciting watch. But the best is reserved for the pre-climax. The manner in which Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj fights the Mughal army at Sangameshwar is seen to be believed.

On the flip side, the first half is a bit lengthy and devoid of the action that one would expect from a film like this. The music score is okay. Thirdly, it becomes difficult to remember the names of the Maratha armymen. In fact, when Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj learns of the demise of someone from his army in the second half, it takes viewers a while to realize who actually died. Lastly, the climax is disturbing and not for all kinds of audience.

Chhaava | Official Trailer | Vicky Kaushal | Rashmika Mandanna | Akshaye Khanna | Dinesh Vijan | Laxman Utekar

Chhaava Movie Review Performances:
Vicky Kaushal roars with his performance like never before. He gets into skin of his character and looks very convincing when he fights hundreds of people single handedly. His dialogue delivery is also powerful. Akshaye Khanna also delivers a performance to watch out for. His cold stares enhance his act to another level. Rashmika Mandanna makes her presence felt. She has a small but important role in the film. Ashutosh Rana (Hambir Rao) is dependable as always. The same applies to Diana Penty (Zeenat). Divya Dutta (Soyrabai) is too good but sadly, has limited screen time. Vineet Kumar Singh (Kavi Kalash) is the surprise of the film while Neil Bhoopalam rocks in an extended cameo. Others also do well.

Chhaava movie music and other technical aspects:
A R Rahman’s music is okay. ‘Aaye Re Toofaan’ stands out while ‘Jaane Tu’ and ‘Zinda Rahey’ are soulful. Sadly, the songs won’t have a long shelf life. A R Rahman’s background score, however, is out of the world. Many scenes get better thanks to the BGM.

Saurabh Goswami’s cinematography is spectacular. Parvez Shaikh and Todor Lazaroy’s action is cinematic but also very disturbing. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray’s production design and Sheetal Iqbal Sharma’s costumes are royal and well-researched. Preetisheel Singh D’souza’s prosthetics deserves special mention, especially for Akshaye Khanna. Redefine’s VFX and Manish Pradhan’s editing could have been better.

Chhaava Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, CHHAAVA is a gripping historical spectacle that not only pays a fitting tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj but also enthrals with its powerful storytelling, breathtaking battle sequences, grand visuals and stellar performances. Vicky Kaushal, in particular, delivers one of his career-best acts, while Laxman Utekar proves his versatility yet again. At the box office, the film has the potential to emerge as a strong performer, driven by its patriotic fervour, critical acclaim, and audience appreciation. A cinematic experience that deserves to be witnessed on the big screen!

Star Cast: Vardhaan Puri, Kaveri Kapur

Director: Kunal Kohli

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Movie Review Synopsis:
BOBBY AUR RISHI KI LOVE STORY is the tale of a boy and a girl. Kaushalya Prajapati aka Bobby (Kaveri Kapur) is flying from Glasgow to Cardiff. The flight is diverted to Heathrow due to a volcanic ash cloud situation. At the airport, she bumps into Rishi (Vardhaan Puri). Rishi gets smitten by Bobby and he follows her to the railway station. Bobby gets onto a train heading to Cambridge and so does Rishi. Bobby confronts Rishi for being a creep but soon, both start talking. They explore Cambridge and fall for each other. But Bobby has just had an ugly break-up and is commitment-phobic. As a result, both go their separate ways. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Movie Story Review:
Kunal Kohli’s story is ordinary. Kunal Kohli’s screenplay (additional screenplay by Hardik Gajjar) has its moments but falls flat, especially as the conflict is not too strong. Hardik Gajjar’s dialogues are youthful and also deep. The comic one-liners could have been funnier.

Kunal Kohli’s direction is simple. He pays homage to his earlier film HUM TUM [2004] and also the BEFORE SUNRISE series as for most parts of the film, the protagonists are walking around and talking to each other about life and love. A parallel track is also going on of the protagonists at the therapist’s clinic and it keeps one intrigued as to what must have made them take this step. The mid-point, when the lovers separate, is emotional.

On the flipside, the conflict and the entire track of the parents are not convincing and seem superficial. Moreover, there’s not much of a story and the narrative stagnates in between. There are 2 songs of similar type in the first half and it needlessly adds to the run time, even though the film is just 97 minutes long. The pre-climax is funny but the film drops in the last scene when the characters reveal why they decide to opt for therapy. It comes all of a sudden. Probably, it shows the real picture of today’s relationships but again, it could have been far more convincing.

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story | Official Trailer | Streaming 11 Feb

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Movie Review Performances:
Vardhaan Puri delivers a confident performance. He’s naturally charming and it works well for his character. He does well in the emotional scenes too. Kaveri Kapur does great in her debut film. She’s still a bit raw in some scenes but overall, she manages to do a fine job. Her voice also adds to her appeal. Lillete Dubey (Dr Shanaya Kharody) is dependable as always. Seema Bowri (Seema; Bobby’s mother) tries too hard to be cool. Sameer Suri (Bobby’s father) and Nisha Aaliya (Riya; Bobby’s sister) are okay. Sonam Nanwani (Anjali; Rishi’s friend) makes her presence felt. Raj Zutshi (Rishi’s father) is fair.

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story movie music and other technical aspects:
The songs are catchy but might not have a huge shelf life. ‘Tappe’ stands out for its lyrics and also as it gives a déjà vu of ‘Ladki Kyun Na Jaane Kyun’ from HUM TUM. ‘Koi Koi’ comes next but is too similar to the first track and the same goes for ‘Tumse Kyun’. ‘Reminisce’ is soulful and sung beautifully by Kaveri. ‘Hoor’ is catchy.

Amar Mohile’s background is urbane and modern, just like the film. Andrew Hall’s cinematography is neat and the focus is more on the characters and not the beautiful locales. The production design is top-class while the costumes are glamorous. Sanjay Sankla and Pratul Gaikawd’s editing is slick.

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, BOBBY AUR RISHI KI LOVE STORY pays a nice homage to HUM TUM and BEFORE SUNRISE series but it falters due to the absence of a strong conflict in the narrative.

Star Cast: Junaid Khan, Khushi Kapoor

Director: Advait Chandan 

Loveyapa Movie Review Synopsis:
LOVEYAPA is the story of two lovers in an unusual situation. Gaurav Sachdeva aka Gucci (Junaid Khan) is based in Delhi and lives with his mother (Grusha Kapoor) and sister Kiran (Tanvika Parlikar). He is in a steady relationship with Bani (Khushi Kapoor). Her father is the very strict Atul Kumar Sharma (Ashutosh Rana) and one day, he catches Bani talking to Gucci. She orders her to call Gucci home the next day. Gucci expresses his wish to marry Bani. Atul puts a strange condition in front of the lovers – they should exchange each other’s phone for 24 hours. After completing this task, if they are still in love, Atul will accept the union. Or else, they will both go their separate ways. Gucci and Bani reluctantly agree as their phones consist of several secrets that can possibly lead to their break up. What happens next forms the rest of the film. 

Loveyapa Movie Story Review:
LOVEYAPA is the remake of the Tamil film LOVE TODAY [2022]. Pradeep Ranganathan’s story has all the trappings of a mad crazy entertainer. Pradeep Ranganathan’s screenplay (additional screenplay by Sneha Desai) works partly as the exchange of phones leads to some very funny and even confrontational situations. But the writing is riddled with several issues. Pradeep Ranganathan’s dialogues (additional dialogues by Sneha Desai) are modern and witty.

Advait Chandan’s direction is decent at best. The graphics and effects used in the narrative give the film a novel and new-age touch and also go well with the theme. On top of it, the plot is very relatable. The way the protagonists react while exchanging their phones is how most people would behave in real life. Moreover, the film raises some important points in the second half and scores on the emotional front.

On the flipside, the first half is not up to the mark. Even in the second half, the film falters as the climax is too hurried. An important track of vulgar Instagram messages is forgotten. Certain aspects, which were simplified in LOVE TODAY, are missing in LOVEYAPA. The original film clearly mentions the name of the apps but here, the characters don’t utter WhatsApp or Instagram. The interface looks similar to the real apps but at the same time, they also seem like a cheap copy. It takes away the realism. Those who are not aware of these apps or their functions might get confused. This also means that the film is meant only for the urban youth. Lastly, the use of the song ‘Leja’, which was just well utilized in the web series MISMATCHED SEASON 3 is not a good idea. 

Loveyapa – Official Trailer | Khushi Kapoor | Junaid Khan

Loveyapa Movie Review Performances:
Junaid Khan is a bit raw and doesn’t exactly look like a ‘Delhi ka launda’ though he works hard. Khushi Kapoor, too, could have been better but she handles the character better. She’s also quite nice in the emotional scenes. Ashutosh Rana, as expected, is too good and aptly cast. Grusha Kapoor leaves a huge mark. Kiku Sharda (Anupam) is very entertaining. Tanvika Parlikar and Devishi Madaan (Pinti; Bani’s sister) are fair. Nikhil Mehta (Shanky), Aaditya Kulshreshth (Lamba), Jason Tham (Bobby), Yunus Khan (Jaggi) and Yuktam Khosla (Karan) are memorable. Bhawya Chawla (Coochiepoo) is aptly cast. Kunj Aanand (Puneet; Bani’s colleague in the office) and Tripti Shankhdhar (Priya; Kiran’s friend) are okay. 

Loveyapa movie music and other technical aspects:
Songs don’t work and a film like this should have at least one hit song to create some buzz. ‘Loveyapa Ho Gaya’, nevertheless, is catchy while ‘Kaun Kinna Zaroori Si’ has soulful lyrics. ‘Rehna Kol’ is forced. Ketan Sodha, Suyyash Rai, Siddharth Singh and Viplove Rajdeo’s background score is funky.

Rajesh Nare’s cinematography is neat. Chayati Kaushik’s production design is classy while Priyanka Lahiri’s costumes are glamorous. Antara Lahiri’s editing is too quick in the end. 

Loveyapa Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, LOVEYAPA boasts an entertaining premise but falters due to weak writing. At the box office, its prospects appear dim, given the limited buzz, stiff competition from BADASS RAVI KUMAR, the impact of re-releases, and its urban-centric appeal, which may restrict its reach and prove detrimental to its collections.

Star Cast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry

Director: Boman Irani

The Mehta Boys Movie Review Synopsis:
THE MEHTA BOYS is the story of a father and a son. Amay (Avinash Tiwary) lives alone in a flat in Mumbai. He works in an architectural firm called Sen And Sons, owned by Saumik Sen (Siddhartha Basu). The firm is bidding to design an upcoming reputed university. Amay suffers from a lack of confidence and his colleague and also his girlfriend, Zara (Shreya Chaudhry), motivates him to excel in this project. Suddenly, Amay learns that his mother has passed away and hence, he rushes to his hometown, Navsari. He meets his sister Anu (Puja Sarup), who’s settled in the USA with her family and his father Shiv Mehta (Boman Irani). Amay and Shiv’s relationship is tricky and they attempt to mourn together. Shiv and Shivani had agreed that if one of them died, the other would shift to the USA with Anu. Shiv accepts the condition, albeit reluctantly. Shiv and Anu land in Mumbai. They are all set to take the flight to Florida when Shiv is refused boarding due to overbooking issues. Anu has to rush to her family back in the USA and she requests Amay to accommodate Shiv in his house for 48 hours. Both Amay and Shiv agree to it, though not happily. What happens next forms the rest of the story.

The Mehta Boys Movie Story Review:
Alexander Dinelaris and Boman Irani’s story is very relatable. Alexander Dinelaris and Boman Irani’s screenplay is laced with dramatic and emotional moments that keep the interest going. Alexander Dinelaris and Boman Irani’s dialogues are conversational, but they leave an impact.

Boman Irani’s direction is quite good, especially considering that this is debut directorial. He has taken up a plot that will find resonance, especially in the Indian context where the fathers and sons don’t express their love for each other openly. On top of it, the narrative goes into unexpected territories in several scenes, be it Amay learning that he didn’t wish his father on his birthday, the drama that happens after the restaurant visit etc. Technically as well, the film is quite classy.

On the flipside, the writing loses grip in the second half, especially once Shiv goes back to his hometown. The character of Anu is forgotten after a point. She is given a lot of importance in the initial portions and later, she’s not even talked about. The senior architect’s rudeness in the pre-climax comes as a surprise; this aspect should have been established better and also Amay’s lack of confidence.

The Mehta Boys – Official Trailer | Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry

The Mehta Boys Movie Review Performances:
Nevertheless, Boman Irani excels overall as a writer, producer, director and also an actor. He has played a tough father in the past in many films, but he ensures his performance in THE MEHTA BOYS doesn’t remind viewers of those past acts. He also communicates beautifully through his eyes and expressions. Avinash Tiwary also puts his best foot forward. He, too, excels in non-verbal scenes and his outburst in the car and the speech in the end prove that he’s an actor of great calibre. Shreya Chaudhry performs effortlessly. Her screen presence is very arresting. Puja Sarup leaves a tremendous mark though she’s hardly there for less than 15 minutes. Siddhartha Basu is memorable. Harssh A Singh (Sam Makhija) is great but suffers from weak characterization. Dilip Tekwani (Mukesh; waiter), Kapil Dev (Gomaji; contractor) and Manjushree Kulkarni (Kulkarni; passport officer) are okay.

The Mehta Boys movie music and other technical aspects:
Most of the songs in THE MEHTA BOYS are in the background and don’t register. Gulraj Singh’s background score is a bit too elite but works for the film. Krish Makhija’s cinematography is terrific and the way he uses the close-up shots is praiseworthy. Payal Ghose Kaul’s production design is appealing. Daena Sethna’s costumes are realistic while Charu Shree Roy’s editing is satisfactory.

The Mehta Boys Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, THE MEHTA BOYS works due to the relatability factor and the wonderful performances of Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary.

Star Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Prabhudheva, Kirti Kulhari, Sunny Leone, Simona J

Director: Keith Gomes

Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Review Synopsis:
BADASS RAVI KUMAR is the story of a ruthless man. The year is 1989. Ravi Kumar (Himesh Reshammiya) is a badass cop from Delhi who believes in eliminating corruption. While doing so, he takes the law into his own hands and even eliminates corrupt people. As a result, he has been suspended. Meanwhile, in Oman, Syed Bashir (Manish Wadhwa), a Pakistani top official, asks the world’s biggest power marker, Pedro (Prabhu Dheva), to help him retrieve a film camera reel. It consists of pictures of a file full of information about all the Indian secret agents, their aliases, and also details of where India has hidden its deadly missiles. Pedro starts working on it but due to circumstances, the reel is retrieved by a certain Laila (Kirti Kulhari). Laila tells Pedro that she’ll hand him the reel personally in Muscat in return for a price. Back in Delhi, Commissioner Awasthi (Saurabh Sachdeva) meets Interpol agent Mahavir Ahuja (Prashant Narayanan) and the latter informs the former about Pedro and his Indian associate, namely Jagawar (Rajesh Sharma). Jagawar needs to be arrested in a case and Awasthi recommends Ravi Kumar for the job. Mahavir is astonished by Ravi’s track record but agrees to send him unofficially to Muscat for the job. Ravi agrees, not knowing that this mission is not going to be easy. During the mission, he also comes across his ex-lover Madhubala (Simona J), who incidentally is also the sister of Laila. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Story Review:
Himesh Reshammiya’s story is quite ordinary. But Kushal Bakshi and Himesh Reshammiya’s screenplay is peppered with mass-appealing scenes and moments that will give the audience their money’s worth. Bunty Rathore’s dialogues are one of the pillars of the film. The one-liners will lead to whistles and hoots in cinemas.

Keith Gomes’s direction is more or less fine. There are too many characters and subplots and he tries his best to keep the narrative as simplified as possible. He also makes it very clear in the very beginning that the film is made in 80s style and that ‘logic is optional’. With that directive, the audience will have no reason to complain and will simply enjoy the crazy ride. Since one needs to keep brains aside, the makers go to insane lengths and it would be fair to say that ‘expect the unexpected’. A few scenes that stand out are Ravi Kumar’s lengthy introduction, Ravi threatening Jagawar at the court, Ravi slapping the Godman, the intermission point, Ravi with Syed in the elevator etc. The diamond robbery track is very entertaining and would be loved; it also gives a tribute to the Dharmendra-starrer SHALIMAR [1978]. The pre-climax song, too, will get a roaring response from the audience.

On the flipside, the direction is a bit haphazard. Agreed that the film should not be taken seriously. Yet, things happen all of a sudden and at random in some places and could have been avoided. The writing is weak and the makers should have thought of better ways of summing it up. Lastly, 5 or 6 songs appear back-to-back and it gets tedious.

Badass Ravi Kumar | Official Trailer | Himesh Reshammiya | In Cinemas 7th February

Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Review Performances:
Himesh Reshammiya looks dashing and performs like a pro. His screen presence is riveting and he plays to the gallery perfectly. Prabhudheva is over the top but it works for his villainous role. Kirti Kulhari looks sizzling and leaves a huge mark. Sunny Leone (Nisha) is fine in a cameo. Simona J looks pretty but doesn’t act properly. Johny Lever (Raja) and Sanjay Mishra (Rana) are okay and some of their jokes don’t land well. Anil George (Bhujang), Rajesh Sharma, Saurabh Sachdeva, Manish Wadhwa and Prashant Narayanan lend able support. Mustafa Askari (Raftaar) is aptly cast. Navneet Nishan (Ravi’s mother) and Sulbha Arya (Navneet’s grandmother) are lovely. Pavan Malhotra (Ravi’s father) is fair in a cameo. 

Badass Ravi Kumar movie music and other technical aspects:
Himesh Reshammiya’s music is peppy and enhances the film’s appeal. After a long time, there has been a film where songs play out after every 10 minutes. ‘Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn’ is easily the best of the lot. ‘Hookstep Hookah Bar’ comes next; its choreography is memorable. ‘Tandoori Days’ and ‘Bazaar E Ishq’ are well picturized. ‘Terre Pyaar Mein’ is forced but has a lovely melody. ‘Barsaat’, the only song from the album not composed by Himesh (music by Sanjeev – Darshan) has a nice 90s vibe. Ganesh Acharya’s choreography deserves a special mention. Himesh Reshammiya and Sanjoy Chowdhury’s background score is in sync with the film’s mood and theme.

Manoj Soni’s cinematography is grand. The locales of Oman are very well shot. Sunil Rodrigues, Stunt Sam and Deni Jordan Kjurcijev’s action is gory but appropriate for a film of this kind. Arun J Chauhan’s costumes are glamorous. Suresh Selvarajan’s production design is first-rate while Pentaverse Pvt. Ltd’s VFX is a bit tacky. In a way, it works for this film. Ram Ishwar’s editing could have been smoother.

Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, BADASS RAVI KUMAR is a thoroughly entertaining flick that thrives on sheer madness – over-the-top action, an unapologetically 80s-style narrative, whistle-worthy dialogues, and the ever-dashing Himesh Reshammiya. Logic takes a backseat – it’s nowhere in sight – and nothing needs to make sense. If that’s your jam, buckle up and enjoy!

Star Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya

Director: Arati Kadav

Mrs Movie Review Synopsis:
MRS is the story of a woman’s struggle after getting married. Richa (Sanya Malhotra) lives with her parents and brother. For an arranged marriage, she meets Diwakar (Nishant Dahiya), a gynaecologist who also runs his own nursing home. Diwakar and his parents – father Ashwin Kumar (Kanwaljit Singh) and mother Meena Kumar (Aparna Ghoshal) seem respectable and kind-hearted. Richa hence agrees to marry him. Soon, things go South for Richa as she realizes that an extreme level of patriarchy is followed at her in-law’s place. Richa’s mother-in-law not only cooks the food but also takes out the chappals and clothes of her husband. The first few days are tough for Richa, but she manages as she gets help from her mother-in-law. Trouble arises when the mother-in-law goes to meet her daughter for several days. The whole responsibility of running the kitchen and keeping up with the unreasonable demands of Diwakar and his father falls on her. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Mrs Movie Story Review:
MRS is based on THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN [2021; written by Jeo Baby]. Anu Singh Choudhary, Harman Baweja and Arati Kadav’s story adaptation does justice to the original film’s plot. Anu Singh Choudhary, Harman Baweja and Arati Kadav’s screenplay is captivating. The writers have nicely set the story in the North. THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN had certain cultural references; this aspect is taken care of and hence, the film doesn’t have a ‘South remake feel’. Anu Singh Choudhary’s dialogues are simple yet sharp.

Arati Kadav’s direction is impressive. She keeps the narrative simple and the focus is on the female character and her struggles. The way she gradually realizes the truth of her in-laws makes for a great watch. The way food has been utilized in the narrative – be it to show how it got her closer to her to-be hubby to how it also led to issues between the couple – is praiseworthy. There’s no violence or bloodshed in the film and yet, some scenes are very unsettling. That the film is too real also adds to the impact of the goings-on.

On the flipside, though the film is 106 minutes long, it drags in the middle. There’s not much of a story in the film and as a result, viewers might get restless once they understand what the makers are trying to convey and would want to know what happens next. Secondly, since it’s an OTT release, a chunk of the target audience must have seen the original film. As a result, they might not be interested to see the same story again.

Mrs. | Official Trailer | A ZEE5 Original Film | Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya

Mrs Movie Review Performances:
Sanya Malhotra delivers a very convincing performance. She also carries the film firmly on her shoulders. After PAGGLAIT [2021] and KATHAL [2023], she seems apt for such lead roles and doesn’t disappoint. Nishant Dahiya is aptly cast and performs as per the character’s requirement. Kanwaljit Singh plays a role different from his set image and manages to do well. Aparna Ghoshal gets a limited scope. Nitya Moyal (Saavi; kid) is cute. Gulsita (Saavi’s mother), Varun Badola (Tunnu) and Loveleen Misra (Nirjala; Diwakar’s bua) are there for a scene but they leave a huge mark. Harshika Kewalramani (Bubbles) is okay.

Mrs movie music and other technical aspects:
The music doesn’t work and all three songs – ‘Baar Baar’, ‘Rukte Rukte Chali Re’ and ‘Spirit Of Richa’ – manage to register because of the visuals. Sagar Desai’s background score is much better. Pratham Mehta’s cinematography is lovely, especially the scenes of food. Brinda Parameswar’s choreography deserves special mention. Karishma Gulati’s costumes and Nida Khalid Shaikh’s production design are very real. Prerna Saigal’s editing could have been slicker.

Mrs Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, MRS is a faithful remake and is laced with yet another memorable performance by Sanya Malhotra.