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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TopicFilm review

Topic: film review

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Article 370’ wins over Kashmir Files, Kerala Story. Focuses on entertainment

Where 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Kerala Story' fell flat by relentlessly pushing propaganda, Article 370 scores by striving for entertainment alongside its message.

Adipurush criticised for ‘pedestrian’ dialogue — ‘hurts sensibilities’, ‘Centre must answer’ say leaders

The film based on the mythology Ramayana has drawn sharp reactions from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP & Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

In Mumbaikar, Vijay Sethupathi the only saving grace. Thrills are far and few

It is also worth noting that Mumbai is a city that is far too complex, far too dynamic to serve as a film’s side character.

Rajeev Ravi’s Thuramukham shows casual cruelty of upper class, Communist labour struggle is star

Those expecting Thuramukham to be a mass entertainer may be disappointed. But if you’re patient enough to withstand the slow burn, director Rajeev Ravi delivers sparks.

Dhanush steers Vaathi to the shore with his swagger and moving performance

Atluri, who has made his first Tamil film after three in Telugu, manages to harness Dhanush’s star-actor credentials.

Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc doesn’t save Glass Onion: A Knives out Mystery. Blame the plot

As a sequel to a hit film, Glass Onion fails to compete with its predecessor but watch it for its star studded cast and glossy production value.

‘Phone Bhoot’ is a laugh riot, the OG horror show Aahat meets Andaz Apna Apna meets Gen Z

Ishan Khattar, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Katrina Kaif form a crackling trio in Gurmmeet Singh's horror comedy that gives a nod to Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's Stree.

Quirky, delightful—Janhvi Kapoor’s Good Luck Jerry is a power-packed remake with few misses

From Deepak Dobriyal to Sushant Singh, industry veterans with on-point comic timing help Good Luck Jerry stand on its feet.

A Holy Conspiracy: thought-provoking courtroom drama that loses voice in poor dialogues

With two stalwarts of Indian cinema—Soumitra Chatterjee and Naseeruddin Shah— anchoring the narrative, the film will nudge you to think where India is headed.

Dark, twisted and warped, Vikrant Rona is a ‘messy’ treat. Watch it for Kiccha Sudeep

Anup Bhandari’s Vikrant Rona is easily more disturbing than Pirates of the Caribbean and even the Indiana Jones franchise.

On Camera

Nepal’s unrest is a wake-up call for India’s trade

The current turmoil also points to a new dimension of trade vulnerability: digital disruption. Nepal’s MSMEs and exporters are cut off from essential communication and marketing tools.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?