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Image - YouTube Dridam Review – A Slow Burn With a Different Ending Intro:  Dridam  is a 2026 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Martin Joseph, with Shane Nigam in the lead role. The film unfolds around a crime investigation and gradually builds towards its final act. It is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Review (90 Words):  The first few minutes of   Dridam   give you some good scenes and make you curious about where the story is heading. But then the film settles into a slow-burn pace, and I wasn't engaged throughout. What worked for me is that the story, especially the conclusion, feels different from what I expected. The final stretch brings a shift in momentum and gives the film some much-needed impact. The small-town setting also adds to the mood. Overall, I found it interesting in parts, but for me, it may be a one-time watch. #Dridam #DridamReview #ShaneNigam #MalayalamCinema #MalayalamMovie #CrimeThriller #JioHotstar #MovieReview #IndianCinema #Slo...

  Image - SonyLiv Gargi Review – A Disturbing Story That Makes You Think Intro:  Gargi  is a 2022 Tamil legal drama directed and co-written by Gautham Ramachandran, with Sai Pallavi playing the lead role. The film revolves around Gargi and her struggle with a case that brings her face-to-face with questions around crime, justice and society. It is currently streaming on SonyLIV. Review (90 Words):  Gargi   has a running time of 2 hours and 10 minutes, but the film keeps you engaged for most of it — though not comfortably. There is a constant feeling of anxiety and discomfort while watching it. I think almost everything works here — the direction, acting, writing and even the background score, which adds to the tension. The way the different stories connect is also handled well. It is a disturbing film and the way it concludes takes the story somewhere unexpected. Even the title feels apt — Gargi means a wise woman who makes others think. Review:  Some films...

Image - YouTube Ghamasaan Review – High Expectations, Low Impact Intro:  Ghamasaan  is a 2026 Hindi crime drama directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and based on the life and world of dacoit Dadua. The film stars Pratik Gandhi, Arshad Warsi, Rajpal Yadav and Ishita Dutta in key roles. It released on ZEE5 on 11 September 2026. Review (90 Words):  Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and starring Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi — this was an easy picking for me. But as they say, you are doomed when you have high expectations.   Ghamasaan   has the right ingredients and some good sequences, but somehow doesn't come together as strongly as I expected. The beginning takes time, and the middle portions feel stretched. There is enough action, but the excitement doesn't stay for long. For me, this is not among Tigmanshu Dhulia's better films. Watch it, but keep your expectations low. #Ghamasaan #GhamasaanReview #TigmanshuDhulia #PratikGandhi #ArshadWarsi #RajpalYadav #HindiCinema #Crime...

Image - YouTube New Delhi Times Review – A 40-Year-Old Film That Still Feels Relevant Intro:  New Delhi Times  is a 1986 Hindi political thriller directed by Ramesh Sharma and written by Gulzar. Shashi Kapoor plays Vikas Pande, a newspaper editor who finds himself caught in a political investigation that goes much deeper than it first appears. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, Om Puri and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Review:  I watched   New Delhi Times   on YouTube and honestly, this is a must-watch. Made almost 40 years ago, the film still feels surprisingly relevant. What I liked most is how tightly the story is written. There is very little unnecessary drama, and for nearly two hours, the film keeps you involved. The performances are another strong point, with Shashi Kapoor leading the way and the supporting cast doing equally well. It is not the kind of old film you watch only for nostalgia. The subject still makes you think. Full Review:  Some films belon...

Image - YouTube The Runner Review – Always Running, But Never Quite Gets There Intro:  The Runner  is a 2026 British action thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald, starring Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis and Alfred Enoch. The film follows a London-based prosecutor who is forced into a race against time when her son is abducted. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Review (90 Words): I watched  The Runner  immediately after  Gandhari , and both have a somewhat similar basic idea. This one works marginally better for me. The concept is still interesting, and at least the film keeps moving — almost literally from one twist to another. But I felt that revealing a little more along the way could have made the story easier to connect with. The biggest issue is the characters. We don't really get enough time to understand them beyond what the plot needs. It is short, fast and watchable, but don't expect much depth. #TheRunner #TheRunnerReview #GalGadot #PrimeVideo ...

Gandhari Review – A Film I Struggled to Finish Intro:  Gandhari  is a 2026 Hindi action thriller directed by Devashish Makhija and written and produced by Kanika Dhillon. The film stars Taapsee Pannu, Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee and Mita Vashisht. It premiered on Netflix on September 3, 2026. Review (90 Words):  I like films that get to the point within the first few minutes, and Gandhari seemed to be heading that way. Unfortunately, I soon struggled to stay with it. So much so that a film I expected to finish quickly took me more than a day. The story has a promising setup, but the execution never really worked for me. Taapsee Pannu tries to carry the film, while actors like Mita Vashisht and Prashant Narayan feel completely wasted. For me, Gandhari is a film I would simply say — don’t watch it. #Gandhari #GandhariReview #TaapseePannu #Netflix #HindiMovies #MovieReview #Bollywood #ActionThriller #TheFilmiAngle