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5 days ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia
Gram Chikitsalay review: TVF’s latest offering attempts to recreate the charm of small-town India through 'Gram Chikitsalay' - a five-episode series that brings together strong performances, an interesting premise, and a rustic setting. But as you move from one episode to the next, you can't help but feel a lingering sense of déjà vu — a sense that you’ve seen this before, felt these emotions before… especially if you’ve watched 'Panchayat'.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Sanjay Dutt |Aasif Khan |Mouni Roy
Bhootni review: The growing popularity of horror comedies in India, especially after the success of films like 'Stree' and 'Munjya', has encouraged filmmakers to further explore this quirky, crowd-pleasing genre. The latest to join the list is 'Bhootni'—a film that may not redefine horror or comedy, but offers just enough laughs and spooks to make it a fair time-pass entertainer.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Ajay Devgn |Riteish Deshmukh |Vaani Kapoor
Some films should never have a sequel. Maybe that's why Sholay never had a part 2, Hum Aapke Hain Koun didn’t get a sequel, and many other iconic films are remembered fondly because their legacies were left untouched. However, Bollywood seems to be struggling for fresh stories and is relying on unnecessary and poorly made sequels to keep the industry going. Raid 2 is a prime example of this.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Nawazuddin Siddiqui |Priya Bapat |Kishore Kumar
Costao review: There’s no denying that 'Costao' has good acting, especially from Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who delivers a restrained and believable performance. The supporting cast also puts in decent effort. But unfortunately, none of it is enough to lift a story that feels far too overdone. We’ve seen such tales play out countless times over the decades — and this one doesn’t bring anything fresh to the table.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Saif Ali Khan |Jaideep Ahlawat |Kunal Kapoor
Jewel Thief review: Netflix’s new action thriller 'Jewel Thief' tries to position itself alongside titles like Pathaan, War, or Bang Bang, but ends up feeling more like a parody of those films — minus the budget, the story, or the thrill. Despite featuring actors like Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Nikita Dutta, the film barely manages to keep its head above the surface.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Akshay Kumar |R. Madhavan |Ananya Panday
India has seen countless heroes, many of whom never made it into our history books. Some might be mentioned in a line or two, while others remain completely unknown. 'Kesari Chapter 2' brings to light the story of one such forgotten icon: C. Sankaran Nair. And by the end of this film, you won’t just be watching history—you’ll be feeling it. It’s a story that makes your chest swell with pride and your heart ache with emotion.
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1 month ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia
Akaal review: In today’s evolving cinematic landscape, boundaries are dissolving and language is no longer a barrier to success. Audiences are increasingly drawn to meaningful stories, not just star-studded spectacles. Gippy Grewal’s 'Akaal’ is a shining example of this shift—a Punjabi film that resonates with viewers far beyond its linguistic roots. With filmmaker Karan Johar backing the project for its merit, not merely lending his name to boost it, the film’s credibility is further elevated.
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1 month ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia |Sunny Deol |Randeep Hooda |Vineet Singh
Jaat review: Cinema, at its core, is about conviction. In one film, a hero singlehandedly fighting off 20 goons might feel laughable. In another, he takes down 50 and we buy into it completely. It’s not about logic—it’s about how convincingly the world is built. Just like Rocky Bhai striding into the Prime Minister’s office in 'KGF' felt outrageous but believable because he made us believe, 'Jaat' follows the same path.
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1 month ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia
For a long time, I’ve believed that there are three types of films: good films, bad films, and Salman Khan films. But after watching 'Sikandar', it seems like a fourth type has emerged — Salman Khan's terrible films, like 'Sikandar', which are a waste of both time and money. Renowned critic Mayank Shekhar once said, "Reviewing a Salman Khan film is like ironing underwear," meaning it doesn't matter. His fans watch them anyway.
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1 month ago | 
news.abplive.com | Amit Bhatia
L2 Empuraan review: Before 'Empuraan' hits the screen, audiences are treated to the trailer of 'Sikandar', starring Salman Khan. While it looked decent on a phone screen, its big-screen impact was underwhelming, with Salman appearing fatigued. However, that contrast only made the experience of watching Empuraan feel even better.Malayalam cinema has been delivering remarkable content lately, with one stellar film after another making waves on OTT.
