Mai: Familiar premise astutely packaged
BY TROY RIBEIRO Series: ‘Mai’ (Streaming on Netflix)Duration: Average 48 minutes per episode (Total 6 episodes)Directors: Atul Mongia, Anshai LalCast: Sakshi Tanwar, Vivek Mushran, Raima
Movie Review
K.G.F: Chapter 2 is visually impressive despite a passive narrative
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’ (Running in theatres)Duration: 168 minutesDirector: Prashanth NeelCast: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Srinidhi Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Anant Nag, Prakash Raj,
Sharmaji Namkeen: Rishi Kapoor’s last film will make you sentimental despite flaws
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ (Streaming on Prime Video)Duration: 122 minutesDirector: Hitesh BhatiaCast: Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Juhi Chawla, Suhail Nayyar Taaruk Raina, Satish
Dasvi: Underlying message and good performances elevate this film
Film: ‘Dasvi’ (Streaming on Netflix); Duration: 126 minutesDirector: Tushar JalotaCast: Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur, Yami Gautam, Manu Rishi Chadha, Arun Kushwaha, Chitranjan Tripati, Danish Husain,
Kaun Pravin Tambe is unassuming but inspiring
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘Kaun Pravin Tambe?’ (Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)Duration: 134 minutesDirector: Jayprad DesaiCast: Shreyas Talpade, Anjali Patil, Ashish Vidyarthi, Parambrata Chatterjee, Chhaya Kadam,
RRR: Uninspiring, despite its magnum opus look and feel
Film: ‘RRR’ (Running in Theatres); Duration: 187 minutesDirector: S.S. Rajamouli. Cast: Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, Ray
Jalsa: A well-made film at odds with its roiling emotions
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘Jalsa’ (Streaming on Amazon Prime). Duration: 130 minutes.Director: Suresh Triveni. Cast: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangady, Iqbal Khan,
The Kashmir Files: Lending a voice to broken souls
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘The Kashmir Files’ (Running in Theatres)Duration: 170 minutesDirector: Vivek Agnihotri. Cast: Mithun Chakraborty, Amaan Iqbal, Anupam Kher, Bhasha Sumbli, Puneet Issar,
Jhund scores a goal with its sincerity and unfailing emotional appeal
BY TROY RIBEIRO Film: ‘Jhund’ (Running in Theatres). Duration: 178 mins. Director: Nagraj Popatrao Manjule. Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Chhaya Kadam, Priyanshu Kshatriya, Akash Thosar, Rinku
The Fame Game is a treat for Madhuri Dixit fans
Series: ‘The Fame Game’ (Streaming on Netflix); Duration: 45 minutes per episode (Total 8 Episodes)Directors: Beejoy Nambiar, Karishma KohliCast: Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul,