Mirzapur The Movie Box Office Collection Day 10: Pankaj Tripathi Film Nears Rs 300 Crore Mark
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Haiwaan brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan back together on screen after 17 years
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Blank cheques, 200 scripts: Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls Gangs of Wasseypur 2 impact
Kashi sees divine cinema crossover: Hanuman Ansh star meets Ramayan cast
Kashi sees divine cinema crossover: Hanuman Ansh star meets Ramayan cast
Anuparna Roy Wins NETPAC Award At Venice Film Festival For Lovers In The Blue Night
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GOAT director thrilled as CM Vijay, Ajith set aside fan wars at Le Mans Cup in UK
GOAT director thrilled as CM Vijay, Ajith set aside fan wars at Le Mans Cup in UK
Acha Hua: Shehnaaz Gill On Her Shelved Film With John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh
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Ram Gopal Varma Teases Collaboration With Mohit Suri After Saiyaara Success
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Amitabh Bachchan Has One Big Regret At 84, And It's Not About His Acting Career
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Akanksha Chamola Removes Pics With Gaurav Khanna From Instagram, Unfollows Estranged Husband
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Taapsee Pannu, her husband Mathias Boe fail hilariously at viral vacation pose
Taapsee Pannu, her husband Mathias Boe fail hilariously at viral vacation pose
Why Hanuman Ansh was not sent as India's Oscar entry this year
Why Hanuman Ansh was not sent as India's Oscar entry this year
Gajraj Rao Calls Out Social Media Fleas, Asks Mark Zuckerberg For A Solution
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'How Did She Afford It?': Aishwarya Lekshmi Recalls Questions Over Her Range Rover After Break Up
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Hanuman Ansh Missed Oscar Submission Deadline, Reveals Producer
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Gangs of Wasseypur 2, in which Nawazuddin played the central character Faizal Khan, became a defining film in his career
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Diljit Dosanjh Announces Ahmedabad Concert, Check Out Date And Venue
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Watch | Vijays Varisu takes on Ajiths Thunivu: Why Tamil cinema fans are excited
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The rest of the winning panel included Vikas Verma with 349 votes, Deepak Parashar with 348 votes, Kunickaa Sadanand with 312 votes.
Armaan Malik Shuts Down Troll Accusing Him And Amaal Mallik Of Disrespecting Salman Khan
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Kunal Kemmu Says Mahesh Bhatt Once Bribed Him For A Film Shoot
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Mandaadi Review: Soori Rules The Waves
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Vijays blockbuster opening: How cinema powered the superstars rise in Tamil Nadu politics
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Vijay And Trisha Spotted Together At Ajith Kumar's Silverstone Race, Videos Go Viral
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The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment
The total India nett collection of Haiwaan currently stands at Rs 5.50 crore.
'Woman Unknown' wins top prize at Venice Film Festival as lone female contender triumphs
John Malkovich named best actor; Israeli-made Gaza documentary wins special jury prize
Vijay flags off the Le Mans race in London, wishes Ajith Kumar; Trisha joins
Vijay flags off the Le Mans race in London, wishes Ajith Kumar; Trisha joins
Vijay meets Ajith Kumar: 4 memorable times the Tamil stars met in the past
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When Ajith Kumar and Vijay shared the screen: a look at Rajavin Parvaiyile
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When Ajith Kumar and Vijay shared the screen: a look at Rajavin Parvaiyile
The two stars, pitted as rivals in cinema, met at the Silverstone racing circuit in London on Saturday
Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunite at Silverstone; fans call it biggest day for Tamil Cinema
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Actor Radhika, Trisha's London selfie sparks buzz as CM Vijay flags off Ajith's race
Actor Radhika, Trisha's London selfie sparks buzz as CM Vijay flags off Ajith's race
Choreographer Vijay Ganguly revealed that Ravi Kishan wanted the Ghoom Ghoom vibe to match Akshay Khanna's Fa9la from Dhurandhar
Kailash Kher's BKC Property In Mumbai Sells For Rs 10.75 Crore, Earns Profit Of Rs 25 Lakh: Report
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Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierreon Lanterns: Theyre fearless rockstars
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Watch: Alia Bhatt's Bodyguard Pushes Fan Twice As He Tries To Take Selfie
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Fall 2 Deadpoint review: A terrifying climb that loses its footing
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She's playing an extension of herself: Producer Mark Swift on H.E.R. playing Jo
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to flag off Silverstone Motor Race in U.K.; actor Ajith to compete
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It's all rumours: Hanuman Ansh producer dismisses Rs 100 crore OTT deal rumours
It's all rumours: Hanuman Ansh producer dismisses Rs 100 crore OTT deal rumours
Ameesha Patel's staff member arrested over Rs 5 lakh theft at Mumbai residence
Ameesha Patel's staff member arrested over Rs 5 lakh theft at Mumbai residence
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'Hanuman Ansh' earns Rs 205.73 crore at box office
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Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Dal Lake
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Little Thomas: Anurag Kashyap-backed childrens film locks release date
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Dorothy: Karthik Subbarajs film gets standing ovation during world premiere at TIFF
The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja and stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in pivotal roles
'We Don't Have Any Such Offer': Hanuman Ansh Producer On Rs 100 Crore OTT Deal Rumours
The producer told NDTV that the film's theatrical response and the love it is receiving from audiences are more important to the team than any reported OTT offer
Adkitta Review: Mature Take On Relationships
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'TV Actors Lack Syle And Class': Rohit Roy Calls TV A 'Dustbin Medium'
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Chak De! India writer Jaideep Sahni: A producer should be a writers best friend
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Kareena: 'I Couldn't Wear Tight Clothes'
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Ameesha Patel's Mumbai Home Robbed, Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen
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Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Akhandanand 'Kaleen' Tripathi, while Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi
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Rs 1.75 Crore Budget, Rs 175 Crore Collection: Hanuman Ansh Is The Sleeper Hit Nobody Saw Coming
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Haiwaan brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan back together on screen after 17 years
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Nani confirms no trailer for The Paradise, refuses to call it a pan-India film
Nani confirms no trailer for The Paradise, refuses to call it a pan-India film
Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli may make cameos in Hanuman Ansh sequel: Producer
Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli may make cameos in Hanuman Ansh sequel: Producer
Video review: Plenty of thrills in this eerie but imperfect Kannada horror film
Video review: Plenty of thrills in this eerie but imperfect Kannada horror film
Jennifer Lawrence is on Instagram, but she warns trolls could make her quit
Jennifer Lawrence is on Instagram, but she warns trolls could make her quit
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After 2 decades of fan rivalry, CM Vijay to flag off Ajith's race. Internet reacts
After 2 decades of fan rivalry, CM Vijay to flag off Ajith's race. Internet reacts
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Haiwaan movie review: Saif Ali Khan labours in a defanged Priyadarshan thriller
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Video movie review: One for the attempt, despite the faltering frights
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Solomon Pappaiah: Tamil pattimandrams will take a different dimension
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Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeer Called To Medical Room After Acting Stint, Internet Reacts
As soon as he entered the medical room, Qazi Touqeer replied that there was nothing wrong and that he was simply playing the game.
Solomon Pappaiah, veteran Tamil scholar and orator, passes away at 90 in Madurai
Prof. Pappaiah possessed a rare gift: the ability to explain complex literary, philosophical, and social ideas in simple, engaging language that ordinary people could easily understand and enjoy
'Shaque Is Unlike Anything I've Done'
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Is Gujarat in Pakistan?: Paresh Rawal's blunt defence of National Film Awards move
Is Gujarat in Pakistan?: Paresh Rawal's blunt defence of National Film Awards move
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Epic First Semester movie review: A promising but incomplete coming-of-age story
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Why Did Akshay, Saif Skip Haiwaan Screening?
Despite receiving poor reviews, the cast and crew of Haiwaan gather in Mumbai for a star-studded screening.
Yash's Toxic is Rs 300-crore flop: How film's entire box-office math went wrong
Yash's Toxic is Rs 300-crore flop: How film's entire box-office math went wrong
Taali producers Kartick Nishandar, Arjun Singgh have a thriller in mind for SRK
Taali producers Kartick Nishandar, Arjun Singgh have a thriller in mind for SRK
Chumbak Review: Old Style Sitcom
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Why Residents Are Upset About Ajay Devgn's Bungalow
Ajay Devgn's lease of his Juhu bungalow to a commercial salon has ignited a dispute with his housing society, which is vehemently opposing the move citing the area's residential character and potential disruptions.
Little Thomas is a bright, cheerful seven-year-old boy growing up in Goa in the early 1990s. Loved by his parents and admired by all, his world seems perfect. Yet, Thomas feels incomplete. Unlike his friends, who all have siblings, he is an only child. He longs for a little brother someone to play with, share secrets with, and call his own.
Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Boman Irani Director: Ben Rekhi Last Man In Tower Movie Review Synopsis: LAST MAN IN TOWER is the story of a man and his principles. The year is 2010. Yogesh Mishra (Manoj Bajpayee) lives alone in a 2BHK flat in Vishram Society in Vakola, Mumbai. The building, built in 1961, is dilapidated, and renovation work has stalled because some members, struggling to make ends meet, cannot contribute to the expenses. At this juncture, builder Dharmen Shah (Boman Irani) of Determination Group enters their lives. He realizes that Vishram Society enjoys a prime location, being in close proximity to the airport, BKC and Dharavi, the latter of which is expected to emerge as a major financial centre in the future. Hence, he plans to demolish Vishram Society and build a residential complex called Shanghai in its place. In return, he offers the residents 2.5 times the market value of their flats. In other words, the residents are promised Rs. 25,000 per sq ft for their homes. Most of them are overjoyed by the seemingly too-good-to-be-true offer. Yogesh, however, refuses to accept it due to a past experience and also because the flat holds cherished memories of his late wife. A few elderly residents initially stand by him as well. His refusal soon creates friction among the residents and turns the once-harmonious society into a divided house. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Last Man In Tower Movie Story Review: LAST MAN IN TOWER is based on the book of the same name by Aravind Adiga. The story is very relevant in today's times. Sooni Taraporevala's screenplay is simple and captivating. But it loses steam in the third act. Juhi Chaturvedi's dialogues are realistic and also a bit dramatic as required. Ben Rekhi's direction is decent. The characters are presented in a very realistic and relatable manner. Moreover, with the redevelopment boom at an all-time high in urban areas, one can easily connect with the goings-on. Many of us have witnessed similar conflicts around us a section of residents, especially the younger ones, are more than willing to give up their flats in return for a handsome sum, a bigger residence and modern amenities in a plush new building. On the other hand, the older residents are often reluctant to give up their homes, thereby leading to friction. In LAST MAN IN TOWER, this conflict turns the best of friends into sworn enemies, with a few residents going to insane lengths to get their way. Some scenes that work well in this regard are the ones where the secretary, Kothari (Harish Khanna), forges Yogesh's signature and when thieves break into Yogesh's flat. On the flipside, the film gets a bit abstract after a point. The scene where Yogesh suddenly starts talking to birds seems out of place and forced. Interestingly, a few scenes shown in the trailer are missing from the final film; their inclusion could have possibly enhanced the impact. The climax is shocking and is likely to leave viewers divided. Lastly, the buzz around the film is minimal, which could prove detrimental to its box-office prospects. Last Man In Tower Movie Review Performances: Manoj Bajpayee delivers a very heartfelt and heroic performance of a man who doesnt flinch even when the world is against him. The character is not without flaws and even that is subtly presented by the talented actor. Boman Irani gets his act right as a greedy builder who can go to any lengths. However, his illness angle is barely utilized; the film would have worked without focusing on it as well. Divya Dutta (Sangeeta Puri) has a crucial character and as always, she comes out with flying colours. Playing Sangeeta is a challenge as shes complicated, but Divya makes her act effortless. Among the other residents, Chandan Roy Sanyal (Ramesh Ajwani) leaves the maximum mark followed by Uday Chandra (Mr Pinto), Madhuri Bhatia (Mrs Pinto), Harish Khanna and Swaroopa Ghosh (Mrs Rego; single mother). Sukant Goel (Gaurav Mishra; Yogesh's son) leaves a huge mark. Sarika Singh (Sonal Mishra; Yogesh's daughter-in-law) and Srikant Yadav (Shanmugham; Dharmen's aide) are fair. Last Man In Tower movie music and other technical aspects: Govind Vasantha's music gets no scope. Govind Vasantha's background score is in sync with the film's mood. Rangarajan Ramabadran's cinematography has a cinematic appeal. Sachin Lovalekar's costumes are very realistic, while Rakesh Kumar Yadav's production design is straight out of life. Meghna Manchanda Sen and Akshara Prabhakar's editing is appropriate. Last Man In Tower Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, LAST MAN IN TOWER rests on a highly relatable premise and is elevated by sincere performances, especially by Manoj Bajpayee and Divya Dutta. However, the uneven third act, abstract treatment in portions and a divisive climax dilute its overall impact. At the box office, the film will need strong word of mouth to overcome its low buzz and make a mark.
Star Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Arshad Warsi Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia Ghamasaan Movie Review Synopsis: GHAMASAAN is the story of an honest officer and a dreaded gangster. The year is 2006. Maharaj (Arshad Warsi) is a dacoit living in the jungles of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh along with his army. He is known for terrorizing the local population. Yet, no one has the guts to stand up against him as police and ministers are in cahoots with him. Theres a lot of pressure on the government after opposition leader Kumari Sarojini (Seema Azmi) raises her voice against Maharajs atrocities. To pacify her, Aditya Singh (Pratik Gandhi) an honest officer stationed in Lucknow, is sent with a team of STF officials to the belt where Maharaj operates. Aditya has been told to ensure Maharajs activities are halted and that the election process goes on smoothly. The idea is that once the elections are over, Aditya and his STF contingent will be asked to return. But Aditya is in no mood to follow the order. He reaches the region and attempts to finish off Maharaj. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Ghamasaan Movie Story Review: Piiyush Singh and Ram Yash Singh's story, inspired by true events, is superb. Tigmanshu Dhulia's screenplay is gripping. Tigmanshu Dhulia's dialogues are realistic. This means that they are devoid of any over-the-top or clapworthy one-liners. Tigmanshu Dhulia's direction is praiseworthy. He uses a no-nonsense approach toward telling the story. Hence, there are no romantic or even item songs. The banter between Aditya and his wife Aparna (Ishita Dutta) is neatly woven into the story. In many ways, the film reminds of the OG Dhulia and his memorable flicks like HAASIL [2003], PAAN SINGH TOMAR [2012], SAHEB BIWI AUR GANGSTER [2011], etc. He fleshes out the villain character perfectly. Hence, one feels the scare when he appears on screen or when he commits the atrocities. As a result, one also roots for the protagonist and wants him to finish him off. A few scenes that stand out are Maharaj realizing that Lakhua has been compromised, Aditya and Maharaj speaking for the first time and the intermission point. After the interval, the scene where Aparna gets kidnapped and Aditya tapping his senior's phone are memorable. The pre-climax is very nail biting and also clapworthy. On the flipside, the film has a simple and formulaic story of a cop chasing a goon, with hardly any twists and turns. The narrative stagnates at a point in the second half. The track involving Balaram Yadav (Anurag Thakur) and the Adivasi kids is not fleshed out properly. The finale is unexpected, but it doesnt pack the punch one would have hoped for. Ghamasaan Movie Review Performances: GHAMASAAN belongs to Arshad Warsi. The actor is known for comic roles but here, he terrorizes and how. Its not easy to break his image and excel but Arshad comes out with flying colours. This is surely one of the finest performances of his career. Pratik Gandhi is absent after his entry scene but later on, hes there throughout. He gets a bit overpowered by Arshad but theres no denying that he maintains a strong position and delivers a fine performance. Rajpal Yadav (Kalika) has a very crucial part and like Arshad, even he breaks his image and attempts something different. At the same time, he also raises laughs in some scenes. A performance to watch out for. Ishita Dutta has limited screen time but is fine. Jatin Goswami (Angad) yet again proves that hes a powerhouse of talent. Deepraj Rana (Inspector Harsh), Seema Azmi, Pankaj Saraswat (S K Dubey), Mrityunjay Pandey (Rizwan), Paritosh Sand (Madhura Prasad), Anurag Thakur and Hemant Dandotiya (Lakhua) lend able support. Ghamasaan movie music and other technical aspects: Anuj Garg's music is forgettable. The song Dhaaye Dhaaye is just okay. Anuj Garg's background score is in sync with the film's mood. Dev Agarwal's cinematography enhances the cinematic appeal. Amrish and Daya's production design is authentic while Tulika Dhuliya's costumes are realistic. The action is gory and not for the faint hearted. Sourabh Prabhudesai's editing is nice but could have been slicker in some places. Ghamasaan Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, GHAMASAAN is a gritty and engaging crime drama that benefits from Tigmanshu Dhulias no-nonsense direction, some gripping moments and terrific performances, especially by Arshad Warsi in a never-seen-before avatar
Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan Director: Priyadarshan Haiwaan Movie Review Synopsis: HAIWAAN is the story of a blind man fighting a notorious man. Shyam (Saif Ali Khan) is a young, blind man who works as a maintenance manager in an upscale society of Mumbai. His family is based in Devgad; his sister Shraddha (Yamini Joshi) is about to get married and Shyam needs to raise money for it and also to pay off a loan. Shyam is very close to Judge Pradhan (Boman Irani), the ex-chief justice of India, a resident of the same society where Shyam works. Pradhan confides to Shyam about a guilt that he's carrying since a long time and it is associated with a man called Parshuram (Akshay Kumar). Pradhan is trying to find him but is unable to do so. Unknown to Pradhan, Parshuram has set his eyes on him and is waiting for the right opportunity to attack the former. What Parshuram doesn't realize is that a blind man will wreak havoc for him. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Haiwaan Movie Story Review: HAIWAAN is adapted from the Malayalam film OPPAM [2016]. Priyadarshan's story has immense potential. However, Priyadarshan, Abilash Nair and Rohan Shankar's screenplay is weak, stretched and disjointed. Rohan Shankar's dialogues are fine. Some funny one-liners are in trademark Priyadarshan style but dont have the same impact as his previous films. Priyadarshan's direction has its moments. To give credit where its due, a few scenes are interesting, especially the ones involving Shyam and Parshuram. Whenever the two face off, the interest levels automatically go up. A massy scene involving Shyam at the police station is clapworthy, though it comes too late in the day. The phone booth sequence also takes one by surprise. The work of the technical team is first-rate and helps enhance the tension in several scenes. On the flipside, the first half is disjointed and it takes a while to understand how the various characters are connected. The numerous songs further make the proceedings tedious. A few aspects are also never properly explained. Shyam is a maintenance manager employed by the society, yet he frequently takes leave to accompany Judge Pradhan to the hills and even to meet Nandini (Pahal Ashok Choudhary). It is also bewildering how Parshuram managed to amass so much wealth. Another major issue is that the film has too many subplots, and most of them are not tied up satisfactorily. The culmination of the Devgad track is abrupt, while the female characters don't get their proper due towards the end. The climax fight is meant to be nail-biting but ends up being unintentionally funny. Haiwaan Movie Review Performances: Akshay Kumar gets his act right, and the way he lets his silence do the talking is impressive. However, his dialogue delivery is a bit over-the-top. Moreover, his screen time is limited, especially in the first half. Saif Ali Khan has the maximum screen time and delivers an effective performance. His portrayal of a visually impaired man is convincing, and he also impresses in the action scenes where he takes on the baddies. Boman Irani is dependable as always. Saiyami Kher (Inspector Varsha) is decent, though her role seems too similar to JAAT [2025]. Shriya Pilgaonkar (Naina) is fair but is let down by the writing. The same goes for Sharib Hashmi (Senior Inspector Ashok Shinde), while a few of his jokes fail to land. Late Asrani (Security Guard Hussein) is adorable. Rajesh Sharma (SP Rohit Vardhan) is okay, while Pahal Ashok Choudhary is cute. Yamini Joshi, Manoj Joshi (Pandurang) and Suchitra Pillai (Catherine D'Souza; Principal) are good in small roles. Haiwaan movie music and other technical aspects: Pritam's music is forgettable. 'Rangiyara', 'Mere Hero Hai Woh' and the marriage song dont work as intended. Ronnie Raphael's background score enhances the tension. Divakar Mani's cinematography is superior and the silhouette shots especially stand out. Stunt Silva and Ravi Thyagarajan's action is realistic. Sabu Cyril's production design is superior, and Komal Shahani Mohan & V Sai Babu's costumes are convincing. Aiyappan Nair M S's editing is weak; the film should have been shorter by 30 minutes. Haiwaan Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole, HAIWAAN rests on Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumars performances, a few engaging face-offs and strong technical values. However, the disjointed screenplay, excessive subplots, weak songs and an underwhelming climax limit its impact. With the hype around the film also being quite low, its box-office prospects appear dim.
Malayalam film Ozhiyathey highlights police action against schoolboys during the Emergency
The film is based on real events that took place at a government school in Palakkad
