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'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

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 12:43 am

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

India Today 12 Sep 2026 10:27 pm

Vijay meets Ajith Kumar: 4 memorable times the Tamil stars met in the past

Former actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays meeting with actor and racer Ajith Kumar on the sidelines of the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone in the UK has taken the Internet by storm

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

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

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

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

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:18 pm

Ajith Kumar and Vijay reunite at Silverstone; fans call it biggest day for Tamil Cinema

Separated by yearsof public absence, Ajith Kumar and Vijay the two superstarsof Tamil cinemacame together ina moment thattranscended their legendary on-screenrivalry

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Earns Standing Ovation At Toronto International Film Festival World Premiere

The Tamil feature joins TIFF's acclaimed international programme, formerly known as Contemporary World Cinema

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

Mirzapur The Film's Song Ghoom Ghoom Was Inspired By Dhurandhar's Fa9la? Choreographer Reveals Ravi Kishan's Idea

Choreographer Vijay Ganguly revealed that Ravi Kishan wanted the Ghoom Ghoom vibe to match Akshay Khanna's Fa9la from Dhurandhar

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

Kailash Kher's BKC Property In Mumbai Sells For Rs 10.75 Crore, Earns Profit Of Rs 25 Lakh: Report

According to the report, the transaction fetched the singer Rs 25 lakh more than what he paid for the property a year ago

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 6:52 pm

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierreon Lanterns: Theyre fearless rockstars

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, who play Hal Jordan and John Stewart, speak about what makes their characters tick, the unusual world of Lanterns and what it takes to wear the ring

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 5:50 pm

Watch: Alia Bhatt's Bodyguard Pushes Fan Twice As He Tries To Take Selfie

Alia Bhatt's bodyguard was seen pushing a fan twice as he tried to approach the actress for a selfie after the trailer launch of Don't Be Shy in Mumbai

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 5:41 pm

Fall 2 Deadpoint review: A terrifying climb that loses its footing

Fall 2 Deadpoint review: A terrifying climb that loses its footing

India Today 12 Sep 2026 5:26 pm

She's playing an extension of herself: Producer Mark Swift on H.E.R. playing Jo

She's playing an extension of herself: Producer Mark Swift on H.E.R. playing Jo

India Today 12 Sep 2026 5:02 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to flag off Silverstone Motor Race in U.K.; actor Ajith to compete

Ajith thanked the CM for coming to the circuit and said, My wish is to see these events come to India.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 5:00 pm

Why Is Alia Bhatt Nervous?

'Fourteen years ago, I made my debut as an actor. And now, 14 years later, I am introducing four new actors and a debutante director. I am way more nervous than they are right now. I have butterflies in my stomach.'

Rediff 12 Sep 2026 2:08 pm

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

India Today 12 Sep 2026 1:48 pm

Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar Review: Smart Thriller

Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar is a gripping cat-and-mouse game that benefits from smart writing.

Rediff 12 Sep 2026 1:03 pm

'Hanuman Ansh' earns Rs 205.73 crore at box office

The film is directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and follows a grieving young Lakshminarayan, who embarks on a spiritual journey in search of God after the death of his mother.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 12:45 pm

Shammi Kapoor Comes Alive On Dal Lake

Srinagar's picturesque Dal Lake recently transformed into a unique open-air floating cinema for the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026, captivating audiences with Bollywood classics against a stunning natural backdrop.

Rediff 12 Sep 2026 12:37 pm

Little Thomas: Anurag Kashyap-backed childrens film locks release date

Directed by Kaushal Oza, the film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal in pivotal roles

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 12:13 pm

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

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:29 am

'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

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 11:12 am

Karan Kundrra Reacts To Elvish Yadav And Tejasswi Prakash's Fights Playground Season 5

Karan Kundrra addressed Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakashs heated argument on Playground Season 5.

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 10:50 am

'TV Actors Lack Syle And Class': Rohit Roy Calls TV A 'Dustbin Medium'

Rohit Roy said that film stars have a certain level of style and class that TV actors lack.

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 10:46 am

Chak De! India writer Jaideep Sahni: A producer should be a writers best friend

During a conversation facilitated by The Screenwriters Associations (SWA), Jaideep spoke about the threat of Artificial Intelligence and the ongoing fight for screenwriting royalties through SRAI

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:46 am

Kareena: 'I Couldn't Wear Tight Clothes'

'She's kind, loving...but on the sets, she's a taskmaster.'

Rediff 12 Sep 2026 10:38 am

Ameesha Patel's Mumbai Home Robbed, Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh Stolen

Mumbai Police have arrested a domestic worker in connection with the case

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 10:38 am

Mirzapur The Movie Box Office: With Rs 223 Crore In 8 Days, Pankaj Tripathi-Ali Fazal Film Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down

Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Akhandanand 'Kaleen' Tripathi, while Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 10:21 am

Lady Gaga Welcomes First Child With Fiance Michael Polansky

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky first sparked romance rumours in 2019 and got engaged in March 2024

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 9:59 am

Rs 1.75 Crore Budget, Rs 175 Crore Collection: Hanuman Ansh Is The Sleeper Hit Nobody Saw Coming

Hanuman Ansh collected an impressive Rs 10.50 crore on its sixth Friday

NDTV 12 Sep 2026 9:48 am

Venice Film Festival: How Anuparna Roy and Lovers in the Blue Night turn escape into art

Songs of Forgotten Trees director, whos back in Venice after last years Orizzonti Best Director win, is rewriting who gets to be seen, and how, in Indian cinema

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 5:34 am

Dont Be Shys Trailer Is Out Alia Bhatts First Feature Film Production Is Ready To Shine

Alia Bhatt's Dont Be Shys Trailer Is Out Continue reading ...

Filmfare 11 Sep 2026 9:52 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli may make cameos in Hanuman Ansh sequel: Producer

Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli may make cameos in Hanuman Ansh sequel: Producer

India Today 11 Sep 2026 8:20 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 7:25 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 7:04 pm

Will Watch First Day First Show - Prithviraj Sukumaran On Watching an Amitabh-Rekha Movie

Prithviraj talks about why he would watch an Amitabh-Rekha movie, first day first show. Continue reading ...

Filmfare 11 Sep 2026 6:45 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 6:18 pm

Aasha movie review: Urvashis intense act stands out in a mystery that fizzles out after initial promise

Urvashi is terrific as a mother battling her own anxieties in a mystery thriller that cannot quite translate its promising premise into a compelling whole

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 5:47 pm

Haiwaan movie review: Saif Ali Khan labours in a defanged Priyadarshan thriller

As an overindulgent Akshay Kumar goes overboard,Haiwaanloses its bite.

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 5:44 pm

Video movie review: One for the attempt, despite the faltering frights

Srinidhi Bengalurus found-footage film Video is a technically accomplished experiment that gets the YouTube world right but takes too long to find its horror

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 5:08 pm

Solomon Pappaiah: Tamil pattimandrams will take a different dimension

Tamil scholar and speaker Solomon Pappaiah on his latest literary work and the future oftalk shows

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 4:59 pm

Tumhare Baap Ka Nahi Khati: Neena Gupta Has A Blunt Response To People Asking About Marriage

Neena Gupta's comedy-drama series Chumbak was released on Thursday, September 11

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

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.

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 4:00 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:56 pm

'Shaque Is Unlike Anything I've Done'

'As a mother myself, I found the emotional core of this story deeply personal.'

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 3:48 pm

Mahendragiri Varahi movie review: Sumanth is the only saving grace of this stale, tiring supernatural thriller

The film feels like an unintentional sequel to Sumanth and director Santhosh Jagarlapudis earlier collaboration, Subrahmanyapuram and Nikhil Siddharthas Karthikeya

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:24 pm

What To Watch On OTT This Holiday?

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from Suriya's family drama Vishwanath & Sons and Nikkhil Advani's historical series The Revolutionaries to thrillers like Ghamasaan and international mysteries.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

Epic First Semester movie review: A promising but incomplete coming-of-age story

Aditya Haasans Epic First Semester, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, follows two students in the UK as they navigate love, independence, financial pressures and uncertain futures

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 2:56 pm

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.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

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

India Today 11 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Chumbak Review: Old Style Sitcom

Chumbak is silly, loud, chaotic and genuinely funny in bits, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

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.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 1:11 pm

LAST MAN IN TOWER rests on a relatable premise and is elevated by sincere performances Movie Review: LAST MAN IN TOWER rests on a highly relatable premise

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.

Bollywood Hungama 11 Sep 2026 1:01 pm

GHAMASAAN is a gritty crime drama that benefits from Tigmanshu Dhulias direction Movie Review: GHAMASAAN is a gritty and engaging crime drama

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

Bollywood Hungama 11 Sep 2026 1:01 pm

HAIWAAN rests on strong performances and engaging face-offs, but its disjointed screenplay, weak songs and underwhelming climax dilute the impact Movie Review: Disjointed screenplay, weak songs and underwhelming climax dilute HAIWAANs impact

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.

Bollywood Hungama 11 Sep 2026 1:01 pm

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

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 12:59 pm

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's song has Rakhi Sawant twist, internet calls it banger

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's song has Rakhi Sawant twist, internet calls it banger

India Today 11 Sep 2026 12:37 pm

Haiwaan X Review: Akshay-Saif hold up but the film is too stretched, say viewers

Haiwaan X Review: Akshay-Saif hold up but the film is too stretched, say viewers

India Today 11 Sep 2026 12:31 pm

The Revolutionaries Review: Flawed Portrayal

The Revolutionaries never draws you into its world nor explains the mind and motivation of its heroes or even the mood within a nation they're going through so much trouble for, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 12:23 pm

Ghamasaan movie review: Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi tread familiar ground in a routine thriller

Even though its unhurried sequences are replete with an allure that has gone missing in contemporary Hindi cinema, Ghamasaan, starring Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi, struggles to hold itself together as a genre piece

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 11:56 am

The Revolutionaries Review: Nikkhil Advani's Freedom At Midnight Companion Never Fully Ignites

The Revolutionaries Review: Bhuvan Bam is easily one of the few good things about The Revolutionaries.

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 11:28 am

Sardar 2 Review: The Spy Who Bored Me

Sardar 2 has the interesting spy games, but too many convenient shortcuts and a tedious runtime leave this sequel struggling to match the crisp, engaging original, argues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 11:16 am

Ghamasaan Review: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Dacoit Drama Lacks Spark

Ghamasaan Review: Arshad Warsi, who has been entrusted with the major responsibility of playing a dacoit inspired by real life, doesn't look the part at all.

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 11:01 am

NAZA Creates Venice History With 24.5-Minute Standing Ovation For No Other Land Directors

The documentary from No Other Land directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received the longest ovation in Venice history.

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 10:55 am

Bigg Boss 20: Isha Rikhi Questions Men On Cheating After Badshah Split

Isha's questions about why men cheat in relationships sparked speculation whether she was indirectly referring to her rapper ex-husband Badshah.

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 10:46 am

Haiwaan Review: Akshay Hams, Saif Bores

Haiwaan's staggeringly foolish notions make for unintended comedy, rues Sukanya Verma.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 10:40 am

Last Man In Tower Review: Unsettling Must Watch

Last Man In Tower is an unsettling portrait of a society that can turn against one another when greed dangles the promise of a better life, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 10:22 am

Haiwaan Review: Priyadarshan Goes All Dark And Deadly In A Cat-And-Mouse Thriller

Haiwaan Review: Matching Mohanlal is a tough ask, but Saif makes the most of the opportunity that the unusual role presents

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 10:22 am

'I'm Heartbroken': Celina Jaitly Says She Wants Her Ashes To Be Laid To Rest With Late Son Shamsher In Austria

In 2017, Celina welcomed twin boys, but one of the children, Shamsher, died shortly after birth due to a heart defect

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 9:51 am

'Audience Is Not Cancelling Mothers': Parineeti Chopra On Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra Working After Motherhood

Parineeti Chopra is making her series debut with the Netflix original Shaque: Trust No One

NDTV 11 Sep 2026 9:48 am

Ghamasaan Review: Gritty Dacoit Drama

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Ghamasaan brings back the dacoit genre with a gritty and realistic portrayal of ruthless bandits, featuring compelling performances from Arshad Warsi as the menacing Maharaj and Pratik Gandhi as the resolute police officer determined to bring him to justice, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Rediff 11 Sep 2026 9:09 am

Live: Fans gear up for Akshay-Saif's thriller

Live: Fans gear up for Akshay-Saif's thriller

India Today 11 Sep 2026 7:04 am

Hanuman Ansh box office Day 35: Golden run smashes past Rs 192 crore

Hanuman Ansh box office Day 35: Golden run smashes past Rs 192 crore

India Today 11 Sep 2026 6:47 am

Mirzapur The Movie box office Day 7: Rs 212 crore haul powers a strong week 1

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India Today 11 Sep 2026 6:03 am

Mandaadi movie review: Soori, Suhas power an engaging, smooth-sailing sports actioner

Set against the competitive world of coastal sailboat racing, Mathimaran Pugazhendhis socio-political sports actioner Mandaadi finds its strength in layered characters and assured performances from Soori and Suhas

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

'You Should Not Tempt Fate': Saif Ali Khan Recalls 2025 Stabbing Incident

Saif was attacked in the early hours of January 16, 2025, when an intruder entered his home

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 10:25 pm

'Not A Mistake': Why Nikkhil Advani Made The Revolutionaries Unlike Freedom At Midnight

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, The Revolutionaries director Nikkhil Advani, Prime Video's Shilangi Mukherji, and author Sanjeev Sanyal talk about the mounting of a swashbuckling action drama based on real-life events for a streamer

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

After Split, Ravi Mohan Drops Keneesha Francis's Song Higher From Directorial Debut On His 46th Birthday

Keneesha's involvement in the film was announced a few days ago, when she was revealed as the music director of An Ordinary Man

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

Ravi Mohan's estranged wife Aarti makes 'Oscar' post as singer Keneeshaa joins films

Ravi Mohan's estranged wife Aarti makes 'Oscar' post as singer Keneeshaa joins films

India Today 10 Sep 2026 7:37 pm

Rasika Dugal Reveals Why Saanson Ki Mala Is So Powerful for Beena in Mirzapur: The Movie

Rasika Dugal discusses Saanson Ki Mala becoming Beena Tripathis anthem. Continue reading ...

Filmfare 10 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

Triptii-AP Dhillon's Day Out With Apple

Triptii Dimri and AP Dhillon were spotted at the high-profile Apple launch event in California, where the tech giant unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro series and the groundbreaking foldable iPhone Duo.

Rediff 10 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha film by Bhansali? Prithviraj Sukumaran wants first-show seat

Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha film by Bhansali? Prithviraj Sukumaran wants first-show seat

India Today 10 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

Ramayanas First Song A Ram-Sita Wedding Track Drops This Month

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Filmfare 10 Sep 2026 6:51 pm

Mandaadi review: Soori brings the fire, the sailboat race brings the thrill

Mandaadi review: Soori brings the fire, the sailboat race brings the thrill

India Today 10 Sep 2026 6:29 pm

Teachers Loved Shah Rukh Khan In School, But He Had One 'Flaw': Palash Sen

Recalling Shah Rukh Khan's school days, his senior singer Palash Sen talked about how popular he was with both students and teachers

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 6:06 pm

Rani Mukerji Honoured At Maharashtra State Film Awards, Actor Speaks In Marathi

Rani Mukerji completed three decades in the world of cinema

NDTV 10 Sep 2026 6:06 pm

Sardar 2 movie review: Karthis propulsive spy actioner loses steam post intermission

PS Mithrans ambitious spy thriller is at its best when its intricate plotting meets a well-written emotional core, but the Karthi-starrer struggles to sustain the momentum after the interval

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 5:13 pm

Love of Your Life trailer: Love transforms Margaret Qualley in Rachel Morrisons vivid romance

Co-produced by Ryan Gosling, the film also stars Gabriel Basso, Aaron Pierre and Patrick Schwarzenegger

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 5:10 pm