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Chirag Sehgal CNN-News 18 Oct 20, 2026 4/5 Saali Mohabbat will remind you of gripping thrillers like Drishyam and Andhadhun, blending sharp twists, emotional tension and constant suspense. Go to Full Review Saali Mohabbat (2025) 55% - -

Grace Cyril CNN-News 18 Oct 20, 2026 1.5/5 If bad writing were a crime, Single Salma would be serving a life sentence. The dialogues sound like they were lifted straight from Instagram feminism posts. They are hollow, predictable, and painfully self-aware. Go to Full Review Single Salma (2025) 20% - -

Shachi Chaturvedi CNN-News 18 Oct 16, 2026 1/5 Nayyi Navelli fails to leave a lasting impression, offering neither the scares of a horror film nor the laughs of a comedy. The movie can cost you a ticket, popcorn and headache medicine. Go to Full Review Nayyi Navelli (2026) 18% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Oct 15, 2026 3/5 Rajinikanth is the film’s anchor, bringing his trademark swagger, measured dialogue delivery and effortless command of the screen to Tiger. Go to Full Review Jailer 2 (2026) 85% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Oct 15, 2026 3/5 In all honesty, Prahaar is a film that deserved to be told. It has its heart in the right place. Go to Full Review Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam (2026) 69% - -

Shreyanka Mazumdar CNN-News 18 Oct 12, 2026 2/5 For a film that promises a dangerous fight between journalists and a powerful criminal syndicate, there simply isn’t enough tension or thrill by the end. Go to Full Review Reporting Live (2026) - - - -

Kashvi Raj Singh CNN-News 18 Oct 9, 2026 3/5 The film’s messaging is extremely important and never gets lost in the narrative. Go to Full Review Pooja Meri Jaan (2026) - - - -

Chirag Sehgal CNN-News 18 Oct 2, 2026 3/5 Drishyam 3: The Conclusion is a gripping and fast-paced thriller that understands the appeal of its franchise. I Go to Full Review Drishyam 3 (2026) 60% - -

Kashvi Raj Singh CNN-News 18 Oct 2, 2026 3/5 Prem Keetanu may not match the freshness that made Premalu such a beloved romantic comedy, but it has enough youthful energy, likeable performances and nostalgic chaos to make it an occasionally enjoyable watch. Go to Full Review Prem Keetanu (2026) - - - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 30, 2026 2.5/5 An adaptation needs to take a different approach to keep viewers hooked, especially when it comes to what it chooses to reveal and when. And that pretty much messes up this story. Go to Full Review Verity (2026) 31% - -

Chirag Sehgal CNN-News 18 Sep 25, 2026 3/5 The Vvaan has an interesting idea at its core and deserves credit for attempting to bring Indian folklore and fantasy together. It is entertaining in parts, with smart dialogues, some genuinely funny moments and committed performances from its cast. Go to Full Review The Vvaan: Force of The Forrest (2026) 21% - -

Chirag Sehgal CNN-News 18 Sep 24, 2026 2.5/5 Its uneven second half and familiar narrative prevent it from becoming the hard-hitting, emotionally resonant action drama it aspires to be. Go to Full Review The Paradise (2026) 0% - -

Shreyanka Mazumdar CNN-News 18 Sep 18, 2026 3/5 Lust Stories 3’s intention is clear. Its strongest point is its insistence that women can be the ones who desire, choose and take control of their pleasure. An enjoyable watch. Go to Full Review Lust Stories 3 (2026) 87% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 18, 2026 3/5 For the most part, Daayra manages to turn its gaze towards the uneasy line between revenge and justice while also examining media trials. Go to Full Review Daayra (2026) 74% - -

Kashvi Raj Singh CNN-News 18 Sep 11, 2026 2.5/5 Ghamasaan has little novelty in its premise. Go to Full Review Ghamasaan (2024) 46% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 9, 2026 4.5/5 The Odyssey is beguiling, visually breathtaking, and emotionally resonant. It’s a monumental achievement. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 9, 2026 2/5 Dhamaal was always meant to be silly. It’s that the film confuses this silliness with a stale cacophony of falling bodies and animal attacks. Go to Full Review Dhamaal 4 (2026) 18% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 9, 2026 2.5/5 In a nutshell, Ikka is a damp squib. Like a house of cards, it’s fragile at its core. The collapse is inevitable. Our advice? Skip this film, play teen patti or Uno instead. Go to Full Review Ikka (2026) 46% - -

Titas Chowdhury CNN-News 18 Sep 9, 2026 3.5/5 Alpha may stumble but it pushes the genre forward. Go to Full Review Alpha (2026) 26% - -

Yatamanyu Narain CNN-News 18 Sep 9, 2026 3/5 The film does have its redeeming moments and will come across as entertaining, but in the larger scheme of things, it barely scratches the surface. With a sharper second half and a more rewarding climax, it could have hit the jackpot. Go to Full Review Baby Do Die Do (2026) 71% - -