Nayab Hussain

A well directed, well acted, beautiful love story with amazing locations and evergreen songs. It's sad to see this lovely movie not getting its due. So so underrated.

3/5 Neither Dabangg2 nor Dabangg3 is a true worthy successor of the iconic Dabangg but I would rate Dabangg3 higher than Dabangg2 because this time they have a better story to narrate. Well, the movie starts with Salman Khan playing Chulbul Pandey in a goofy avatar, fighting with some baddies and it looks like a parody! Then the title track follows where Chulbul Pandey breathes out fire and smash break the ground. You feel like this is going to be the worst of the Dabangg series! But the movie soon changes its course with Chulbul Pandey coming across the antagonist Balli Singh and the audiences are taken to the flashback- a beautiful love story between Chulbul Pandey and Khushi (Saiee Manjrekar). This flashback sequence comprises of Chulbul-Khushi love story and how Dhakadchand Pandey becomes Chulbul Pandey. It's the best part of the movie, which certainly uplifts the movie to being not just watchable but enjoyable. It does well establish the relationship between Khushi and Rajjo (Chulbul's wife) but also contradicts several statements and characterization of Dabangg first part. This is one flaw of the movie. There is also one comic-action sequence in the flashback which should have been omitted. Post interval the film has its highs and lows but sails through. It's the usual good vs bad with Chulbul Pandey playing the game with more legal approch this time. The major let down of this movie are the songs. The songs don't make a big impact and in fact, they are wrongly placed. As the story starts getting engaging, a song follows that act as speed breaker. However, the exception is Awara sung by Salman Ali and Muskan. This song is beautiful and will pass the test of time. Talking about the leads, playing Chulbul Pandey is a cake walk for Salman Khan. He gets into the skin of the character but the corrupt Chulbul Pandey of 1st part had something more offer that audiences enjoy more. Kiccha Sudeep as Balli Singh is menacing. And character of Rajjo suits Sonakshi well. Arbaaz was fine. But amongst the supporting cast, it's Saiee Manjrekar who leaves an impact. Prabhu Deva direction is above average. Overall, Dabangg3, with it highs and lows, is an entertaining watch.

In one word, it is TERRIFIC! It is a gangster crime drama which depicts farmers' hardship. The plot is good and has emotions at right place. Fast-pace engaging screenplay, excellent direction, towering performances, electrifying back ground score and outstanding action make it a brilliant 2 hr 20 mins watch. Highly recommended!

3/5 Radhe is an out and out action movie. The 1 hr 40 minutes of the movie comprises of dozens of action and confrontation scenes which are dark and brutal. It has some flaws like any other movie but it's a very fast paced that will keep you engaged till the end. To speak of the flaws, the entry scene of Radhe directed by the Korean action team (also the original action team of 'The Outlaws') is very bad. Radhe appears in a super flash mode which is not just unrealistic but doesn't even go well with action lovers. The second flaw of the movie is the climax action sequence, directed by KGF fame Anvu-Arivua and the VFX used there by Red Chillies. The helicopter crash is a total let down. Even the jeep and bike chase and fights don't appeal much. What's good in Radhe is the underlying msg of the movie, appealing youth to not take drugs. But what makes it better is the way the youth help the cops in their fight against the drug mafias. The confrontation and fight scenes between the gangs are too good! Be it Randeep chopping people in a hotel, brutally murdering people or taking over the territory of Pravin Tarde. Credit goes to the Korean action team in the way they recreated and BRILLIANTLY designed the smoke fight and the restroom/restaurant action sequences. These action sequences looks raw and real and are the best part of the movie. Music is enjoyable. Especially the title track in the end is a RAGE! Supporting cast is really big and everyone does a fine job, irrespective of their screen presence. Specially, loved watching Megha Aakash and Sangay Tsheltrim. Talking of the leads, Salman is terrific, Randeep is savage, Disha was cute and Jackie entertains. Salman & Jackie are fun together and provides humour. Salman-Disha has a short and cute love story. And Salman-Randeep has several encounters which gives an adrenaline rush. Talking of direction, Prabhu Deva work is strictly average. Overall, Radhe is an engaging watch with enjoyable action.