All reviews by Sachin Chatte

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Action, Thriller, Crime (English)
Knives, Guns, Action!
Sat, June 14 2025
A spin-off of the John Wick films, Ballerina represents the fifth installment in the franchise known for its unrestrained action. Additionally, the extended title (From the World of John Wick: Ballerina) indicates that the filmmakers intended for audiences to recognize this as a John Wick film, rather than a standalone entry.

Thug Life
Action, Crime, Drama (Tamil)
Cheating Death
Sat, June 7 2025
In 1987, the collaboration between Mani Ratnam and Kamal Hassan resulted in Nayakan, which continues to be regarded as the benchmark for gangster films in India and has influenced numerous subsequent films in that genre.

Housefull 5
Comedy, Crime, Mystery (Hindi)
It is a shipwreck!
Sat, June 7 2025
Housefull 5 is the type of film that could drive a teetotaller to drink. Even though I saw Housefull 5A as opposed to 5B, I am certain the outcome would be the same. If you are curious about the distinction between A and B, it refers to the same film but with an alternate ending.

Thunderbolts*
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction (English)
Superheroes, Again
Sat, May 3 2025
If you are curious about the significance of the asterisk in Thunderbolts*, it denotes the New Avengers, as revealed at the film’s conclusion. Maybe they could have revealed it earlier but it was probably a marketing decision, like most things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Raid 2
Drama, Crime (Hindi)
The Taxman Cometh
Sat, May 3 2025
The follow-up to Raid (2018) takes place in the late 1980s and reflects the style of films from that era, where politicians are portrayed as antagonists and the protagonist must outwit them.

Ground Zero
Action, Thriller, War (Hindi)
Trouble in Paradise
Sat, April 26 2025
It is impossible to watch this film set in Kashmir without keeping in the mind the tragedy that unfolded in Pahalgam, a couple of days ago. Ground Zero, which draws inspiration from the valor of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, is set within the context of the Kashmir conflict, albeit during a different period.

Sinners
Drama, Horror, Thriller (English)
Blues before Sunrise
Sat, April 19 2025
Since his acclaimed debut film, Fruitvale Station (2013), and the subsequent Black Panther installments, Ryan Coogler has adeptly transitioned from independent cinema to high-budget productions, establishing himself as a director of significant interest. In an era where quality standalone films are increasingly scarce in Hollywood, overshadowed by a flood of sequels and superhero narratives, it is refreshing to to encounter a film like Sinners, which reflects a writer/director’s desire to convey a story rather than conform to studio demands.

Kesari: Chapter 2
Drama, History (Hindi)
Fusing Fact and Fiction
Sat, April 19 2025
Barring the title and the fact that both films are about patriotism, Kesari 2 has no connection with its predecessor. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, this film, titled The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, is indeed a patriotic narrative; however, its central storyline, which revolves around a courtroom drama, is fictional.
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