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Sachin Chatte

The Navhind Times Goa

Sachin Chatte is a film critic based in Goa and has been writing about cinema for close to 30 years. He has been reviewing films for The Navhind Times, Goa for 25 years and occasionally contributes to other publications.

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Param Sundari

Romance, Drama, Comedy (Hindi)

Kerala Express

Sat, August 30 2025

Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari is a romantic comedy that possesses a very flimsy base, like a papad. This base disintegrates quickly, leading to a succession of familiar scenes that unfold over a duration of two hours. With the lingering influence of Chennai Express (2013), Param Sundari emerges as yet another narrative exploring the cultural divide between North and South, interspersed with some contrived romantic elements.

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Nobody 2

Action, Thriller (English)

Rinsed and Repeated

Mon, August 25 2025

Similar to numerous Hollywood films, Nobody 2 was produced due to the success of Nobody (2021), which performed well at the box office. The concept was interesting – an unremarkable office worker is actually a skilled assassin and capable of taking on a horde of thugs and defeating them decisively. It was a light-hearted film filled with action.

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Bring Her Back

Horror (English)

Good grief

Mon, August 25 2025

Following the releases of Weapons and Together earlier this month, the series of top notch horror/thriller films persists. It is safe to say that Bring Her Back stands out as the most terrifying of them all, due to its staging and unfolding – complemented by an exceptional performance from the ever-dependable Sally Hawkins. You will find yourself reluctant to visit her home, even if she extends an invitation

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War 2

Action, Adventure, Thriller (Hindi)

Impossible Mission

Sat, August 16 2025

It is challenging to identify any redeeming qualities in this high-budget, multi-crore disaster. From the action sequences to the storyline, particularly the action, this film disrespects the audience’s intelligence, even if one assumes that the audience possesses a wide range of sensibilities.

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Dhadak 2

Romance, Drama (Hindi)

Love in the time of Casteism

Sat, August 2 2025

Uske paisa hain izzat hain, SUV hain aur apni hi caste ka hain to kyun na karu shaadi” (he has respect, wealth, an SUV and he is from our caste so why shouldn’t I marry him), remarks the sister of the protagonist. The theme of caste is prominently featured in Dhadak 2, a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018) directed by Mari Selvaraj. This film serves as a spiritual sequel to Dhadak (2018), which itself was a remake of Sairat (2016).

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Su From So

Comedy, Horror, Drama (Kannada)

Hauntingly Funny

Sat, August 2 2025

To put it in plain English, Su From So, the Kannada film playing with English subtitles, is one of the most refreshing films in recent times Amidst the chaos and juvenile humor that characterize most Friday releases, this film, directed by J. P. Thuminad, arrives like a breath of fresh air.

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The Fantastic Four - First Steps

Science Fiction, Adventure (English)

The Fab Four

Sun, July 27 2025

The Fantastic Four - First Steps marks the entry of the Fantastic 4 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their appearance has been hinted in the past, most obviously in the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts*, earlier this year but this is their first full-fledged film and they will be seen again in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for 2026.

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Saiyaara

Romance, Drama (Hindi)

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Sun, July 20 2025

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