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Satellite Shankar: An Extended Vacation Of A Soldier Becomes A Blessing For Many

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Satellite Shankar is a deviation from the trend. Patriotic theme of the movie makes it different but it isn’t a regular war movie or someone centered on spying. It is the life of Indian soldiers. It tells about their adventures and how circumstances affect their emotions about their family, society and the country.

Story

Shankar (Sooraj Pancholi) is a soldier in Indian army. He gets injured in cross-border firing and sent to base hospital for treatment. But he decides to go to his home to help his mother go through the long pending eye operation. According to him, it was the best way to utilize his time. But little does he know that he will have to encounter many problems during his journey to home and then back to the battalion. Army personnel are always short on time hence Shankar has to hurry to save time for his family and the country.

Highlights of the movie

• Shankar is called Satellite Shankar because of his power to teleport people wherever they want to go with a gadget

• He’s always available to help his fellow soldiers and countrymen

• His helpful and selfless nature keeps him engaged with others all the time but he enjoys helping others

• The movie has a feel-good character and it will keep the audience smiling all the time

Satellite Shankar First Look & Poster

The poster has Sooraj Pancholi as a soldier. He’s his backpack with his satellite gadget that he uses to teleport people visible in the bag. The gadget has picture of the Lord Shiva. In the background, there is a train, Taj Mahal and two people. … Read the rest

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Bala: The Movie Is Expected To Do A Good Business Despite Getting Embroiled In Many Controversies

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Balais a movie on premature balding the personal and social consequences of hair loss at an early age. The movie stars Ayushmann Khurrana who has proved his talent in Andhadhun, Article 15 and Badhaai Ho and the latest release Dream Girl of RaajShaandilyaa.

Story

Gaurav Rawat aka Bala (Ayushmann Khurrana) is a young and energetic guy but suffering from premature balding due to unknown reasons as he’s medically fit to study, work and have family. Loss of hair is draining his confidence. Bala becomes short tempered and does crazy things to grow hair. The story revolves around the life of Bala who’s balding prematurely.

Highlights of the movie

• It could make around 10 crores on the first day

• The movie was in news due to unique plot “premature balding”

• Bhumi Pednekar’s brown-skin avatar is an attraction

• A director claims that the story is the movie is his real life-story

• The movie has resemblance with Sunny Singh’s Ujada Chaman

• It is made with a small budget of 25 crores

Bala First Look & Poster

The posture features the lead actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam. They are seen in a Titanic like action on a boat. Yami Gautam is at the front, Ayushmann Khurrana is in the middle and Bhumi Pednekar is standing third. Yami has her hands flanked like wings, Ayushmann is holding Yami from her waist and Bhumi, at the last of the line, is lifting wig from the head of Ayushmann.

Why watch the movie?

Ayushmann Khurrana is the biggest attraction. This National Award winning actor has given many hits in the recent time. He’s … Read the rest

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Terminator: Dark Fate: It Is The Same Story Of Terminator Chasing Targets And Finally Getting Destroyed

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Terminator: Dark Fate is the sixth instalment of the Terminator series that began in 1984 with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the lead role. The aging actor has also a role in the sixth series because no series would complete without the Terminator of all Terminators.

Story

The apocalypse that was thought to have been averted is on its way but it has been modified lightly to suit to the sixth instalment. The story starts from August 29, 1997 just three years after defeating T-1000. Sara Connor is heard saying that she knew that it would happen. In the next scene, Sara is seen sitting with her teenage son John on beach in Guatemala. Suddenly a T-800 Terminator arrives and kills John. Twenty-two years later in Mexico City, an auto worker meets the same fate at the hands of Terminator Rev 9. The auto worker, Daniella Ramos, is caught unaware by the attack but saved by Grace, a human resistance fighter with cybernetic enhancements.

Highlights of the movie

  • The story relies on the same premise of a killing machine hunting people
  • The chase of Terminator is made more interesting than the actual climax fight
  • Mackenzie Davis looks impressive in the role of a muscular, agile, gender-fluid super soldier
  • James Cameron and his magnetic leading lady Linda Hamilton are brought in the movie
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger is back and an evolved machine. He’s Carl and he looks fit and younger in this role

Visually, the movie is made spectacular with brilliant visual effects after all it is all about karma and karmic connections. Overall, the movie is an enjoyable fare but the viewers would miss the magic touch of Cameron. 

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Saand Ki Aankh: The Real Reel Story Of Young Taapsee Pannu And Bhumi Pednekar Playing Oldest Shooters

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Saand Ki Aankh is an inspiring movie that is itself inspired from a real-life story of two Tomar sisters that earned name and fame in international shooting championships despite belonging to the gender sensitive society of sugar growing belt of India. They are Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar now in their 80s.

Story

The story starts in the flashback in 50s when Prakashi Tomar enters as a newly wedded bride to her new home in Johri village in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. She quickly recognizes that here sister-in-law Chandro Tomar is her real-life partner. In the movie, Taapsee Pannu is playing Prakashi Tomar and Bhumi Pednekar is essaying the role of Chandro Tomar. 

The movie further moves into the personal lives of both the Tomar sisters. They are seen doing hard work in fields and giving birth to kids every year. But they find time to learn shooting that becomes their first love. They deceive their husbands to attend shooting classes and finally to leave for tournaments. On returning back, they were welcomed with garlands. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar are both in their 30s but they played the role of aged characters
  • The movie is shot in the Jat belt where Tomar sisters live
  • It is real life story and kept as close to reality as possible

Saand Ki Aankh First Look & Poster

The poster features Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar as Tomar sisters in the lush field of northern India. The orange sky in the background creates a sunset scene. Also seen in the poster is a scarecrow. Both the actors are wielding guns and pointing towards … Read the rest

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Made In China: Raj kummar Rao Has A Huge Job Of Pulling The Movie In Diwali Rush

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Made In China is a medical comedy revolving around the quacks selling erectile dysfunction pills stronger than the branded Viagra. This time a failed businessman from Gujarat becomes their victim and land himself in a crime of international magnitude. 

Story

Raghuvir Mehta (Rajkummar Rao)is a businessman with multiple failed attempts at everything from his personal to social and financial to international life. Repeated failure makes him crazy for success and he starts taking chances at everything he finds in his approach. But he always gets cheap offers. 

One day Raghuvir Mehta finds an offer of selling a sex stimulant from China. It is a drug sold in black market but at a high price. He talks to a sexologist Dr. Vardhi (Boman Irani) to sell his drug. Dr. Vardhi agrees to share details of his clients with Mehta. But there is a problem. An official from China dies due to overdose of the drug and a criminal investigation initiates to find cause of his death. This time Raguvir Mehta falls in serious trouble. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • The movie has double meaning dialogues
  • Rajkummar Rao brings the character to life
  • Boman Irani is outstanding as a street side sexologist
  • Mouni Roy gave a remarkable performance as a typical nagging Indian wife
  • It highlights the quality and susceptibility of Chinese products 

Made In China First Look & Poster

The poster features all the characters with Rajkummar Rao in the middle. He is seen relaxing on a luxurious leather couch while the other characters including Boman Irani are seen standing behind the couch. The poster is provided a reddish touch to give it a suspicious look. … Read the rest

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Housefull 4: Nadiadwala Sacrificed Many At The Altar Of Me Too To Complete This Movie

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The fourth installment of Housefull franchise, Housefull 4 is the story of reincarnation dating back to 600 years in 1419. The only exciting thing about the movie is the success of the previous three installments. Nadiadwala asked Farhad Samji to direct the movie. He removed Sajid Khan due to Me Too allegations.  

Story

The movie starts in 1419 in Sitamgarh where an evil conspiracy separates three couples only to reunite 600 years later in 2019. The reincarnation takes place thousands of miles away in London. The couples meet again but in a different situation and again they become victim of the same conspiracy. Destiny brings them to Sitamgarh where they realize their fault and unite forever. 

Highlights of the movie:

  • Sajid Nadiadwala claims Housefull 4 to be the highest budgeted comedy movie in India
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui making a special appearance as a daring exorcist
  • Akshay Kumar in salt and pepper hairstyle looks like George Clooney 
  • An ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Chunky Pandey, Rana Daggubati, Ranjeet, Boman Irani and Paresh Rawal

Housefull 4 First Look & Poster

The poster has the couples of 2019 posing for a photo shoot with a picture of original couples of 1419 in the backdrop. The caption in the background photo “To Fall In Love” gives a hint of the story.

Why watch the movie?

Akshay Kumar fans would love to see their favorite actor in a new avatar. Another reason to watch the movie is its connection with the Houseful franchise. Popularity of the movie due to Me Too allegations will also bring audience to theaters.

Ek zindagi kaafi nahi thi toh hum waapas aa gaye! Presenting

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War Is A Debut Movie For Tiger Shroff As He Shares Screen Space With Hrithik Roshan For The First Time

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War is touted as the biggest action-thriller of the year and this has been reflected in early reviews after censor screening overseas. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff and the story is based on Indian army. Both the actors are army officials and at loggerhead.

Story

Kabir (Hrithik Roshan) is a former Indian soldier turned rouge. Trained in fighting skills and use of latest arms and weapons, he’s considered a danger for society and integrity of the country. The army decides to eliminate Kabir and assigned the task to a brave soldier, Khalid (Tiger Shroff). Khalid is as daring and courageous as Kabir is because he’s trained and mentored by Kabir. What happens next is a visual treat for action and adventure lovers.

Highlights of the movie

  • The movie is shot in 7 different countries and 15 different cities
  • Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff rode BMW Motorcycles R nine T Scrambler and F 750 GS
  • A special screening of the movie was hosted in Mumbai
  • It claims never-seen-before and death-defying action

War First Look & Poster

The poster wears a dusty look due to background color that has a greenish finish over golden yellow base. Also, there is a chopper seen flying amid the dust caused by artillery firing. The lead actors – Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff – are seen standing tall in the mid of the poster. Standing in the back-to-back position, they look intimidating. Both are wearing army costumes and wielding guns. Hrithik Roshan looks slightly older due to grey hair and beard. He’s also wearing goggles. Name of the movie with other details features on the bottom.

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