Akira - Critics reviews

Akira

Produced byA. R. Murugadoss
Release date2 September 2016
Running time138 minutes
Dnaindia.com
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Zee Media Corp LtdTop Critic
3/5
DNA India says Sonakshi Sinha is convincing in the action role and Anurag Kashyap stands out as the villain. The screenplay is the weak point, but the performances keep the film watchable.
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2.5/5
Hindustan Times says Sonakshi and Anurag Kashyap are convincing and the first half works well, but poor writing causes the second half to fall apart.
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3/5
Koimoi says the fast-moving story and action keep the film entertaining, but cliched drama and weak writing stop viewers from becoming emotionally involved.
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2/5
BollywoodLife says Sonakshi Sinha gives an energetic performance and her fans may enjoy seeing her in an action role, but weak writing and disappointing action make the film unsatisfying for genre fans.
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3/5
Bollywood Hungama says the film has an interesting concept and committed performances, but a weak screenplay, poor execution and lack of entertainment value waste its potential.
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2/5
News18 says Sonakshi Sinha brings energy to the action and Anurag Kashyap is effective, but the weak screenplay, poor logic and messy second half keep the film from working as a strong thriller.
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2.5/5
Filmibeat says Sonakshi gives one of her strongest performances and handles the action confidently, but exaggerated scenes, poor editing and an inconsistent plot limit the film.
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TimesofIndia.com
TimesofIndia.com
Times Group
2.5/5
The Times of India says Sonakshi's spirited performance and Anurag Kashyap's villain work well, but the story loses momentum and becomes too complicated after the interval.
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3/5
India TV News says Sonakshi Sinha gives a powerful performance and handles the action confidently. The strong central story and her committed lead performance make the film worth watching.
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2/5
India Today says Anurag Kashyap gives a strong performance, but the film is a formula-driven action drama with poor logic and material that does not fully use Sonakshi's abilities.
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