Daayra - Critics reviews
DNA India says Daayra works as a compelling examination of the conflict between law and justice, rather than a conventional crime mystery.
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India TV News says Daayra is a tense and thoughtful crime drama that raises difficult questions about justice, police power and morality.
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The Indian Express says Prithviraj gives the strongest performance, but the film does not examine its difficult questions about police encounters and justice deeply enough.
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NDTV says Daayra is a gripping police drama that handles questions of crime, justice and police power with intelligence.
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Hindustan Times says the film has substance, moral complexity and strong performances, but its slow pace and restrained treatment reduce the impact.
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Koimoi says the film is gripping throughout, with a strong script, fast pace and powerful performances, and finds almost nothing to fault.
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Pinkvilla says the gripping moral conflict, strong writing and performances make the film thought provoking, though its heavy subject can be emotionally exhausting.
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News18 says Prithviraj gives a powerful performance and the film has important ideas, but its moral conflict is not explored deeply enough and the final face off disappoints.
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Filmibeat says Kareena and Prithviraj are strong and the subject has substance, but slow portions and limited character depth stop the film from becoming more memorable.
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The Times of India says the slow burn thriller asks difficult questions about law and justice, with Prithviraj especially strong, though the central debate needed more depth.
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India Today says the film raises important questions and has strong performances, but its central conflict and final confrontation do not deliver enough impact.
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Bollywood Hungama says Daayra has an intriguing premise and strong performances from Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran, but the stretched second half and weak, abrupt climax reduce its impact.
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