Pad Man - Critics reviews

Pad Man

DirectorR. Balki
Produced byAkshay Kumar
WritersR. Balki
Release date9 February 2018
Running time139 minutes
Dnaindia.com
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Zee Media Corp LtdTop Critic
3.5/5
DNA India praises Akshay Kumar and the film's socially important subject, finding it an engaging and worthwhile movie with a strong purpose.
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3/5
Hindustan Times says the film starts slowly but grows into an entertaining and meaningful story that tackles the shame around menstruation directly.
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3.5/5
Koimoi finds the film entertaining and meaningful, praising Akshay Kumar and its important message despite some melodrama and convenient writing.
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4/5
BollywoodLife praises one of Akshay Kumar's finest performances and says the film handles menstrual taboos with humour, emotion and sensitivity.
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4/5
Bollywood Hungama calls the film brave, inspiring and emotionally engaging, praising Akshay Kumar and R Balki for turning a taboo subject into accessible mainstream cinema.
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2.5/5
News18 admires the film's intentions and humour but finds the writing increasingly preachy, repetitive and too eager to deliver its message.
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3/5
Filmibeat finds the film engaging and inspiring, praising Akshay Kumar and its bold subject while noting some preachy moments and slower portions.
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TimesofIndia.com
TimesofIndia.com
Times Group
3.5/5
Times of India finds the film empowering and important, praising its performances and message despite some dramatic excess and slower stretches.
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4/5
India TV News calls the film an entertaining social drama with its heart in the right place, praising Akshay Kumar and R Balki for making a taboo subject accessible.
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4/5
India Today calls the film brilliant and strongly praises Akshay Kumar, saying his restrained performance and R Balki's simple storytelling make the important story worth seeing.
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