The India Story - Critics reviews

The India Story

DirectorChetan DK
Produced bySagar Shinde
Release date24 July 2026
Running time130 minutes
Production companiesMIG Production, Studio S
Dnaindia.com
Dnaindia.com
Zee Media Corp LtdTop Critic
3.5/5
DNA India calls it a disturbing and hard hitting account of a father’s loss, praising the lead performances and socially urgent questions despite some narrative and technical shortcomings.
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Hindustan Times says the important subject is undermined by questionable research, sensationalism, fear driven arguments and emotional manipulation instead of a convincing factual case.
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3/5
Koimoi praises the powerful message, emotional performances and thought provoking social concerns, while noting that the lengthy second half and uneven filmmaking reduce its impact.
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1.5/5
Bollywood Hungama says the hard hitting premise is badly served by weak writing, forgettable courtroom exchanges and a screenplay that rarely generates tension or emotional impact.
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TimesofIndia.com
TimesofIndia.com
Times Group
2.5/5
The Times of India appreciates the timely issue, earnest performances and sensitive illness scenes, but criticizes the superficial legal arguments, uneven narrative and underwhelming resolution.
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3/5
India TV News calls it an eye opening social drama with an important message and a moving Shreyas Talpade performance, though the execution does not always match the strength of its subject.
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2.5/5
India Today praises the relevant food safety subject and Shreyas Talpade’s heartfelt performance, but finds the courtroom battle weak, the second half melodramatic and the climax ineffective.
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