Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Gandhari X Reviews Call Taapsee Pannu Thriller Mediocre
Gandhari is a movie about a mother trying to rescue her missing daughter.
She enters a dangerous criminal world to find her.
The movie was released on Netflix on September 3.
People quickly shared their opinions on X. Some viewers liked the idea behind the story.
Others thought the movie became slow and ordinary later.
Many people praised Taapsee Pannu’s acting.
Overall, the movie received mixed reviews.
Gandhari was released on Netflix on September 3.
Viewers posted mixed reactions after watching the action thriller on X.
Joginder Tuteja praised the concept but criticized the film’s long runtime and execution.
One critic called it a routine, mediocre thriller after a strong first hour.
Taapsee Pannu’s emotional performance and screen presence received positive comments.
- Who
- Taapsee Pannu stars as a desperate mother, with Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee and Mita Vashisht also in the cast.
- What
- Gandhari is an action thriller about a mother entering the criminal underworld to rescue her missing daughter.
- When
- The film was released on September 3.
- Where
- It was released on Netflix and is set in the fictitious town of Joypurra.
- Why
- The mother navigates a dangerous criminal underworld to find and rescue her missing daughter.
Positive Elements
Critical Concerns
Story concept
Positive Elements
Reviewers described the concept as interesting and praised the story’s underlying idea.
Critical Concerns
Critics said the overall execution did not make the concept work effectively.
Pacing and structure
Positive Elements
One critic said the film starts brilliantly and maintains its grip during the first hour.
Critical Concerns
Reviewers described it as long-drawn, with few exciting moments, and said it becomes routine and mediocre later.
Taapsee Pannu’s performance
Positive Elements
A critic praised Pannu’s strong, emotional performance and superb screen presence, calling the film worth watching.
Critical Concerns
Other viewers remained dissatisfied with the movie overall despite the lead performance.
- Platform
- Netflix
- Release date
- September 3
- Director
- Devashish Makhija
- Writer and producer
- Kanika Dhillon
- Lead actor
- Taapsee Pannu
- Setting
- The fictitious town of Joypurra
- Audience response
- Mixed reviews on X