Mrs

This film is exactly what Indian cinema needs nowadays, grounded, relatable, and a true slice of life that resonates with audiences. A huge thanks to the Bawejas (Harry and Harman) for backing such a powerful project. Sanya Malhotra delivers an outstanding performance, effortlessly controlling and calibrating her expressions through various situations, making you feel every emotion her character experiences. The supporting cast, including Nishant Dahiya (her husband) and Kanwaljit Singh (her father-in-law), play crucial roles in helping carry the story.

The film portrays a real, painful journey that many women, both in India and worldwide, can relate to. It highlights the challenges of dealing with demanding in-laws, the loss of self-identity, a self-absorbed husband, and most of all the typical "Hamare ghar ke rules maan ne padenge" syndrome of many patriarchal Indian families. While some moments might seem exaggerated, it's important to remember that these are experiences many women face or have faced. For those who find certain scenes triggering, it's a reflection of real-life struggles many women go through every day.

For those who are saying the ending is rushed, it is not. They have just skipped the unnecessary mud slinging parts that would have followed after the events of the party. They have instead shown what is the eventuality of that situation.

What looks like a perfect marriage on paper turns into a gilded prison. Our protagonist rushes into matrimony blinded by the allure of wealth, medical prestige, and material possessions. The film painfully illustrates how these superficial attractions crumble when faced with the reality of incompatible personalities and values.

The lead actress convincingly portrays the gradual disillusionment as she realizes no amount of financial security can compensate for emotional connection. While the premise is compelling, the execution feels somewhat predictable. The film serves as a cautionary tale about prioritizing status over substance in relationships, but offers little new insight into this well-worn theme.

A stark reminder that compatibility and personality trump possessions every time, though the message deserved more nuanced delivery.

Mrs." is a 2025 Hindi-language drama directed by Arati Kadav, featuring the brilliant Sanya Malhotra in the lead role. This film is an official remake of the acclaimed Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen (2021), and it beautifully translates the essence of the original into a Hindi context, making it deeply relatable across cultures.

The story revolves around Richa, a trained dancer and dance teacher, who marries Diwakar, a well-to-do doctor. Post-marriage, Richa finds herself grappling with the crushing weight of traditional expectations-managing household chores, cooking elaborate meals, and fitting into the mold of the "ideal wife." Despite her talents and aspirations, her identity is slowly consumed by the repetitive drudgery of domestic life.

Sanya Malhotra delivers a stunning performance, capturing the silent struggles and simmering frustrations of a woman trapped in the confines of patriarchy. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of mundane routines-kneading dough, scrubbing utensils, preparing elaborate meals-each chore symbolic of the invisible labor that often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.

One particularly striking scene is when Richa, after toiling in the kitchen to prepare a perfect meal, faces her husband's dismissive remark: "You smell of the kitchen," a line loaded with contempt that starkly reveals how the very labor expected from women is also what diminishes them in the eyes of men. The irony is palpable-what's considered a woman's duty is also what's used to belittle her. This moment hits hard, showcasing the deep-rooted misogyny embedded within seemingly casual remarks.

The film also explores the dynamics of cultural and religious practices, particularly around the Sabarimala pilgrimage, subtly exposing the gender inequalities woven into these traditions. Richa's growing rebellion against these oppressive norms becomes a powerful metaphor for self-liberation.

Mrs. Is a must-watch for all couples. It forces viewers to reflect on the unspoken, often unfair, dynamics within relationships. It's not just a film; it's a mirror held up to society, urging us to question the normalized gender roles we rarely challenge.

In essence, Mrs. Is bold, thought-provoking, and profoundly relevant-a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Yet another Sanya Malhotra film that quietly drops on OTT and gets added to her other "underrated gems." Mrs is good, but it could have been great-if only it had better supporting characters instead of a walking, talking red flag factory.

The film is essentially an emotional beatdown for the main character, Richa. Whether you relate to her or not, you will feel bad for her because every other character exists solely to make her life miserable. Her family? Useless. Support? Nonexistent.

And here's the problem-good character writing requires some balance. You need flaws and redeeming qualities, but the supporting cast here is just a collection of people belittling women or being subtly (and not-so-subtly) prejudiced. Because of this, the film unintentionally lets some viewers off the hook. A lot of men watching this will think, Wait, I've never treated anyone this badly. This isn't me. And just like that, the film's social message loses its punch.

That being said, Mrs is visually stunning. The symbolism is great. Richa adjusting only the female statues while ignoring the male ones was a nice touch. The cinematography was on point. The background score? Could've been better.

Overall, Mrs is a well-made film, but one that leans too hard into misery without giving the audience much else. A little nuance in the supporting characters could have elevated this from sad to powerful. Instead, it's just really sad.

This movie is quite epic in terms of the issue it tackles and how it handles it. "Mrs." revolves around the life of a young woman who is married into a seemingly educated and modern family, but the family turns out to be highly orthodox. It does not allow its women to work outside the kitchen and treats them just as some glorified domestic help.

The director does a good job on showcasing how these "values" are passed on through generations and older women hav grown accustomed to it. The actors play their characters very well. The father, chief patron of the house, and his son: these characters have been played so well that though they do not show an iota of violence throughout most of the runtime, your blood boils on seeing them on screen.

However, I think this movie could have done with better editing in the initial parts whcih is filled with long awkward pauses and weird background foley sounds.

Overall, this movie should be watched with your family and if they get uncomfortable with it, then I think it is the right time to start discussion around it.