Laila

Wow. Just... wow. If cinema had a list of crimes against storytelling, this film would be on top. Nay, it would be the undisputed champion of disaster, a shining beacon of how NOT to make a movie. The sheer dedication it takes to make something this atrocious is almost commendable-almost.

The story? Oh, it's a masterpiece in cringe. A script seemingly fished out from the trash can of a Bhojpuri Film Industry, dusted off, and smeared with every outdated, cheap, and regressive trope imaginable. The dialogues? Written, I assume, by someone who was either held at gunpoint or actively plotting revenge against cinema itself.

And let's talk about the scenes-each one a new, spectacular level of torture. The cheesiness is so thick, it could be sliced and sold in grocery stores. Offensive towards women and transgenders? Oh, absolutely. The filmmakers apparently missed the memo that it's not 1985 anymore. And just when you think it can't get any worse, it throws another painfully unfunny, crass, or outright nauseating moment at you.

The music? Let's just say, I'd rather listen to a symphony of car alarms and construction drills. The sets and costumes look like they were borrowed from a low-budget college skit-one that the students themselves abandoned out of shame.

Vishwak Sen? Poor guy actually tried. And while effort is admirable, his over confidence and the direction he going not to be encouraged. And the female lead-well, what can we say? She's there, alright. Existing. Not her fault, though. She was clearly just told to stand there, wear whatever minimal fabric was handed to her, and add to the film's overall aesthetic of cheap gimmickry disguised as entertainment.

Now, let's be honest: this film doesn't need to be banned. That would imply it has some sort of impact. No, this one is self-sabotaging at an elite level. Give it a day, and it will naturally sink into oblivion, where it belongs. So, Jagan Anna fans, don't even waste your time. This film will destroy itself, no effort needed.

Verdict: If you love yourself, avoid this. If you hate yourself, still avoid it. Some bad movies are fun to watch ironically-this isn't one of them. It's just a big, fat, insulting waste of time.