Dhanak (2016)

Hindi 1 hrs 44 mins Children
88 %
Total Reviews: 40
Sahi: 35 Nahi: 5

Review Summary: Dhanak is memorable film with brilliant acting from child actors and a unique Rajasthan landscape

Average Critic Rating: (3.20)
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Plot: Pari (Hetal Gadda) has promised her little blind brother Chotu (Krrish Chhabria) that she’ll help get his eyesight back before he turns 10. When she spots her favorite star Shah Rukh Khan on the poster for an eye-donation drive, she is convinced her hero will help her on her mission... Read more

Dhanak - Movie Reviews

Even though Dhanak stays mysterious till its last scene, it gets too repetitive to hold your interest. Its soulful music, heartfelt style of narration and of course, delightful kids can't make this half-baked story soar.
Times of India
And depending on which side of logic you are, you will either love it because 'the kids are so cute' or step out for coffee ever so often, come back and discover that the journey has gone nowhere.
Nowrunning
Shrewd message for a film that’s not perfect, but is all heart
Rajeev Masand
Their journey is interspersed with moments of pure joy, as when they join a wedding troupe – occasion for another robust number, another flight to freedom.
NDTV
It'€™s hard not to be moved by these kids and their heart-warming story
Indian Express
This is no award winning material, but it is well worth a watch. It proves that the happily ever after notion may be overused and old, but it still gets the job done.
Film Fare
Tapas Relia delivers another fine soundtrack for Nagesh Kukunoor
Music Aloud
If a film has its heart in the right place, it *will* weave magic on the big screen. And Dhanak exactly does that
REDIFF
Imbued with the beauty of Rajasthan, Dhanak, which literally means ‘rainbow’, boasts of all its vibrant hues and exuberant music.
The Quint
Watch it for rare piece of innocence and niceness in today's world
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Box Office Capsule
Dhanak's success lies in its simplicity
India Today
The brilliant direction and wonderful narration make it a must watch. Packed with the right amount of emotions, Dhanak doesn’t give you a dull moment
The Statesman
The film is worth all its hype
Full review on Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
Colourful as well as clichéd, the children’s movie is rescued by its knee-high actors
Scroll.In
UDTA PUNJAB is a Shot of Ecstasy
Spot Boye
‘Dhanak’ Is an Oasis of Innocence in Bollywood
The Quint
Call it another bit of movie magic, and you won'€™t be far off the mark
Variety
A captivating road film, packed with ample life's lessons
Full review on Economic Times
Economic Times
One must laud the efforts of young composer Tapas Relia who has definitely compiled an album that is just not befitting the script but will surely be appreciated by the target audience
Glam Sham
Nagesh Kukunoor did a fantastic job directing this film. Hetal Gadda and Krrish Chhabria excelled with their performances and kudos to the team for bringing out the best of nature for us through the movie.
Full review on The Reporter Times
The Reporter Times
Magical, Endearing, Charming, Heartwarming And More
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Business Standard
Thanks to its use of fusion, Dhanak slowly grows on you. And, who knows, Chotu and Pari may help you in shedding that tough exterior you’ve been burdened with.
Hindustan Times
Not Salman or Shah Rukh Khan, but Chotu aka Krrish Chhabria is the real hero of this Nagesh Kukunoor movie
India.Com
Despite these glitches Dhanak, which pins its hopes on Bollywood and its hero, is a lovely film
Deccan Chronicle
The film's one-dimensional storyline desperately seeks conflict but only ends up straying from uncertainties, much like Ram Gopal Varma films evade a steady camera.
Pune Mirror
'Dhanak' looks like a much simpler and subtler story of a fan who has utmost faith in the superstar
International Business Times
A delightfully performed feel good road flick
Glam Sham
Nagesh Kukunoor’s latest film is a heart-warming story of two orphaned siblings on a delightful and adventurous journey
Gulf News
A lot of credit for making this film so endearing goes to the child actors' performances.
Mid-Day
Good children’s films, or those with children at the centre, are often as unknowingly profound for adults as they are obviously engaging for kids. Here one stayed invested and smiled along only because of the adorable actors, with Bollywood references adding to the cute appeal. But it needed a lot else.
The Hindu
Nagesh Kukunoor’s heart warming film is a must watch for everyone, including Salman and Shah Rukh Khan!
Bollywood Life
भाई-बहन की मासूम-सी कहानी है 'धनक'
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Bhaskar
Endearing and soulful watch
Deccan Chronicle
Overall, “Dhanak” is an enthralling film that makes you smile.
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Bollywood3
Five reasons that make 'Dhanak' an interesting watch
Full review on Times of India
Times of India
Of the cast, Hetal Gada as Pari is superb, playing the exasperated elder sister to the hilt. Krrish Chhabria as Chotu has the glint of mischief in his eyes, but both he and Gada are let down by a middling film that tries too hard.
Reuters India
दिल छू जाती है नागेश कूकनूर की 'धनक'
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Aaj Tak
Dhanak is a must-watch for a brilliant act by the little ones in the lead
Koi Moi
Dhanak proves that you don'€™t need to have an A-list star, shoot in foreign locations or spend huge amounts of money to make a good movie
BookMyShow
My nitpicking lies with the otherwise dull story and its slack telling
The Hindu