Dhanak (2016)

Hindi 1 hrs 44 mins Children

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88%

Total Reviews: 40

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

Average Critic Rating: (3.20)
Cast: Hetal Gadda , Krrish Chhabria , Vipin Sharma , Vibha Chibber , Vijay Maurya
Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
Release Date: 17 Jun 2016
Est. Budget: 2.0 CR
Est. Box Office Collection: 3.0 CR

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 - Top 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.

Full review on Times of India

Mohar Basu, 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.

Full review on Nowrunning

Manisha Lakhne, Nowrunning

Shrewd message for a film that’s not perfect, but is all heart

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Rajeev Masand, 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.

Full review on NDTV

Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV

It's hard not to be moved by these kids and their heart-warming story

Full review on Indian Express

Shubhra Gupta, 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.

Full review on Film Fare

Rachit Gupta, Film Fare

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Dhanak - All Reviews

Tapas Relia delivers another fine soundtrack for Nagesh Kukunoor

Full review on Music Aloud

Vipin, 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

Full review on REDIFF

Namrata Thakker, REDIFF

Imbued with the beauty of Rajasthan, Dhanak, which literally means ‘rainbow’, boasts of all its vibrant hues and exuberant music.

Full review on The Quint

Stutee Ghosh, The Quint

Watch it for rare piece of innocence and niceness in today's world

Full review on Box Office Capsule

Box Office Capsule

Dhanak's success lies in its simplicity

Full review on India Today

Devarsi Ghosh, 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

Full review on The Statesman

Jyotsna Basotia, 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

Full review on Scroll.In

Nandini Ramnath, Scroll.In

UDTA PUNJAB is a Shot of Ecstasy

Full review on Spot Boye

Vickey Lalwani, Spot Boye

‘Dhanak’ Is an Oasis of Innocence in Bollywood

Full review on The Quint

Stutee Ghosh, The Quint

Call it another bit of movie magic, and you won't be far off the mark

Full review on Variety

Joe Leydon, 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

Full review on Glam Sham

Rafat, 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

Full review on Business Standard

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.

Full review on Hindustan Times

Rohit Vats, Hindustan Times

Not Salman or Shah Rukh Khan, but Chotu aka Krrish Chhabria is the real hero of this Nagesh Kukunoor movie

Full review on India.Com

Priya Prakashan, India.Com

Despite these glitches Dhanak, which pins its hopes on Bollywood and its hero, is a lovely film

Full review on Deccan Chronicle

Suparna Sharma, 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.

Full review on Pune Mirror

Kunal Guha, Pune Mirror

'Dhanak' looks like a much simpler and subtler story of a fan who has utmost faith in the superstar

Full review on International Business Times

Sushmita Sen, International Business Times

A delightfully performed feel good road flick

Full review on Glam Sham

Vishal Verma, Glam Sham

Nagesh Kukunoor’s latest film is a heart-warming story of two orphaned siblings on a delightful and adventurous journey

Full review on Gulf News

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Gulf News

A lot of credit for making this film so endearing goes to the child actors' performances.

Full review on Mid-Day

Shubha Shetty Saha, 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.

Full review on The Hindu

NAMRATA JOSHI, The Hindu

Nagesh Kukunoor’s heart warming film is a must watch for everyone, including Salman and Shah Rukh Khan!

Full review on Bollywood Life

Moumita Bhattacharjee, Bollywood Life

भाई-बहन की मासूम-सी कहानी है 'धनक'

Full review on Bhaskar

Bhaskar

Endearing and soulful watch

Full review on Deccan Chronicle

ASIRA TARANNUM, Deccan Chronicle

Overall, “Dhanak” is an enthralling film that makes you smile.

Full review on Bollywood3

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.

Full review on Reuters India

Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Reuters India

दिल छू जाती है नागेश कूकनूर की 'धनक'

Full review on Aaj Tak

Aaj Tak

Dhanak is a must-watch for a brilliant act by the little ones in the lead

Full review on Koi Moi

Surabhi Redkar, 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

Full review on BookMyShow

CRISELLE LOBO, BookMyShow

My nitpicking lies with the otherwise dull story and its slack telling

Full review on The Hindu

NAMRATA JOSHI, The Hindu