Sarzameen

Sarzameen is a half decent Kashmir-set thriller that never quite reaches its potential. The film follows an Army officer torn between duty and family, creating conflict when his military principles damage his relationship with his son.

There are clear echoes of Shakti (1982) in the father-son conflict, but where that film had two powerhouse actors creating electric tension, here the mismatch between Prithviraj's commanding presence and Ibrahim's limited range makes the central conflict feel uneven.

Prithviraj Sukumaran delivers a strong performance as the patriotic father, bringing necessary gravitas to anchor the film. Ibrahim Ali Khan shows improvement from Nadaaniyan but remains dramatically lightweight. Kajol is wasted in an underwritten role that doesn't utilise her talents properly.

Kayoze Irani's directorial debut handles the Kashmir conflict with reasonable sensitivity, though the execution feels safe rather than bold.

The script could easily have been trimmed by 30 min, or chopped at the editing table, and that is the film's biggest bane. The pacing drags considerably in places, emotional beats often feel contrived, and the film plays things too safely when it should take risks.

It's watchable but frustratingly ordinary given its strong premise.

Rating: 6.5/10 (Good performances can't quite elevate predictable material that wastes its dramatic potential)

The movie is superb overall - great direction, engaging storyline, and beautiful music. Every technical aspect is well executed. Kajol's performance truly stands out; she delivers her role with depth and emotion - absolutely brilliant.

But sadly, the main hero Prithviraj Sukumaran is a major weak link. His acting feels forced and stereotypical, lacking depth or emotion. To make it worse, even his dubbing feels off and disconnected, which affects the overall experience.

I do not know why are there so many negative reviews to such an extent.

I watched it yesterday and I found it to be a good one time watch.

Although it got too melodramatic at the end with the climax (seemed highly unrealistic and did not have much nuance, got too 'bollywoody' ) It is good one time watch.

Though I must say the story had potential and could have been built in a much better and nuanced manner. The second half and the ending especially.

The songs and background score was good.

Also I watched it at 1.25x and still it seemed slow especially the fights at the end, i could not believe I have already increased the speed.

Kajol and Prithviraj both were good Ibrahim was better than the previous movie but needs to improve. Nevertheless he suited in the role.

Kyoze- good effort.

It is a beautifully written movie and screenplay and the music and the acting of Kajol Maam and Prithviraj Sukumaran Sir are of top notch , the way they presented the beautiful written scrip is mindgogling but Ibrahim Ali Khan acting is good but a bit disappointed. Otherwise, all the things are the their best place. One watch movie 😁🎥.

Anwar Says: Banner of Dharma Productions, directed by Boman Irani son Kayaz Irani and cast includes Superstar Prithwiraj, Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim and one of the most talented actors Kajol, enough to be awake till 2.30 am to finish it in one go. But in spite of all the emotional angle in 500th film made on valley, it could not flourish.

Ibrahim was a real bad choice, after Nadaniyan, absolutely don't know what forced Irani to choose him as the pivotal character. Prithwiraj is excellent in emotional sequences but the biggest setback is Kajol. Director couldn't exploit her at all, not even in the twist. We have such great movies on Kashmir that even a mediocre one could not compete. Climax hardly ignite any excitement.

The only thing I am going to appreciate is the songs and music, you would not feel like using remote. Probably better option streaming on other platforms.

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