While the second half shifts into a heavy emotional drama aimed at critiquing the dowry system, critics felt this message was delivered too late and in a loud, "preachy" manner.
Many fans saw the film as a brave attempt to address the "social evil" of dowry in small-town India, finding it more relatable than critics did. Summary Ratings Rotten Tomatoes 33% (Critics) Regressive & Tone-deaf IMDb Mixed; high audience sentiment The Indian Express Shoddy & Loud Bollywood Hungama Touching family saga Raksha Bandhan 2022 WebRip 720p Hindi AAC ESub -.mkv
Akshay Kumar received praise for his sincere and energetic performance, especially in emotional sequences. However, the female lead, Bhumi Pednekar, was noted by many as having a "wasted" or underdeveloped role. Audience & Fan Reception While the second half shifts into a heavy
Audiences frequently mentioned being moved to tears by the sibling bond and the tragic twists in the second half. However, the female lead, Bhumi Pednekar, was noted
Many reviewers from platforms like The Guardian and NDTV criticized the first half for relying on insensitive jokes about fat-shaming, skin color, and a sister being a "tomboy".