This Friday is filled with extra excitement as it is marked by the release of two major
Bollywood films: Akshay Kumar's Mission Raniganj and Bhumi Pednekar’s Thank You for Coming.
Mission Raniganj is inspired by the remarkable story of Jaswant Singh Gill, who spearheaded a daring rescue operation that successfully saved 64 individuals trapped inside a coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal.
On the other hand, Thank You for Coming is a comedy revolving around a 32-year-old who settles for an arranged marriage after a series of failed relationships. She invites her ex-lovers to her engagement party, where she goes through a journey of self-exploration, experiencing female pleasure for the first time.
Read on to know what the critics thought about these movies!
Mission Raniganj
Zee News
Akshay Kumar has beautifully portrayed the real-life hero Jaswant Singh Gill in Mission Raniganj. While the film is engaging and thrilling and will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats for two hours, it also captivates the audience with a soft romance between the lead actor, Akshay Kumar, and Parineeti Chopra, who plays his wife, Nirdosh Kaur Gill.
Times Now
In the world of Indian cinema, where larger-than-life stories often dominate the screen, Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue emerges as a refreshing exception. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, this film transcends the glitz and glamour to present a gripping narrative inspired by a real-life hero, Jaswant Singh Gill, portrayed brilliantly by Akshay Kumar.
Thank You for Coming
Hindustan Times
Thank You For Coming unapologetically touches all the right chords and makes sure that everyone enjoys a happy ending (pun intended). It's raw, raunchy, real, relatable, and, to a large extent, empowering, too.
The Times of India
Often raunchy in its content, the movie delivers the message of self-love through female pleasure. The movie is a fun ride and worth watching for its bold and rarely-seen-in-our-cinema theme.
