Warrior Savitri (2016)
Bollypedia
The myth of Savitri has been recreated for the big screen by director Param Gill. The idea receives a thumbs up from our side but it is the execution that is so poor, it gives you a headache. ‘Waarrior Savitri’ is the story of Savitri (Niharica Raizada) who brings her husband, Rajat Barmecha, back from the God of Death, Yamraj, played by Om Puri. The film is not only poorly written, it is poorly acted out too. The characters are shabbily written: their backgrounds, mannerisms, dialogues and their stories are completely out of sync. The plot of the film shifts from Jodhpur to Las Vegas where everything suddenly turns into a sex game. This film tried its best to bend the gender rule but, like many other so-called feminist films churned out by Bollywood, it fails to dive in a little deep in the topic. On one hand they show Savitri fighting men and on the other hand we have a pool scene with bikini-clad woman while the man is fully clothed. In the end, ‘Warrior Savitri’ tries too hard to be a pro-feminist film but falls flat on its face. It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that your life would be better if you avoid this film.
Anuradha
The Times of India

Savitri grows up to be a 'warrior' after a childhood memory scars her for life. She decides to learn martial arts in order to protect herself and her family. While the fable is well known, moulding it to make it relevant to today's times is a good thought. To see a woman kicking ass while battling the baddies in order to safeguard her family is inspiring too. Niharica Raizada fits the bill and pulls off the action scenes with conviction. The women empowerment message stands out as well. The execution and editing, however, is choppy. Scenes look disjointed with no proper connect with each other. Songs are pointless and the actors switch on and switch off their accents at the drop of a hat. For instance, Niharica, who is said to have lived in Rajasthan all her life, suddenly shifts to saying, "I am happy to be hiyerrr," the Umrican way, her thick Rajasthani dialect vanishing the minute she sets foot on the American soil. Rajat Barmecha sleepwalks through his role, looking utterly uninterested. The bad guys - Money John and Candy (Lucy Pinder) are laughable and inconsequential. The elongated love scenes are awkward, since there is no chemistry between the lead actors. Overall, you can skip this one.
Renuka Vyavahare
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