Chhapaak Movie Review: All Critics' Review Round-Up

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Chhapaak Review

Consensus: Good

'Chhapaak' is a biographical drama film featuring actress Deepika Padukone in the lead role. The film is directed by Meghna Gulzar. 'Chhapaak' released on 10 January 2020, certified 'U' with the runtime of 123 minutes. Here, we bring you all the critic reviews and ratings of 'Chhapaak'. We will keep updating this post as new critic reviews come in.

Chhapaak Critic Reviews & Ratings

‘Chhaapak’ is a sensitive film with a delicate, yet powerful, handling of a heinous crime against women, and an important story that needs to be heard.

  • CNN News18 | Review By - Rajeev Masand | Rating-3.5/5
Its strength is in its quietude. It goes about its business with minimal fuss. The film is both moving and important. And its leading lady is in very fine form.

  • NDTV | Review By - Saibal Chatterjee | Rating-3/5
Director Meghna Gulzar and actor Deepika Padukone notch up a few points in this commendable effort.

Deepika Padukone delivers a solid, realised performance.

  • The Hindu | Review By - Namrata Joshi | Rating-NA
Chhapaak is like a splash that leaves you misty with emotions, if not entirely drenched.

  • Mid Day | Review By - Mayank Shekhar | Rating-4/5
Chhapaak is so worryingly true and organically empathetic that it leaves you wholly, deeply agitated, when you're good to go.

  • Rediff | Review By - Sukanya Verma | Rating-4/5
Chhapaak is solid, uncomfortable viewing, but it is also meditative and meandering.

Chhapaak, the onomatopoeic rendition of the heinous act of dousing one with acid, manages a narrative that’s more sensitive than exploitative.

Chhapaak is powered by good intentions and progressive messaging but the film is undermined by a flawed screenplay.

  • News 18 | Review By - Priyanka Sinha Jha | Rating-3.5/5
Chhapaak means ‘splash’ and the film with its powerful message is likely to make a splash too. Take a bow, ladies.

Meghna Gulzar keeps her firm hold on the subject while the powerful performance of Padukone combines to make this film an essential watch.

  • Gulf News | Review By - Manjusha Radhakrishnan | Rating-3.5/5
‘Chhapaak’ is life-affirming and sobering, so don’t duck this disturbing and compelling drama.

CHHAPAAK is a brave attempt at highlighting an issue and the crime that exists in our society.

Overall Average Rating - 3.4/5

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