One of the highly awaited sequels of 2018, Total Dhamaal goes on floors today in Mumbai. Superstar Ajay Devgn, who is one of the latest additions to the successful film series, started shooting for the comic-caper with regulars and new cast members, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, and Boman Irani.
The whole team of the film gathered at Goregaon Filmcity in Mumbai and started the shoot after having an early morning pooja. Actor Boman Irani, who is new to the franchise, informs, “It was a traditional mahurat ceremony, something I haven’t seen in a long time. During this schedule, which goes on till January 14, the opening sequence will be filmed after which we move out of the city to shoot from February to April.”
Total Dhamaal, which is the third instalment of the Dhamaal series, is being helmed by Indra Kumar. Apart from headlining the ensemble star cast, Ajay Devgn is co-producing the film with Ashok Thakeria and Indra Kumar. Total Dhamaal will be presented by Fox Star Studios.
Besides superstar Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Boman Irani, the comedy film also features Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Riteish Deshmukh and Ashish Chowdhury in pivotal roles.
Total Dhamaal is scheduled to release on 7th December 2018.
Critics praise Gulzar’s opening narration as the series’ emotional anchor.
Several reviewers find the animation ambitious but uneven.
Many reviews note secondary voice performances lack range compared with the narration.
Reviewers differ on pacing and storytelling focus: some call it tight, others say it feels stitched.
Viewers and critics recommend watching for the scale and music, not for flawless character work.
This Kurukshetra review is a round-up of what critics and early viewers are saying about Netflix’s new animated retelling, and one name keeps coming up: Gulzar. Across reviews, the opening narration is almost universally singled out as the strongest element, while opinions split sharply on animation quality, voice casting and whether the series’ narrow battlefield focus pays off.
Netflix’s animated Kurukshetra draws praise for its ambition but criticism for uneven voice performances Instagram/netflix_in
What do reviewers say about Kurukshetra and Gulzar’s role?
Multiple reviews call Gulzar’s baritone the series’ single greatest asset. Critics write that his lines give scenes emotional gravity. They said the narration "grounds" the show and often rescues moments that might otherwise feel flat. A few outlets even suggested his voice elevates sequences beyond the animation’s limits.
Do critics think Kurukshetra gets the animation right?
The answer is mixed. Several reviewers applaud the scale, chariot set pieces, wide battle frames and the sheer ambition. Others point out inconsistencies, like faces that do not always register emotion and occasional stiffness in character movement. Many reviews used the same phrasing: “impressive in scope, uneven in detail.”
How do reviewers view the voice cast beyond Gulzar?
This is where opinions cluster on the negative side. A number of critics say secondary voiceovers feel one-note and do not match the gravitas Gulzar brings. A handful of reviews praised specific performances, but the dominant note was: solid, not stellar.
Pacing and focus. Some reviewers appreciated the choice to limit the story to battlefield days and called it focused and brisk. Others felt certain backstories were teased, leaving them wanting more, and described the structure as stitched together. So, pick your critic: some loved the discipline, others wanted a fuller sweep.
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