Karan Johar's Kalank starring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunal Kemmu, released today and Internet is not impressed.
New Delhi: Ever since the trailers and first look posters of Kalank started circulating online, Bollywood buffs have been in a tizzy. The movie marks an extremely emotional project for Karan Johar since it was the last film worked on by his father, Dharma Productions helmer, late Yash Johar. The movie is directed by Abhishek Varman who has earlier helmed 2 States and has an ensemble star cast of Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur among others.
Grand, opulent and truly regal, the teaser hinted at Kalank being an intense love story about wavering loyalties. Packed with grand VFX and an opulent set, the teaser did give everyone major Sanjay Leela Bhansali vibes too. The movie hit cinema screens on April 17 and the period drama has not managed to live up to its hype.
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The movie released in 4000 screens in India, becoming the widest release of 2019 so far. Here's what Internet reviews have to say:
Am leaving right now .. it's a torture .. SONAKSHI kidhar Hain no role .. Aditya wasted .. only varun overacting maa ka badla .. nakli PYAAR with Alia .. gaane khatam hi nahin hote. DISASTER
— Filmy Guru (@GuruFilmy)First Half Completed... believe me.. It's not a movie.. It's a Headache .. Believe me, One of the Worst Movie of & Carrer. Totally Flop.
— BollyNEWS (@Bolly_New)Words for
Kalank is a Perfect Example that High BUDGET, Multi Starcast, Massive Sets and Wide Release will nvr ensure Success, if your FILM LACK SOUL
Kalank = GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY WASTED
D*I*S*S*A*P*O*I*N*T*I*N*G
1.5*/5
Audiences in theatre pic.twitter.com/Ci6KB7jYOv
Saw the FDFS of just for as the queen was supposed to do this film. Was utterly disappointed to see how poorly the great talents have been wasted. were u guys on weed while making this film. Such a waste of money pic.twitter.com/DDLlcyrgOO
— Rajan Naidu (@RajanMNaidu)Meanwhile, the film fraternity, on the other hand, have been posting rave reviews about the flick and the usually bankable film critic Taran Adarsh is conspicuously silent about Kalank review on social media.
is a visual treat ... Its beautiful and Cinematic... its a fantastical world with a real heart... super job Abhi... is superb in the film ... is so good in a lovely cameo...
— Shashank Khaitan (@ShashankKhaitan)..Loved every character of this classic romance so graceful so powerful,Adi n so gorgeous so impactful n the ones I could nt take my eyes off .Congrats Abhi u ve a winner!
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia)is an epic SAGA directed like an auteur by His vision is HUGE! is EXTRAORDINARY! Ekdum FIRST CLASS! is DIVINE! Aditya is BRILLIANT! wins and breaks your heart! Bravo Sajid bhai What DILDAAR producers
— Milap (@zmilap)
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