Antim is the latest Salman Khan film, so obviously it’s grabbing eyeballs. Hiccups and Hookups is supposed to be funny and modern and outrageous, so that is attracting attention as well. Antim The Final Truth was released in theatres and attempts to be more than just a vehicle for Salman and his Salman-ness. The first Indian original series on Lionsgate seems to be as superficial and irrelevant to the reality of most Indians as it promised to be. Here’s what the reviews are saying.
The story is that of Vasudha or Vasu (Lara Dutta) who is 39, divorced and lives with her brother Akhil (Pratiek Babbar). Vasu is looking for some fun and gets into some sticky situations in the modern-day dating-app world. This review describes the series as ‘heartwarming, funny and realistic.’
According to this review, the performances are competent but the screenplay lets the series down.
Many reviewers have called the series progressive which is often just code for adult content or sexually permissive characters /content
Some viewers seem to be enjoying watching the show which they describe as fun and funny
The show is being promoted by many blue-tick handles and the Lionsgate OTT platform seems quite keen to promote both the series and the platform. Right now subscriptions are Rs. 499 for the year. Hiccups and Hookups is available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali
This popular reviewer calls the film powerful and entertaining. The movie is not standard Salman fare because it actually pivots on the character Rahul played by Ayush Sharma.
Antim is based on the Marathi film Mulshi Pattern which tells the story about farmer distress, the ills of urbanisation and people being compelled into a life of crime.
Though the cop’s character played by Salman was a secondary one in the Marathi film, this version is different. Because Salman
Salman fans loved the film – and his acting in it obviously – and the fact that they're getting to watch a larger than life Salman on the big screen.
After his forgettable debut in Love Yatri this is a different version that we see now of Sharma. Being the brother in law of Salman Khan means, however, that his performance, has been marred by the nepotism debate.
The amount of testosterone-fuelled violence, the rough and ready vigilante justice meted out regardless of rule of law ---- these are problematic. But fans aren't listening.
Though it is billed as a ‘hat ke’ Salman film, it is still a Salman film – ergo OTT action, violence, zero subtlety – watch Antim the Final Truth at your own risk.
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