Film critics Rahul Desai, Suchin Mehrotra and Anupama Chopra reunite for the October edition of "It's A Wrap" on The Hollywood Reporter India. The trio dissects the month's biggest releases, including the horror-comedy universe films Thamma and Stree 2, while exploring what worked and what didn't in Amar Kaushik's expanding franchise. Rahul shares his surprising enthusiasm for vampire films as the critics debate whether Thamma lived up to its franchise predecessors and the impact of Loka's recent release.

The conversation shifts to streaming content, analyzing the underwhelming remakes on Netflix and Hotstar, before looking ahead to November's promising lineup including Delhi Crime 3 and potential releases. Anupama recommends Apple TV+'s Mr. Scorsese documentary while Rahul champions Paul Greengrass's The Lost Bus, praising Matthew McConaughey's powerful performance as a father in the disaster thriller. The episode concludes with anticipation for upcoming releases including Dev Part Two, Shiram Raghavan's next film, and the year-end war movies.

In this episode of "It's a Wrap," film critics Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai, and Prathyush Parasuraman gather to discuss the standout films and shows from November 2025. The trio dives into their viewing highlights, with Anupama sharing her emotional experience watching Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" featuring Jessie Buckley's powerful performance, and her appreciation for Dulquer Salmaan's brilliant acting in the meta-narrative film "Kaantha." Rahul champions the provocative small-town drama "Agra" by Kanubehl Singh and reveals being deeply moved by the Netflix film "Train Dreams," while Prathyush explores the dense, atmospheric Malayalam thriller "Eko" and its unique splintered narrative structure.

The critics also tackle the month's major streaming releases, including disappointing returns for beloved franchises like "The Family Man 3" and "Delhi Crime 3," both falling short of their predecessors' standards. They express frustration with formulaic comedy sequels like "Masti 4" and "Khel Khel Mein 2," discuss the ambitious but flawed war drama "120 Bahadur," and pay tribute to the late Dharmendra's versatile legacy spanning from Hrishikesh Mukherjee classics to masala entertainers. Throughout the conversation, the hosts balance sharp critiques with genuine enthusiasm for cinema that pushes boundaries and tells authentic stories.

In this episode of "It's a Wrap," film critics Anupama Chopra, Rahul Desai, and Justin Rao sit down to discuss the standout films and shows from September 2025. The trio dives deep into Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound" starring Ishaan Khatter, which has been selected as India's official Oscar entry for 2026. Anupama shares her emotional reaction to the film, calling it her favorite Hindi film of the year by a mile.

The critics analyze Aryan Khan's directorial debut "The Ba****ds of Bollywood" on Netflix, featuring Lakshya Lalwani and Raghav Juyal, discussing how Aryan successfully balances meta-humor with sharp industry critique. Rahul explores the subversive streak beneath the show's star-studded cameos and satirical lens on Bollywood.

They also review the second season of "Bandish Bandits" featuring Arjun Rampal's memorable cameo as poet Imroz Dehelvi. The discussion touches on Anurag Kashyap's "Nishaanchi" starring Aaishvary Thackeray in a double role, with the critics debating whether it lives up to Anurag's earlier masterpieces like "Gangs of Wasseypur."

The episode also covers Anurag's presentation of "Bad Girl" and discussions on "Laapataa Ladies" (India's previous Oscar submission). From tearjerking moments in "Homebound" to the chaotic energy of "The Ba****ds of Bollywood," September 2025 offered exceptional cinema across genres.

“It’s A Wrap"; the brand-new monthly roundup series on The Hollywood Reporter India, Anupama Chopra, Justin Rao and Rahul Desai revisit everything hot and happening over the past month. From the big Independence Day clash of Coolie and War 2 to the emotional wave around Saiyaara, the trio dives into what shaped conversations at the box office and beyond. They also look at Son of Sardaar 2, the highs and misses in the streaming space across Netflix, Prime Video and Hotstar, and the buzz created by ambitious horror like Weapons.

Anupama, Justin and Rahul bring their sharp perspectives, candid humor and deep love for cinema to every frame of discussion. With honesty and energy, “It’s A Wrap” captures the cultural impact of these films and shows—celebrating the moments that worked, critiquing the ones that didn’t, and highlighting how stories continue to evolve in Indian entertainment. This is The Hollywood Reporter India’s monthly take on movies, shows and everything in between.