2026 Comedy, Drama 2hrs 13mins

Critics Review

2.00

Good intent, but a boring outcome!

The noble social commentary about money is relatable. Might have been a passable human drama if not for the decision to make it needlessly a silent film. The situations in the storyflow never demanded it to be so.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.50

A tender portrait of humanity in a chaotic world

The narrative firmly centres on the common man, with Vijay Sethupathi carrying the film on his solid shoulders. He infuses Mahadev with purity, empathy, and innocence�qualities only he can bring so effortlessly. The character is needy, yet never self-pitying or miserable. Swamy is equally restrained, effective, and likeable. Aditi Rao Hydari adds warmth and grace, while Siddharth Jadhav, Usha Nadkarni, and Mahesh Manjrekar lend strong support in pivotal roles. If you're willing to give words a rest and simply feel for a change, Gandhi Talks is a gentle, simple story that offers quiet solace.(more)

Source: Renuka Vyavahare, Times Of India

2.00

Vijay Sethupathi can't save this ambitious silent film

Gandhi Talks, on that score, is a pretender. With flashes of Lage Raho Munnabhai (Gandhi as the moral keeper of the nation) and 3 Idiots (permanently bedridden parent) without any of their bite, it is actually a talkie at heart, using text messages and written chits as convenient devices. You don�t miss hearing the dialogue because you�ve read the words.(more)

Source: Shubara Gupta, Indian Express

4.00

Vijay Sethupathi's silent film deserves loud applause

Gandhi Talks feels almost radical. It is soothing to the ears, calming to the mind, and deeply affecting to the heart. Hats off to the filmmakers for even daring to imagine a film like this. Yes, it is niche and may cater to a specific audience, but films like these deserve to be made, celebrated, and protected. They give hope to young writers and filmmakers that originality still has a place.(more)