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23 reviewers have given Khuda Haafiz: Chapter ll – Agni Pariksha an average rating of 1.3/5.0 (?)

1 yays 12 nays 10 so-so

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Just like you wouldn’t be able to guess the end of the film’s title from how it begins, you wouldn’t be able to imagine the film would end where it does, given how it starts. All this, not in a good way.

Thumbs up by Dhaval Roy,

Times of India

...Overall, Khuda Haafiz 2 is worth a watch for the heavy-duty action and the story that’s high on emotion. The plot remains formulaic but the drama will keep you going....

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So-So by Russel D'Silva,

Bollywood Life

...Khuda Haafiz 2 is not old wine in a new bottle, but an old wine cellar in new barrels, made glossy by Vidyut Jammwal's ability to make the most rudimentary action scenes look better than they deserve to. A prolonged fight sequence in a prison is very well choreographed though and is alone worth the price of admission. I'm going with 3 out of 5 stars....

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So-So by Devesh Sharma,

Filmfare

...Khuda Haafiz truly had the potential to be a cracker of an action-filled romance. But patchy writing has diluted its impact. The only thing that works here, as said earlier, is Vidyut’s virtuosity as an action star. Watch the film for some well-crafted set pieces and you won’t get disappointed......

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So-So

Glamsham.com

...Like the old saying goes, never mess with a man’s family and if you do, make sure that the man is not Vidyut Jammwal, as he will tear your heart out without caring much about the consequences....

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So-So by Soumya Srivastawa,

Hindustan Times

...A by-the-book thriller, Khuda Haafiz is just entertaining enough. Dive even an inch deeper and the flaws are there for anyone to see....

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So-So by Saibal Chatterjee,

NDTV

...In keeping with the direct and quick ways of the protagonist, barring the jail brawl sequence, none of the scenes plays out too long. Even the chases are staged with a welcome touch of minimalism, unusual for an action film fronted by a 'tough guy' actor. Definitely not the kind of cinematic trial by fire that many such films can be, Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 - Agni Pariksha is reasonably watchable....

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So-So by Isha Sharma,

NewsBytes

...Khuda Haafiz 2 touches upon multiple uncomfortable realities ravaging society, such as the police-politicians' nexus, jilted lovers, and the usage of women's bodies as sexual territories. However, it is marred by many plot holes, half-baked characters, and a rather long (over two hours) runtime. Had it not been for the action scenes, the real pariksha would have been that of the audience....

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So-So by JOGINDER TUTEJA,

Planet Bollywood

...Shiv Pandit and Aahana Kumra are good to begin with but then are thrust with such thick Arabic accent that it begins to sound forced (and at times even funny) after a little while. As for Vipin Sharma, he has a knack of making a scene entirely his own whenever he appears on the frame and one just longs to see more of him every time. As a villain, Nawab Shah is there for just one scene but does well, as always....

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So-So by Anuj Kumar,

The Hindu

...But much like the pulpy novels, the film does exactly what it complains against. It comments on the voyeuristic gaze of electronic news but finds it hard to eschew it itself. It wants us to ponder on the social shaming of survivors of physical assault and on action against juvenile perpetrators of rape, without munching on the consequences of taking the law into one’s hands. That’s some Agnipariksha, a test by fire! The last page of the chapter suggests that the next part will address it....

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So-So by Stutee Ghosh,

The Quint

...Shivaalika Oberoi walks into the proceedings and is scooped out at will. Sheeba Chhadha speaks her dialogues with relish but she knows as well as we do precious little is going to come out of it. If checking out Vidyut’s action is your greatest pull. Go watch it....

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So-So by Pallabi Dey Purkayastha,

Times of India

...Khuda Haafiz’ — literal meaning ‘May God be your Guardian’ — does not have the most innovative script on the planet but it still could have worked had it not been for the randomness in the second half and the outrageously sham Arabic accents. Watch it for Vidyut flexing his muscles in the most amusing way imaginable, peeps!...

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Thumbs down by Rahul Desai,

Film Companion

...Casting Rajesh Tailang as a morally sound reporter based on Ravish Kumar is smart, but his character is as disposable as the film itself. A film that doubles up as a ‘trial by fire’ for the brave people who watch it. There, I made it till the very last line. But it had to be done. Restraint is overrated....

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Thumbs down by Anupama Chopra,

Film Companion

...I think Khuda Haafiz 2 wants to be so purposefully disturbing that it shakes viewers out of their lethargy and complacency. Which might have happened if the narrative had more heft. Violence needs to be rooted in insight. Otherwise, what’s the point of enduring it? Also, a request to filmmakers – can we please stop brutalising women so men can be heroes...

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Thumbs down by Madhuri V,

Filmi Beat

...The music album of Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 consists of four tracks- 'Chaiyaan Mein Saiyaan Ki', 'Rubaru', 'Junoon Hai' and 'Aaja Ve'. Though they flow seamlessly in the narrative, they lack a recall value. An absolutely 'thanda' album from Mithoon & Co.

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Thumbs down by Rohit Bhatnagar,

Free Press Journal

...Bollywood has earlier seen several revenge dramas on similar lines, and 'Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2 Agni Pariksha' is just another addition to the stack. Highly avoidable!...

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Thumbs down by Shubhra Gupta,

indian express

...The climactic chase involving SUVs and gun-toting baddies takes place in the shadow of the Sphinx, and a leading man who seems to have internalised the mantra — see neck, will slice. But like in the first part, and the way this one ends, which leaves us in no doubt that there will be a third, no one has bothered answering that question: how does a software engineer turn into roaring Rambo? Does he have a secret life that we are not aware of? Maybe the third part will give us those answers....

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Thumbs down by Shubham Kulkarni,

koimoi

...Go for it if you are a Vidyut Jammwal fan, there’s a lot of him. But if you are not, this one doesn’t have much to offer....

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Thumbs down by Sameer Ahire,

Movie Talkies

...Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2: Agni Pariksha would have been a much better film with a sensible storyline. The same social appeal was made by Rohit Shetty‘s Simbba in 2019 only, and even that film needed a boost from Cop-universe. Consider Khuda Haafiz 2, which is neither a cop universe movie nor a South remake. The film makes for a below-average product that has got some hot action sequences but is pulled down by a terribly cold and outdated storyline....

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Thumbs down by Kunal Guha,

Mumbai Mirror

...For an all-out action thriller, there’s a lot of fast-paced

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Thumbs down by Rohit Vats,

News18.com

...I know it’s tough for Nargis in a foreign land, but it’s even tougher for us to bear Annu Kapoor’s put on accent. May she return safely, but I wouldn’t want us to pay for it....

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Thumbs down by Avinash Lohana,

Pinkvilla

...Overall, Khuda Haafiz 2 – Agni Pariksha has a purpose but lacks direction....

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Thumbs down by Namrata Thakker,

Rediff

...Khuda Haafiz 2 comes across as an unnecessary sequel that has been made just to showcase Vidyut in action mode....

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Thumbs down by Nandini Ramnath,

Scroll.in

...Kabir brings visual flair to a 146-minute film that is also avoidably sordid and needlessly ponderous. The makers and cast put on a good show for what is essentially a garden-variety vigilante movie....

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