
Virgin Bhanupriya
- Director
- Ajay Lohan
- Studio
- Dhariwal Films
- Release Date
- 15 July 2020
- Running Time
- 111 min
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
Review
There's a story here worth telling—one about a young woman navigating the suffocating expectations of society when it comes to her body and choices. *Virgin Bhanupriya* attempts to explore this deeply personal conflict through humor and family drama, and the intent behind it feels genuine. Urvashi Rautela carries the film with commitment, and there are moments where the screenplay hints at something meaningful: the absurdity of how our culture pathologizes a woman's curiosity and autonomy. However, the execution stumbles badly. Situations that read as clever on paper fall flat when brought to life, and the film struggles to balance its competing tones—it can't quite decide whether it wants to be a family drama, a comedy, or a social commentary.
What could have been a sharp, emotionally resonant exploration becomes a scattered mess that wastes both its premise and its cast. The supporting tracks feel half-baked, particularly Rajiv's storyline, which meanders without purpose. Even when the film introduces compelling new energy, momentum isn't sustained, and you're left waiting for the laugh or the emotional beat that never quite lands. The climax attempts a twist that catches you off guard, but by then, the film has already lost you. For a movie so tightly paced at just 110 minutes, it's surprising how little of substance actually sticks.
Rating: 2.5/10