Rating: ⭐3.9/5
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | November 13, 1989, Mahabir colliery, Raniganj. A flood trapped 65 miners inside the coal mine. |
| Rescue Efforts | Engineer Jaswant Singh Gill suggested a well-drilling and capsule rescue method to save miners. |
| Challenges | Corruption, lack of resources, and absence of cranes made the rescue difficult. |
| Heroism | Gill and his team innovatively saved the miners, one by one, through the specially crafted capsule. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Potential | The film has the potential to tap into the human psyche and explore human behavior under pressure. |
| Storytelling Issues | Fails to do justice to Gill's character beyond basic facts. Lacks depth in exploring his persona. |
| Clichéd Structure | Follows a predictable pattern seen in Akshay Kumar’s other films: a Punjabi wedding, slow-mo entry, and heroic ending. |
| Character Development | First half lacks character build-up and emotional connection with the audience. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Visual Effects | Poor visual effects; the water in the mine looks unrealistic. |
| Supporting Performances | The supporting cast, including Ravi Kishan, is theatrical and unconvincing. |
| Tone and Direction | Loud, melodramatic direction fails to capture the gravity of the situation. |
| Parineeti Chopra | Her role is brief and makes little impact. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Similar Films | Thai Cave Rescue was more emotionally engaging and character-driven. |
| Emotional Investment | Mission Raniganj misses the emotional depth, leaving viewers indifferent. |
| Final Verdict | Though the intent to honor the heroism is commendable, the execution falls short of capturing the true sentiment. |