Laila review: Vishwak Sen’s latest is a sour experience

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Feb 15, 2025 Read the article

Laila directed by Ram Narayan had the potential of being a good Valentine’s treat but the treatment makes it a tedious watch for most of its running time.

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Vishwak Sen is a capable young actor, but his selection of scripts has been getting worse and Laila is a perfect example.

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Laila has very few redeeming qualities and one of them is Vishwak Sen’s avatar as a female.

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The major problem with Laila is too much emphasis on crass humour.

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The love track between Vishwak Sen and Akansha Sharma has also been haphazardly written.

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To sum it up Laila leaves a bitter aftertaste. Watch it only if you are in the mood for some senseless fun.

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