Madras Cafe Movie Review

Madras Cafe (Hindi)

Release Date:
August 23, 2013

An Indian Intelligence agent journeys into a war torn coastal island to break a resolute rebel group, only to discover a deeper conspiracy by a faceless enemy united to seize a common nemesis - India.

An Indian Intelligence agent journeys into a war torn coastal island to break a resolute rebel group, only to discover a deeper conspiracy by a faceless enemy united to seize a common nemesis - India.

Madras Café is flawed but ambitious and brave

Hindustan Times

A compelling watch

A swift, smart and serious study of an inglorious chapter of political history

Madras Café isn't half bad, even if it could have been better

Indian Express

Madras Cafe points to the consequences of unthinking military intervention. It’s too bad that the movie is unable to make this point with lucidity or conviction

This charged political thriller, despite its flaws, is a leap in the right direction

Mumbai Mirror

The film tells a story we already knew. Yet it scores because of the way Sircar maintains intrigue, teasing viewers with regular twists

The script feels simultaneously too convoluted and too simplistic. The characters never move you, because they never transcend their predictable roles in the plot

Firstpost

A spy thriller that falls short

Filmfare

It crackles with genuine energy and is marked by true empathy for humanity

Madras Cafe is a stupendous thriller and though it slips in some parts, the film is an overall winner

nowrunning

Madras Cafe's true star is its story which builds up to an agonizing end

Times of India

An earnest and honest effort, a terrific thriller, with several poignant moments and episodes that leave a stunning impact

BollywoodHungama