Summary
An upcoming Indian action movie with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most exciting films of 2024. Produced by famedBollywoodproducer Karan Johar (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,andMy Name Is Khan)and Apoorva Mehta of Dharma Productions and Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga (The Elephant Whisperers)and Achin Jain of Sikhya Entertainment,the filmpremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. Recognized as first runner-up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness, this particular project is a thrilling addition to the genre.
2024 has already been an exciting year for action movies. Following in the footsteps ofaction movies likeJohn Wick, releases such asMonkey Manhave helped push new boundaries in the genre, laying the foundations for even more future success. However, while action films have undoubtedly been revitalized in recent years, there is a growing sense of formula to major releases. One 2024 movie promises to challenge this.
Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed 2013 drama filmThe Lunchbox,which won the Critics' Week Viewers Choice Award at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language at the 2015 British Academy Film Awards.
Every Action Movie Releasing In 2024
2024 may potentially be one of the greatest years for action movies, with intriguing originals and impressive franchise releases on the way.
Kill Is An Action-Packed Movie Set On Board A Train
A Romantic Escape Goes Horribly – And Thrillingly – Wrong
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat,Killhas been dubbed the “most violent and goriest film India has ever produced,” according to the trailer. The movie follows an army commando named Amrit (Lakshya) and his newly engaged fiancé, Tulika (Tanya Maniktala), aboard a train bound for New Delhi. Initially, the couple’s journey seems to be a romantic escape, butthings go awry when a gang of knife-wielding dacoits begins to terrorize the passengers. Amrit’s sense of duty is awakened, and he engages in a relentless fight against the thieves, transforming the train into a battleground.
The narrative confines itself to the claustrophobic environment of the train, amplifying the tension and urgency as Amrit combats the increasingly violent criminals to protect his fellow passengers.
Killis the first Hindi-language genre film of its kind. The narrative confines itself to the claustrophobic environment of the train, amplifying the tension and urgency as Amrit combats the increasingly violent criminals to protect his fellow passengers. Through a rare deal with Lionsgate (viaDeadline), this is one of the first times an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the UK for a mainstream Hindi-language film. Its cinematic release on August 22, 2025, is therefore especially exciting thanks to its boundary-pushing content and provocative story.
Why Kill’s Reviews Are So Good
Critics Praise Its Relentless Action And Unabashed Commitment To The Genre
Most critics appear mesmerized byKill’s unabashed commitment to the genre, immersive quality, and inventive use of the train’s claustrophobic environment.
Kill’sreviews praise its gory, visceral violence, well-choreographed fight sequences, and gripping feel. Among all themovies set on a train,Killhas been likened toBullet Train,Train to Busan,andSnowpiercerby Peter Debruge ofVariety,who praises the film’s relentless brutality and graphic action.Most critics appear mesmerized byKill’s unabashed commitment to the genre,immersive quality, and inventive use of the train’s claustrophobic environment. They also appreciate its sincere homage to Indonesian genre classics likeThe Night Comes for UsandThe Raid.
Matt Donato ofSlashfilm,for instance,celebratesKillas a “near-perfect action thriller that’s stuck in overdrive,“calling it “sublimely savage"and “an action masterclass.” Similarly, Indian independent film criticSucharita Tyagicommends the film’s technical excellence, including the cinematography, editing, set design, and sound work to build tension and craft action sequences within a small, overcrowded train carriage. While some criticized the relatively thin plot, most laudedKillfor excelling as a classic action thriller, successfully combiningBollywoodstyle with the genre’s popular excesses.
