Thumbs up,
by Devesh Sharma,

Filmfare
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…The ending of Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba leaves a door open for a potential sequel, hinting at unresolved threads and future possibilities. While the film’s latter half may not sustain the high standards set by its beginning, it remains an engaging watch thanks to good performance by its stellar cast….

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Thumbs up,
by Murtuza Iqbal,

Filmi Beat
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…Overall, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is much better than its first part and that’s how a sequel should be. It is thrilling, entertaining, and filled with twists and turns. In fact, now we are waiting for a third part as well….

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by Lachmi Deb Roy,

FirstPost
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…Netflix’s Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba ends with a bang. There are certain things which are unrealistic. But let us for once make peace with finding flaws in films. Till then enjoy the movie and keep waiting for part three….

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by Divya Shah,

India-Forums
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…From a technical standpoint, the film is a well-oiled machine. The editing is crisp, ensuring that the narrative flows smoothly, even when the plot becomes convoluted. The transitions between past and present are handled well, although the frequent shifts might confuse some viewers. Some plot twists might also feel like, what is happening and how is it even possible, buy you just need to swallow it and move on with the pulpy ride….

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by Trisha Gaur,

koimoi
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…Have you ever been on a Tinder date? The one where you keep swiping right or left. Then, move forward to a casual date, which might or might not turn into something fruitful. So, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is exactly what could happen if Ajay Devgn‘s Drishyam and Rekha’s Khoon Bhari Maang go on a date. The premise is very spicy to look forward to. But how does this date go? Well, interesting enough, until a point when things don’t get serious and no feelings are involved. A good casual date. Just a meet, some healthy flirt, and a rematch!…

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So-So,
by Angel Rani,

Deccan Herald
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…While the scheming couple holds its own, the movie truly belongs to Sunny Kaushal, the amoral lover who will go to any lengths to obtain the object of his desire….

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So-So,
by Zinia Bandyopadhyay,

india today
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…However, one aspect Dhillon seems to have overlooked is how the characters reflecting societal expectations added depth to the first film. The original film featured parents, best friends, and other characters that enriched the story. This element appears to be missing in the sequel, except for the lusty Poonam, who is solely focused on getting intimate with Rishu….

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So-So,
by Sakshi Verma,

India TV
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…’Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ majorly revolves around Vikrant, Taapsee and Sunny. While Taapsee as stated before is ravishing in every frame, Vikrant looks dull in the film. Moreover, both his rage and craze in the first part seem missing. Remember, the portion of the first film, where Rishu did everything to hurt Rani, those eyes, those anger and bitterness, are all missing in the sequel. Even though the character had full scope to go insane, there’s not much left for the actor to do. The same could be said for Taapsee as well. The twisted Rani is all goodie-good in most parts of the sequel. Her passion and fanatics seem to be missing in the ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’. But it’s Sunny Kaushal that lights up the screen, every time he appears. The psycho lover that he is, brings the charm of film series like Hasseen Dillruba. At major points, he becomes the anchor of the film….

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So-So,
by Saibal Chatterjee,

NDTV
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…Consequently, matters turn hotter for the absconders but Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is, in the ultimate analysis, more cat-and-mouse than cobras and crocodiles. Indications in the film’s final moments in a north Indian hill town are clear enough – the story is far from over. But are we ready for more? Yes, if Taapsee Pannu keeps propelling this female-led genre exercise with the same gusto….

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So-So,
by KASHVI RAJ SINGH,

News18.com
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…The climax is particularly disappointing, raising questions about various plot points and leaving viewers with a sense of dissatisfaction. It feels underdeveloped and inadequately resolved….

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So-So,
by Snigdha Nalini,

Outlook India
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…It is evident that the director, Jayprad Desai, relied on the actors’ screen time rather than plot development. There have been scenes when unnecessary emphasis on the characters’ reactions or facial expressions was given, rather than making the story more thrilling. Instead, the scenes take a long time to simmer and boil and delve into the action. Overall, the direction is earnest, at best….

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So-So,
by Rishil Jogani,

Pinkvilla
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…Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, despite interesting characters and solid performances, fumbles because of the juvenile plot, lack of thrill and an anti-climatic finale. There was so much potential but it is wasted.
On a positive note, the last scene ignites some interest for the sequel of Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba….

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So-So,
by Nandini Ramnath,

Scroll.in
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…Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey inhabit familiar roles, with Massey proving better at mining the material’s dark depths. But even Massey is overshadowed by Sunny Kaushal, who is excellent as Abhimanyu. While Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba yields diminishes returns, Kaushal startles and shines….

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So-So,
by Pratikshya Mishra,

The Quint
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…The film’s other highlight is its music – the songs and the background score. And while the camerawork in the sequel feels more artificial than its predecessor it isn’t a big turn off….

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So-So,
by SUPARNA SHARMA,

The Week
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…Despite that ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ works because it is directed very well and is pacy, juicy, wicked, and fun….

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So-So,
by Sonal Pandya,

Times Now
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…While Pannu and Massey slip right back as Rani and Rishu, they don’t bring anything new to the table in the sequel. The new additions to the cast, Kaushal and Shergill, are a bit more intriguing as one tries to figure out which way they stand. However, they too are limited by what the script has in mind for their characters. Aditya Srivastava also reprises his role as ACP Kishore but mostly defers to Shergill’s Montu chacha in the investigation….

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So-So,
by Dhaval Roy,

Times of India
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…Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is engaging, if not awe-inspiring, and has some entertaining moments. While it maintains a stylish aesthetic and a talented cast, the film ultimately lacks the originality and suspense required to truly captivate audiences. With some tighter writing and more focused storytelling, this could have been a memorable sequel….

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Thumbs down,
by Abhimanyu Mathur,

DNA
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…Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba gets lost in its own ambitions. It tries to do too much while not executing any of it on screen. The stories are ambitious but the premise is sloppy. And on top of it, it just goes on far too long than anyone would have liked….

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Thumbs down,
by Rishabh Suri,

Hindustan Times
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…The fictional Pandit Ji’s romantic thriller novels are Holy Bible for all characters in this, much like the first film. At one point, in the anti-climax, a character remarks, ‘Humne samajhdaari bauhaut peeche chhod di hai Pandit ji ke shagird ban ke.’ After watching this misfire of a film, I couldn’t agree more….

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Thumbs down,
by Rohan Naahar,

indian express
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…They’re not the same thing! One cannot be questioned, but the other must. Rani and Rishu are free to kill as many people as they’d like but when Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba starts pretending like they’re the ones being unfairly treated, it’s essentially hopping onto the ‘kathghara’ and begging to be cross-examined….

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Thumbs down,
by Uday Bhatia,

Live Mint
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…The final twist is ridiculously wishful. Ulajh, released last week, tries in its dying moments to will into being a sequel that will probably never happen. If tentatively leaving a door open for another film is this damaging to the one you’re releasing, saner heads should prevail….

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Thumbs down,
by Sukanya Verma,

Rediff
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…Taapsee, Vikrant, Sunny are a fine fit on their own as well as around each other and prove themselves to be well equipped to survive the air of double dealing….

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Thumbs down,
by Anuj Kumar,

The Hindu
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…The sexual tension between Taapsee and Harshvardhan Rane’s characters that kept us anxious in the middle overs of the first installment is missing here because the bond between Rani and Abhimanyu lacks the covalent charge. Sunny is a fine actor but the role required a little more charisma….

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