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Darlings, Alia Bhatt"s debut film, was made available on Netflix on Friday. The movie, which starred Alia Bhatt as the lead, Vijay Varma as Hamza, Shefali Shah as Shamsu, Alia Bhatt"s mother, and Roshan Mathew as Zulfi, focused on a more sinister interpretation of domestic abuse.

The movie"s initial reviews have finally been released, and director Jasmeet K. Reen"s work has stirred up some controversy. Despite its limitations, the Hindustan Times describes the movie as taking a mature approach to domestic violence. The publication stated that the movie "does upset you in places when domestic violence is utilised as a plot device to elicit laughter — a lady remaining by her husband while being battered, a man exhibiting no trace of sorrow or for his acts, mute bystanders depicted as caricatures,"

"Darlings makes you pause and consider whether a movie like this was really necessary to make a point or deliver a message at a time when viewers are favouring more progressive and powerful storylines. The movie sometimes seems to only be addressing the situation"s surface level issues without trying to understand the minds of these men, who view domestic violence as usual and simply attribute it to alcohol "the review went on to say.

The performances in Darlings, according to Hindustan Times, are the best in terms of how skillfully the performers portrayed their characters in the film. "Bhatt is in top form; her unique language, open expressions, and emotional breakdowns allow the audience relate to her on a deeper level. She actually made me think of Safeena from Gully Boy in some parts "the shared review "Shah, who portrays her on-screen mother, gives a fantastic performance and is much more reserved than in her most recent roles in Humans and Jalsa. Shah is lovable, resilient, and provides Bhatt"s story with the necessary backing."

The Hindu was also pleasantly surprised by Bhatt"s well-developed movie. "Darlings is a funny social thriller that deconstructs the crutches that allow patriarchy to amble into living rooms and eventually almost becomes a well-made public service announcement about domestic violence. The good news is that before the end credits roll, filmmaker Jasmeet K Reen unintentionally acknowledges the evolution "Read the review in The Hindu. "According to Darlings, there are no exceptions to the rule when it comes to domestic abuse. It prevents an abusive husband from slipping into the trap of social conditioning and dietary habits. The creature has a sense of entitlement from birth, which he displays when he imagines being provoked by the so-called lesser sex."

This Jasmeet K. Reen film, according to Pinkvilla, makes a powerful statement on domestic abuse. The site noted that while the film "may draw a variety of perspectives on the approach the filmmaker has taken to convey her argument, ideally, it will at least get people talking about the matter a lot more." "The movie has more to offer than just that. It also causes you to reflect on issues like as alcoholism and its effects on families, superstition, cunning, envy, karma, and the influence of parents" life and decisions on their children."

It expanded further, "All of these elements have been skillfully woven into a narrative, and practically all of them are delivered in a fun way. The correct amount of contrast, grey hues, and naivety have been used to create realistic and sympathetic character sketches. Writers Parveez Sheikh and Jasmeet K Reen deserve praise for producing a morally upstanding story."

Vishal Bhardwaj, a filmmaker and composer, created the film"s musical score under the direction of first-time director Reen. The movie Darlings, which was co-produced with Shah Rukh Khan"s Red Chillies Entertainment, is Bhatt and the King after Dear Zindagi.