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Happy New Year, Daddy!
A boy is asking Santa for a very unusual New Year present - a dad!
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Plot Summary
A young man, Ritesh, seeks revenge against those he believes responsible for his father's death. He infiltrates a criminal organization, using his intelligence and ruthlessness to dismantle it from within. As he gets closer to his targets, he grapples with the moral consequences of his actions and the man he is becoming.
Critical Reception
Happy New Year, Daddy! received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to find a strong audience, largely due to its predictable narrative and a lack of originality in the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of fresh ideas.
Performances are adequate but fail to elevate the material.
Pacing issues detract from the overall thriller experience.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Happy New Year, Daddy!' is largely undocumented, with no substantial public reviews available to gauge specific like or dislike trends among Google users.
Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial debut of Soham Shah, who also starred in a prominent role.
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