Rahul Desai
"Dry Day" struggles to deliver a coherent message in its chaotic mix of Holi songs, political satire, and commentary on alcoholism, ultimately promoting alcohol bans as a simplistic solution to societal issues.
Jitendra Kumar's portrayal of Gannu lacks emotional continuity, with a scattershot script and nasal-toned dialect undermining his performance, making the conflicted character feel disjointed
The film, despite its attempts at world-building, fails to provide clarity in Gannu's rivals' plans or whether Gannu is an enlightened soul or a humbled one, reducing addiction to a mere narrative device without a clear purpose.
The film's storytelling is deemed obsolete, with scenes lacking rhythm, humor feeling strained, and a lack of clarity in the characters' motivations, leaving the audience confused about the narrative's specifics.
"Dry Day" relies on a dated template with characters like shifty politicians, reducing female characters to fixers for the protagonist, and failing to offer a fresh perspective or reimagine its formula.
Annu Kapoor, Shrikant Verma, and Shriya Pilgaonkar's talents are underutilized, with the film's narrative driven by the tenacity of Pilgaonkar's character but falling into clichéd portrayals and a lack of originality.