Pyre Review: What 4 Critics Say

Pyre Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying

4 critics on Pyre: 3 positive, 1 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.

By First Day First Show3 hours ago2 min readUpdated 3 November 2026

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4 critics have reviewed Pyre so far. By our reading of each review, 3 positive, 1 mixed. Below, every critic's verdict in their own words, with the rating where they gave one and a link to the full review.

Critics at a glance

Outlet	Rating	Verdict
Rediff	Not rated	Positive
The Hindu	Not rated	Positive
Cinema Express	Not rated	Mixed
The Free Press Journal	3 Stars	Positive

Rediff

"Pyre is a sad, fatalistic, slow-moving film, but with memorable moments that linger in the mind"

Also: "The stunning Kumaoni location, lovingly captured by Manas Bhattacharyya's camera, also hides the tragedy of a land and its elderly residents, left uncared for"

Read Rediff's full review

The Hindu

"Though the narrative rhythm benefits from German editor Patricia Rommel (with Subhajit Singha) and Oscar-winning composer Mychael Danna, their involvement at times suggests a film consciously tailored to navigate the international festival circuit"

Also: "Played by non-professional actors, Padam Singh and Hira Devi, the bidi-smoking Padam and Tulsi have no artifice in their playful friction and witty repartee"

Read The Hindu's full review

Cinema Express

"Pyre is told tenderly, without haste. Your mind, constantly buzzing with new information, can just exist while experiencing this film"

Also: "For all its soothing stillness, the film can get repetitive in instances. Pyre is more life than drama and witnessing life can get boring"

Read Cinema Express's full review

The Free Press Journal: 3 Stars

"This film is a strongly recommended one at any cost. While this film is totally devoid of any jarring music or unbelievable vfx, one needs to watch the film for the purity of filmmaking at its best!"

Also: "The conviction with which they get into the skin of their characters is simply unexplainable and beyond words… so much so that, you just cannot think of any other actors in their place!"

Read The Free Press Journal's full review

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Updated 3 November 2026. CutMirchi does not review films itself: this page gathers published critics' reviews, quoted word for word and linked, and is updated as more arrive. "Verdict" is our one-word reading of each review; ratings are as each outlet printed them.