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Ladki: Dragon Girl (2022) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo

Last updated: 8 May 2026

Ladki: Dragon Girl (2022) Review

Ladki: Dragon Girl (2022), a Hindi action, drama, romance movie starring Pooja Bhalekar, Miya Muqi, Parth Suri, is reviewed here. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Heavily influenced by Bruce Lee’s wisdom and his martial art techniques, Pooja aspires to be like him. Will she be able to follow in his footsteps, or will she be forced to compromise her desire to lead a tranquil life like other girls? Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 15 Jul 2022. Runtime: 2h 14m.

Ladki: Dragon Girl
BELOW AVERAGE

Ladki: Dragon Girl(2022)

Enter The Girl Dragon

Hindi · Action, Drama, Romance

2h 14m · 15 Jul 2022

Music: Ravi Shankar | DOP: Malaharbhatt Joshi | Writer: Ram Gopal Varma

Action

Ratings

123Telugu123TeluguAI2.75
GreatAndhraGreatAndhraAI2.5
IBTimesIBTimesAI2.5
KoimoiKoimoiAI2.75
IMDbIMDb5.1

Our Rating

2.5

📖 Story

Ladki: Dragon Girl is a Hindi action fantasy film that revolves around a young woman with extraordinary powers linked to dragons. The story explores her journey of self-discovery and the battle between good and evil forces that threaten her world. The narrative combines elements of mythology and modern-day action, focusing on themes of empowerment and destiny.

🔍 Analysis

Ladki: Dragon Girl attempts to blend fantasy and action genres with a mythological backdrop. The story, while ambitious, suffers from a disjointed screenplay that struggles to maintain coherence throughout. The pacing is uneven; the first half introduces the characters and the fantasy elements but feels sluggish and overly expository, whereas the second half picks up with more action sequences but lacks emotional depth.

The screenplay lacks tightness, with several scenes feeling repetitive and some plot points underdeveloped, which affects audience engagement. The songs are sporadic and do not integrate smoothly into the narrative, often disrupting the flow. Ravi Shankar's music direction and background score provide some atmospheric moments but fail to elevate the overall cinematic experience significantly.

Cinematography by Malaharbhatt Joshi captures the fantasy elements with decent visual effects, but the technical execution is inconsistent. Overall, the film's ambition is notable, but the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a mixed viewing experience.

🎭 Performances

Pooja Bhalekar: Delivers a sincere effort as the protagonist but is limited by weak character development.

Miya Muqi: Provides a strong physical presence and action sequences but lacks emotional range.

Parth Suri: Adequate in his role but overshadowed by the film’s uneven narrative.

Dragon Sek Tin-Lung: Impressive martial arts skills that add authenticity to action scenes.

Abhimanyu Singh: Effective as the antagonist with a menacing screen presence.

Rajpal Yadav: Offers comic relief but the humor feels forced and out of place.

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Ambitious fantasy concept
  • Strong action choreography
  • Notable martial arts sequences
  • Atmospheric background score

Weaknesses

  • Disjointed screenplay
  • Uneven pacing
  • Weak character development
  • Songs disrupt narrative flow
  • Inconsistent technical execution

🎬 Direction & Writing

Ram Gopal Varma’s direction shows flashes of creativity, especially in action sequences and visual style, but overall the storytelling lacks cohesion and focus. The writing does not fully support the ambitious concept, resulting in a film that feels fragmented and underwhelming.

🛠️ Technical Aspects
  • - Cinematography
  • - Music Direction
  • - Background Score
  • - Visual Effects
  • - Editing

📰 Ratings Sources

SourceRating
123Telugu123Telugu
2.75 / 5
GreatAndhraGreatAndhra
2.50 / 5
IBTimesIBTimes
2.50 / 5
KoimoiKoimoi
2.75 / 5

Our Rating

2.5/5

💰 Box Office Collection

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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards

No centers data available.

No awards data available.

😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics

TypeValue
Positive20%
Neutral30%
Negative50%

Critics

Critics generally found Ladki: Dragon Girl to be an ambitious but flawed fantasy action film. While the action sequences and concept received some appreciation, the screenplay and pacing were widely criticized. The performances were seen as adequate but limited by the weak script. The music and songs failed to make a significant impact, and the technical aspects were viewed as inconsistent.

Final Box-Office Result

BELOW AVERAGE

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ladki: Dragon Girl release in theatres?

Ladki: Dragon Girl released on 15 July 2022 (2022).

Is Ladki: Dragon Girl a hit or flop?

Ladki: Dragon Girl is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.

Where to watch Ladki: Dragon Girl online? OTT release date?

Ladki: Dragon Girl OTT release date not announced yet.

Who directed Ladki: Dragon Girl?

Ladki: Dragon Girl directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Who are the main cast members of Ladki: Dragon Girl?

Ladki: Dragon Girl stars Pooja Bhalekar, Miya Muqi, Parth Suri, Dragon Sek Tin-Lung, Abhimanyu Singh.

What is the Tollybo rating for Ladki: Dragon Girl?

Tollybo rates Ladki: Dragon Girl 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.

Who composed the music for Ladki: Dragon Girl?

Music for Ladki: Dragon Girl composed by Ravi Shankar.

What is the genre and runtime of Ladki: Dragon Girl?

Ladki: Dragon Girl — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 134 minutes, Language: Hindi.

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