Last updated: 8 May 2026


Enter The Girl Dragon
Hindi · Action, Drama, Romance
2h 14m · 15 Jul 2022
Music: Ravi Shankar | DOP: Malaharbhatt Joshi | Writer: Ram Gopal Varma
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
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.
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.
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
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.
| Source | Rating |
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| 2.75 / 5 | |
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| 2.75 / 5 |
Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
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
Ladki: Dragon Girl released on 15 July 2022 (2022).
Ladki: Dragon Girl is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Ladki: Dragon Girl OTT release date not announced yet.
Ladki: Dragon Girl directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
Ladki: Dragon Girl stars Pooja Bhalekar, Miya Muqi, Parth Suri, Dragon Sek Tin-Lung, Abhimanyu Singh.
Tollybo rates Ladki: Dragon Girl 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Ladki: Dragon Girl composed by Ravi Shankar.
Ladki: Dragon Girl — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 134 minutes, Language: Hindi.