Gandhi Talks, the silent thriller starring Vijay Sethupathi, struggled at the box office during its theatrical run. Despite having a strong cast, the film failed to impress audiences and ended up as a major commercial disappointment.
The film features Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Arvind Swamy in important roles. Expectations were high due to the unique concept and the presence of well known actors.
After its theatrical run, Gandhi Talks has now arrived on ZEE5. Like many films that underperform in theatres, it was expected to find a second life through OTT streaming.
However, early reactions on the platform have not been very encouraging. Several viewers have criticised the film for its slow pace and stretched narration.
Many users said the film begins with an interesting idea and a promising setup. But as the story progresses, the screenplay slows down significantly.
The slow storytelling style has divided viewers. A few audiences appreciate the experimental approach of a silent thriller.
However, a larger section of viewers has expressed disappointment with the film. Several online reviews describe the experience as lengthy and difficult to engage with.
Despite the criticism, the performances of Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Arvind Swamy have received praise. Their acting has been one of the few positives highlighted by viewers.
Still, the overall storyline and pacing have made the film a challenging watch for many audiences.
It remains to be seen whether the response improves over time. The film is currently available for streaming on ZEE5.
#GandhiTalks
Seems to have a really interesting and unique story idea, but the narration feels quite slow and draggy in many portions. The concept itself had a lot of potential, and the film definitely had scope for strong dialogues, which makes the decision to present it as a… pic.twitter.com/H6zUCJ65LI— Harish Kumar Dhanasekar (@Harish_kd_dir) March 9, 2026
#GandhiTalks pic.twitter.com/d1rPJvfyrK
— (@Hisrath95) March 8, 2026
#GandhiTalks (Tamil|2026) – Z5.
A “Forced” Silent Film. With No Dialogues, Music has to be extra ordinary. But ARR Disappoints. Gud Perf frm Vijay Sethupathi. Few Comedy Scenes r fine. Otherwise its Boring. Experimental attempt Misfired. SKIP! pic.twitter.com/7AHjUUsBW8
— CK Review (@CKReview1) March 8, 2026
Cut to 2026,
Silent film #GandhiTalks which forced their characters not to speak. When they want to convey the story, they use phones, typewriters and news cards. The wannabe #Pushpak tried the famous balcony scene between Amala and Kamal too. But it’s a big let down.
— CINEMAKARAN (@cinema_karan) March 8, 2026
#GandhiTalks – A silent film that contains no dialogue and failed to captivate the audience. The movie is only saved by the refreshing music of #ARRahman. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/J2k9meq5wa
— Krish (@itsme_krrishm) March 8, 2026
