

Mahesh Manjrekar’s Antim: The Final Truth is a Bollywoodised remake of the Marathi hit Mulshi Pattern. And it’s certainly not the first time that a secondary actor has taken over the show simply because he is played by a movie star. It’s not the first time that a male lead has paraded his pectorals in lieu of acting skills. It’s not the first time a Hindi film remake has diluted the spirit and intent of the original material.

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