Release Date: July 25, 2025

Platform: JioCinema (OTT release)

Rating: 2.5 / 5

Cast

• Kajol as Meher Menon
• Prithviraj Sukumaran as Major Vijay Menon
• Ibrahim Ali Khan as Harman Menon
• Mihir Ahuja (supporting role)
• Director: Kayoze Irani

 Story

Sarzameen revolves around a military family dealing with personal and political turmoil. Major Vijay Menon, a stern army officer in Kashmir, unknowingly passes his emotional trauma onto his son Harman, who suffers from a speech disorder and feelings of inadequacy. Caught in between is Meher, a mother who understands her son’s silence better than her husband’s principles. When a terrorist exchange mission goes wrong, Harman turns against everything his father stands for, and the film explores whether love can heal such deep damage.

Pluses

• Kajol's powerful performance brings emotional depth.
• Cinematography beautifully captures Kashmir.
• Fast-paced with consistent tension and drama.
• Action sequences are gritty and well-executed.

Minuses

• The screenplay lacks cohesion, with half-formed ideas and an unfocused narrative that struggles to hold together.
• Abrupt character changes lack clear motivation.
• Poor dubbing for Prithviraj disrupts immersion.
• Ibrahim’s performance lacks emotional depth in key moments.

Verdict

• Sarzameen has strong themes and a promising setup, but lacks narrative clarity and emotional impact. Watch it only if you're curious about the story or want to see Kajol in a compelling role. Otherwise, it's a missed opportunity weighed down by inconsistent execution.