Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba X Review: Should You Stream or Skip Taapsee Pannu Film?

The much-anticipated sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, has made its debut on Netflix, generating significant buzz among viewers. Following the acclaim of its predecessor for its intricate plot and stellar performances by Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey, the sequel's arrival was highly anticipated.

Released on August 9, 2024, the film stars Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Aditya Srivastava. As audiences dive into the sequel, their reviews are pouring in. Here’s what they have to say.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba X Review: Stream or Skip?

A user expressed disappointment with the much-anticipated sequel, stating it falls short of expectations. Criticising its "weak plot, poor narration, and predictable suspense", the reviewer noted that the film fails to deliver as either a compelling love story or a gripping revenge saga. He gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars, noting that it drags on and tests the viewer's patience.

Review - Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba 

“Hasseen Sirr Dardd = Disappointing ”

The highly anticipated sequel unfortunately, fails to impress.
With a weak storyline, poor narration, and predictable suspense, the film drags on unnecessarily, testing the viewer's patience, neither… pic.twitter.com/i3fzFIlMHh

— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) August 9, 2024

Another reviewer highlighted the film's predictability but praised Sunny Kaushal's performance, describing it as exceptional.

Part 1 of Haseen Dilruba was so epic plot twist were unpredictable but twist & turns for sequel #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba is quite predictable. Despite this, it is such a good thriller that by the end you’ll be wanting a third part.

And @sunnykaushal89 character is too good.🤩 pic.twitter.com/3iXyudPpvL

— Hadia.K (@hadiyya_kleo) August 10, 2024

Another user commended the performances of Kaushal, Pannu, and Massey, noting that while the film is engaging for fans of dark, twisted thrillers, it could have used a bit more flair.

Just watched #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba on @NetflixIndia, and it’s a wild mix of love, betrayal, and some serious craziness! 💔🔪#SunnyKaushal stands out with an intense performance that grabs your attention. #TaapseePannu and #VikrantMassey are solid, but that spark from the… pic.twitter.com/zkK5h8DAOr

— Yash Tiwari (@DrYashTiwari) August 9, 2024

Another user criticised the film for its predictability, stating that it offers no compelling reason to watch and is a complete waste of time.

You'll keep on guessing whats going on in #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba right till the very end; not because of its plot-twists but because the director decided to fuck around with the script every 5 minutes.

Absolutely no reason to watch and its a complete waste of time.

⭐️ pic.twitter.com/xHqP7rNR69

— Avinash Raina (@AviRaina) August 9, 2024

While fans were less impressed with the sequel, celebrities have shared positive reviews. Vicky Kaushal after attending a special screening of the film shared his thoughts, saying: "Taking the twists, turns, romance and romaanch notches up from the first part... whatey mazzedaar watch. Don't miss it! Congrats team. 🤌🤌🤌"

In another story he wrote, "@sunsunnykhez You have truly surprised me with your ability to pull off such a twisted character. So tastefully done. I know how excited you were to take up this part and could see you have fun playing it through and through. So proud! Onwards and upwards brother.❤️❤️❤️."

Katrina Kaif also shared her thoughts after Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. Posting on Instagram, Kaif mentioned how she had to frequently pause the film to discuss the unexpected plot twists with her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal.

In her Instagram story, Katrina expressed, "Loved it, had too much fun! I had to keep pausing to share my theories about the plot with my husband. Congrats aanandlrai, jaypraddesai, kanika.d (sic)."

She also praised the performances in the film, saying, "Taapsee Pannu was too good, #JimmySheirgill killed it! Vikrant Massey, brilliant as always. Sunny Kaushal, you took me by surprise and after seeing this side of you anything you say is right, you are always right and the best devar (brother-in-law) one can ever imagine, promise never to bother you."