Madhaniyan Movie Review

Overview

“Madhaniyan” is a Punjabi-language family drama directed and written by Nav Bajwa. It features a strong ensemble cast including Neeru Bajwa, Dev Kharoud, and Nav Bajwa himself. The film is slated for release on 31 October 2025. 
The plot centres around the bond of siblings, the responsibilities of family, and how love and duty collide in the world of rural/punjabi life

1. Emotional core & sibling bond
At the heart of it is the relationship between the older sister (Neeru Bajwa) and her younger brother (Nav Bajwa), which provides a grounded emotional theme. The setup—she brings him up after their mother’s death, yet her own love life is constrained by brother’s expectations—gives the film a relatable familial conflict. 
This dynamic is one of the stronger threads in the film, and many in audience reactions report being moved by it. 

2. Performances and casting
Neeru Bajwa brings sincere emotion to her role, and Dev Kharoud is well-suited for the romantic track. Nav Bajwa pulling double duty (actor + director/writer) is ambitious and shows commitment to the story. The supporting cast (including veteran actors such as Gurpreet Ghuggi) adds texture. 
In audience reels, one comment particularly noted:

“Specially it’s about the siblings the siblings love so it’s very nice movie and music is very nice or both entertaining and emotional out of…” 

3. Music & setting
The songs such as “Nai Jana”, “Mehndi Mehndi”, “Madhaniyan” have been released ahead of time and add to the mood of the film. 
The village/rural backdrop and Punjabi cultural touches (values of family loyalty, expectations) provide authenticity and local flavour.

 

What Could Be Better

1. Predictability & familiar tropes
   While the sibling vs love / familial duty vs personal desire conflict is powerful, it treads familiar ground and some viewers may feel the narrative is predictable. At least one site notes the film is “Drama Family Romance” and thus has genre expectations. 
2. If the script doesn’t introduce sufficiently surprising twists or deeper character arcs, it risks feeling like “we know what’s coming”.

2. Narrative depth / pacing
With strong emotional setup, the film will be judged on how well it sustains that over its runtime (2 hrs 2 mins per listing). 
At times, films of this kind can slip into melodrama rather than nuanced drama, depending on direction & editing.

3. Balance of romance & family conflict
The love story between the sister and Dev Kharoud’s character must feel earned, and the brother’s opposition must be credible. If the love arc feels forced or the brother’s objection weak/not justified, the film may lose emotional impact.

Final Verdict

“Madhaniyan” promises to be a heartfelt, culturally rooted Punjabi family drama with strong emotional threads and good performances. For audiences who enjoy films about sibling loyalty, familial duty and romance interwoven in a Punjabi setting, it is well worth a look.
If I were to give a provisional rating (based on available information), I would say 3.5 out of 5 stars — it has strong foundations but whether it reaches higher will depend on execution.

Recommendation

• Watch it if you appreciate emotional drama focused on family relationships, especially sibling bonds.

• Go prepared for a traditional conflict-driven narrative; if you prefer highly unexpected storylines, adjust expectations.

• Cultural appeal: If you enjoy Punjabi cinema with local settings, songs, values—this will resonate.

• Check audio & visuals: From early mentions the music is a plus; you might even enjoy the soundtrack after the film.

If you like, I can check critic reviews (once more complete after release) and gather audience ratings plus highlight top songs from the film. Would that be helpful?