Rating: 2/5 | Hindi | 2026 | U/A 16+ | ZEE5 | 113 minutes
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Director | Sangeeth Sivan |
| Cast | Arjun Rampal, Priyamani, Rohit Chandel, Akash Makhija, Nakul Roshan Sahdev |
| Release | 11 November 2026, ZEE5 (Free5 tier) |
| Type | OTT only, no theatre release |
| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Runtime | 113 minutes |
The story
Sikander Singh is a suspended Crime Branch officer. He is driving to Manali when his car hits the bike of two young men, Vicky and Shaan. The next day, Vicky is found dead. It looks like suicide. It is not.
Sikander teams up with local inspector Yamini Thakur. Behind it all is ₹5 crore in missing cash and a feared criminal named David Walter Williams.
Blind Game is the official Hindi remake of the 2014 Malayalam thriller 7th Day. It is also director Sangeeth Sivan’s final film. He died in 2024. The film was shot mainly in Manali.
The good parts
- Arjun Rampal is the best thing in the film. He plays a tired, chain-smoking cop well. He rises above the script.
- Priyamani is sincere as Inspector Yamini. She holds her scenes.
- Manali looks good. The misty mountains give the film a mood.
- A couple of twists land. Not many, but a few.
The problem
- The script is the problem. Twists come one after another, but most of them do not make sense.
- The dubbing is weak in places. It pulls you out of scenes.
- The film is predictable. You can guess where it is going long before it gets there.
- For a thriller, it rarely thrills.
What the critics said
Critics were mostly negative, giving it 1 to 2.5 stars.
- Times of India (2.5/5): “A missing ₹5 crore, five friends with questionable secrets and a suspended cop chasing answers should make for an intriguing crime thriller. Unfortunately, this mystery has more twists than genuine thrills, as a promising premise gradually loses its grip.”
- Bollywood Hungama (1.5/5): “On the whole, BLIND GAME is a disappointing thriller that suffers from an illogical script and unconvincing twists.” It also said: “Arjun Rampal rises above the flawed script and tries his best to give a sincere performance.”
- Scroll, Nandini Ramnath: “The film is mostly poorly performed, with the exception of Arjun Rampal and Priyamani. A few of the twists are decent enough to justify the 113-minute length.”
Overall
Blind Game has a good actor and a decent premise. It wastes both. Watch it only if you are an Arjun Rampal fan. Others can skip it.
Where to watch
Blind Game is streaming on ZEE5 from 11 November 2026, free on its Free5 tier. It never released in theatres, so there is no box office collection to report.
Bandra is another recent film that came to ZEE5 this month. Here is our OTT blog on Bandra.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is Blind Game a theatre release?
No. It released direct-to-OTT on ZEE5 on 11 November 2026.
2. Where can I watch Blind Game?
On ZEE5, free on its Free5 ad-supported tier.
3. Is Blind Game a remake?
Yes. It is the official Hindi remake of the 2014 Malayalam thriller 7th Day, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.
4. Who directed Blind Game?
Sangeeth Sivan. It was his final film; he died in 2024.
5. Is Blind Game worth watching?
Only if you like Arjun Rampal. Critics gave it 1 to 2.5 stars, and our rating is 2 out of 5.
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Is Blind Game a theatre release?
No. It released direct-to-OTT on ZEE5 on 11 November 2026.
Where can I watch Blind Game?
On ZEE5, free on its Free5 ad-supported tier.
Is Blind Game a remake?
Yes. It is the official Hindi remake of the 2014 Malayalam thriller 7th Day, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Who directed Blind Game?
Sangeeth Sivan. It was his final film; he died in 2024.
Is Blind Game worth watching?
Only if you like Arjun Rampal. Critics gave it 1 to 2.5 stars, and our rating is 2 out of 5.
