Mid-Week Top 5 Movies of the Week

Film	Cast	Plusses	Minusses	Verdict
Sarkar	Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kay Kay, Katrina Kaif, Tanisha, Rukhsaar, Supriya Pathak	RGV's skillful storytelling and power-packed performances	Slow-paced and grim at times	Excellent start
Paheli	Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Suniel Shetty, Juhi Chawla	Fabulous cast, captivating story, sensitive treatment and great visuals	Too slow paced and holds appeal for elite
Parineeta	Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Raima Sen	Saif and Vidya's performances and well executed enterprise	Lacks a hit musical score and poor climax	Hit [multiplexes], average to dull [other places]
Bunty Aur Babli	Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji	Yash Raj brand, the two Bachchans sharing screen space, excellent performances and a well-treated first half	Post-interval portions and uninspiring music	Hit [Mumbai, Delhi-U.P.], average [some circuits]
Yakeen	Arjun Rampal, Priyanka Chopra	Novel story, competent performances and well-made first half	Post-interval portions