The overall response from audiences to Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi 2 on Prime Video has been mixed-to-positive, with reviewers praising the direction and its predictable yet satisfying conclusion. Amid the discussion, there is one man who has truly stolen the hearts of viewers, none other than Aaishvary Thackeray. His performance is not just being praised, it is being hailed as the absolute best thing about the sequel.
Ten years after the first film, Babloo is released from jail, seeking to reconnect with his mother, Manjari, and twin brother Dabloo. He discovers Dabloo and his love interest, Rinku, are now together. Meanwhile, the powerful politician Ambika Prasad coerces Babloo, using the threat to his loved ones, into performing a high-stakes assassination. Babloo’s redemption journey is pulled back into the world of crime.
Ultimately, the mother, Manjari, takes the final, calculated step for justice, bringing the turbulent family saga of crime and revenge to a definitive close.
From the moment Nishaanchi 2 began streaming, social media has been ablaze with viewers singling out Thackeray. Audiences are unanimous in calling his portrayal a masterclass in subtlety and intensity, a powerful anchor in a film brimming with action and intrigue. He delivers a performance that is both commanding and deeply nuanced, showcasing a range that has left critics and fans alike thoroughly impressed.
Viewers are particularly highlighting his magnetic screen presence and the emotional depth he injects into every scene. He manages to stand out amid a strong ensemble, crafting moments that are not only integral to the plot but also emotionally resonant.
Many are calling it a star-making turn, predicting a significant shift in his career trajectory, something rare for any newcomer. Yet Aaishvary Thackeray has managed to emerge as the standout element in the sequel.
Is Nishaanchi 2 worth watching? Well, that decision is entirely up to you, folks. But you surely won’t be disappointed after witnessing Thackeray’s work in it. Stay tuned for more updates.
Check out the following X posts, heaping praise on Thackeray.
A debut with double role is rare, but delivering two solid performances in a year is even rarer. #AaishvaryThackeray shines in #Nishaanchi2 with a confidence and screen presence way ahead of a newcomer. pic.twitter.com/OpcVRbO7c0
— Aakash Kumar (@aakashkmr) November 20, 2025
A unique double debut and a standout act in #Nishaanchi2, #AaishvaryThackeray is truly a star born this year. ✨ pic.twitter.com/LK0sWTzRuo
— Dainik Savera Times News & Media Network (@Faridsavera2634) November 19, 2025
#AaishvaryThackeray has a certain spark you can’t miss which he brings in #Nishaanchi2. A double debut and a performance that clearly signals a star has arrived. pic.twitter.com/qGniM9DAlp
— Srabanti Chakrabarti (@srabantic) November 19, 2025
#AaishvaryThackeray’s double debut in a year hits different. His screen presence in #Nishaanchi2 is sharp, assured, and star-making. A star is genuinely born. pic.twitter.com/vPTPQrFscD
— Prashant Pandey (@tweet2prashant) November 19, 2025
#nishaanchi2… Didn't quite work for me but this scene was aaag #aishwarythackrey and #vedikapinto are brilliant finds and the support cast elevate both the films would still say …Yeh Phillum Dekho pic.twitter.com/Suzm41r1t4
— Grumpy Indian ( Critic not Samosa ) (@kscarface_30) November 18, 2025
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