Bastar The Naxal Story movie review: Bastar ventures into the contentious landscape of Naxalism, weaving a narrative that attempts to dissect its roots and consequences, albeit through a largely black-and-white lens. Its stark depiction of Naxalite insurgency and the ensuing conflict with security forces serves as a timely reminder of the complex sociopolitical realities facing the nation. However, by sidestepping nuanced character exploration and succumbing to occasional oversimplification, the film falls short of its full potential, leaving audiences with lingering questions and a sense of untapped narrative depth. Also read | Yodha, Bastar The Naxal Story to Kung Fu Panda 4: Movies releasing in theatres this week Bastar The Naxal Story movie review: Adah Sharma-starrer’s narrative shortcomings and performative inconsistencies detract from its overall impact. The premise Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film navigates through the divergent paths taken by a mother and son, played by Indira Tiwari and Naman Jain, in the aftermath of a shared personal tragedy, a Supreme Court case illuminating only on the nexus between Naxalism and communism, and the resolute …