Babli Bouncer is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and starring Tamannaah Bhatia.

Produced by Vineet Jain and Amrita Pandey under the banners Star Studios and Junglee Pictures, the film follows the journey of Babli, a street-smart woman who becomes a bouncer at a nightclub.

At the wedding of the sarpanch's daughter, Babli meets Drum's son, Viraj Kaushik, who recently returned from London after five years of study.

Babli's friend since childhood Kukku, who has long had a crush on her, learns she is receiving marriage proposals and feels insecure.

In an article from The Indian Express, the film was described as a feeble attempt at a feminist fable, despite Tamannaah Bhatia's sterling performance.

The review highlighted the film's weak execution of its feminist themes and criticized its overall impact, giving it a rating of 1.5 stars.

[14] Similarly, NDTV's review echoed the sentiment of a lacklustre execution, stating that the film's attempt at portraying female empowerment falls short.

The review commended Tamannaah Bhatia's performance but criticized the film's weak narrative and awarded it 1.5 stars out of 5.

[15] India Today's review criticized the film for excessive "wokeness," suggesting that an overemphasis on feminist messaging compromised the storytelling.

The review highlighted that the film failed to strike a balance between its social messaging and engaging narrative, resulting in a less impactful viewing experience.

The review commented on the film's limited character development and predictable plot, ultimately concluding that it fell short of expectations.

While some reviewers appreciated elements such as Tamannaah Bhatia's performance and the film's storyline, others criticized its execution, character development, and thematic delivery.