Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari tackles the disturbing world of child sex trafficking, but its potentially powerful story gets buried under excessive action, predictable twists and mythology. Despite a committed performance from Pannu, the thriller loses sight of its emotional core

Taapsee Pannu plays Bani in Gandhari trailer, a mother who sets out to find her abducted daughter. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the Netflix action-thriller blends intense action, mystery and suspense and premieres on September 3