Name: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
Director: Ajay Singh
Form: Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal, Sharad Kelkar, Indraneil Sengupta
Judgement: 3.5 / 5
Storyline:
Ankit Sethi (Sunny Kaushal), a businessman, boards a flight with Neha Grover (Yami Gautam) as one of the servants. After a brief in-flight interaction, the two happen to meet on a few other occasions around town, before dating. Neha, hearing that Ankit has a hefty debt to pay off which can only be paid off by committing a robbery and nothing else, suggests him to go ahead with the plan and also gives him the support he needs from her. Ankit and Neha orchestrate a mid-air heist that could trap them for life, but a sudden hijacking plays a bummer. How the duo carry out their robbery in a hijacked plane forms the core of the film.
What works:
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga has a spicy screenplay. With a running time of just over 100 minutes, the film is good for a fascinating viewing experience. There isn’t really a dull moment or a moment where you feel like the movie is stretched unnecessarily. Every scene is important and every scene has some relevance.
The marriage of robbery and hijacking gives the story a whole new flavor. It makes for a deadly combination and that, clubbed with an element of surprise that you’ll know when you see the movie, makes it all the more deadly and, of course, worth watching.
The third act is certainly the highlight of the film. The film’s ability to play with the viewer’s psyche so effortlessly and its tendency to stay one step ahead of its viewers is what makes the film so special. Ajay Singh has directed the film with utmost conviction and honesty. He earns brownie points for coming up with and conceptualizing this new idea, and masterfully presenting it on screen.
It should be added that the production value of the film is top notch. It is ambitiously staged and designed.
What not:
Parts of the film fall prey to dexterous writing. The mid-air sequences have taken some obvious liberties, but it all makes sense by the end of the movie.
The dialogues in the film are quite routine and lack impact. On a lighter note, the excessive use of the word ‘sir’ by Yami Gautam’s character in the film, competes well with ‘Shiva’ by Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra. It has been used extensively, even beyond the obvious airplane scenes.
There are few flashback episodes that don’t fit as well as the others. Other than that, there really isn’t much to complain about the movie.
appearances:
Both Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal play their roles with utmost sincerity. They are convincing and believable, and complement each other well. The two very effectively portray the feeling of fear, anxiety, fear, uneasiness and helplessness in their actions. Sharad Kelkar, who plays the bewildered investigating officer, is effortless. Indraneil Sengupta’s character can’t really be explained without giving context. As far as his performance goes, it’s right on the money. The satirical nature of the interior minister and the evil character of his personal assistant are sure to leave you in two.
Pronunciation:
In general, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga is absolutely edible. It has a lot going for it, from great acting to a captivating storyline and a rewarding finale. The amalgamation of robbery and hijacking alone is reason enough to at least give this film a try. And of course the last 40 minutes deserve a separate mention. You can watch Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga on the respective digital platform.
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