Release Date : April 08,2022
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring: Kunal Khemu, Sandeepa Dhar , Elnaaz Norouzi , Asha Negi and others
Director: Ken Ghosh
Producers: B.P. Singh
Music Director: Ajay Singha
Cinematography : Hari K. Vedantam
Editor: Mukesh Thakur
Starring : Kunal Khemu, Sandeepa Dhar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Asha Negi, Ram Kapoor, Nidhi Singh, Chunky Pandey, Raghav Juyal, Asheema Vadaan, Bidita Bag
Directed by : Ken Ghosh
Producer(s) : B.P. Singh, Renu B.P. Singh
Cinematography : Hari K. Vedantam
Editor(s) : Mukesh Thakur
So, continuing the series of reviewing movies and shows during the lockdown period, our today’s pick is the Hindi web series Abhay 2. The film is available on Zee 5 and let’s see how it is.
Story:
Abhay 2 is the second season of the cop thriller Abhay. In the first season, the makers set the pace, tone, and familiarised us with the main character. But in Abhay 2 brings powerful villains to the fore. In this season, Abhay Pratap Singh(Kunal Khemu) has to deal with more crazy villains. There are three episodes and each episode has one story and a villain which are played by Chukey Pandey, Bandita Bag, and Ram Kapoor. Abhay needs to solve his cases each and every time is the story of this series.
What’s good?
Kunal Khemu, though he has a small physical personality, does his role as a cop quite well and makes us believe in his act. He is in a much more settled manner in this season and plays the sheet anchors role well. Chunky Pandey as the brian eating psycho is superb but his role is so limited. Banita, who plays a prostitute with a weird habit is also neat in her role.
The manner in which Ram Kapoor is introduced looks god and his story of kidnapping school kids is pretty interesting. The storylines and backdrop in these stories are top-notch. The BGM, production values and camerawork is pretty good. The investigation style showcased is also neat.
What’s Bad?
The biggest complaint of the series is that the gripping stories are shortlived. The story had so much in it that the makers can easily make three episodes out of it. But director Ken Ghosh rushes on things disappointing the audience by wrapping up the twists in a simple manner. Also, the supporting cast is very weak and that is the reason, most of the scenes do not create much impact on the audience. The screenplay should have been even more engaging to balance the good story.
Final Word :
On the whole, Abhay 2 is a series based on several crimes and how a cop solves them in each episode. In the second season, the stories are gripping and the performances by the main cast are also solid. But the slightly dull narration does not balance the good script hence making it a passable watch. Give it a shot if you have nothing else to do.
Rating: 2.75/5
Starring : Kunal Khemu, Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz, Ranvir Shorey, Rasika Dugal
Directed by : Rajesh Krishnan
Music by : Sameer Uddin, Rohan-Vinayak, Amar Mangrulkar
Cinematography : Sanu John Varghese
Edited by : Anand Subaya
So, continuing the series of reviewing movies and shows during the lockdown period, our today’s pick is the Hindi film Lootcase. The film is available on Disney Hotstar and let’s see how it is.
What’s it about
Nandan(Kunal Khemu) is a middle-class guy who works at a printing press. His wife Lata(Rasika Duggal) always complains always their poor lifestyle. Upset with this, Nandan continues to lead his boring life until he finds a red suitcase filled with cash. Upon finding that no one is owning it, Nandan takes the cash and starts spending it. The problems arise when some evil politicians, dreaded gangsters, and other groups come after him for the suitcase. The rest of the story is as to what Nandan does with all the money.
What’s good?
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The film’s plot is simple but has been set superbly in a middle-class family. Kunal Khemu is a pro when it comes to comedy and he does it again with this film. The way he generates subtle comedy with his serious and tense face is adorable. The film is filled with situational comedy and this keeps the audience engaged most of the time.
Vijay Raaz as the don and Gajraj Rao as the politician do well in their roles and evoke good humor. Rasika Duggal is superb as the nagging wife. All the scenes of Vijay Raaz and his assistants have been executed hilariously. The twists and turns that the film takes are quite neat. Dialogues need a special mention in this film. The music is okay but the BGM was loud.
What’s bad?
Once the twist is revealed, the film becomes predictable. The film is filled with loud humor scenes and in this logic goes for a toss. If you try to find logic and watch the film in a serious mood, you will get disappointed. Also, the screenplay of the film goes for a toss in key areas and makes the plot dull in many scenes. Too many characters are introduced to make the comedy work but they only create lag in the second half.
Final Word
Overall, Lootcase is a comedy that has solid casting. Kunal Khemu and the supporting cast making things quite interesting with their fun acts. The story is routine and the film has loud and over the top humor. If you are the ones who love such films, Lootcase ends as a time pass watch this lockdown period. Give it a shot.
Rating: 3/5
