Absolute Review: Cuttputlli: Akshay Kumar starrer is a gritty tale that keeps you hooked

By: Aakruti Bagla

Directed by: Ranjit Tewari

Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sargun Mehta, Chandrachur Singh, Hrishitaa Bhatt

Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes

Ratings: 3/5

Story

The film deals with a psychopath serial killer who brutally murders teenage schoolgirls in the town of Kasauli while on their way back home from school. Just in time, Akshay Kumar as Arjan Sethi, an aspiring filmmaker, turns into a rookie cop as his film is not getting made. Within just a couple of months, Arjan is appointed as sub-inspector in the same town where serial killings are taking place and he goes on to investigate the murder looming and nabbing the killer. Will Arjan and his team be able to stop the crime? Who is the killer and what is the motive behind all the murders? All of this unfolds in Cuttputtli.

Review

This movie is a remake of the Tamil movie Ratsasan from 2018. This whodunit, directed by Ranjit Tewari and written by Aseem Arora, is compelling throughout the investigative sequences but loses its way when the element of mystery is introduced. It moves along steadily, with occasional spikes in intensity and edge-of-your-seat moments. Despite being predictable, one is engrossed as the murder mystery is solved, but the lacklustre climax dulls the effect with absurd reasoning is absurd. In a nutshell, the events are fascinating, but that is not adequately justified.

With his camera technique, Rajeev Ravi creates a few thrilling atmospheric moments while capturing the beauty of Kasauli locales. With regard to editing, Chandan Arora does a fine job

Speaking of performances, considering a slew of disappointing performances the actor has delivered in recent months, Akshay Kumar aces his role as a cop, especially in the investigating sequences of the film in the flick. However, he is a little off the mark in the emotional moments. Rakul Preet Singh having a limited screen time leaves an impact. Sargun Mehta as the no-nonsense cop is a surprise element and will blow your mind with her act. However, towards the end her character looked half-baked. Rest of the cast including Chandrachur Singh and Hrishitaa Bhatt are effective in their parts.

When it comes to music, the background music aids in increasing the required amount of thrill and tension.

Conclusion

Overall, Cuttputlli makes for a worthy watch once for Akshay Kumar’s best act and if you have not seen the original one.