One Friday Night

"One Friday Night" follows the story of Ram Varma, a high-ranking executive involved in an illicit affair with Nirosha, a much younger dancer and things take a dark turn when an accident happens with him in a secluded villa on a Friday night.

July 28

2023

Release Date

Hindi

Language

30 Minutes

1 Hour

Running Time

Available on

JioCinema

Cast

Milind Soman

Raveena Tandon

Vidhi Chitalia

Hemant K Gaur

Ambrish Saxena

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One Friday Night Review

Plot:

"One Friday Night" follows the story of Ram Varma, a high-ranking executive involved in an illicit affair with Nirosha, a much younger dancer. During their trip to Ram's secluded villa, an unforeseen accident leaves him unconscious, taking a dark turn. As the narrative unfolds, Nirosha faces a challenging dilemma, setting off a chain of events that test the boundaries of love and loyalty.

Cinematography:

The film's continuous torrential downpour and the isolated villa create an alluring backdrop for a gripping drama. However, the cinematography falls short in fully harnessing these elements, resulting in a somewhat underwhelming visual impact. The potential of the rainy night setting remains distant from the core narrative, missing opportunities to elevate the film's atmosphere.

Direction:

Director Manish Gupta demonstrates commendable restraint by avoiding melodrama and clichés, providing the narrative room to breathe and explore ethical complexities. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing the characters to evolve naturally and emotions to simmer. Despite these efforts, the execution lacks the power to fully engage the audience, with certain scenes feeling prolonged and uninspired.

Performance:

Raveena Tandon delivers a sincere portrayal of Lata, while Milind Soman's acting remains satisfactory. Vidhi Chitalia's role as Nirosha shows potential, but the character's depth isn't fully plumbed, leaving her performance underexplored. Overall, the performances lack the depth and intensity required to elevate the film's impact.

Conclusion:

Overall the film's execution falls short of delivering a captivating thriller. The lackluster performances and amateurish writing leave the audience disengaged throughout the brief runtime. With refined storytelling and performances, "One Friday Night" could have been a more captivating watch. Ultimately, the film leaves much to be desired, failing to leave a lasting impression on its viewers.

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