

A middle-class couple in India struggles to pay off a loan and is relentlessly harassed by a menacing loan shark. When their son moves to America, the couple hopes for financial relief but the harassment only intensifies. With no other option, they must find a way to outsmart the ruthless lender and regain their lives.
December 9
2022
Release Date
Hindi
Language
50 minutes
1 hour
Running Time
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Cast


Sanjay Mishra


Neena Gupta


Saurabh Sachdeva


Jaspal Singh Sandhu















Manav Vij















Nadeem Khan















Sumit Gulati















Diwakar Kumar















Ananya Singh















Santosh Yagnik















Sachin Bhoir















Jitendra Gaur















Tanya Lal















Raju Bisht















Eklavya Chaudhary















Poonam Rana















Prashant Mishra















Pranjal Pateriya
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Vadh Review
Plot:
A retired school teacher, Shambhunath Mishra, commits a crime under unusual circumstances to get rid of his harassing loan shark, Prajapati Pandey. With the police on his trail, Shambhunath must cover his tracks to stay out of jail.Acting:
Sanjay Mishra sinks his teeth into a complex and layered character with effortless ease. Neena Gupta complements Mishra well, but deserves a meatier role. Saurabh Sachdeva's villainous turn is a revelation and Manav Vij is first-rate as a morally dubious cop.Cinematography:
Sapan Narula’s camera work is commendable, capturing the gloomy setting of the film to great effect. The scene when Shambhunath discards the body is particularly chilling.Direction:
Directed by the duo of Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal, Vadh is an interesting crossover between small-town, slice-of-life cinema and edgy thriller. The Mishras’ world and struggles are relatable, and the film benefits from the robust acting talent.Screenplay:
The story of Vadh is complex and emotionally engaging in most parts, but the screenplay fails to reach the standards set by the similarly themed film, Drishyam. The film meanders through improbable twists in the latter half and the investigation stretch feels underwritten.Music:
The makers of Vadh wisely refrain from stuffing the narrative with unnecessary songs. The background score, unfortunately, feels too generic at points.Verdict:
Vadh is an ordinary thriller that can be mildly enjoyed if one watches it with no expectations. Overall, Vadh is an interesting film to watch with commendable cinematography capturing the gloomy setting effectively. Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Manav Vij deliver compelling performances. However, the screenplay could have been better to elevate the film into something extraordinary.Share this review
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