A Thrilling Ride with a Side of Emotional Punch

Dr. Abhimanyu Sood (Sohum Shah) is in the middle of what can only be described as a highly questionable business deal when he receives a phone call that derails everything—his daughter Vedika (Unnathi Surana), who has Down Syndrome, has been kidnapped. Now, given his estranged relationship with his wife (voiced by Nimisha Sajayan), his first instinct isn’t panic—it’s skepticism. Could this be a prank? A creative way for his ex to squeeze more money out of him? Possibly. Does he have five crores in cash just lying around in his car? Yes. Why? Well, that’s a spoiler.

Initially, he refuses to part with the money, but when undeniable video evidence arrives, he shifts gears—both figuratively and literally. He’s instructed to drive outside Delhi and drop the bag at a designated location. Simple, right? Well, not quite. Along the way, he juggles calls from his ex (each one an emotional landmine), his current love interest (voiced by Shilpa Shukla), his perpetually annoyed boss (voiced by Piyush Mishra), and his junior, whom he somehow manages to coach through a stomach surgery while changing a flat tire. It’s hands down one of the film’s most exhilarating sequences—because, apparently, multitasking at its peak includes saving a life and fixing a car on the side of the road.

And just when you think he might finally catch a break, he reaches the drop location—only to be met with the most harrowing truth of his life.

Clocking in at a tight 93 minutes, the film almost feels like it unfolds in real time, keeping you glued to the screen. At its surface, it’s a tense, fast-paced thriller, but underneath, it delivers a deeply moving message about Down Syndrome. The climax? Expect a lump in your throat. Engaging an audience with a one-character film is no small feat, but thanks to razor-sharp writing, immersive cinematography (Sunil Borkar, Kuldeep Mamania), and crisp editing (Sanyukta Kaza, Rythem Lath), the film never loses momentum. Jesper Kyd’s background score only adds to the tension, making sure you’re as on edge as the protagonist himself.

And speaking of the protagonist, Sohum Shah knocks it out of the park. With no co-stars to physically interact with, he builds his character purely through reactions to phone calls, taking us on a journey from “Wow, this guy is a terrible human being” to “Okay, I’m actually rooting for him now.” It’s a slow-burn redemption arc that feels entirely earned, thanks to the emotional depth he brings to the role. After his mind-blowing performance in Tumbbad (2018), this might just be his career-best.

VERDICT: Watch this movie. It’s a thrilling, emotionally charged road movie packed with gripping storytelling, powerful acting, and a message that lingers long after the credits roll. Plus, if nothing else, you’ll walk away feeling slightly less overwhelmed about your own multitasking skills.

Ratings

Acting: 4/5

Direction: 4/5

Screenplay: 5/5

Originality: 5/5

OVERALL – 4/5

“GRIPPING, THRILLING, FAST PACED”