#Andhadhun is a thriller per excellence!

Movie Review: #ANDHADHUN is the story of a creative artist who gets involved in a crime scene. #Akash(Ayushmann Khurrana) is a blind piano player based in #Pune. While crossing the road, he one day accidentally bumps into #Sophie (Radhika Apte), who along with her father runs a restaurant named Franco’s. Impressed with his piano skills, she hires Akash to play at Franco’s. Akash impresses the guests with his performance and also Sophie. Both start a love affair. A frequent customer at Franco’s is yesteryear actor #PramodSinha. He has retired from films and is now into real estate. Three years ago, he married #Simi (Tabu), who is his second wife. He has a daughter from the first wife, #Dani. Pramod loves Akash’s performance and is also moved by the fact that he is able to recognize Pramod by his voice. It’s his marriage anniversary the next day and he asks Akash to come to his house for a private concert for him and Simi. The same night, he tells Simi that he’s going to #Bengaluru the next day for work purposes. He purposely lies as his plan is to surprise Simi and then have a concert by Akash. The next day, Pramod reaches his residence but he’s shocked to find Simi sleeping with her lover, Inspector #Mahendra(Manav Vij). In the madness that ensues, Pramod is shot dead. Minutes later, Akash arrives for the concert.
#SriramRaghavan, #ArijitBiswas, #YogeshChandekar and #PoojaLadhaSurti’s story is inspired from the French short film #L’ACCORDEUR [writer and director: Olivier Treiner]. However, a lot of changes have been done and it’s praiseworthy. Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Yogesh Chandekar and Pooja Ladha Surti’s screenplay is flawless in the first half and is bound to leave viewers stunned. The second half becomes a bit routine and unrealistic. Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Yogesh Chandekar and Pooja Ladha Surti’s dialogues are sharp and witty.
Sriram Raghavan’s direction is terrific.  The dark humour element comes out beautifully and that helps the film from becoming too gory or disturbing. Also, his love for the 70s Hindi cinema comes to the fore and it adds to the film’s charm. If only he had done something about the glitches in the second half, ANDHADHUN would have been a game changer!
ANDHADHUN’s first half is simply out of this world! There are surprises after every 10-15 minutes. The real fun however begins when Pramod Sinha gets murdered and Akash reaches his residence. This scene is seen to be believed!The second half begins with a bang and even a shocker.The climax is interesting and watch out for the final scene!
#AyushmannKhurrana has done unconventional but mostly light films till now. #ANDHADHUN is his first intense flick and he excels. This is a very challenging role as his character has lot of shades and a secret to hide. But he puts up an excellent act.#Tabu delivers a bravura performance as expected. The manner in which she plays the mind games and tries to manipulate the situations at various points is quite fun. #RadhikaApte plays a chirpy character and delivers a fine performance. Sadly, she has very little to do in the second half. #AnilDhawan is terrific and leaves a mark. #ManavVij’s entry scene is chilling and notice how he conveys a lot merely with his eyes. #Ashwini Kalsekar (Rasika) is too good and rocks in the scene. #ZakirHussain (Dr Swami) is quite quirky and contributes to the fun quotient. #GopalSingh (Sub inspector) is fine. #ChhayaKadam (Maushi) is an actor to watch out for. #KabirSajid (the kid) is too good and too funny.
#AmitTrivedi’s music is melodious and suits the narrative well. #Daniel B George’s background score has a very important part to play and enhances impact in several scenes. The piano pieces are excellent. #K U Mohanan’s cinematography gives the film a captivating feel. Overall, #ANDHADHUN is a thriller per excellence. Very rarely does Bollywood deliver a thriller that shocks and stuns you so well.  MustWatch!