Vodka Diaries

Suspense thrillers are difficult to conceptualise on paper but it's even more difficult to execute on screen, but I must say Vodka Diaries has lived up to it on both fronts. Kay Kay is treat to watch. The beginning of the film feels like you are in some Scandinavian territory (I guess it's Rohtang pass) with some breathtaking aerial shots. Film starts with a certain pace and I am glad there is not a single dull moment in the course of the film.

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ACP Ashwini Dixit (Kay Kay) is an investigating officer solving the complex murder mystery which takes place in the misty town of Manali. During these investigation he comes across certain things or certain facts which would boggle your mind for sure.

It's good to see Mandira Bedi (wife of ACP) justifies the character of poetess. Sharib is a treat to watch. Raima's eyes does most of the work.

Dialogues are very real and fresh, and I request to all at the end credits please stay back to experience the mesmerising Rashid Khan and Rekha Bhardwaj's Sakhi ri song. Glad to see Kay Kay has been doing these kind of films.

I am very happy that Indian cinema is finally coming up with it's masterpieces. Vodka Diaires will keep you intriguing with it's fine pace and excellent acting. This film is based primarily in Manali, and the filmmaker makes excellent use of the location. It is very much like an international film and the direction complements the screenplay. The film is like none other, watch it for a wonderful experience to your eyes.

Vodka Diaries has amazing direction. It's a totally different movie from the ones that are upcoming. The idea is very unique. You are going to like it if you want something that is exciting, thrilling and fresh in Indian cinema. The treatment is very different from other films. One must watch it at least once. Kay Kay's performance is mind-blowing! Good cinematography.

Debutante director Kushal Shrivastava brings to us a murder mystery thriller film starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead.

Film is set in Manali, where few murders happen in a Hotel called Vodka Diaries. ACP Ashwini Dixit starts his searching for the murderer. Meanwhile, lot's of complexities happen in his life or you can say in his mind. The answer of Who is the murderer becomes really tricky and complex due to lot's of twists and turns.

The snowy mountains have been shown superbly. Kudos to the cinematographer for using the beautiful place as a haunted one. Similarly, the background score gives you a feeling like these incidents are happening in front of you. My favorite piece of music was when Ashwini enters in happening market in night.

Sharib Hashmi plays the role of sub-inspector. He is good. Mandira as ACP's wife is average. May be another actress can be able to pull the role better. Raima suits in her role perfectly.

Kay Kay Menon is the reason I went for. He is absolutely fantastic as usual. I am sure you will connect to him from the very first frame. He has done a fabulous job. Also, I liked the setup of the conversations between husband and wife with the usage of poems and ghazals.

This film is watchable for the performance by Kay Kay and the complexity created by director Kushal. He, as a debutante, is superb. Though, I find the plot similar to a Bollywood movie (I will not write the name, else you will get the theme of this film if you have seen that) starring Rajiv Khandelwal. That is the reason why I am reducing the rating. But, having said that, the situations created in this one are far different and more fast-paced. You can surely feel the thrill during the runtime.

On the whole, this film is definitely worth a watch. But, I guess, it won't make money, because the 2 big Ps are coming next week. Anyway, if you have time, go for it.

Vodka diaries is very different movie from other Bollywood films. the concept of the movie is good and it reminds me of one of the best Hollywood movie "shutter island " .once again good acting by kay kay menon ..... this film is thousand times better than the some movies which u will find in 100 cr clubs...shame on Indian audiences as well as critics...this underrated film deserves a lot...