Dhaakad

Dhaakad is not so much a film as it is a series of embarrassments lasting over two hours. In an Indian film scenario that rarely gives women actors central roles in action flicks, the unwavering focus on Ranaut in Dhaakad should ideally have been a happy development. How though can one celebrate vacuous writing, dull direction and a boring result.

There's also a scene in which we are told that Agni has a rare congenital condition (one that does indeed exist in the real world - I checked) in which her heart tilts towards the right of her chest, unlike most human beings whose hearts lean to the left. I don't know if this was meant as a joke - but I know for sure the scene's concept is purely copied from 2009 film Ninja Assassin.

Given all this, the reference in the closing song is laughable, because even the worst of Tarantino is better than the most tolerable parts of Dhaakad and its insipid heroine.

My earlier review which got more than 1000 likes got deleted by the star cast n makers of this movie.

That means some fellas are burning n they cannot digest opinions.

Then again my reviews got deleted multiple times.

This is the list of the movies from which Dhaakad copied: Naked Weapon, Columbiana, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Elektra, Salt, Red Sparrow, Underworld, Atomic Blonde, Mr n Mrs Smith, Kill Bill, Hanna, Gunpowder Milkshake, Sucker Punch, The Protege, Kate, The Old Guard, Anna, Black Widow, Ava, Nikita, Haywire, Point of no Return, Proud Mary, The Villainess, Everly, Kite, Stiletto, Cat Run, Lara Croft, etc.

The lead actress' body in this movie is a proof that she hasn't done weight lifting exercises.

The hand to hand combat looks fake n the worst is the sword fight scene.

The lead actress' chubby cheeks is a proof that she hasn't done any vigorous or intense training.

Full non logical storyline, total waste of time and money. Producer should reimburse viewers. When I saw only 3 people apart from me inside the hall, I knew I have wasted my money.

Dhaakad review :

Out of the two Bollywood releases this weekend, I preferred Dhaakad for two main reasons : one is for its pulsating action sequences and second for Kangana Ranaut who has always impressed me as an actor since her debut Gangster (2006). On both the fronts - action and Kangana- Dhaakad met my expectations but sadly, fell woefully short at an overall level.

Don't know whats it with Bollywood but they just dont seem to get their secret agent stuff right. Sriram Raghavan's Agent Vinod (2012) was a royal drag and here, newcomer Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai falters completely with his Agent Agni. Kangana plays the titular character trained since childhood to become a ruthless killer and her latest mission oscillates from the calm streets of Budapest to the noisy coal mines of Madhya Pradesh which is apparently, the hub for human trafficking.

Next, Agni lands in the big bad place and tries to infiltrate the empire of a prostitution kingpin Rohini (Divya Dutta) who partners with the mine lord Rudraveer (Arjun Rampal) in this flesh business whose clients extend right upto some Sheikh in Budapest, no less. Before that, we get to see a black and white montage of quite too young Rudra and Rohini sweating it out in bed before beginning their illicit collaboration.

To be fair, the action sequences are superbly executed almost giving you a Hollywood movie feel. Charlie's Angels (2000) and Kill Bill (2003) are its obvious influence. The spectacular cinematography as well as the zany background score deserve a special mention as well. Razy Ghai's vision is clearly international but his script is rooted in 80's Bollywood. Especially that personal vendetta angle which creeps up and occupies most of the time post interval. C'mon dude, why do agents really need that?? Bond or Bourne never fought to avenge their pitaji's death, did they??!!!

Of the cast, Divya Dutta is super in a negative role. The brilliant actor that she is, Divya truly elevates Rohini to a different level altogether. Kudos! Arjun Rampal is also impressive as Rudraveer. Note the dining table scene where he plays a game of Russian roulette with a small girl.

As for Kangana Ranaut, her hard work and painstaking effort is visible in each and every action sequence. She is indeed marvellous as Agent Agni and this one had a franchise potential. Unfortunately, the insipid plot and an illogical climax defies it that!! Going by the zilch turnout at the Cinepolis Thane multiplex on a Sunday morning show, Dhaakad has no chance, whatsoever. Sorry Kangana!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

Not at all worth watching. Kangana tries to overdo all the time and grabs major screen time. Copying good old Hollywood movies and other movies has been going on for years. I do not know how they find the previews acceptable and go ahead with releasing without making any change.

Just waste of time. Lesser said better it is.