Friday, 13th March 00:15 AM IST

Pluses:

Minuses:

interesting story idea, screenplay is repetitive in 2nd half, climax is too predictable

Critic Rating:

4/5

Business Rating:

3/5

Verdict:

Watch it for some real raw thrills and uncomfortable realities of our country

Detailed Analysis:

This year has already seen content oriented successful films i.e. 'Baby', 'Badlapur' and 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. This week another niche multiplex film 'NH 10' will try its luck at box office.

Navdeep Singh, who gave us the under rated 'Manorama Six Feet Under', is back after eight years with this gritty, intense, disturbing film. The story (written by Sudip Sharma) is about an urban couple Meera (Anushka Sharma) and Arjun (Neil Bhoopalam), two young professionals from Bangalore, staying in Gurgaon. Otherwise capable and independent Meera gets the first taste of fear when she is attacked by a group of men while returning from work late in the night. Arjun plans to take her away to a holiday resort to get over the trauma. But on their way back, they happen to witness something absolutely unimaginable yet so disturbingly real that in an instant their holiday turns into a relentless horror story, as they desperately struggle to keep themselves alive. How one night at dhaba Arjun interferes into kidnapping of a girl and that changes their life forever. 

Performance wise Anushka Sharma is simply outstanding. Her act depicts her growth as an actress from 'Taani partner' of 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. Watch out for climax shot where she lights cigarette, spell bounding! Neil Bhoopalam is good as Arjun, Darshan Kumaar is excellent as the ruthless Satbir. Deepti Naval's small but powerful role is beyond her comfort zone but she delivers it with a punch. Other supporting cast is superb too. 

Film has very neat story written by Sudeep Sharma but screenplay dips big time in 2nd half. Film becomes repetitive and finds very comfortable situations which does not look realistic enough. Background music is good and so is camerawork which creates required tension. Art department brings authentic look and editing is top notch.

Director Navdeep Singh  again delivers an edgy, intense and disturbing thriller. He creates situations in interiors of country and brings forward divide between metros and villages in open.

Film released today and should release across 1000 screens. Film has good chances at box office as there is no competition. Film will depend on exceptional word of mouth to survive.

Go for this one for some great performances and tight thriller!