Andhadhun: 5 Must-See Thrilling Reasons

Sriram Raghvan's Andhadhun is the thriller Hindi Cinema has been waiting for. If you have been waiting for a movie that keeps your eyes glued to the screen, Andhadhun is that movie for you. The movie is an adaptation of the French short film The Piano Tuner (2010), by Oliver Trennier. The premise of the story is a blind man Akash, who witnesses a murder and is driven y conscience to report it. This traps him in the investigation process and soon you realize there is more to the characters than what meets the eye.

Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons why must have got your tickets already! 

 A Roller Coaster of Surprise

Andhadhun is an exploration of morality and murder steeped in deceit and mordant humour that isn't your everyday crime fiction. The comedy is chilling for its gruesome nature. Every little thing in this film connects with every other thing to culminate into a larger propaganda. You cannot help but comprehend the supremely twisted mental landscape of the characters despite the unusual plot, which leaves you doubtful of your own inclinations. You explore the dynamics of the perfect crime with the characters and twists throw themselves at moments you least anticipate them. The surprises, highs, and lows of the movie make it acceptable to all classes of audience.

Andhadhun is Absolutely lunatic

The magnetic lunacy of this film entails in the fact that the end of every plot is the beginning of a new path, every wreckage leads to a new construction. This theme has been explored in Raghavan's previous body of work but perfected in Andhadhun. The clues that lead us to the final climax of the film are all shattered in its cliffhanger ending, yet every information seems accurate and relevant. The premise of the plot is filled with metaphors that continuously metamorphose to suit the story and flummox the audience.

Impeccable Storytelling

This director's gift for storytelling is unparalleled. His eye for detail brings layers every object in the frame, all of which turns metaphorical. It is not pull off a murder mystery, in which everyone knows the identity of the murderer. However, Raghvan wades this infinite web of treachery and deceit smoothly without ever losing the attention of the viewers. He several twists will not overpower your brain, thanks to the simplicity of storytelling, camerawork, and transitions employed by this director. 

Andhadhun has Ayushmann Khurrana like never before

Ayushmann Khurrana breaks all records of his previous performances in this role of a lifetime as the blind pianist Akash. He is meticulous in his portrayal and keeps the macabre of the plot engaging. From using his rabbit-topped cane to find the way to reading time by popping open the glass top of his watch, he makes Akash authentic. He uses the disability of his character without making it the sole definition of Akash. Ayushmann Khurrana uplifts the intense plot with his crackling performance.

Tabu the femme fatale

Tabu's Simi is the ultimate femme fatale- the perfect mix of sinister and enchanting. She stands up to Khurrana's Akash in every way and defines the grime of the movie. She is deadly and graceful. The layers in her character are astounding and she brings the complexity to life with utmost ease. There is a few who can be not baffled by her portrayal of the raw and bloody instincts of Simi, who is so much more than a trophy wife of the yesteryear's movie star.

Andhadhun is the murder mystery you waited for long

The supporting cast and Radhika Apte are equally commendable. The brilliance of this film lies in the powerful performance and the vision of the director. Andhadhun is one crazy ride you will not regret taking. Of course, the story seems predictable, but the actual plot unravels underneath the calm predictability of the surface. This plot is nothing you have imagined and something that makes you want to watch and re-watch the film before you finally unravel the complexity of it all. Andhadhun keeps you guessing until the very end and lingers with you afterward as well!