Kaabil Hindi Movie Review

This Sanjay Gupta crime thriller showcases Hrithik Roshan as arguably one of our best actors. Without going into the genesis of the plot and its western inspirations, it is noteworthy to point out that the two hours plus entertainer keeps you engaged all the while, or at least from when its changes tracks from a mushy love tale to a crime thriller (which obviously is where the director’s expertise lies).
Rohan (Hrithik) and Supriya (Yami Gautham) kick start the narration with a match making blind date, literally – they are both visually challenged. The chemistry is instant. Within five minutes into the film you have glimpses of Hrithik the actor and the dancing enigma he is. Made of Indian rubber!! The build-up is very linear, slow steadfast, old fashioned but musical and charming if you have the patience and are willing to compare it with the one in the neighbouring theatre where the fifty plus guy is romancing the gal from across the border!! Soon the lead pair are into matrimony and there is trouble in paradise. The local goon Amit (Rohit Roy) and his friend Wasim (Shahidar Rahman) start ogling at the visually impaired girl. She is a pianist, and he a dubbing artist for cartoon films with exceptional talent. Days into the marriage Su is raped by the two guys not once but twice and she decides to take the final fatal step. The police officers – (Girish Kulkarni and Narendra Jha) drag their feet with the investigation to suit the local Corporator Madhav Rao (Ronit Roy).
With no assistance from the police Rohan declares that he has his vendetta script in place and that the police would be found gaping as he executes the revenge story. How he goes about it all is what constitutes the later part of the film.
What stands out is the style with which the film maker executes a not so fresh script. He gives it just the right dose of thrill and ensures that the audience is not left too far behind in interest or guess work. His protagonist plans a nearly visible plan and backs the plan with some deft thrills and execution. The cast does its bit. Representatives of the evil – the Roy brothers ensure that they stay clear of the typical Hindi film villain types and have a suave presence. The corrupt police officers are a contrast in approach but both bring in a lot of credibility. However the one point fulcrum other than the clean execution is doubtlessly Hrithik Roshan. Effervescent. The guy just does not have a Greek God personality but here alongside the demands of the script, turns out to being Apollo to Ares, Erbus and Eros all rolled in one. This is yet another winning performance from an actor who his multiple awards not withstanding is still seen as a possible star than an amazing actor.
The title song would ask Mein tere kaabil hoon ya Kaabil nahi. The film maker and the star have sure earned a positive certificate. Now it is for the audience to respond in the name of good commercial cinema. There was this debate as to how the filmmaker dared to release his film alongside a Khan starer. The answer is very simple. Quality film. What more can he sell?

Rating: 3.5 Stars
+: Hrithik and Time
-: Mushy love facet.

L. Ravichander.