Shiddat (2021)

But the issue with Shiddat lies in the way the conflict is established and the manner in which it untangles. What sounds like a promising idea on paper, does not exactly translate on screen due to the unrealistic turn of events in the screenplay.The rhetorical question – How far would one travel for love – gets an answer in Shiddat, however, that’s not convincing enough for one to be immersed in the narrative. While the narrative does have some tender moments, where you feel for the characters, the impact of those is diluted in the longer run due to the prolonged run-time. Through the narrative, it’s the dialogues that keep the interest intact as they have a fine blend showcasing the metamorphoses of human emotion in different scenarios. The production values, as is the case for all Dinesh Vijan films, are top notch. The music is soulful and the picturization springs in the element of freshness in the narrative.Talking of the performances, Sunny Kaushal packs a powerful punch. The actor is in his complete element, announcing his arrival as a performer. It’s a complex character and aces Shiddat the emotional space with ease. He has the on-screen charisma and not once does he look like a newcomer with little experience. Radhika Madan is enjoying herself for a major chunk of her screen time, and does well in the emotional scenes too. Mohit Raina is effortless and let’s his eyes do the talking. As an actor, he manages to bring calm in the most intense moments of the film. He is stellar in the emotional moments.