Baramulla Movie Review: A Gripping Thriller with Flaws
The Manav Kaul-starrer Baramulla attempts to blend allegorical themes with a suspenseful storyline but struggles due to uneven plot development. The film is set in Kashmir, where a disturbing mystery unfolds as young children vanish without explanation.
Plot Overview
DSP Ridwaan Sayyed (Manav Kaul) is sent to the scenic town of Baramulla to investigate the kidnappings. He arrives with his wife Gulnaar and children Noorie (Arista Mehta) and Ayaan (Rohaan Singh), soon finding himself entangled in an unfamiliar and ominous situation.
A street-side ‘jaadugar’ asks a child to climb into a box, and suddenly, the boy disappears.
This opening scene sets an atmospheric tone that hooks the viewer. As the search intensifies, Ridwaan and his team face unsettling questions without clear answers: Who is responsible for the disappearances? What secrets lie behind the locked room on the second floor of Ridwaan's old wooden house?
Mystery and Atmosphere
The film builds tension through themes of secrets, lies, and betrayal, evoking a haunting mood with its eerie setting. These elements create a compelling mystery that draws the audience in initially.
Critical Perspective
Despite the strong start, the film's narrative weakens as it progresses, revealing a heavy-handed approach. It shifts focus to a loud, accusatory tone about the plight of Kashmiri Pandits who were targeted by terrorists and forced to flee their homes.
Yes, the way the Kashmiri Pandits were targetted by terrorists, and made to flee their homes, is a wound that the valley and its residents have lived with all these decades.
Production Details
- Produced by Aditya Dhar
- Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Summary
Baramulla excels in atmosphere and premise but loses momentum due to uneven storytelling and an overt political message.
Author's Summary
This thriller enthralls with mystery and mood but falters by mixing inconsistent plotlines with a heavy political narrative.
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