Kill: Film Review A Gripping Exploration of Morality and Justice”

Karan Johar Dharma productions are always known to produce a charming love story .But this time they have produced a brutal tale of vengeance, Dharma Productions has embarked on a journey where they ventured into producing "Kill", an action-packed film set entirely aboard a moving train. The story begins with a brief prologue: Amrit rushes across the country to interrupt the engagement party of his childhood sweetheart, Tulika (Tanya Maniktala). The entire narrative unfolds within the confines of a crowded train bound for New Delhi. Under different circumstances, this could have been a romantic voyage. Amrit pulls Tulika into a lavatory, closes the door, and kneels down to propose a better future to the engaged woman. Unbeknownst to the couple lost in their moment, criminals have infiltrated other compartments, separated by sliding doors made of corrugated metal. Armed mostly with hammers and knives for intimidation rather than causing real harm, the criminals incite panic among the passengers. Among them, Fani recognizes Tulika's affluent father (Harsh Chhaya) and sees an opportunity for a hefty ransom through kidnapping. However, their plans are thwarted by commandos trained in martial arts. Amrit and his ally Viresh (Abhishek Chauhan) hark back to the action heroes of the early '90s, seemingly impervious to physical harm. Ironically, a heroic but excessive response from the commandos escalates the situation, transforming the criminals from mere nuisances into a vengeful force. Like a swarm of fire ants, they heed Fani's commands. As the train slows and Fani's father, Beni (Ashish Vidyarthi), boards, issuing conflicting orders, chaos ensues. While some characters survive, most fall victim to the ensuing violence. Despite outnumbering the commandos, the dacoits prove no match for their relentless pursuit through sleeper cars, employing blades and body slams against bunk beds, sliding doors, and even a memorable kill involving a toilet seat. Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt keeps the action focused within the train, utilizing creative close-quarters combat to maintain intensity throughout. Speaking of the action sequences, "Kill" showcases fight choreographer Se-yeong Oh, reuniting with Parvez Shaikh from "War", delivering a diverse and ever-changing repertoire of action. However, the film's primary drawback lies in its sparse dialogue and lack of a cohesive storyline. Nonetheless, it captivates audiences through its background score and visceral hand-to-hand combat. Debutant actor Lakshya shines with his intense expressions during action sequences, compensating for his limited dialogue. Raghav Juyal, portraying the main antagonist, stands out as the heart of the film with his impeccable dialogue delivery and a poignant monologue reminiscent of Ashutosh Rana in "Dushman". His performance adds depth and intrigue to an otherwise action-heavy narrative In conclusion, while "Kill" may lack a compelling storyline, its intense and brutal action scenes make it a worthy counterpart to films like Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Animal". I would rate "Kill" 4 stars.