Khadaan Movie Review

Soojit Dutta's directorial action thriller Khadaan starring Dev, Jisshu Sengupta, Idhika Paul, Barkha Bisht, Anirban Chakrabarti, and Sneha Bose, was released in theatres on 20th December 2024

The story follows two close friends, Shyam Mahato (Dev) and Mohan Das (Jisshu Sengupta), who rise to power in the coal mine region, combining Shyam's physical might with Mohan's sharp intellect. However, their empire faces a devastating blow when a tragic event leads to Shyam's imprisonment. The narrative then shifts to Shyam's son, Madhu (also played by Dev), as he embarks on a journey to reclaim his father's legacy. The rest of the plot unfolds around whether he can restore what was lost.

Khadaan marks Dev's triumphant return to mass commercial cinema, with his swag, sharp dialogue delivery, and electrifying action moments earning thunderous applause throughout.

Jisshu Sengupta leaves a strong impression as Mohan Das, especially in the second half, delivering impactful dialogues and a performance worthy of acclaim.

Idhika Paul delivers a standout performance, and her on-screen chemistry with Dev emerges as one of the film's biggest highlights, adding depth and charm to the narrative.

Despite their limited screen time, Anirban Chakrabarti and Parthasarathi Chakraborty leave a notable impact with their commendable performances. John Bhattacharya, Barkha Bisht, Sujan Neel Mukherjee and Sneha Bose make notable contributions with their impactful performances, adding depth to the film.

Rathijit Bhattacharjee, Nilayan Chatterjee, and Savvy deliver a phenomenal music composition that elevates the film. Tracks like Kishori and Radharani stand out as favorites, making this one of the finest Bengali music albums of the year.

The production value is outstanding, with Surinder Films and Dev Entertainment Ventures sparing no effort to deliver an engaging and entertaining mass commercial film.

Shailesh Awasththi's cinematography is remarkable, vividly capturing the rugged charm of the colliery area and beautifully highlighting key moments between Dev and Idhika Paul, as well as the intense dynamics between Dev and Jisshu Sengupta.

Khadaan faces three major issues: screenplay writing, editing, and emotional depth. From the very beginning, the film feels rushed, which results in a lack of proper character development and the relationships between them. Whether it's Dev-Jisshu Sengupta, Dev-Barkha Bisht, or Jisshu Sengupta-Sneha Bose, the emotional connections fail to fully resonate due to these shortcomings.

The lack of relationship development makes it hard to connect with the tragic incidents, diminishing their emotional impact. The editing also falls short, as a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes would have been more suitable. While the songs are beautiful, their excessive number disrupts the narrative flow at times, affecting the film's pacing.
The makers are gearing up for Khadaan 2 in the near future.

Khadaan Movie Review



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