Ugly [2014]

Language -Hindi
Director - Anurag Kashyap
Run Time - 2 hours, 8 minutes
Genre - Thriller/Drama
Starring - Ronit Roy

Anurag Kashyap through his film 'Ugly' shows us how people actually are. Yes, they are Ugly. He makes you think this movie is about the case of the missing child, but it is much more than that. It is about how rotten people are. It is so subtly put, most people would not be able to get this underlying theme.

I have been a huge fan of Anurag Kashyap after his amazing films like Dev D, Black Friday, No Smoking and Gangs of Wasseypur, and he does not disappoint. Although I do admit I expected much more from him, a better climax perhaps, after some pondering did I realize what the movie actually tried to convey, and it was much more than just a story.

With such obscure actors (Ronit Roy being the exception), Kashyap has indeed given us a gem of a movie. Thus, indicating his ability to find out the diamonds amongst the mud. Each character is perfect for his role, and don't you just love Ronit Roy's acting with each passing role? He is one greatly underrated actor of our times.

Shalini is a housewife who spends her day in misery and in the company of alcohol. Her husband is the hard ass police cheif, Shaumik Bose (Roy). Shalini has a daughter with her ex-husband Rahul, a struggling actor named Kali. One fine day as usual, Rahul takes Kali for the weekend as allowed by Shalini, and she gets kidnapped in broad daylight. The movie revolves around the kidnapping, and the ensuing rescue operations of innocent Kali. Everyone is seemingly innocent, yet no one is. Do Shomik and Rahul take their mutual hatred aside to find their daughter together? Watch this gripping tale to know the conclusion.

The best part about this movie is the introduction of so many different characters and storylines, as well as going into flashbacks, but ultimately linking everything with everyone. It gives a certain Guy Ritchie-esque feeling. A dark, thrilling and brutal tale, amidst the usual Bollywood masala. Do not miss it.

My Rating - 8/10