Why have cats been used as a motif in Raman Raghav 2.0? What is their significance, visually or otherwise? God, mythology and religion also appear plentifully; but one can make out their relevance. Surveillance makes its way into the story nicely (it doesn't have much of a story and yet it is engaging enough. The background score is rivetting! Vicky Kaushal was good but didn't feel like an ACP.) And there is a parallel between playing-God and surveillance (..?) just as there's one between the psychopath and the cop. Cinematically, the end is good but not story-wise; no closure. #RamanRaghavTwoPointZerO
This film is a fine example of what good writing and innovative thinking can do to the time tested and beaten formula of love triangles in Hindi cinema! Actually, its not exactly a love triangle, but it has been made to appear in the promos as one. To put it plainly, the story has nothing new to offer; but it is the dialogues, the small town setting and the performances of Rajkumar Rao, Seema Pahwa (yes, I remember her from Aakhon Dekhi , but I think I have also seen her elsewhere. Her dancing talents are a revelation!) and Pankaj Tripathi (perfect for the character! It reminds you of his act in Masaan .) that carry us through the film. I also loved the actor who played Ayushmann's best friend; I am yet to find out his name. Rajkumar Rao stands out in the lead actors, effortlessly overshadowing Ayushmann Khurana's sincere efforts of a sincere lover with twisted morals. Kriti has made a good choice by choosing this role; the only thing is that her urban person...
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