Introduction:
Cuttputlli is a Hindi-language film featuring Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Sargun Mehta, Chandrachur Singh, and Hrishitaa Bhatt. The film is directed by Ranjit M Tewari and is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Plot:
The film follows the story of a psychopath serial killer who is on the loose in a small town in the north of India. Akshay Kumar plays the role of a writer turned police officer who quickly solves the case.
Performances:
Sargun Mehta is praised for her performance in the film, while the rest of the cast's performances are criticized. Akshay Kumar's character and his actions in the film are heavily scrutinized.
Characters:
The film features a range of characters, including Akshay Kumar's character, a writer turned police officer, and the psychopath serial killer.
Positive Points:
Sargun Mehta's performance is highlighted as a positive aspect of the film.
Negative Points:
The film is criticized for its weak script and convenient plot twists. Akshay Kumar's character and his actions in the film are heavily scrutinized, with many arguing that the film worships and celebrates him regardless of the quality of the film. The film's handling of the topic of bullying and harassment in schools is also criticized.
Technical Aspects:
The film is criticized for its amateur filmmaking and convenient plot points.
Star Performance
Akshay Kumar's performance in the film is criticized for its lack of continuity and for being unconvincing. Sargun Mehta is praised for her performance, but the rest of the female cast is criticized for only serving as props for Akshay Kumar's character. Rakul Preet's character is also criticized for its mismatch with the film's setting.
Direction, Music
The film's direction and music are heavily criticized, with the film's foreign dance sequence in particular being singled out as a major flaw. The camera work is also criticized for making it clear that the film could have been shot in a different location without affecting the story.
The Last Word
Overall, Cuttputlli is a poorly made film that fails to deliver on its premise. Akshay Kumar's output of multiple films in a year is criticized for causing concern about the quality of his content. The film is given a rating of one star Ashay Kumar, is also criticized.