Bholaa Movie Review: Ajay Devgn Retells Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Story In The Most Histrionic Way Possible
Ajay Devgn’s latest actioner Bholaa is an all-out masala entertainer that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring Tabu, Deepak Dobriyal, Gajraj Rao, Sanjay Mishra, Vineet Kumar, Makarand Deshpande, and Amir Khan, the movie is directed by Ajay Devgn himself. The film’s action sequences are its biggest strength, and Devgn’s passion for creating the perfect actioner shines through. However, the film’s unnecessary subplots and cluttered narrative prevent it from being the perfect entertainer.
The movie follows the story of IPS Diana Joseph (Tabu), who manages to catch cocaine worth crores that was being transported by the Sikka Gang. However, Ashwathama (Deepak Dobriyal), one of the gang members, goes crazy after his brother is captured along with the drugs. Diana takes up the task of transferring the officers to a hospital along with Bholaa’s (Ajay Devgn) help, who got arrested for suspicious behavior after spending ten years in jail. He decides to help Diana for personal reasons, and they have to navigate a highway full of death traps to keep the officers alive and the drugs safe.
Ajay Devgn retells Lokesh Kanagaraj’s story in a histrionic way, nailing the action bit but faltering in the entertainment department. The film’s narrative relies heavily on VFX-filled action sequences, and the film’s action is its soul, holding the audience’s attention till the end. However, the additional love track, love song, and the father-daughter sub-plot weigh the film down. Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa is a silent hero who communicates through his eyes, and Tabu is mind-blowing, inaugurating the action with a brilliantly choreographed scene. Deepak Dobriyal’s Ashwathama is quirky, and Gajraj Rao is almost unrecognizable, nailing his accent. Sanjay Mishra’s role could have been meatier, but the actor playing Kharchi provides some comic relief amid all the chaos.
Ajay Devgn’s direction is commendable, and he is just one good script away from being a director to remember. The film’s background score, by Ravi Basrur, goes overboard and loud, similar to his work in the KGF franchise. Overall, Bholaa is all about Ajay Devgn’s grand vision for cinema, and he continues to hunt for that one perfect film.
If you have an appetite for a loud masala entertainer, then Bholaa is definitely worth a watch. However, if you’re looking for a nuanced and layered story, then this movie might not be for you.
