Pune Highway

An absolute surprise. The movie keeps you engaged throughout with amazing acting by all actors, relationships it portray and the way it unfolds. Its more than just guessing who is the killer. The world it creates, the people it brings to life and a human understanding to story with simplicity and craft. The way investigating officer's character is played with such humaity and conviction is rare to see in recent films. The way 3 friends, each very distinct and yet how they hold on to each other, the way matters of love & relationships are always grey. The choices character makes are so much more relatable and yet dramatic enough to keep us going. A must watch.

Adapted from Rahul da Cunha's play, Pune Highway is a slow-burn psychological thriller that trades jump scares for moral unease. The film pivots around a group of childhood friends whose lives unravel after a body is found near their apartment complex - a narrative ripe with paranoia, guilt, and suppressed history.

The tension never explodes, it festers. Amit Sadh and Jim Sarbh deliver the expected fireworks - both playing men haunted in different keys. But it's Sudeep Modak, as the quiet, watchful Inspector Pethe, who is the film's quietest coup. His performance is subtle and unsettling, never demanding attention but always commanding it. There's something almost Kafkaesque in the way he draws out confessions - not with force, but with stillness.

The film's pacing stumbles in parts, and its theatrical roots occasionally peek through, but Pune Highway succeeds in crafting an atmosphere that stays with you - grimy, grey, and eerily familiar.

"Na story ka pata, na character - sab hawa mein flow ho rahe hain."

I had hopes. Not high hopes, but at least something watchable. Pune Highway, however, turned out to be a chaotic circus dressed as a thriller. It's like someone put together a theatre rehearsal, added some random dialogues, dim lighting, and called it cinema.

The story? Still searching.

The characters? Lost on the same highway, I guess.

The pacing? Slow enough to make a snail yawn.

The drama? Over-the-top notanki, without any soul.

The suspense? Non-existent. Even Google Maps has more plot twists.

The whole movie moves with zero direction - neither literally nor emotionally. It's not just boring, it's frustratingly pointless. If you're looking for a masterclass on how to waste talented actors and test audience patience, this might be it.

Verdict: Watch only if your WiFi is down and you've finished watching paint dry.

Perfect combo of boring, slow, and bekaar.

The best part of this movie is the star cast. Amir Sadh is brilliant as always and watch it for him.

Jim Sarbh looked lost and didn't do justice to his role.

The movie is fine, creates a lot of suspense but the ending seems abrupt.

I had a lot of expectations from this film but turned out to be disappointing. Seems they wanted to create something epic but it failed.

The chemistry didn't seem good. The friendship didn't seem genuine.

Nicky's character had a lot of scope but they could not do much with it.

Seemed the writer spent hours to work on the script and later got exhausted and left the script.

If you're an Amit Sadh fan, Pune Highway is proof that the Amit Sadh × Prime Video pairing is quickly becoming an unmissable combination. There's something about the way the platform gives him space to explore layered, intense characters-and Pune Highway is no exception.

Yes, the first 30 minutes may feel like a slow burn. The plot simmers more than it sizzles at first, and you might question where it's headed. But give it time-because once it takes off, it really takes off. What follows is a nerve-wracking, claustrophobic thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Amit Sadh delivers a masterclass in restraint and tension. He doesn't need theatrics-his eyes do the talking, and his silences often say more than words. He's at once vulnerable and volatile, making you feel every beat of the chaos unfolding on screen.

If you're looking for a gripping ride and a performance that leaves a mark, Pune Highway is worth the watch. Just remember: once Amit Sadh and Prime Video come together, you don't skip-you buckle in.