Irada

Disclosure: I am a huge fan of Naseeruddin Shah as well as Arshad Warsi.

Irada is a hard hitting movie that really gets the message home - the cost of "progress" is too high to pay.

'Irada' is a pleasant surprise. This one's A Well-Made, Well-Acted Film With A Message! Director Aparnaa Singh delivers an absorbing Eco-Thriller, that is embellished with stellar performances.

'Irada' Synopsis: A mysterious bomb blast in a business tycoon's factory prompts the state CM to hire an NIA officer. He meets an ex-army man seeking revenge for his dead daughter and a journalist demanding justice for her slain boyfriend. Nothing is what it seems.

'Irada' is about the chemical mafia that lays in Punjab, which leads its natives to get cancer. 'irada' is a film with a voice & talks about how the environment needs to be clean & how the people in power are destroying the commoners for the sake of money & power. Aparnaa deserves credit for delivering an interesting film, with a message that actually shocks you.

Having said that, 'Irada' isn't flawless. The film is frustrating slow in its first-hour, but fortunately, the second-hour is power-packed. I wish the first-hour, particularly the first 30- minutes were tighter. But considering the second-hour is so strong, you're almost willing to look away its flaws!

Aparnaa & Anushka Rajan's Writing is initially slow, but gathers tremendous momentum soon-after & doesn't let you move. Aparnaa's Direction is excellent. Cinematography & Editing are well-done.

'Irada' aces as far as the performances are concerned. Arshad Warsi is a delight to watch here. As the NIA officer, with a wicked sense of humor, the criminally underrated Warsi takes center stage, even though he enters the scene pretty late. He's fabulous! Divya Dutta is in top-form after a long time. The actress is simply superb as the sharp-tongued, calculative, conniving CM. Sagarika Ghatge as the journo in search for justice, is very sincere in her part. Sharad Kelkar scores as the wicked business. Rajesh Sharma is fantastic as Kelkar's right-hand, the un-trust worthy manager of his company. Naseeruddin Shah is natural as the grieving father, while the actress who plays Nasser's daughter, is fantastic & leaves a solid impression.

On the whole, 'Irada' comes out of nowhere & hits you. Give it a shot.

Irada tackles a pressing issue - industrial pollution and its deadly consequences - but its execution doesn't match its ambition. The story, inspired by Punjab's cancer crisis, is compelling and socially relevant.

Naseeruddin Shah shines as a father seeking justice for his daughter, and Arshad Warsi brings his usual charm to the role of an NIA officer. The supporting cast, including Divya Dutta and Sharad Kelkar, is solid but underused.

However, the film's pacing is uneven. The first half drags, and the narrative jumps between too many subplots, making the story feel cluttered. The predictability of the plot further dulls the impact. While the core message is important, the writing and direction lack the tightness needed to make Irada a gripping thriller.

It's a 6/10 - watchable for its performances and intent, but ultimately a missed opportunity to be more than just average.

I really like this film. The story line has a very powerful message and should be watched by everyone. We need more movies like this in Bollywood. Excellent acting by everyone, Mr.Shah, Mr.Warsi, and even the girl who plays the daughter! It was nice to see Sagarika in the movie, she was brilliant!

Great movie with a serious message. However, not much entertainment as such. Weaving the message along with entertainment would have made the movie more attractive. Still, great movie.