Kanu Behl's directorial debut releases today and here is what we think of the film till the first half...
Yash Raj Film's latest offering, Titli released today and our correspondent is watching the film right now. As she enjoys the film, she shares her views on the film till the break. Here's what she has to say, "Amidst the usual din of masala potboilers rarely does a film which snaps you out of your self imposed reverie. Director Kanu Behl has done a fab job doing exactly this. Titli is about a family of three brothers, played oh so flawlessly by Ranvir Shorey, Shashank Arora and Amit Sial, and their strange family dynamics."
The film is about the underbelly of the otherwise urban, bustling Delhi. It is about that forgotten dark side of the city which we often overlook. It is about those dingy druggies dotting around snotty high rises. But most importantly, Titli is about stifled dreams and relentless hope. Titli is essayed by the effervescent Shashank Arora who enthralls us from the first frame itself. The name itself is riddled with symbolism. Born and living in a hopeless chicken coop, he wants to fly away to a better future. As far as Ranvir is concerned, this could be his best performance till date. And no it is not an exaggeration.
So, these brothers and their father live and love like countless other 'normal' lower class families. There is one difference though. Their 'family business' is breaking cars on highway before scooting off with the loot. There are some scenes that are totally unforgettable. Like the way Bawla (Amit Sial) looks on with bewilderment and immense aspiration as ladies cater to men in an open air unisex parlour in a swanky mall. The two classes briefly clash in this frame. The effect is spellbinding.
Protagonist Titli belongs to that section of society where marriages are fixed for convenience and not for lifelong promise of togetherness. No, such things happen in films and not in real life. This movie makes us painfully aware of this fact. So, Titli is married off in a jiffy to Neelu (played by the spunky Shivani Raghuvanshi) so that she helps in the family business. The scene where the brothers mercilessly hammer the head of a car salesman (before the unsuspecting Neelu) before running away with the vehicle, will haunt you. Watch out for muffled moans and horrified expression of Neelu sitting in the blood soaked seat.
The first half ends with Neelu striking a deal with Titli. The negotiation is simple. Titli will help her reunite with her builder lover Prince for a fee of Rs 3 lakh! The film definitely is impressive in the first half and I am all geared up to see how the drama unfolds.."
Keep watching this space for full review soon!
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