Hisaab Barabar is a Bollywood satirical thriller film written and directed by Ashwni Dhir. It stars R. Madhavan in the lead role. Along with him, the film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari, Rashami Desai, and Faisal Rashid. Additionally, Jio Studios and SP Cinecorp are the producers of the movie. The film made its debut at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa on November 26, 2024. It has started streaming on ZEE5 from January 24, 2025.
Hisaab Barabar Movie Story
The narrative of the film focuses on a man named Radhe Mohan Sharma. He is a railway ticket examiner who notices a minor discrepancy in his bank account one day. However, when he tries to resolve the issue, he uncovers a large financial fraud.
This financial fraud is linked to an influential banker named Micky Mehta. The story ahead shows how Radhe puts effort into navigating corruption and bureaucracy. But his journey is not so easy, as he faces several personal and moral challenges.
Hisaab Barabar Movie Review
Hisaab Barabar’s core narrative is surely one of its strongest assets. Director Ashwni Dhir made sure that a narrative is both timely and resonates with the people. Additionally, the direction, though clear in its intent, showcases a relatable issue. The director simplifies the complex themes and shows how our negligence can lead to big scams.
Furthermore, talking about the performances in the movie, they are earnest. R Madhavan, in particular, brings a compelling sincerity to his character Radhe. He also makes his struggle seem palpable and inspiring. He provides a level of authenticity to his character. Neil Nitin Mukesh, although energetic, lacks the grip of a poorly written character. Rashami Desai played her part with sincerity. Kirti Kulhari and Manu Rishi Chadha also deliver competent performances.
Meanwhile, what doesn’t work well for the movie is the storytelling that is riddled with clichés, which lowers the impact of the narrative. Not only this, the attempt to blend comedy in Neil Nitin Mukesh’s character falls flat. Moreover, the screenplay also fails to capitalize on the potential for a sharp, biting satire. This results in a narrative that feels half-baked and somewhat predictable. The execution is what makes it mediocre. The first half highlighting the same points and issues again and again feels repetitive. The second half is better, showing the struggle of a man fighting against wrongdoings.
Final Verdict
Although Hisaab Barabar deserves credit for addressing a key societal issue, its execution undermines its impact. R. Madhavan’s earnest performance shines through, and it can be a decent watch over the weekend if you are a fan of satirical films.
Rating: (3/5)
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