More than one critic has expressed disappointment with this Balki directorial starring Dulquer Salman, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt, Sunny Deol and Saranya Manivannan. But none of them contest that the idea is original. And it is quite a gem.
Film critics are getting murdered in succession and that’s the plot. Coming from Balki, an original plot is the least one can expect. Add to that some smart and relatable commentary and reflections.
There is no guarantee that a combination of the two will result in a watchable film. But there is enough feedback to suggest that ‘Chup’ might be well worth one’s time.
#Chup #Balki’s bold, daring & quirky thriller, keeps you hooked till the end! It’s about uneasy relationship between filmmaker’s & critics, written well by #Balki, @RajaSen & backed by powerful performances by #Deol, #DQ (best ever) & lovely @shreyadhan13 (awesome). Haunting BGM!
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) September 23, 2022
The theatres are packed and it’s a great sign. This proves just how amazing the movie is. This movie deserves all the love@iamsunnydeol@dulQuer#Chup pic.twitter.com/lQ567uiMZz
— BA Raju's Team (@baraju_SuperHit) September 23, 2022
Critics stand divided with several panning the movie while many have liked it too. The IMDB score tells us a very different story with a significantly high 8.9 as we write this.
We recommend that viewers do not pay heed to either the IMDB ratings or critics’ reviews. Watch the trailer. If you find it promising, watch the movie. Especially if you liked ‘Cheeni Kum’ or ‘Paa’. The director’s signature is bound to make its presence felt.
